Reported 6 months ago
The Connecticut Sun defeated the Washington Mystics 76-59, marking their ninth straight win this season and making them the seventh team in WNBA history to achieve this milestone. DeWanna Bonner scored 20 points and Brionna Jones added 15 points. The Sun aims to continue their winning streak as they face New York next. Washington, on the other hand, suffered their ninth consecutive loss, setting a franchise record. Connecticut's victory included a strong third quarter performance, outscoring Washington 26-10. Rookie Aaliyah Edwards impressed with 14 points for the Mystics.
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Reported 6 months ago
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Reported 6 months ago
Erin, estranged daughter of comedian Carol Burnett, has achieved a small victory in court by gaining the opportunity for a monitored lunch visit with her teenage son, Dylan. The visitation was approved by the guardian appointed by Carol and her husband, with the possibility of further visits if the initial one goes well. Erin had been accused of 'erratic behavior' in the past, leading to restrictions on her contact with Dylan.
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Reported 6 months ago
The Florida Panthers will face off against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final. McDavid, a three-time MVP and five-time NHL scoring champion, has been a dominant force in the playoffs with 26 assists and 31 points, leading his team to victory. The Panthers must focus on containing McDavid's speed and playmaking abilities, while being aware of the threat posed by Leon Draisaitl. Despite Edmonton's star power, the Panthers have had success in the regular season against the Oilers and are confident in their defensive system for the upcoming challenge.
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Reported 6 months ago
Boeing successfully launched NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on their Starliner capsule for a trip to the International Space Station. The launch, delayed by years due to various issues, was met with relief as everything went smoothly. The astronauts will spend over a week at the station before returning via a desert landing. This marks Boeing's debut as a second NASA taxi service alongside SpaceX.
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Reported 6 months ago
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at record highs, with the Nasdaq up nearly 2% and the S&P 500 rising about 1.2%, driven by a surge in Big Tech, particularly Nvidia, whose market cap surpassed $3 trillion. The tech rally coincided with optimism for interest rate cuts due to signs of slowing labor demand. Amidst a decline in Treasury yields, traders are increasingly expecting a rate cut at the September meeting. The broader focus remains on Friday's key monthly jobs report while the tech sector continues to rally on positive earnings.
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Reported 6 months ago
Europe's fintech industry is experiencing a funding slowdown, impacting the mood at a recent Amsterdam event. The uncertain future of fintech in Europe is attributed to challenges in fundraising compared to the U.S. and Asia, with concerns about company valuations, economy lag, and regulatory scrutiny. Despite the challenges, delegates remain optimistic about the potential of artificial intelligence and note that profitable fintech companies are better positioned for success as interest rates decrease.
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Reported 6 months ago
Asset-backed debt sales have reached over $175 billion in the US and Europe during the first half of 2024, showing a significant increase from previous years. These deals, which involve packaging loans into bond-like instruments secured by various assets, have become popular among banks seeking to manage risk and refinance loans. The trend is driven by a general credit rally and expectations of rate cuts in the latter half of the year, making ABS deals appealing due to their high yields in a floating-rate asset environment. The issuance pace in 2024 indicates it might become the best post-crisis year so far, with continued strong interest from investors and issuers.
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Reported 6 months ago
China's trade surplus in manufacturing has increased, extending beyond high-tech industries, potentially leading to a backlash from countries concerned about dumping of materials in global markets. Rising exports cover various products like steel and animal feed, prompting anti-subsidy and anti-dumping measures from nations worldwide. Falling demand due to a housing slump is driving China's steel exports, while the surge in petrochemical production is disrupting industries in neighboring countries. Additionally, the possibility of increased tariffs and trade tensions poses a threat to global economic output.
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Reported 6 months ago
DeVonta Smith expresses enthusiasm for the upcoming changes in the Philadelphia Eagles' offense led by new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, highlighting the potential for increased pre-snap motion and flexibility in formations. Smith, optimistic about the fresh start and aiming to maximize his potential, embraces the opportunity to play different roles and create more matchup opportunities in the evolving system.
