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- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 23): Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session marginally lower amid volatile trading, dragged down by losses in Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd and Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), a dealer said. At lunch break on Thursday (June 23), the FBM KLCI had eased 0.54 of a point to 1,430.56 from Wednesday's close at 1,431.10. The benchmark index, which opened 3.40 points firmer at 1,434.50, moved between 1,427.78 and 1,441.47 throughout the morning session. On the broader market, losers led gainers 447 to 275, while 388 counters were unchanged, 1,156  untraded and nine others suspended. Turnover stood at 1.4 billion units worth RM716.55 million. In a note, Malacca Securities Sdn Bhd said pervasive fears of a recession were rippling through the markets. “Sentiments would remain negative as investors mull US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's testimony on the commitment to interest rate hikes to tame inflation, while at the same time keeping … [Read more...] about Bursa marginally lower at midday after volatile trading

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The best point-and-shoot cameras in 2022 have their advantages—particularly for capturing great-looking images on the go. The cameras built into the latest smartphones (including the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max , Google Pixel 6 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra ) can produce images that rival those from point-and-shoot cameras. But standalone point-and-shoot cameras remain a strong choice for amateur, enthusiast and professional photographers alike. These cameras are typically small in size and weight compared with their larger mirrorless or digital SLR cousins. Some have ruggedized designs or extra-long zoom lenses. All offer an Auto mode, which means you simply frame shots using the viewfinder or rear display and then press the shutter button to snap a photo. Most also offer specialty photo preset modes for use in specific situations. All can shoot at least high-definition video, and many can shoot 4K or higher resolution … [Read more...] about The Best Point-And-Shoot Cameras Capture Amazing Photos With Ease

We tend to think of people's IQs as fixed, and indeed science shows your general mental horsepower is pretty fixed over time. But you can drive that engine at its maximum speed or you can let it sputter along in disrepair. We can abuse our bodies and brains into performing at less than their best , including one major influence on intelligence that often goes overlooked. How broke you are and how broke you expect to be in the future has a giant effect on your IQ. How to lower your IQ by 13 points As entrepreneur turned 2020 presidential hopeful Andrew Yang points out in a short but fascinating recent Big Think video , studies show not being able to pay your bills is horrible for your cognitive performance. Whether scientists measured the IQ of the same farmers in the stressful pre-harvest period or after their crops went to market or just asked volunteers to imagine they had a bill they couldn't pay, being insecure about your finances had a dramatic effect on IQ … [Read more...] about Struggling to Pay Your Bills Lowers Your IQ By 13 Points, Research Finds

- A + A (June 23): Wall Street's main indexes ended with slim losses on Wednesday after choppy trading as energy shares weighed and investors digested Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments on the central bank's aim to bring down inflation. After opening lower, major US indexes had erased losses following Powell's testimony before a Senate committee, but then they faded into the close. Powell said the Fed is "strongly committed" to bringing down inflation that is running at a 40-year high while policymakers are not trying to cause a recession in the process. Investors are trying to assess how far stocks could fall as they weigh risks to the economy with the Fed hiking rates to tamp down surging inflation. The S&P 500 earlier this month fell over 20% from its January all-time high, confirming the common definition of a bear market, with the benchmark index last week logging its biggest weekly percentage drop since March 2020. “Markets continue to be … [Read more...] about Wall Street ends lower after Powell remarks, as energy shares drag

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin If you’re struggling to figure out who to vote for in the presidential primaries next year, you’re not alone. With so many contenders (at least on the Democratic side), let's look at what plans do the candidates have to keep college costs down. Not every candidate has taken a clear position yet, but we read the tea leaves a little bit on the main Republican and Democratic candidates. This is different from the proposals to tackle the student loan debt crisis, which you can read here: 2020 Presidential Candidates' Proposals On Student Loan Debt . Instead, this article is specific to proposals around lowering the ballooning cost of higher education. Photo Credit: Getty Getty Republican: Donald Trump In general, Republicans don’t believe the government (federal or state) should have much of a role in funding public higher education, and see responsibility for costs as falling entirely on the … [Read more...] about The 2020 Presidential Candidates’ Proposals On Lowering College Costs

