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Japan Stocks Tumble as U.S. Market Slump Sparks Global Sell-Off

A sharp decline in major U.S. stock indexes reverberated through Asia on Wednesday, with investors still rattled by last month’s market meltdown.

By River Akira Davis

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Kamala Harris Says U.S. Steel Should Stay American-Owned

Both major presidential candidates now say they oppose the proposed takeover of the industrial giant by Nippon Steel of Japan.

By River Akira Davis

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Nippon Steel’s $15 Billion U.S. Steel Takeover Bid Is in Peril

The proposed merger of Japanese and American industrial giants, which proponents say would benefit both countries, is ensnared by political and labor opposition.

By River Akira Davis

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7-Eleven Is a Hard Target for Couche-Tard to Land in Takeover Bid

Convenience stores are a part of the country’s culture, meaning that the foreign buyout bid for 7-Eleven, the largest chain, could be a hard sell in Japan.

By Kiuko Notoya and River Akira Davis

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