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Mortgage rates today, April 26, 2024: Highest rates since November
These are today's mortgage rates. If you want to buy during the spring home-buying season, you may not want to wait for lower rates. Lock in your rate today.
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Burkina Faso suspends BBC, VOA radio broadcasts over killings coverage
The Burkinabe army has repeatedly committed mass atrocities against civilians in the name of fighting terrorism, HRW said, calling on authorities to investigate the massacres. However, the country's communication council said HRW's report contains "peremptory and tendentious" declarations against the army likely to create public disorder and it would suspend the programmes of the broadcasters over their coverage of the story.
1 min read - USCharlotte Observer
New twist in fight for Cannon Mills millions as NC textile heirs, Atrium clash in court
The dispute between the descendants’ trust and one of the nation’s biggest hospital systems is playing out in NC business court.
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Cathie Wood Expects This Red-Hot Cryptocurrency to Soar by 5,600%, but 1 Member of Congress Has Been Dumping His Stake in Crypto
Can Bitcoin keep up its winning ways?
4 min read - WorldReuters
Shoigu says Russia and allies should step up military exercises in Asia
Russia and its allies in Asia should expand joint military exercises as they face a direct threat from attempts by the United States to expand its security influence in the region, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday. He was speaking at a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a security grouping that includes Russia, India, China, Iran, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. "I believe that everyone present shares the opinion that the d
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Billionaire Ken Griffin Owns All the "Magnificent Seven" Stocks. These 3 Are His Favorites.
These stocks appear to be the most magnificent of all in the billionaire hedge fund manager's eyes.
4 min read - BusinessReuters
US probes Tesla recall of 2 million vehicles over Autopilot, citing concerns
U.S. auto safety regulators said Friday they have opened an investigation into whether Tesla's recall of more than 2 million vehicles announced in December to install new Autopilot safeguards is adequate. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it was opening an investigation after identified concerns due to crash events after vehicles had the recalled software update installed "and results from preliminary NHTSA tests of remedied vehicles". NHTSA also cited Tesla's sta
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Israeli army says missile fire kills civilian near Lebanon
The Israeli army said Friday a civilian was killed near the country's northern border with Lebanon, as near-daily exchanges of fire with Hezbollah rage.Israel says 11 soldiers and nine civilians have been killed on its side of the border.
2 min read - BusinessJust Auto
Auto China 2024: Marelli, Hesai show LiDAR-integrated headlamps
New gen ATX LiDAR unit is lower cost and smaller than previous product
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Yielding 6.6%, Is Verizon a Safe Dividend Stock?
Passive income investors are attracted to the robust dividend yield offered by Verizon stock.
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Jamie Raskin Suggests Fitting New Home For 'Partisan' Supreme Court In Blistering Take
The House Democrat named the "most astonishing" thing he heard from one justice after the court heard arguments on Donald Trump's immunity claim.
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2 Dividend Stocks to Double Up On Right Now
These elite dividend stocks are on sale.
4 min read - BusinessReuters
Bayer investor Deka takes a stand against CEO in annual vote
Bayer shareholder Deka Investment said on Friday it would not join other large investors in supporting the healthcare and agriculture group's management at its annual general meeting. Two other larger German mutual fund management houses, DWS and Union Investment, have said they would vote in favour of approving the management board's action. Bayer CEO Bill Anderson will face questions at the AGM over his decision in March to suspend for up to three years any preparations to break apart the Germ
2 min read - PoliticsSource New Mexico
U.S. House GOP bars earmarks for certain non-profits, after controversy over LGBTQ projects
U.S. House lawmakers will no longer be able to request earmarked funding for some nonprofits under a change in eligibility made by the Republican chairman of the Appropriations Committee on Thursday. The post U.S. House GOP bars earmarks for certain non-profits, after controversy over LGBTQ projects appeared first on Source New Mexico.
4 min read - BusinessMotley Fool
Should You Buy SoFi Stock Before Earnings?
Given the better-than-expected macroeconomic conditions to start 2024, SoFi could revise forecasts higher.
1 min read - USSouth Bend Tribune
Winning the $11 billion Amazon Web Services project was years in the making
St. Joseph County was never a statewide player in economic development, but now it is.
