Dave Ramsey was vocal about his prediction two years ago that home values would rise, a controversial thesis in the middle of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hiking campaign. His reasoning was simple, highlighting the supply shortage in the market by saying that “when there is a shortage of an item … prices go up.” […]
On a beach in the Somali capital, Mogadishu stand six tall concrete posts planted in the pure white sand. The waves of the bright blue Indian Ocean break gently nearby – and often bear witness to some grim events. Warning: This article contains descriptions that some people may find upsetting Every so often the security […]
A powerful blender is a must, especially when the temps start to rise and the refreshing smoothie cravings kick in. But some blenders can do more than just whip up smoothies. Take the wildly popular Ninja Kitchen System: It features several attachments to handle your blending needs, along with food processing, dough-kneading and more. It’s […]
HONG KONG (AP) — Alibaba Group Holding on Tuesday said it had scrapped plans to list its logistics unit Cainiao in Hong Kong, as it looks to prioritize growing its e-commerce business while facing challenging IPO market conditions. Alibaba said Tuesday that it was withdrawing its initial public offering and listing application, and instead proposes […]
Production at a weapons plant in Northern Ireland has doubled, and is set to double again following Russia’s war in Ukraine. Thales UK operate two sites in the North – with high precision missiles designed and produced at a plant in east Belfast, and final missile assembly at another plant in Crossgar, Co Down. It […]
In a series of strategic moves that underline its commitment to cryptocurrency, El Salvador continues to deepen its engagement with the digital currency market, particularly bitcoin {{BTC}}. President Nayib Bukele recently announced El Salvador’s plan to buy one bitcoin every day, aiming to continue this practice until it becomes unaffordable with fiat currencies. This initiative […]
Mar. 22—The Department of Water Resources (DWR) on Friday said there will be a second increase in the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2024, doubling the amount that was announced in February. Officials said the newly announced forecasted water allocation is 30% of requested supplies, up from the 15% announced last month — […]
(Bloomberg) — Tencent Holdings Ltd. plans to more than double its stock buyback program to at least $12.8 billion in 2024, mollifying investors concerned about a gradual dissipation of growth during a Chinese economic downturn. Most Read from Bloomberg China’s largest internet company joins rivals from Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to JD.com Inc. in ramping […]
French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated the seriousness of his Monday remarks when he said he would not rule out sending Western troops into Ukraine. Macron said he carefully chose his words and doubled down on his statement despite the criticism he received in his country and internationally. “These are sufficiently serious issues; every one of […]
(Bloomberg) — Cathie Wood sold shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. for the first time in more than two years, adding to its moves to cut exposure in the chipmaker’s key customer Nvidia Corp. Most Read from Bloomberg Ark Autonomous Technology and Robotics ETF sold 8,599 American depository receipts of Taiwan’s largest company Friday in […]
I wouldn’t say I’m afraid of the dark, but when I wake up in the middle of the night, I’m not a fan of scurrying around in it. I used to reach for my phone’s flashlight to guide me to the kitchen for a glass of water without waking up the rest of the house, […]
Former president Donald Trump doubled down Wednesday on his alarming criticism of U.S. NATO allies after President Joe Biden said his remarks were “un-American.” Trump on Saturday asserted that, if reelected, he would let Russia do “whatever the hell they want” to NATO members that did not “pay their bills.” It was a faulty claim, […]