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When, on July 1, the EU imposed a €3 duty on every package under €150 being shipped from outside Europe, it predictably caused outrage among those for whom shopping online is a hobby or a necessity. Particular chagrin will be felt by those who think nothing of ordering four or five outfits, trying them on, and sending them back – though those using Shein and Temu might well decide that prices are so low that it’s worth the tax.The new duty is an irritation, but there’s something far more dangerous lurking in the way we pay for things we buy…

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Chinese startup Moonshot AI released a new artificial-intelligence model on Friday that drew global attention both for its powerful capabilities and for sending stock markets reeling around the world.The Beijing-based company’s Kimi K3 AI model delivers performance on industry benchmarks that rivals top-tier offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic, a surprising breakthrough for a firm that has operated in the shadow of local competitor DeepSeek.Loading…Bloomberg Quicktake Source link

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Ray Dalio is interviewed by host Nicole Lapin on the A $12,000 kitchen renovation goes on the home equity line of credit (HELOC). A wedding gets a personal loan. A vacation sits on a credit card that never quite gets paid off. To a lender, all three are simply debt. To Ray Dalio, each debt is very different. The billionaire investor and founder of Bridgewater Associates has a simple way of looking at borrowing: Does the debt produce more income than it costs? If not, Dalio considers it bad debt. Dalio first made the point in 2018 (1), but it’s…

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The 2027 Ford Expedition Platinum is well-equipped from the factory, but buyers can still choose from a range of optional packages, from appearance upgrades to advanced tech bundles. Here’s a closer look at everything on offer. Platinum 600A Equipment Group The 2027 Ford Expedition Platinum 600A features all equipment included in the 2027 Expedition Active Touring bundle, plus the following, as standard: Digital Device Holder Flex Powered Console Heated Second-Row Seats Four-Door Intelligent Access (Lock/Unlock) Multi-Color Ambient Lighting 20-inch x 8.5-inch Ebony Bright Machined Aluminum Wheels Platinum Ultimate Package The Platinum Ultimate Package ups the ante with a performance boost…

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Foundation has highlighted how enhancements to its Property Plus proposition helped a broker secure funding for a landlord purchasing a high-yield flat above commercial premises in Glasgow. The lender said the case demonstrates how changes to its specialist lending criteria can help brokers place applications that fall outside mainstream buy-to-let requirements but remain suitable investment opportunities. The case involved the purchase of a one-bedroom flat in Glasgow with a purchase price of £110,000. The property generated rental income of £725 per month, equating to a yield of 7.9%, but initially encountered difficulties because it was located above commercial premises, including…

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