Reported 6 months ago
Unexpected election outcomes in major developing countries like Mexico and India have caused significant market upheavals, illustrating the impact of politics on 2024 markets. From Mumbai to Mexico City, the unpredictable nature of elections is challenging traditional polling methods, with ramifications felt globally. As 40 countries head to national votes, markets are already feeling the effects, serving as an early warning for upcoming elections in the EU, UK, and the US. Traders are preparing for increased volatility as elections continue, emphasizing the importance of considering tail risks and the evolving relationship between politics and markets.
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Reported 6 months ago
Nvidia's stock reached record highs, valuing the company at over $3 trillion and surpassing Apple Inc, with plans for a ten-for-one stock split on June 7. The company's valuation has soared due to strong demand for AI processors from tech giants like Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet. Nvidia added $150 billion in market capitalization, surpassing the value of AT&T Inc, with analysts predicting potential market vulnerability if key tech stocks falter. Nvidia's plans to invest in Taiwan and secure new suppliers such as Intel have signaled future growth, maintaining its lead as an AI beneficiary. The stock has gained over 217% in the last 12 months, and investors can access it through SPDR S&P 500 and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF.
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Reported 6 months ago
中国证监会表示，他们不希望近期会爆发大规模的退市潮，这是因为投资者担心小市值公司可能会被踢出市场而抛售股票。监管机构表示，'适者生存'机制正在逐渐形成，但在短期内，退市公司数量不会有明显增加。监管层提高了上市公司的门槛，着手清理 '僵尸公司' 和 '黑羊'，旨在重建对股市的信心。虽然近100家中国上市公司今年被标记为'ST'（特别处理），但监管机构表示，这一数字并没有出现大幅增加，ST标识可以在公司基本面改善时移除。当小盘ST股现已下跌超过50%，金矿股烟台远银更是仅周四就下滑了96%。一年前，投资者还在涌入投资小盘股，但现在开始转向推崇蓝筹股，如中国石油和贵州茅台。”
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Reported 6 months ago
Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank, stated that the key measure of euro-zone wage growth likely remained stable in the first quarter, with compensation per employee growing at a rate of 4.7% based on national data from 15 countries. Economists have raised their projections after negotiated wages already increased by 4.7% in the same period, surpassing expectations.
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Reported 6 months ago
Soccer Mommy, also known as Sophie Allison, has released a new single titled 'Lost' where she sings about the pain of loss in a beautifully interpreted way. The song features acoustic guitars, orchestral strings, and poignant lyrics that delve into the emotions of grief. Accompanied by a lyric video directed by Anna Pollack, Allison explores different landscapes, adding to the song's deep reflection. Currently on her 'The Lost Shows' tour, Soccer Mommy is debuting this heartfelt track in intimate venues for her dedicated fans.
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Reported 6 months ago
As the summer approaches, ‘Big Brother 26’ is set to premiere on July 17 with a live two-night opener on CBS, three weeks earlier than last year. The cast, theme, and twists are all yet to be revealed, but Julie Chen Moonves will host the show as usual. Live feeds will be available on Paramount+, but the finale date for the season is still unknown.
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Reported 6 months ago
According to a survey conducted by Commonwealth Magazine, Taitung County Magistrate Rao Qingling has received a five-star rating for the first time, following four consecutive years of receiving 4.5 stars. In recent years, the Taitung County government's efforts in utilizing local natural resources to promote slow economy have been recognized by residents, leading to Magistrate Rao Qingling's five-star achievement. The county's success in promoting a high quality of life through its natural resources has significantly boosted administrative satisfaction, with Rao Qingling now ranking second on the island, after perennial five-star leader, Chiayi County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang. The county government aims to further develop Taitung into an excellent city, improve residents' living environment, and establish it as a top tourism destination.
