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Is it a risk-taker’s market? Investors are skeptical

There’s a laundry list of reasons to be cynical about the stock market this year: real estate, high-interest rates, government shutdown risks, and wars abroad.  Investor and personal …

Much to many analysts' surprise, Amazon’s third-quarter earnings and revenue exceeded analysts' estimates by $1.7 billion. Their advertising sector raked in $12.1 billion in the third quarter …
AppleInsider reports that pre-orders of the iPhone 15 are up by 10% worldwide, year after year, with the sale of the iPhone Pro Max this year doing “exceptionally well.” The new Pro …
Meme stocks become viral through online communities such as Reddit and X. Through these social platforms; investors discuss stock viability, gather enough individuals, and mass-buy a certain amount …

Why Is The US Dollar The World’s Go-To Currency’?

The US Dollar is called the world’s “reserve currency” by the Council of Foreign Relations and has since been the standard for international trade. Countries must possess dollars …

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PARIS (AP) — Gomes Antonio has spent the past few weeks waking up at 4 a.m. to begin his laps around Paris delivering sheets of glass in his white van. It was the only way the 60-year-old glass …
Two crypto influencers from Hong Kong are now on the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol)’s Wanted List. The addition to the list comes after Hong Kong police requested a Red …
The crypto world was abuzz this week with rumors that Kamala Harris, the newly declared Democratic presidential candidate, was in talks to speak at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville.  While …
NEW YORK, July 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NEW YORK, July 26, 2024 Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered money for shareholders and is recognized as a Top …
NEW YORK, July 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NEW YORK, July 27, 2024 / GlobeNewswire/– Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered money for shareholders and is …
Your credit probably isn’t at the top of your mind when you’re getting ready for deployment. However, taking a few simple steps can help protect your credit now and in the future, giving you one …
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Your credit score can impact almost important aspects of your life: The car you drive, the insurance rates you’ll pay and even the types of apartments you’ll qualify for. This is why it’s …
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If you’ve recently graduated from college or are about to, it’s a good time to review your credit report and find out where you stand. This is especially true if you’re ready to start looking …
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If you’re in credit card debt when you finish school or have had other financial setbacks, you might need some help to get your credit back on track. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to repair …
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Money explains how much down payment is required for a house.
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Con el Programa de Ayuda Adicional de Medicare Más Personas Ahorran Dinero en Recetas Médicas

({blank}) - Debido a una nueva ley, más personas califican para ahorrar más en medicamentos recetados con el programa Ayuda Adicional de Medicare, por lo que podría valer la pena solicitarlo …

BookTrib’s Bites: Four Riveting Summer Reads

(NewsUSA) - May Day by Jess LoureyA waitress turned librarian just wants a new life. What she ends up with is a killer change of pace in a funny, snappy, and suspenseful mystery by Edgar …
NEW YORK, July 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NEW YORK, July 27, 2024 / GlobeNewswire/– Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered money for shareholders and is …
Even with the widespread use of cryptocurrencies, traditional methods of funding remain prevalent among terrorist organizations. Singapore’s recent internal security investigations have provided …
Traders braced for further volatility in currency ahead of knife-edge Bank of Japan meeting
The end of the academic year has transformed pockets of Scotland’s biggest city into the UK’s hottest property market, heaping more pressure on the government to fix a national housing emergency.
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin mining hashrate has neared its all-time high (ATH) as BTC has recovered beyond the $67,000 mark. 7-Day Average Bitcoin Mining Hashrate Has Seen A Surge Recently The …
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Some of the most popular trades of 2024 are coming undone after reaching ‘stupid’ levels

The selloff in U.S. semiconductor and megacap stocks has sucked up most of investors’ attention over the past couple of weeks. But they aren’t the only momentum trades that have stopped working.

