Stock market news today: S&P 500, Nasdaq post sharpest weekly losses since April amid tech rout  Yahoo Finance Stock market news today: Dow drops in wake of global outage  Yahoo Finance Stocks making the biggest moves midday: CrowdStrike, Plug Power, Comerica and more  CNBC CrowdStrike chaos could prompt rethink among investors, customers  Reuters
Deadly unrest over job quotas grips Bangladesh  BBC.com Police, students clash in Bangladesh as protests over job quotas kill 4 more people  Reuters Student protesters take to streets of Dhaka as Bangladesh wracked by days of clashes  Yahoo! Voices Violent clashes erupt between police and protesters in Dhaka even after 6 die during campus protests  The Associated Press US
Election Betting and Market Reactions Investor sentiment appears to be significantly influenced by shifting political dynamics. Bets on Trump’s victory in November election surged, with a Predict It contract betting on his win rising to 68 cents, implying a 67% chance of success, up from 60 cents on Friday. Conversely, contract for President Joe Biden’s
With Apple announcing iOS 18 at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, anticipation is high for a new operating system. Among its exciting features are a redesigned home screen, a customizable control center, locked and hidden apps, and even text messaging via satellite. However, despite the allure of the updates, I would advise caution
ongoing protests by thousands of university students against Bangladesh’s quota system for government jobs have brought to light significant discontent and calls for reform. system, which reserves a third of high-paying government positions for children of war heroes and or specific groups, is seen by many as inherently discriminatory and in need of urgent overhaul.
Opinion: A Ray of Hope for Americans as Inflation Slows After three years of grappling with rapidly rising prices, Americans finally received some encouraging news on inflation front. latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a modest decline, sparking hope for economic relief. CPI, a key measure of average change in prices for a
recent floods in Bangladesh have again revealed dire need for improved infrastructure and disaster management systems. With death toll rising to eight and over two million people affected, nation faces a recurring crisis that demands immediate and sustained attention. Flood Impact Overview Heavy rains have caused major rivers to burst ir banks, leading to widespread
Recessions are a recurring theme in US economy, surfacing roughly every five years since World War II. Although they typically last just over 11 months, their impacts are profound. As we approach end of 2024, signs suggest that another economic downturn is imminent, with dire predictions for 2025. According to BCA Research, S&P 500 could plunge by 32%,
Stocks surged to new highs on Wednesday’s holiday-shortened session, driven by investor optimism for a potential rate cut in September. Despite weak economic data, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieved fresh records, reflecting a bullish sentiment in the market. The S&P 500 rose approximately 0.5%, reaching a new high of 5,537, while the tech-heavy
Earthquakes, caused by Earth’s restless tectonic plates, have long had power to reshape landscapes and disrupt human civilizations. Recent scientific discoveries reveal that a massive earthquake rerouted Ganges River 2,500 years ago, presenting urgent implications for Bangladesh’s future. Ganges River, which journeys from Himalayas through India and Bangladesh, merges with Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers before
