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The Nasdaq 100 Index is in the midst of a correction after dropping 8% in just over two weeks due to a fierce withdrawal by big tech companies. Avoiding this questionable milestone will depend on the earnings of four companies worth nearly $10 trillion combined. The week also sees the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, and investors will be primarily focused on Microsoft’s earnings report on Tuesday, followed by earnings reports from Meta Platforms Inc, Apple Inc and Amazon.com Inc over the next two days. The stakes were already high after a surge in Big Tech stocks in the first…
Looking for a carefree family vacation? Cruises have something for every age group and are the perfect inspiration for your next trip. Photo by BluIz60 via Depositphotos. Lisa Wells Family vacations are a great way to bring loved ones together, but planning them can be a pain. Picking a trip that will entertain everyone – the grandparents, the parents, the kids – can be a challenge. A cruise is the perfect family vacation that the whole family can enjoy. Cruise ships offer fun and relaxation as they sail to a variety of destinations. Whether you’re looking for endless activities, total…
The 10-member ASEAN nations expressed “concern” in a joint statement at the end of a three-day meeting on Saturday amid an escalating standoff between the United States and China over regional hegemony.Observers said the statement highlighted deep divisions within the group.Maria Temar Tana, an adjunct fellow at the Stratbase ADR Institute in Manila, said China’s assertive behavior has strained ties with other Southeast Asian countries and the two remain deeply divided over how to deal with an increasingly confident China.”Some countries are wary of direct confrontation with China, but also wary of becoming too dependent on China. This forces them…
The 10-member ASEAN nations expressed “concern” in a joint statement at the end of a three-day meeting on Saturday amid an escalating standoff between the United States and China over regional hegemony.Observers said the statement highlighted deep divisions within the group.Maria Temar Tana, an adjunct fellow at the Stratbase ADR Institute in Manila, said China’s assertive behavior has strained ties with other Southeast Asian countries and the two remain deeply divided over how to deal with an increasingly confident China.”Some countries are wary of direct confrontation with China, but also wary of becoming too dependent on China. This forces them…
PATNA: Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for October next year, political analyst Prashant Kishore on Sunday formally announced the launch of a new political outfit on October 2, 2024, claiming that a 10 lakh member party will lay the foundations of the party.Kishor, who met with functionaries of his Jan Suraj Abhiyan organisation in the state capital, claimed his proposed party would form a “people’s government” after the state assembly elections. He expressed confidence that his new party could make history, claiming that the Jan Suraj Party would be the first party in India to have 10 million…
Today’s Daily ChartIt’s a somewhat subjective rating of the weather for that day on a scale of 0 to 10.7/10: It’s an unseasonably warm day in late July, the sky is clear and the humidity is still low.Quick Forecasttoday: Mostly sunny days with low humidity. High temperatures: Near to low 90s.tonight: Mostly sunny. Lows: Upper 60s to lower 70s.tomorrow: Mostly sunny to partly sunny, with localized afternoon showers/storms? High: low to mid 90s.Detailed forecastWe’re really glad we had low humidity this weekend. The humidity is still low today, so get outside and enjoy it, although it’s trending a little warmer.…
Venezuela is holding elections on Sunday in which longtime President Nicolas Maduro will face a challenge from united opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez.Venezuela’s elections were billed as the freest in decades, but the country has continued to crack down on the opposition, which fears Maduro will resort to electoral fraud to stay in power or refuse to concede if he loses. The crackdown has gone so far as to bar the most popular opposition leader, Maria Corina, from running.Maduro has already resorted to threatening rhetoric to stay in power, warning of possible “bloodshed” if he is defeated.”If they do not want…
CARACAS: As President Nicolas Maduro struts across the stage, flapping his arms to the rhythm of trap meringue, the high-pitched sounds of chickens crowing blare from a wall of speakers, energizing a throng of enthusiastic fans who have gathered to support the Venezuelan president’s re-election. Campaign jingles are not an afterthought in music-loving Venezuela, and this catchy one about a “cockfight” that always wins fits the embattled leftist leader’s political moment perfectly. Since the late President Hugo Chavez handed the torch of the Bolivarian Revolution to a loyal aide 11 years ago, Maduro has weathered a string of seemingly impossible…
Georgia Tech is in the middle of fall camp, but recruiting is always happening at the highest level of college football. Yesterday, Georgia Tech not only held First Saturday at the Flats, but also welcomed a slew of freshmen, including several 2026 freshmen who have received offers from the Yellow Jackets coaching staff. Let’s take a closer look here. 1. 2026 Athlete of the Year Johnthan Granby (Fellowship Christian School, Georgia)Granby is a really good player in the class of 2026 and plays both quarterback and defensive back at Fellowship Christian School in Georgia. His first offer came from the…
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently serving time in a Rawalpindi prison, has reportedly decided to run for chancellor of Oxford University. Telegraph “Despite serving a 10-year prison sentence, I will participate in the online vote,” Khan said.Khan will be jailed until August 2023. Various lawsuits filed A string of cases were filed against him, including the Toshkana case and the Code case. What is this role, and what is Khan’s relationship with the university? Who is the Chancellor of Oxford University? Oxford University in England is believed to have been teaching in some capacity since 1096. It grew…