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press Finance
These are the countries where TikTok is already banned
TikTok is in the crosshairs of authorities in the U.S., where new legislation threatens a nationwide ban unless its China-based parent ByteDance divests. TikTok is already banned in a handful of countries and from government-issued devices in a number of others, due to official worries that the app poses privacy and cybersecurity concerns. TikTok has long maintained that it doesn’t share data with the Chinese government and its CEO has taken a defiant stance, vowing to fight back.
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Artificial intelligence creating more sophisticated tax scams | Samuel French
Remember, the IRS isn’t going to send an email or text, nor will its agents call, to obtain financial information or to demand a payment.
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Meta Plans to Outsource VR Hardware Development to Boost Profits -- Is It Time to Buy the Stock?
AI could become the primary way we interact with machines, and Meta would like those machines to run on the Horizon OS.
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Microsoft beats Q3 top and bottom lines on cloud strength
Microsoft reported better than anticipated Q3 earnings on Thursday, powered by growth in its cloud products.
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1 Unstoppable Stock Up 50% in 2024 to Keep Buying Today
Spotify made some tough decisions after its stock collapsed in 2022, but they're starting to pay off.
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Morning Bid: Big Tech see-saw flips positive, yen swings wildly
A volatile week for Wall Street megacaps looks set to end with a positive twist as Microsoft and Alphabet earnings wowed the gallery overnight, while the yen plunged anew in Asia as the Bank of Japan left policy on hold. After a day in which Meta's outsize spend on artificial intelligence appear to spook investors and sent both its stock and the wider tech sector into tailspin, its rivals appeared to steady the ship overnight. Microsoft beat estimates for its quarterly revenue and profit, driv
4 min read - USBucks County Courier Times
Falls Township employee whose hiring raised public transparency concerns resigns
Dan Doyle started his newly created position as a human resource chief in Falls a week before supervisors voted to offer him the job.
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US Futures Gain, Powered by Alphabet, Microsoft: Markets Wrap
(Bloomberg) -- US equity futures advanced as blockbuster earnings from Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc. signaled the artificial intelligence boom that has driven gains for technology stocks remains on track. Most Read from BloombergJavier Milei Fuels Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in WorldUS Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Soft-Landing HopesPlunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is FadingHuawei’s New Phone Runs Latest Version of Made-in-China ChipMalaysia in Talks W
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Is Nemetschek SE (ETR:NEM) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value
Key Insights Nemetschek's estimated fair value is €60.23 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...
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Alphabet stock surges on earnings beat, dividend announcement
Alphabet reported Q1 earnings on Thursday that beat estimates. The company also announced its first-ever dividend.
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Stock Split Watch: Is Costco Next?
This retail giant has a solid earnings track record, and its long-term prospects look bright.
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Chevron, Exxon profits expected to drop despite rising oil prices
Chevron and ExxonMobil are expected to report a year-over-year decline in earnings per share.
3 min read - BusinessColumbia Daily Herald
Columbia State hosts spring leadership for Operational Excellence Program reception
The program benefits new and emerging leaders by helping them develop the necessary skills and a toolkit of resources to help them excel.
2 min read - BusinessJust Auto
Hyundai now to produce hybrids at Metaplant America
Plant scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2024
1 min read - BusinessJust Auto
Honda and Posco sign MoU for Canadian cathode JV
To produce cathode materials for Honda BEVs built in North America
1 min read - BusinessJust Style
Week in data: Primark H1, JD Sports acquisition, Express bankruptcy
Just Style's round-up of this week’s news in numbers reveals why Primark revenue surged in H1 and takes a look at Express Inc's store closures as part of its bankruptcy agreement.
4 min read - BusinessHotel Management Network
SHR grows Global Advisory Board for hospitality industry
The hotel technology specialist is looking to strengthen its position in the global hospitality sector.
1 min read - TechnologyMedical Device Network
Tamen Jadad-Garcia on holistic health, AI and patient autonomy
Author Tamen Jadad-Garcia is optimistic about the future of AI in healthcare and its ability to improve patient autonomy.
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Opinion: 10 Figures That Show Tesla Is Completely Uninvestable Right Now
The Tesla growth story looks to be officially over.
