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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise decision to impose martial law in South Korea for the first time in more than 40 years — and then just as swiftly reverse course — sparked whiplash in the country’s foreign-traded assets and caught global markets off guard, at one point sending US Treasury yields lower as traders sought a haven from potential instability. https://yhoo.it/3OAJENb

China has banned exports to the United States of the critical minerals gallium, germanium and antimony that have potential military applications, escalating trade tensions the day after Washington's latest crackdown on China's chip sector. https://yhoo.it/4igSgGi

The stock market rally is far from over, according to Bank of America's equity and quantitative strategy team. In a research note released to reporters on Monday, BofA's equity strategy team, led by Savita Subramanian, issued a 6,666 year-end target for the S&P 500 in 2025. The call is the third-highest among strategists tracked by Yahoo Finance and represents a roughly 10.5% gain from current levels. Part of the firm's bullishness comes from an expectation for strong economic growth. Some equities are set to benefit more than others, according to the note. Bank of America's economics team projects the US economy will grow at an annualized rate of 2.4% in 2025, higher than Bloomberg consensus forecasts for 2% growth. More: https://lnkd.in/eC8KAeQp

Negotiating skills are a valuable tool that can affect all areas of your life, including the amount of money in your pocket. One way to increase that money is by using the power of negotiation throughout your career. Negotiating can be scary. What if you’re turned down? But, on the flip side, what if you negotiate, and it works in your favor? Mandi Woodruff-Santos, financial expert and founder of the career coaching practice Mandi Money, breaks down how to know if you're undervalued. More: https://lnkd.in/erWDTqQm

The curbs strengthen enforcement of existing limits on exports of the critical minerals that Beijing began rolling out last year, but apply only to the U.S. market, in the latest escalation of trade tensions between the world's two largest economies ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office. https://yhoo.it/4eZ9dSD

The market’s record year may have more room to run, with sentiment buoyed by recent outperformance and historical trends. Stocks have notched all-time highs following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory earlier this month, as Wall Street remains optimistic over the incoming administration’s economic agenda despite looming tariff risks. “Tariff threats may trigger near-term market volatility, but the fundamental backdrop remains supportive,” UBS Global Wealth Management’s Mark Haefele wrote in a note to clients on Wednesday. This year, the S&P 500 has notched more than 50 all-time closing highs, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq 100 are not far behind. More: https://lnkd.in/ex4tdJ8H

Tax season is approaching, and investors are seeking strategies to optimize their tax liabilities. Evergreen Money CEO Bill Harris, a former PayPal and Intuit CEO shares some tips on managing capital gains taxes. More: https://lnkd.in/egXfREcj

Looking for new investment themes that can win whether or not tariffs get enacted? Here's one possibility: humanoid robots. 🤖 More, from Executive Editor Brian Sozzi: https://lnkd.in/eNau6bi9

The venture will build batteries in Kokomo, Indiana, for Stellantis electric vehicles and at full capacity will produce about 67 GWh of batteries, enough to supply approximately 670,000 vehicles annually, the Energy Department said. https://yhoo.it/3BhV2dy

Super Micro Computer stock jumped 28% on Monday after the server maker announced that an independent review of its business found no evidence of fraud or misconduct. https://yhoo.it/3BiOcED