Us Stocks Close at Record Highs for Second Consecutive Day
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Financial Times - World
Indonesia’s Prabowo sparks spending concerns with $28bn free school meals plan
Incoming president considers enlarged government and increased borrowing in break with predecessor Widodo -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Democratic governors back Biden
Also in today’s newsletter, a $2.65bn luxury department store deal and Goldman lobbies to change Fed’s stress test resultJoe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Belarus opposition calls for Brussels to protect stateless exiles
Also in this newsletter: How mafia organisations are infiltrating local governments in Italy -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Global stocks rose, while U.S. index futures were mixed after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at records Wednesday. U.S. stock and bond markets were closed for the Independence Day holiday.
Global stocks rose, while U.S. index futures were mixed after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at records Wednesday. U.S. stock and bond markets were closed for the Independence Day holiday. -
ABC News - World
Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark closes at a fresh record high of 40,913.65, pushing past its record close set in March
Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark closes at a fresh record high of 40,913.65, pushing past its record close set in March -
CNBC - Business
10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday after the S&P 500's record close
U.S. stock futures are little changed after the S&P closed above 5,500 for the first time on Tuesday. -
CNBC - Business
SoftBank stock hits its first record high in 24 years — Arm and AI helped it get there
SoftBank shares have been boosted by the improved financial performance in the Vision Fund and by a rally in the stock of chip designer Arm. -
CNBC - Business
3 ways artificial intelligence could drive Microsoft stock past its record highs in 2024
Shares of the tech giant surged to an all-time high Friday. -
ABC News - Sports
Twins DH José Miranda sets club record with hits in 10 consecutive plate appearances
Minnesota Twins designated hitter José Miranda has set a team record with hits in 10 consecutive plate appearancesMLB -
BBC News - Top stories
One PM out and another in... the day in 60 seconds
Key moments as Sir Keir Starmer enters 10 Downing Street following Labour's landslide election win. -
The Hill - Politics
Fourth of July cookout costs hit record high: Survey
Inflation concerns are hitting the holiday table, with average Fourth of July cookout costs expected to soar to their highest level ever, according to new research. This year’s American Farm Bureau Fourth of July market basket survey found that ... -
Financial Times - World
India’s ‘passion for gold’ fades as prices hover near record high
Some brides switch to artificial jewellery, although richest consumers have not been put off -
ABC News - Top stories
Open on July 4th: Retailers and airlines. Closed: Government, banks, stock market
The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Gold Futures Near Two-week Highs on Hopes for US Rate Cuts
Gold futures rose, nearing a two-week high, amid growing investor optimism for a U.S. interest rate cut. -
The Hill - Politics
Dozens of US beaches closed or hit with swimming advisories on July Fourth
Dozens of beaches in the U.S. are closed or under swimming advisories on the Fourth of July, as a result of high levels of bacteria in the water. Local and state governments have issued warnings about shores in their own areas but there is no ... -
The Hill - Politics
Wisconsin high court rules absentee drop boxes can be used in November
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that absentee drop boxes can be used ahead of the November election, reversing a previous 2022 ruling and delivering a win for Democrats. In a 4-3 decision, the liberal-majority court ruled that dropping ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Jeff Bezos aims to sell another $5 billion of Amazon stock, after earlier selling spree
The Amazon founder and executive chair has filed to sell up to 25 million shares, after he dumped 50 million in February. -
The Guardian - World
US swelters on Independence Day with over 150m people under heat alerts
‘Severe’ and ‘potentially record-breaking’ heatwave sends temperatures soaring across US . More than 134 million people were under heat alerts on Thursday morning, as a brutal and potentially historic heatwave sent temperatures soaring across the ... -
NBC News - Top stories
S&P 500, Nasdaq post record closes Friday as jobs report raises Fed rate cut hopes
The S&P 500 rose to a new high on Friday, posting a record close as the latest jobs report reignited hopes for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
S&P 500 scores record high as jobs data point to cooling ‘but not collapsing’ economy
The U.S. stock market has extended its summer rally, with the S&P 500 index climbing to yet another record peak Friday as investors weighed the latest jobs report. -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 MLB Mock Draft: Healthy JJ Wetherholt goes No. 1, Cardinals use highest pick in decades on high schooler
The draft begins Sunday, July 14MLB -
ABC News - Tech
State passes bill encouraging school districts to ban students' phone use during day
Pennsylvania’s Senate has passed legislation to encourage school districts to effectively ban students’ use of cellphones during the school day -
Financial Times - World
Trump distances himself from right-wing ‘Project 2025’ policy blueprint
Conservative groups have outlined far-reaching overhaul of federal government should ex-president clinch second termDonald Trump -
Financial Times - World
Clash of clans: can the Democrats stay united if Biden is toppled?
The president brought together a party riven on class, age and racial issues. What happens if he goes?Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 gained 0.9% and 0.5% Friday to close out the week at fresh highs while the Dow edged higher after the jobs report shored up hopes that the Fed will cut rates.
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 gained 0.9% and 0.5% Friday to close out the week at fresh highs while the Dow edged higher after the jobs report shored up hopes that the Fed will cut rates. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Independence Days
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Boycott reveals second cancer diagnosis
Former England captain Sir Geoffrey Boycott has been diagnosed with throat cancer for the second time and will have surgery. -
BBC News - Top stories
Watch: The election night in 100 seconds
It has been a night of dramatic results - watch how it unfolded. -
MarketWatch - Business
How to trade Tesla’s stock
Also: An expensive stock market, improving home affordability in some areas, and a different way to think about Nvidia’s success. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Samsung Electronics Expects Surge in Second-Quarter Profit
The South Korean tech giant forecast a surge in second-quarter earnings, suggesting that its flagship semiconductor business sustained a strong recovery. -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Samsung Electronics Expects Surge in Second-Quarter Profit
The South Korean tech giant forecast a surge in second-quarter earnings, suggesting that its flagship semiconductor business sustained a strong recovery. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Crossing the Friend Zone on a Second First Date
Raj Thakker and Trisha Vijay became good friends after meeting on a Bollywood dance team in college, but neither was sure where their relationship was headed. -
CBS News - Top stories
What's open and closed on July 4th?
Grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger, Publix and Whole Foods will be open on Independence Day but Costco, FedEx and UPS will be closed.US Open -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The IRS Has a High-Earner Delusion
The agency can’t find all those wealthy tax cheats that Democrats swear exist. -
NBC News - Politics
High stakes for Biden's political survival
The stakes could not be higher as donors and some Democratic lawmakers pull back their support for Mr. Biden. NBC News' Kristen Welker reports.Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
What is the polling day weather forecast?
Alexandra Humphreys has Thursday's weather forecast for across the UK. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Stocks Trade Mostly Higher
Stock indexes were mixed in the shortened trading session, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 both on pace to hit fresh records. The Dow industrials slipped. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Nasdaq Rises After Jobs Report Keeps Rate Cuts in Play
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were poised to hit fresh closing peaks, after reaching new records ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The Dow industrials were roughly flat. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Niclas Larsson, Film Director, Waits for Success in New York’s Garment District
The film director grew up in Sweden with a love of American movies. Now he would like you to see his surreal debut, “Mother, Couch,” in a theater.New York -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
High Jewelry Shines During Paris Couture Week
Hermès embraced color, Piaget went for texture and Boucheron used technology to capture ocean waves.