Trump, Prince William sit down for meeting in Paris after Notre Dame ceremony
President-elect Trump and Prince William shook hands at the re-opening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Saturday, and afterward held a sit-down meeting at the British Embassy ahead of Trump’s inauguration. Trump and William also separately met with world leaders at Notre Dame, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. …
Biden administration announces $988M in aid to Ukraine on same day Trump meets with Zelenskyy in Paris
The Biden administration on Saturday announced a $988 million aid package to Ukraine to ensure it ‘has the tools it needs to prevail in its fight against Russian aggression.’ ‘This administration has made its choice. And so has a bipartisan coalition in Congress. The next administration must make its own choice,’ Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin…
Stock Futures Lower after S&P 500 futures ticked down 0.18%
Stock futures are trading slightly lower Monday morning as investors gear up for the final month of 2024. S&P 500 futures slipped 0.18%, alongside declines in Dow Jones Industrial Average futures and Nasdaq 100 futures, which dropped 0.13% and 0.17%, respectively. The market’s focus is shifting to upcoming economic data, particularly reports on manufacturing and…
S&P 500 climbed 0.3%, and Nasdaq-100 futures jumped 0.7%
Stock futures climbed on Wednesday, driven by strong performances from Salesforce and Marvell Technology, following upbeat quarterly earnings. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 215 points (0.5%), while S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%, and Nasdaq-100 futures advanced by 0.7%. Salesforce surged 12% after reporting fiscal third-quarter revenue that exceeded expectations, showcasing…
Tech 5: Bitcoin Breaks US$100,000, Saylor’s MicroStrategy Loads Up
Tech stocks surged this week as US and Canadian jobs data bolstered interest rate cut expectations. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) hit a new all-time high on Wednesday (December 4), closing at nearly US$244, while Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) hit a weekly high of US$45.21 after a clean financial audit on Tuesday (December 3). Super Micro Computer also…
Karine Jean-Pierre peppered with questions about Hunter Biden in first televised press briefing since pardon
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was bombarded with questions from reporters in the first televised press briefing since President Biden pardoned son Hunter Biden. She also spoke to reporters earlier this week from Air Force One. ‘The statement that he put out on Sunday when he made this decision to pardon his son, Hunter…
Pete Hegseth says he had ‘substantive conversation’ with Joni Ernst as Trump signals support
President-elect Trump expressed public support for embattled defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth Friday, and the nominee said he had a ‘substantive conversation’ with Sen. Joni Ernst. Hegseth, a former National Guard officer, has been meeting with Republican senators this week to rally support as allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking have surfaced. He has…
Stock Futures Lower after S&P 500 futures ticked down 0.18%
Stock futures are trading slightly lower Monday morning as investors gear up for the final month of 2024. S&P 500 futures slipped 0.18%, alongside declines in Dow Jones Industrial Average futures and Nasdaq 100 futures, which dropped 0.13% and 0.17%, respectively. The market’s focus is shifting to upcoming economic data, particularly reports on manufacturing and…
S&P 500 climbed 0.3%, and Nasdaq-100 futures jumped 0.7%
Stock futures climbed on Wednesday, driven by strong performances from Salesforce and Marvell Technology, following upbeat quarterly earnings. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 215 points (0.5%), while S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%, and Nasdaq-100 futures advanced by 0.7%. Salesforce surged 12% after reporting fiscal third-quarter revenue that exceeded expectations, showcasing…
Adrian Day: US$2,500 Gold? Pullback Would be “Healthy,” Reasons to Buy Remain
The gold price has seen ups and downs since the US election. The yellow metal took a hit directly after Donald Trump’s victory, falling to the US$2,550 per ounce level. But then it staged a quick recovery, passing US$2,700. It’s now pulled back again, currently at around US$2,650. In his view, a fall to US$2,500…