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Reported 6 months ago
Comedian Matt Rife, known for his popular TikTok crowd work clips and controversial Netflix special, is recovering after postponing several shows from his ProbleMATTic World Tour due to a medical emergency. Rife expressed gratitude for well-wishes, apologized for rescheduling, and announced new dates for Chicago and Nashville performances. The 28-year-old rising star credited his quick success to potentially being a voice for a younger generation and his unique content style.
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Reported 6 months ago
Major streaming platforms like Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery (Max), and Peacock are raising the prices of their ad-free plans, while keeping ad-supported options unchanged. The strategy focuses on optimizing revenue by leveraging additional ad revenue per user and creating economic differentiation between the two tiers. Price hikes are timed strategically around upcoming content releases or events, aiming to maximize profitability despite potential increases in subscriber churn rates.
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Reported 6 months ago
股票NIO（NIO）的股价下滑，这家公司在第一季度的亏损超出预期。雅虎财经的Seana Smith和Brad Smith解析了该公司的收益以及在增加的竞争中将如何表现。点击此处观看《早间简报》的完整剧集以获取更多专家见解和最新市场动态。Melanie Riehl撰写了本篇文章。
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Reported 6 months ago
Skydance has made an $80M-$85M global deal for the upcoming film Way of the Warrior Kid starring Chris Pratt and directed by McG at Cannes. The story follows a boy who is mentored by his Navy SEAL uncle to find his inner warrior, emphasizing themes of discipline, confidence, and empowerment. The deal marks one of the biggest in recent years with Skydance set to produce alongside McG and Mary Viola, among others, aiming to shape youth and bridge divides with themes of discipline and strength.
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Reported 6 months ago
After successful draft picks in 2020 and 2021, the Knicks hold late first-round picks and might look to select Indiana's Kel'el Ware in the upcoming draft to reinforce their center position. Ware, a promising 20-year-old, offers scoring, shooting prowess, defensive skills, and potential versatility. However, concerns about his decision-making, soft play, and physical development have been raised, suggesting he may need time to adjust to the NBA's demands, prompting to consider a more NBA-ready option for the Knicks.
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Reported 6 months ago
During the peak travel season, many travelers often mark their luggage with colorful ribbons for easy recognition, but ground crew workers at airports warn that this habit can actually lead to luggage being unidentifiable, potentially causing delays or even missed flights. Adding extra ribbons or accessories to luggage could disrupt the airport handling process during busy travel periods, as noted by baggage handling personnel in Dublin Airport. They advise travelers to remove old luggage tags or stickers as well, as these could cause confusion during scanning. It is also recommended to retract luggage wheels before checking them in to prevent damage and avoid delays in the compensation process for damaged luggage. Additionally, the article mentions that travelers should avoid tying ribbons or markers to the handles of their luggage when checking in for a flight.
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Reported 6 months ago
NVIDIA已達到3萬億美元的市值，超過蘋果成為美國第二大市值公司。這家公司的成功主要來自人工智慧持續的熱情。然而，對於這種增長軌跡的可持續性仍然存在疑問。Deepwater Asset Management合夥人道格·克林頓加入《早安簡報》分享他對Nvidia飆升估值的觀點。克林頓強調Nvidia擁有「持續展示業務動力」的能力，證明了在市場條件迅速變化的情況下，其抗壓性和適應性。然而，在人工智慧狂熱之中，克林頓提出一個問題：「Nvidia能否保持其主導地位，為這些人工智慧模型提供智慧？我認為他們可以在接下來的3-5年內。」
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Reported 6 months ago
NewsNation Washington correspondent Kellie Meyer had a surprise encounter with a bird landing on her head just moments before going live outside the White House. In a video posted on X, Meyer gasped and laughed as the bird perched on her hair, leaving her startled but managing to compose herself for the broadcast. The amusing incident was shared on social media with reactions from colleagues and viewers alike.