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Reported 6 months ago
美國海關及邊境保衛局已暫停參與快速通關低值運輸的多家報關行，但中國和印度的電子商務進口激增，造成美國海關難以監管。2016年美國貿易法規的更新將單人一天免稅進口零售價值提高至800美元。這些規則變更導致來自企業如Shein和Temu的即時包裹洪水般湧入，使CBP難以辨識可疑包裹，並引起非法產品走私者利用流程的警報。美國海關每天處理近400萬個低值運輸，過去八年，低值交易增長646％，CBP預測今年將超過這些數字。
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Reported 6 months ago
曼徹斯特城主席將與瓜迪奧拉討論未來，擔心經理人可能會在下個賽季結束後離開。瓜迪奧拉的合同將在下個夏天到期，已暗示下個賽季可能是他最後一個。雖然瓜迪奧拉尚未正式表示將離開，但曼城已公開討論其離職可能性，而可想而知，52歲的卡特蘭人不太可能在下個賽季後期做出決定，以尊重阿爾-穆巴拉克和所有者謝赫·曼蘇爾並認識到球會需要時間進行繼任計劃。
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Reported 6 months ago
Dollar Tree宣布將探索選項，包括潛在出售或分拆其Family Dollar橫額的計劃，以重新組織業務，因通脹持續高企，繼續對消費者支出產生壓力。與同行Dollar General一樣，這家零售商一直在與弱勢自願需求掙扎，因為購物者更關注利潤較低的消耗品。由Granth Vanaik和Ananya Mariam Rajesh報導。
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Reported 6 months ago
The Bank of England has started issuing new banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III in denominations of £5, £10, £20, and £50, with no other design changes. The new notes will coexist with those featuring Queen Elizabeth II. Despite the rise in cashless transactions, the release accommodates lower income households and welfare recipients. The rollout aligns with environmental and financial goals and marks the first change of the sovereign on U.K. banknotes, with over 4.6 billion notes in circulation, valued at around £82 billion. King Charles III praised the design and became the second monarch to be featured on British banknotes, following Queen Elizabeth II in 1960.
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Reported 6 months ago
During a municipal council session, Tainan City Councilor Lin Mei-yan suggested Mayor Huang Wei-che utilize the 'Tainan 400' events to develop the natural ecotourism site of Four Kings' Statue in Taijiang, connecting the mangrove landscape and oyster farming industry, proposing it as the 'Four Kings' Statue Mangrove Waterway Market.' Various local organizations have submitted a preliminary planning proposal for this, which the mayor accepted and agreed to prioritize as an important tourism resource for Tainan.
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Reported 6 months ago
In the June 4 drawing, a single winning ticket from Illinois secured the $560 million Mega Millions jackpot, with a lump-sum payment option of $264 million after taxes. This is only the second jackpot win of the year, the first being a $1.13 billion win in March. The winning numbers were 19, 37, 40, 63, 69, with the Megaball 17 and Megaplier 3X. Other winners included Match 5 winners in California and Maryland. Players can purchase tickets at various locations or online through Jackpocket.
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Reported 6 months ago
Stocks rallied as investors speculated on a Fed rate cut later in the year, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record highs. The Dow also gained, while Nvidia's surge boosted confidence. Treasury yield dipped following softer data in ISM services report, ADP jobs data, and Bank of Canada's rate cut. Meanwhile, HPE, CrowdStrike, and Dollar General saw notable gains on strong earnings and outlooks.
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Reported 6 months ago
Global securities watchdog IOSCO stated that stock exchanges and trading platforms need to develop and disclose plans for managing outages to offer more predictability for customers. This recommendation comes after recent glitches and outages, such as one at the New York Stock Exchange causing significant market swings. IOSCO emphasized the importance of improved preparedness, market resilience, and investor confidence in handling such incidents, suggesting strategies for reopening trading and managing closing auctions to ensure smooth operations and alternative solutions if needed.
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Reported 6 months ago
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs fueled by technology stocks as markets analyzed economic data indicating potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Tech stocks led gains among S&P 500 sectors, with communication and industrials following suit while consumer staples faced losses. The possibility of weaker economic data and a cooling bond market pressure prompted traders to predict a 69% chance of a September rate reduction, as U.S. 10-year Treasury yields hit a two-month low. Notably, chip stocks surged, with Nvidia surpassing Apple in market valuation, and other companies like Hewlett Packard Enterprise and CrowdStrike Holdings forecasting positive revenue reports.
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Reported 6 months ago
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Reported 6 months ago
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Reported 6 months ago
演員Glen Powell在Jennifer Hudson Show上談論了他的父母提供的愛情建議，指出要尋找一個具有幽默感的人。他感激父母的智慧，並在節目上透露了他們40多年婚姻的秘訣。他還分享了父母在他電影首映和特別場合上開他玩笑的事情。
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Reported 6 months ago
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has implemented various changes in the US market following the 2021 GameStop frenzy, including transitioning to T+1 settlement, enhancing hedge fund disclosure on short-selling positions, proposing market structure reforms to address conflicts of interest, and seeking to regulate digital trading practices. These measures aim to bolster market transparency, resilience, and investor protection in light of the increased retail trading activity spurred by the GameStop saga.
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