US applications for jobless benefits fell last week and remain in historically healthy range
By MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell modestly last week, remaining in the historically low range since the U.S. economy emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Applications for unemployment benefits for the week ending Aug. 9 fell by 3,000 to 224,000,
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The increased presence of local and federal law enforcement officers in Washington, D.C. has intensified in the days following President Donald Trump’s unprecedented announcement that his administration would take over the city’s police department for at least a month. Troops are expected to start more missions in Washington on Thursday.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to London on Thursday in a show of support for Ukraine as Trump prepares for his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
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Bullish (NYSE:BLSH) stock surged by over 80% following its IPO listing on Wednesday. While the listing was priced at $37 per share, the stock closed at about $68 per share. Bullish is a cryptocurrency exchange designed for institutional investors, combining decentralized finance protocols with a focus on regulatory compliance, licensing, and governance standards. While the company’s positioning is unique,
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Read MoreTesla CEO Elon Musk Just Delivered Incredible News for Nvidia Stock Investors
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At the core of Tesla’s artificial intelligence (AI) vision is a homegrown supercomputer called Dojo.
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Read MoreMutual Fund Returns on Rs 5,50,000 in 5 Years
Choosing between mutual funds and National Savings Certificate (NSC) is often tricky—especially when dealing with large sums such as Rs 5,50,000, Rs 6,50,000 or Rs 7,50,000. While mutual funds carry the potential of higher returns, they also involve market risks. On the other hand, NSC is a government-backed scheme offering guaranteed returns with complete safety.
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Market Commentary: 1 Growth Stock That Is Crushing Asia
Crocs (NASDAQ:CROX) has been a roller-coaster of an investment, to say the least. From lows of $10 in 2020 to highs around $180 in 2021 and back under $50 again in 2022, the share price has bucked investors around like a wild bull at a county fair.
And despite falling far short of the market this year –
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1 Stock That Has NO Ceiling
Apple fell in line with the rest of the tech titans during its most recent quarterly release when CEO Tim Cook announced that Apple plans to integrate artificial intelligence into its suite of products and services.
That news alone sparked a $10+ per share rally after hours, largely eroding the 15% decline in share price during the first part of the year.
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