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI slipped in morning trade in tandem with regional markets as the optimism seen on Wall Street overnight faded amid concerns over persistent inflation. At 12.30pm, the key index was down 10.72 points to 1,447.16. The market turned negative with 489 decliners compared with 276 gainers. Trading volume was 1.52 billion shares valued at RM775.13mil. Bule chips were mostly lower with Sime Darby Plantation dropping 14 sen to RM4.28 and IHH sliding nine sen to RM6.40. Bank stocks continued their retreat led by CIMB shaving six sen to RM4.90, Hong Leong Bank falling 28 sen to RM20.62, Maybank sliding two sen to RM8.63 and Public Bank dropping two sen to RM4.45. Brent crude futures dove 3.37% to US$110.79 a barrel as worries over an impending recession took a bit out of investor appetite. Oil and gas counters on Bursa Malaysia followed suit, losing 1.1% in morning trade. Notable laggards were Petron Malaysia losing 17 sen to RM5.66 and Hengyuan … [Read more...] about Equities trade lower as investor optimism fades

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline The stock market rebounded strongly on Friday, posting its first positive week this month as recession fears subsided somewhat thanks to positive economic data suggesting that inflation may have peaked, while some experts expressed optimism about the health of the economy. Key Facts Stocks snapped a three-week losing streak on Friday: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.7%, over 800 points, while the S&P 500 jumped 3.1% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite 3.3%. Markets got a boost after the latest consumer sentiment survey from the University of Michigan showed that inflation expectations eased slightly in June, rising 5.3% compared to a year ago—but lower than the 5.4% expected. Investors also cheered optimistic remarks about the economy from St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard, who said that recession fears are “overblown” and consumer spending remains strong. Stocks … [Read more...] about Dow Jumps 800 Points, Stocks Snap Three-Week Losing Streak After Inflation Expectations Ease

Representative Image Dollar-rupee onshore forward premiums have seen a steady fall of late and the market has seen heightened volatility. The one-year onshore forward premium narrowed to 220 paise on June 22, its lowest level since December 2011. Currently, the one-year premium is at 244 paise compared to 356 paise at the start of this year. In the last two weeks, this has dropped by as much as 60 paise. Assessing the impact of falling forward premiums on the outlook for the rupee is important, especially against the backdrop of persistent foreign outflows, a widening trade deficit and soaring price pressures. The rupee closed at a record low of 78.3862 on June 22 and is down over 5 percent against the dollar so far this year. Also read: RBI present in forex market, will not allow jerky moves in rupee, says Deputy Governor Patra First, what are forward points? Close The forward point is the interest rate differential between two countries. These … [Read more...] about Explained | Why are dollar-rupee onshore forward premiums falling? Five key questions answered

The Nifty ended lower again on June 22 a day after rebounding strongly sharply, as selling across global counterparts and sectors weighed on sentiment. The index ended 225.50 points, or 1.44, percent, lower at 15,413.30 It formed a bearish candle on the daily chart as the closing was below the opening level. If the index breaks 15,385, the day's low, in the coming session, then it can slide to 15,183, the recent low, experts said. "The Nifty50 is still sustaining above the bullish gap zone of 15,419 – 15,382 levels. Hence, unless the Nifty closes below 15,382 mark, weakness will not be confirmed and on such a close, the index can initially revisit the recent lows of 15,183 levels and below that weakness shall initially extend towards 14,900," Mazhar Mohammad, Founder & Chief Market Strategist at Chartviewindia said. If the index manages to defend 15,182, a pull-back rally with initial targets of 15,700 is possible, the market expert said. But considering strong moves of … [Read more...] about Technical View | Nifty forms bearish candle, experts say a breach of 15,385 will add to weakness

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Only one in four Americans say they are confident in the Supreme Court—the lowest rate on record—according to a Gallup poll released Thursday, with respondents answering the question in the weeks leading up to the court’s much-anticipated decision that could overturn Roe v. Wade. Key Facts Only 25% of U.S. adults said they have "a great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in the Supreme Court, down from 36% compared to last year, according to Gallup. It’s also five percentage points lower than the 30% confidence rate recorded in 2014, which was previously the lowest for the Supreme Court and coincided with an overall drop of confidence in U.S. institutions, with an average of only 31% respondents reporting confidence. Many U.S. government institutions suffered a decline in confidence this year, according to Gallup, but the study noted that the public’s 11-point confidence drop in the Supreme … [Read more...] about Public Confidence In Supreme Court Sinks To 25%, Poll Says