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Reported 6 months ago
If you frequently misplace belongings, consider searching for missing money or unclaimed property which could include unclaimed pensions, missing life insurance policies, unpaid wages, old savings bonds, and more. National databases by the U.S. Department of Treasury, banks, and insurance companies are designed to help individuals reclaim their lost funds. Websites like MissingMoney.com can help you locate and claim any unclaimed property, typically without needing to pay for the service.
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Reported 6 months ago
Titans四分衛Will Levis憑藉強大武器和周邊人才，有機會在NFL的第二個賽季取得重要進展。得盧Brian Callahan、DeAndre Hopkins、Calvin Ridley和強大的教練團隊等原因，讓人對田納西的二年級四分衛感到樂觀。Levis在2024賽季將進入一個更新的進攻陣容，期盼他能成為Titan隊長。Levis具有出色的臂力和迅速的投球動作，他有潛力成為該位置的長期解決方案。
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Reported 6 months ago
On June 5, 2024, during the review of the 'Anti-Fraud Laws' at the Internal Affairs Committee of the Legislative Yuan, Kuomintang Chairman Han Kuo-yu unexpectedly showed up and listened, attracting widespread attention. Nationalist Party legislator Niu Xu-ting presented four major observations during the committee meeting, stating that Han's presence was an encouragement for the legislators. Han's unannounced visit to the committee was to check on the progress of the anti-fraud laws. Niu Xu-ting mentioned that although the party support for the KMT and the People First Party has not notably increased, Han's personal satisfaction rate remains high, indicating public approval of his role as a competent Legislative Yuan President maintaining neutrality.
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Reported 6 months ago
Actress Sarah Paulson discusses portraying a high-intensity character in the play 'Appropriate' and her excitement about earning her inaugural Tony nomination for her performance in this family drama. The webchat was hosted by Gold Derby's Sam Eckmann.
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Reported 6 months ago
Glen Powell透露在今年夏天7月19日上映的《龍捲風》中，有著有史以來最驚人的動作場面之一。在一次Fandango的Big Ticket採訪中，這位演員描述了自己拍攝風暴場景的經歷，並指出這一場景完全以連續拍攝完成。他分享了在12月使用雨機拍攝時的寒冷經驗，形容這是他參與過的最具挑戰性的工作之一。與他共同主演的Daisy Edgar-Jones也表示完全認同。
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Reported 6 months ago
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) has announced its acquisition of crypto exchange Bitstamp for $200 million in cash, a move that will broaden Robinhood's crypto and global exposure. This acquisition is described as a significant step in Robinhood's expansion of its crypto business, positioning the company to grow beyond the US market. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025, giving Robinhood access to the EU, UK, US, and Asian markets, as well as boosting its presence in the rapidly growing cryptocurrency sector as highlighted by recent revenue increases and trading volumes.
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Reported 6 months ago
The Biden administration is planning to increase funding for fusion energy research to harness the power of stars, with the US Energy Department seeking input for a public-private consortium framework. This initiative aims to accelerate fusion energy technology development by tapping into resources from state and local governments, philanthropists, and private industry, as progress in recreating star power has been slow despite a significant breakthrough in 2022.
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Reported 6 months ago
Novavax股票價格飆升，因公司宣布將符合秋季COVID疫苗推動的交付預期。所有COVID疫苗將使用JN.1變異株，這是Omicron子變異家族的一部分。FDA也設定了批准該公司COVID疫苗全面使用的最終日期，超出了其緊急使用授權。Anjalee Khemlani加入《Morning Brief》來細分詳細內容。欲獲得更多專家見解和最新市場動態，請點擊這裡觀看《Morning Brief》的完整影片。
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Reported 6 months ago
The European Central Bank has lowered its key deposit rate from 4% to 3.75%, marking the first interest rate cut in five years. This move is in response to a surge in inflation following the pandemic. The cut aims to boost inflation and aligns with the ECB's forecast for elevated inflation levels, despite strong domestic pressures such as high wage growth. The decision is viewed in light of the US Federal Reserve's plan to maintain higher rates, potentially weakening the euro and impacting imports for the eurozone.
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