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Stocks fell further this afternoon as the Fed's James Bullard said he'd like to see rates a full percentage point higher by July. Bullard backs at least a half-point hike on the way to a full point gain before July, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis president told Bloomberg News in an interview today. Bullard votes on monetary policy. Key Takeaways Stocks fell further this afternoon as the Fed's James Bullard said he'd like to see rates a full percentage point higher by July. Stocks had been pulling back from the morning's steep declines as strong corporate earnings from Walt Disney and Mattel partially offset stronger-than-expected inflation data. The Consumer Price Index report released today revealed an annual inflation rate of 7.5%, higher than expected and the largest increase in 40 years. Bond yields rose to their highest since July 2019. Today's Market Movers Stocks had pulled back from the morning's steep declines, with some indexes moving … [Read more...] about Stocks’ Decline Steepens on Bullard’s Rate Hike Comments, Inflation Data

U.S. stock futures are moving higher, led by technology shares on the Nasdaq exchange, after another volatile day of trading ahead of an announcement from Federal Reserve policymakers about the future of monetary policy . Key Takeaways U.S. stock futures are moving sharply higher, led by technology shares on the Nasdaq exchange. Traders are awaiting a 2 p.m. Eastern time announcement from Federal Reserve policymakers about the future of monetary policy. Cryptocurrencies' rally continued. Oil again marched higher, and the dollar strengthened against the euro. Bond yields fell. Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) helped lead tech shares higher after reporting fiscal second quarter results that beat expectations while forecasting better-than-expected quarterly sales for the current quarter. Tesla, Inc. ( TSLA ), scheduled to report earnings after markets close today, is also gaining. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down more than 800 points … [Read more...] about Stocks Gain as Tech Rallies and Investors Await Fed Rate Decision

- A + A BENGALURU (May 16): McDonald's Corp on Monday became one of the biggest global brands to exit Russia, laying out plans to sell all its restaurants after operating in the country for more than 30 years, following the invasion of Ukraine. The world's largest burger chain, which owns about 84% of its nearly 850 restaurants in Russia, will take a related non-cash charge of up to US$1.4 billion following its sale. McDonald's had in March decided to close its restaurants in the country, including the iconic Pushkin Square location in central Moscow — a symbol of flourishing American capitalism in the dying embers of the Soviet Union. The burger chain represented the thawing of Cold War tensions and became a way to sample Western food and spirit for millions of people, even though the cost of a burger was several times bigger than the daily budgets of many city dwellers. "Some might argue that providing access to food and continuing to employ tens of thousands … [Read more...] about Golden arches to go dark in Russia as McDonald’s exits after 30 years

- A + A BENGALURU/MUMBAI/ZURICH (May 16): Indian conglomerate Adani Group plans to buy Holcim AG's cement businesses in India for US$10.5 billion, its largest-ever acquisition, to become the country's No. 2 cement manufacturer. Adani Group, owned by billionaire Gautam Adani, currently has no cement-making operations but said the firms were a good fit given its ports and logistics, energy and real estate businesses. Under the deal, Adani Group will pay US$6.4 billion in cash to acquire Switzerland-based Holcim's 63.1% stake in Ambuja Cements Ltd and 54.5% holding in ACC Ltd, Holcim said in a statement announcing the deal late on Sunday (May 15). The rest of the companies' shares will be bought via an open offer, Adani said in a separate statement. "(We) will be able to build a uniquely integrated and differentiated business model and set ourselves up for significant capacity expansion," Adani said. The deal, which was clinched after a fierce bidding war with the … [Read more...] about Adani to become India’s No. 2 cement maker with US$10.5 bil Holcim deal

Ice Seguerra and Liza Diño. Image: Instagram/@iceseguerra Ice Seguerra assured that his love for his wife, Liza Diño, only grows stronger every day despite the many changes they have gone through as a couple. Seguerra penned the heartwarming message on Instagram earlier today, Oct. 14, to celebrate the date, which he yearly does. Despite the annual ritual, the musician has yet to disclose the reason why this day is special. “Totoo yun na minsan, nalilimutan na natin magbatian kapag may mga special days tayong dumarating. Nalilimutan mag celebrate, kumain sa labas,” he said. “Totoo yun, maraming nag bago. Pero hindi natin hahayaan ang mga pagbabagong yun na baguhin ang meron tayo.” (It is true that sometimes, we forget to greet each other on our special days. We forget to celebrate and eat outside. It is true that many things have changed. But we would never let these changes change what we have.) “Hindi magbabago ang pagka wasak ko sa iyo. Sa ganda mo, mula noon hanggang … [Read more...] about Ice Seguerra on the only ‘change’ in relationship with Liza Diño: ‘Mas mahal kita ngayon kaysa kahapon’