Community knowledge is helping sites such as Grindr and Feeld reel in users, while Tinder and Bumble lose lustre
In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, United States Senator Roger Marshall has overturned his support for the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act (DAAMLA) Bill, a …
Kamala Harris is first in line for the Democratic presidential nomination. Here's where she stands on one of America's most expensive dilemmas.
Meta has unveiled its open-source AI model, Llama 3.1, while July 25 marked the release of OpenAI's AI search tool, SearchGPT, and the FCC's proposed rule for AI political advertisements. …
Vice-president’s team aims to improve relations after industry criticism of the Biden administration
Department of Justice alleges sensitive American user data was stored in China
China’s manufacturing capacity is helping the world fight climate change and contain inflation, said Vice Finance Minister Liao Min, pushing back against US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s …
Singapore and the United States are exploring the use of LLMs in defense applications and the best way to manage data and use analytics with AI to defend their national sovereignty. [...] Read …
COACHELLA, Calif. (AP) — Claudia Lua Alvarado has staked her future on the rows of towering date palms behind the home where she lives with her husband and two children in a desert community east …
The 100 life-sized casts of the naked artist are positioned to play with sunlight and shade across 300 acres of parkland
The British pop star is providing the soundtrack to Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign
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If the former president returns to the White House, he might find it a hard task
Trump’s genius, which is to be rightwing but not pious, is lost on his election running mate 
The AI-powered AWS App Studio allows users to rely on natural language to build advanced applications in minutes, a feat that previously took skilled developers days to design. [...] Read …
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Blue Jays recall RHP Rodriguez from Buffalo
The Toronto Blue Jays recalled pitcher Yerry Rodriguez from Triple-A Buffalo and activated him ahead of Friday's game against the Texas Rangers.
Health Canada says some take-home naloxone kits may contain incorrect info
Health Canada says some naloxone take-home kits may contain instructional cards that provide the incorrect dosing information for a potential second dose.
OPP charge 2nd person 4 years after murder of Meaford, Ont. man
Four years after Emerson Sprung was killed, a 32-year-old from Meaford, Ont., has been arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to murder.
Cool, wet weather helps crews as number of B.C. wildfires dips
The number of active wildfires in British Columbia has dropped again to about 400 after another day of favourable weather.
Researchers heading to Ottawa area to document damage from tornado
David Sills, director of the Northern Tornadoes Project, says a storm survey team will visit the area of Perth, Ont., southwest of Ottawa, likely on Saturday.
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
From B.C. athletes at the Paris Summer Olympics to the end of B.C.'s COVID-19 public health emergency, here are some good news we wanted to share this week.
Saskatchewan residents file Charter lawsuit over province’s gas-plant plan
A group of Saskatchewan residents has filed a lawsuit against the province and SaskPower, saying a plan to allow more gas-fired power generation violates Charter rights.
Paris 2024: Celebrities show up in droves for Olympics opening ceremony
The night before the opening ceremony, the party got started at Louis Vuitton's Prelude to the Olympics event, which saw some of Hollywood's elite walk the rouge carpet.
Court in Ontario city struggling with gun crime closes over safety fears
Hamilton, one of the most populated cities in Ontario, has seen a rise in shootings this year and if it doesn't get it under control, 'incredible opportunities' could be wasted.
Province to allow B.C. wineries to import grapes after ‘catastrophic’ winter loss
More relief for BC’s wine industry was announced on Thursday in Penticton following a difficult couple of years.
Vancouver escort pleads guilty to stealing over $92K from victims
Jessica Kane was initially charged with drugging and robbing multiple victims as well as manslaughter, but those charges have since been stayed.
BC United pledges new Second Narrows Bridge, SkyTrain to North Shore
BC United Leader Kevin Falcon pledged his party would make major infrastructure investments to address congestion on Metro Vancouver's North Shore.
Napping B.C. business owner foils vehicle-ramming robbery attempt