7 min read - BusinessBloomberg
Bank of Japan’s Stand Pat Decision Fuels Further Yen Jitters
(Bloomberg) -- The Bank of Japan held interest rates steady and simplified its language on bond-buying and policy, an outcome that pushed the yen down to a fresh 34-year low and stirred up market jitters.Most Read from BloombergJavier Milei Fuels Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in WorldUS Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Soft-Landing HopesPlunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is FadingHuawei’s New Phone Runs Latest Version of Made-in-China ChipMalaysia in Talks With T
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Investors are more worried about inflation than a weakening economy
Fresh data on Thursday showed further signs of sticky inflation, pushing bond yields higher and weighing on stocks.
4 min read - BusinessAssociated Press Finance
5 cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China's vision for the future of driving
China's vision of the future of the automobile — electrified and digitally connected — is on display at the ongoing Beijing auto show. Organizers say that 117 new models are making their debut at Auto China 2024, which runs through May 4. Xiaomi announced that it had received more than 75,000 orders in the four weeks since the launch of its first car, the SU7, with a list price of 215,900 to 299,900 yuan ($29,800-$41,400).
4 min read - BusinessSimply Wall St.
When Should You Buy Mister Spex SE (ETR:MRX)?
Mister Spex SE ( ETR:MRX ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price...
3 min read - BusinessThe Providence Journal
Rhode Islanders are taking out risky loans from online 'rent-a-banks.' How it works.
Curtailing the triple-digit interest rates charged by storefront lenders is still the priority, but lawmakers see new high-tech threats emerging.
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Should You Buy Super Micro Computer Stock Before Tuesday?
The AI rockstar is poised to report earnings on Tuesday. Will the stock rally even higher?
5 min read - BusinessThe Telegraph
Payday for Mike Lynch as Darktrace bought for £4.2bn
The cyber security company backed by extradited entrepreneur Mike Lynch is to be snapped up by a US private equity firm in a further blow for the London Stock Exchange.
3 min read - USSouth Bend Tribune
More than 3,600 individuals in the county are ambassadors for our community
As you dine at a local restaurant, don't forget there are many talented individuals who are working behind the scenes to make your visit enjoyable.
3 min read - USThe Providence Journal
Superman Building redeveloper shopping for more public money. How much has been given so far?
A formal ask hasn't yet been made, but House Speaker Shekarchi's office confirmed the developer said they need more money.
5 min read - USWHIO
Small businesses can get grants after last month’s EF-3 Tornado in Logan County
Small businesses can now get grants after last month’s deadly EF-3 Tornado in Logan County.
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Miner Anglo American rejects BHP's near $39-billion takeover bid
British mining giant Anglo American on Friday rejected a blockbuster $38.8-billion takeover bid from Australian rival BHP, slamming it as "highly unattractive" and "opportunistic"."The proposed structure is also highly unattractive, creating substantial uncertainty and execution risk borne almost entirely by Anglo American, its shareholders and its other stakeholders."
3 min read - BusinessSimply Wall St.
Alcon Inc. (VTX:ALC) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 64%
Key Insights Significantly high institutional ownership implies Alcon's stock price is sensitive to their trading...
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Tesla's Robotaxi Ambition Is Great News for Nvidia Stock Investors
Tesla needs to spend more on the graphic processing units Nvidia sells to develop the driverless car technology.
1 min read - BusinessReuters
China's Bank of Communications Q1 profit rises 1.44%
China's Bank of Communications Co Ltd (BoCom), reported a 1.44% rise in first-quarter net profit amid a slowing economy. BoCom, the first among five of the nation's biggest state banks reporting first-quarter results, booked a net profit of 24.99 billion yuan ($3.45 billion) in the three months ended March, up from 24.63 billion yuan in the same period last year, the bank said in a filing on Friday. China's lenders face shrinking profitability as they are urged to reduce interest rates on loan
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Meet the Industry-Leading Stock Billionaires Warren Buffett, Ken Griffin, Ken Fisher, and Steven Cohen Can't Stop Buying
Four prominent billionaire investors with differing investment philosophies share one thing in common: their desire to buy more shares of this top-tier company.
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