Ice Seguerra brought his wife Liza Diño to Sagada, a place he considers his “sanctuary,” to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary. The couple arrived in the picturesque town last Wednesday, Jan. 8, as per Diño’s Instagram page on the same day. She accompanied her post with photos of them striking wacky poses while clad in black hoodies. Diño noted that it was her first time to visit Sagada, which she said is Seguerra’s favorite place. According to her, Seguerra would travel to the said town every year since 2001 because he considered it his “sanctuary.” “Kaso no’ng time na yun… iba ang kasama [niya],” Diño jested. (But during those times… he was with someone else.) She then noted that seven years after they “found each other again,” Seguerra finally brought her along. Diño also joked that she would erase all of the memories her husband had with other people. “Happy 5th wedding anniversary my love,” Diño said. “Di tayo nakacelebrate last … [Read more...] about ‘My sanctuary’: Ice Seguerra takes Liza Diño to Sagada for 5th wedding anniversary

BRASÍLIA, Brazil — Brazil’s highest court on Thursday rejected a lower court’s decision to remove from Netflix a comedy depicting Jesus Christ in a gay relationship. The head of the Supreme Federal Court, Judge Antonio Dias Toffoli, sided with the streaming platform’s appeal against a temporary injunction banning the movie. It denied the idea that the movie was insulting to Christians. “One cannot suppose that a humorous satire has the ability to weaken the values of the Christian faith, whose existence is traced back more than two thousand years, and which is the belief of the majority of Brazlian citizens,” the judge said. The film, entitled “The First Temptation of Christ”, by the Brazilian production company Porta dos Fundos, came out on December 3 and drew strong criticism from conservative politicians in the mainly Catholic country, from the church itself and from evangelicals. It depicts Jesus returning home with his boyfriend Orlando after 40 days in the desert, as … [Read more...] about Brazil supreme court sides with Netflix over gay Jesus comedy

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Summer is upon us and Las Vegas is back in full swing. Following a lift on the mask mandate, casinos returning to 100 percent capacity, and just about everything with the exception of some shows back to regular operations, Sin City is ready to welcome visitors. Whether you’re coming into town for a bachelor or bachelorette party, to try your luck at the tables, or to get some pent-up energy out of your system, this is the perfect place to do it. Most of your favorite spots are still around, but in a city where everything is constantly evolving or changing, there are also several new places to hit up if you’re visiting soon. Read on to discover some of the latest restaurants, bars, attractions, and hotels worth visiting this summer in Las Vegas. Restaurants Night + Market James Beard semifinalist Kris Yenbamroong has brought his popular Night + Market from Los Angeles to the new Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and it … [Read more...] about Here’s What’s New In Las Vegas For Summer 2021

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Block 16 Urban Food Hall at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Photo: Jeff Green / Courtesy of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas When the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas opened in 2010, it became the hotel for the well-heeled crowd. Dark interiors with purple accents gave the hotel a seductive vibe, only further driven home by the lobby’s 15-foot digital art columns that often showed silhouettes of unclothed women. Majority of its spacious rooms were outfitted with balconies, an unparalleled offering to this day. And its Chandelier lounge, draped in illuminated beads, was where you went to see and be seen. Over the past year, the property has undergone some changes, adding in ultra-exclusive penthouses for their high rollers; switching up their stores to include Sin City–appropriate necessities like Drybar and Reviv; and revamping their food and beverage program to include New York City and Los Angeles favorites like Momofuku … [Read more...] about Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’s Impressive Block 16 Urban Food Hall

Sylviana Hamdani (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta   ● Tue, May 17 2022 Those who grew up in Indonesia in the 1980s would likely be familiar with some of the era’s most iconic songs, such as “Lestari Alamku” (Sustainable Nature, 1982), “Sekar Mayang” (1984), “Apel” (Dating, 1987), as well as the thin, long-haired and thickly mustachioed man who sang them with his throaty voice while belting the tunes on his guitar. Gombloh (1948-1988) is a legendary figure in Indonesia’s music industry. The singer and songwriter, whose given name was Soedjarwoto, lived a short, yet memorable life (he died at 39 years of age). His songs, which are still on heavy rotation, express his ideals and patriotism. In 2005, approximately 17 years after his passing, the Association of Indonesian Artists, Music Arrangers and Songwriters (PAPPRI) awarded Gombloh with the Nugraha Bhakti Musik Indonesia for his dedication to the country’s music. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting … [Read more...] about ‘Panggil Aku Gombloh’ unearths legendary musician’s loves and dreams