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US stocks tumble, dollar rallies as Fed signals fewer 2025 rate cuts
Wall Street stocks tumbled and the dollar rallied Wednesday after the Federal Reserve lowered borrowing rates again but projected fewer 2025 interest rate cuts in light of lingering inflation concerns.
US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok ban case
The US Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear TikTok's appeal of a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the online video-sharing platform or shut it down.
Stocks and dollar edge higher before Fed rate decision
Stock markets mostly edged higher while the dollar rose against main rivals Wednesday ahead of an expected decision by the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.
Stock steady, dollar climbs before Fed rate decision
Stock markets moved sideways while the dollar edged higher against main rivals Wednesday with the US Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates.
UK electricity grid set for 'unprecedented' £35 bn investment
National Grid unveiled Wednesday a massive plan to nearly double the transmission capacity of the UK's electricity grid, boosting the British government's net zero ambitions.
Germany criticises UniCredit's 'unfriendly' moves on Commerzbank
Italian bank UniCredit's move to increase its stake in German lender Commerzbank, which further fuelled speculation of a takeover bid, was "uncoordinated and unfriendly", the German government said Wednesday.
Syrians face horror, fearing loved ones may be in mass graves
After losing hope of finding his two brothers among those freed from Syrian jails, Ziad Alaywi was filled with dread, knowing there was only one place they were likely to be: a mass grave.
Dutch authorities fine Netflix 4.75 mn euros over personal data use
Dutch authorities fined video streaming giant Netflix 4.75 million euros ($4.98 million) Wednesday over its handling of subscribers' personal data, which it said was unclear or incomplete in several respects.
Further hike in UK inflation hits rate cut chance
UK annual inflation climbed further above the Bank of England's target rate in November, official data showed Wednesday, firming expectations that it will avoid cutting interest rates this week.
Stock markets, dollar climb before Fed rate decision
Stock markets mostly climbed and the dollar steadied against main rivals Wednesday with the US Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates.
Syria's first flight since Assad's fall takes off
The first commercial flight since the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad took off from Damascus airport on Wednesday, offering Syrians a glimmer of hope after years of war and decades of oppression.
Shares in Japan chipmaker Kioxia jump 10% on Tokyo debut
Shares in Japanese chipmaker Kioxia closed 10 percent higher in Tokyo on Wednesday after an initial public offering that valued the firm at more than $5 billion.
Shares in Japan chipmaker Kioxia jumps 10% on Tokyo debut
Shares in Japanese chipmaker Kioxia closed 10 percent higher in Tokyo on Wednesday after an initial public offering that valued the firm at more than $5 billion.
Asian markets mixed ahead of Fed news, Nissan soars on merger reports
Asian markets swung Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's much-anticipated policy announcement, while shares in Japanese car titan Nissan soared more than 20 percent after reports said it was in merger talks with rival Honda.
France mass rape trial triggers soul-searching in Spain
France's notorious mass rape trial has generated an enormous echo in Spain, a pioneer in the fight against gender-based violence, and highlighted the often overlooked scourge of domestic sexual violence.
Floor-length and horns: Namibia's Herero dress endures
From his humble Windhoek workshop, Namibia's leading fashion designer is keeping alive the love for the Herero people's traditional dress with horned headgear, a full-length skirt and a link to German colonisers accused of genocide.
Japanese carmakers Honda, Nissan in preliminary merger talks: reports
Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are in preliminary merger talks to help them compete against Tesla and Chinese electric vehicle makers, media reports said Wednesday.
US Fed expected to cut again, despite uncertain path ahead
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday and signal a slower pace of cuts ahead, brushing off uncertainty about inflation's downward path and the possible impact of some of President-elect Donald Trump's economic proposals.
Shares in Japan chipmaker Kioxia rally on Tokyo debut
Shares in Japanese chipmaker Kioxia rallied more than seven percent on their debut in Tokyo on Wednesday after an initial public offering that valued the firm at more than $5 billion.
True blue tradition: how Japan's coveted jeans are made
Call it an antidote to fast fashion: Japanese jeans hand-dyed with natural indigo and weaved on a clackety vintage loom, then sold at a premium to global denim connoisseurs.
Asian markets diverge ahead of Fed news, Nissan soars on merger reports
Asian markets swung Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's much-anticipated policy announcement, while shares in Japanese car titan Nissan soared more than 20 percent after reports said it was in merger talks with rival Honda.
Hungarian Lego artist wows with his very grand designs
To build his giant Lego structures which usually take hundreds of thousands of bricks, Hungarian artist Balazs Doczy first must solve major "engineering challenges".
Cuba's 'invisible' tragedy: US-bound migrants who disappear in the Caribbean
In the early hours of January 3, 2023, 32 people climbed onto a makeshift raft off southern Cuba and set out across the Caribbean for Florida, 170 kilometers (100 miles) away.
'Everybody wants to be my friend': Trump feels the love
A shock outsider when he was first elected president eight years ago -- and a pariah when he left office -- Donald Trump appears to be the most popular person in America as far as the rich and powerful are concerned.
Japan's Honda and Nissan in preliminary merger talks: reports
Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are in preliminary merger talks, media reports said Wednesday.
Odyssey Semiconductor Announces Liquidation Distribution
Odyssey Semiconductor Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK:ODII) ("Odyssey" or the "Company") announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a liquidating distribution (the "Distribution") in the amount of $0.11 per share.
Investar Holding Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Investar Holding Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq:ISTR), the holding company of Investar Bank, National Association (the "Bank"), declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.105 per share to holders of the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on January 31, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2024. This is the 45th quarterly dividend paid by the Company, which follows an uninterrupted 11 quarterly cash dividends paid by the Bank.
LLumin CEO Joins the Forbes Technology Council
As the CMMS and Asset Management leader for manufacturers, municipalities, and construction, LLumin CEO Ed Garibian, has been accepted as a member of the Forbes Technology Council - an Invitation-Only Opportunity.
Gladstone Commercial Announces Issuance of $75 million of Senior Unsecured Notes
Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq:GOOD) ("Gladstone Commercial") today announced that its subsidiary, Gladstone Commercial Limited Partnership ("Gladstone LP"), has closed $75 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.47% senior unsecured notes due December 18, 2029 (the "Notes"), in a private placement with certain institutional investors.
GXTP Returns With Explosive New Album Reloaded
Generating explosive sound waves for your listening pleasure, NFARTAM™, a worldwide independent record label, proudly presents the return of GXTP with the release of their sophomore album, Reloaded. GXTP's pulsating new album, released on November 8th, highlights an impressive collection of tracks that feature an outstanding lineup of collaborators such as Sueco, Killer Mike, Santana, Faris Zahid, and David Bryan of Bon Jovi.
When is it a Good Idea to Use a Secured Loan?
Using a secured loan could be a smart financial move in certain situations. You might want to use it to consolidate debt, fund a home improvement project, or purchase a new vehicle.
Roemer Capital and Tigress Financial Partners Announce Strategic Partnership
Roemer Capital (Europe) Limited ("Roemer Capital") today announced that it has made an investment in Tigress Financial Partners LLC