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Louis Vuitton court victory against Chinese tea chain stirs up a debate over copyrights
HONG KONG (AP) — A debate over ownership of traditional Chinese symbols has cropped up after a court ordered a local tea chain to pay French luxury brand Louis Vuitton $1.5 million over trademark infringement claims.
Chinese state-media and online commentators are questioning if the four-petal flower design in the fashion ... (full story)
Seeking Fast Growth
Q. I'm going to need a down payment for a new home in a few years. What should I invest in to grow my money quickly for that? -- S.A., Akron, Ohio
A. There's a tradeoff between risk and reward. Most investments dangling potentially amazing returns (for example, penny stocks) carry significant risks, while the "safest" ... (full story)
You can ignore AI giants like SpaceX, but your 401(k) won't
NEW YORK (AP) — While you might want to ignore all the hubbub around SpaceX, Elon Musk and IPOs, your 401(k) likely can't.
SpaceX is now worth more than $2.1 trillion following its ballyhooed debut on Wall Street last month. Whether or not you believe it deserves to be worth roughly the same as Walmart, Exxon Mobil, Bank o ... (full story)
How to tackle estate planning basics in 6 steps
Contemplating your own death or disability isn’t particularly pleasant, but estate planning can bring peace of mind for you and your family.
Here are the key steps to take.
Step 1: Find a qualified attorney
Because your estate plan will likely need to be updated as the years go by, it makes sense to find an attorne ... (full story)
What the Supreme Court's ruling in the Cook case means for Federal Reserve independence
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on June 29 said the Federal Reserve, unlike any other agency in Washington, has a measure of independence from the presidency and day-to-day politics. But the court didn't define to what extent.
The case is the latest round in an unprecedented fight between the Fed and President Donald T ... (full story)