It happened on Wednesday, at a business park on 201 Street near 96 Avenue in the Township of Langley.
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – July 25
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Councillors call for new Metro Vancouver board chair to step aside
As Metro Vancouver's board prepares to meet on Friday, five municipal politicians are calling for new chair Mike Hurley to step aside.
‘We lost homes’: B.C. Venables Valley resident describes devastation of massive wildfire
The Shetland Creek wildfire is now 22,476.6 hectares in size, according to the BC Wildfire Service. It tore through the community of Venables Valley, destroying homes.
‘Dire consequences’: Reaction pours in to projected TransLink cuts
TransLink says a $600-million gap in operating funding means it would have to gut bus rapid transit service across the region starting in 2026.
Self-driving pods to offer mobility autonomy at Vancouver International Airport
YVR is partnering with A&K Robotics, which is a company founded by three UBC graduates, to introduce new, self-driving pods to help people with mobility issues.
‘That is my home:’ Birchwood Terrace tenants looking for stability as support wanes
While crews say construction at Birchwood Terrace is going well, it's unclear how much longer residents will be left without a steady place to call home.
Canadian wrestling legend Leo Burke dead at 76: ‘He was like a rock star’
Leo Burke, one of the major stars of wrestling in Atlantic Canada and Alberta in the 1970s and 1980s, died this week at the age of 76.
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Medicare’s Extra Help Program Helps More People Save More Money on Prescription Costs
Medicare’s Extra Help Program Helps More People Save More Money on Prescription Costs
({blank}) - Due to a new law, more people qualify for more prescription drug savings with Medicare’s Extra Help program, so it could pay to apply even if you don’t think you qualify or if you …
Subway’s 95-Foot-long Dip ‘N Slides Are Making a Huge Splash This Summer
Subway’s 95-Foot-long Dip ‘N Slides Are Making a Huge Splash This Summer
(NewsUSA) - Subway is wrapping up its Summer of Footlongs in a big way after unveiling the world’s first Dip ‘N Slides – larger-than-life versions of its new Footlong Dippers – ahead of an …
New Artificial Intelligence Summit Series Kicks off With Energy
New Artificial Intelligence Summit Series Kicks off With Energy
() - Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the United States and the world. To promote and inform rapid advancements in AI and maintain America’s global competitiveness, the Special …
Mike Bond’s Latest Thriller, CRUDE: Nuclear War is Coming -- Can We Stop It?
Mike Bond’s Latest Thriller, CRUDE: Nuclear War is Coming -- Can We Stop It?
() - “After many years working on intelligence and war issues, I now believe we’re about to have a worldwide nuclear war. We and nearly all life will probably soon be incinerated in a …
Marine Toys for Tots' Christmas in July Campaign Delivers Hope to Children in Need
Marine Toys for Tots' Christmas in July Campaign Delivers Hope to Children in Need
(NewsUSA) - Marine Toys for Tots, best known as the Nation's premier children's Christmastime charity, doesn't wait until the holiday season to support children in need. Toys for Tots has evolved …
Pharmacy Benefit Companies Are More Valuable Now Than Ever
Pharmacy Benefit Companies Are More Valuable Now Than Ever
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Dr. Calm's Expert Advice for Mastering Election Stress
Dr. Calm's Expert Advice for Mastering Election Stress
(NewsUSA) - Stress continues to permeate the lives of many people worldwide, and data shows that 80% of chronic diseases have roots in stress, according to Kiran Dintyala, MD, a physician also known …
ABANDONED AT BIRTH Paints Vivid Portrait of the Detachment and Longing of an Adopted Child
ABANDONED AT BIRTH Paints Vivid Portrait of the Detachment and Longing of an Adopted Child
(NewsUSA) - It’s stunning to realize that only 10 states make birth records available to American-born adoptees and their biological parents. For adult adoptees born in the 20th century era of …
Protégete de los cambiantes virus de la gripe y el COVID-19
Protégete de los cambiantes virus de la gripe y el COVID-19
(NewsUSA) - Los virus que causan el COVID-19 y la gripe cambian continuamente o "mutan" para escapar de nuestras respuestas inmunitarias naturales y de la protección proporcionada por las vacunas. …
Protect Yourself from Changing Flu and COVID-19 Viruses
Protect Yourself from Changing Flu and COVID-19 Viruses
(NewsUSA) - The viruses that cause COVID-19 and flu continuously change or “mutate” to escape our natural immune responses and the protection provided by vaccines. As a result, for both flu and …