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The ex-dividend date is the cutoff for investors to qualify for a company's next dividend payment. If a stock is purchased on or after this date, the buyer will not receive the upcoming dividend, as it remains with the seller. This often results in a temporary drop in the stock price.  Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eSBtR3jv

Private equity is an alternative investment class that invests in or acquires private companies that are not listed on a public stock exchange.

A bill of lading is a legal document between a shipper and a carrier detailing the type, quantity, and destination of goods being shipped. There are several types.

Understanding the difference between long- and short-term capital gains ensures that the benefits of your investment portfolio outweigh the tax costs.

Elon Musk may be a drag on Tesla's business—at home and abroad. Registrations of Tesla vehicles reportedly plummeted 76% in Germany last month, evidence of a consumer backlash against the electric vehicle maker in protest of CEO Musk’s political efforts. Former Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland, who is campaigning to take over from outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has floated the idea of imposing a 100% tariff on Tesla vehicles in retaliation for Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian goods. The degree to which Musk may be hurting Tesla's brand is disputed by investors and analysts. Some are more concerned about his focus on government affairs at the possible expense of time spent on Tesla. Still, recent polling and market data indicate the possibility of a backlash. https://lnkd.in/eGrs5Spb

A tariff is a tax levied by the government on imported goods. They raise costs for importers who usually pass them on to consumers in the form of higher priced goods.

An inverted yield curve occurs when long-term interest rates fall below short-term rates, signaling potential economic downturns. This inversion is often viewed as a predictor of recessions, as it indicates a lack of investor confidence in the economy’s future growth. Historically, an inverted yield curve has preceded most U.S. recessions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dYbmDpT

A bond is a fixed-income investment that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower, usually corporate or governmental.

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A trade war is an economic conflict between countries. It arises when one retaliates against unfair trading methods of another with tariffs or other trade restrictions.