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Century-old dow theory indicates more trouble ahead for US stock markets
Known as the Dow Theory, it holds that moves in the Dow Jones Industrial Average must be confirmed by transport stocks, and vice versa, to be sustained
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Global stocks rise as US shutdown threat eases, gold hits $3,000 mark
Avoiding a government shutdown would remove a concern for traders, already fretting over threats to the world economy from President Donald Trump's tariff war
China plans 50% pay cuts for fund managers missing performance targets
The sweeping measures come as policymakers seek to attract more long-term capital into the nation's stock market amid slowing economic growth and an escalating trade war with the US
Amazon, Google back pledge to triple global nuclear energy by 2050
It has also become a compelling solution for power-guzzling data centers, with Big Tech firms already having signed multiple billion-dollar deals with utilities
US President Donald Trump makes Chinese stocks (somewhat) great again
Global investors lured by relatively low prices, AI bets, and prospect of more stimulus from Beijing
Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's pm amid Trump's trade war threat
Carney has said he's ready to meet with Trump if he shows respect for Canadian sovereignty? and is willing to take a common approach, a much more comprehensive approach for trade
Invest in grassroots to excel big at 2036 Olympics, says PR Sreejesh
He noted that young athletes today have many examples of Indian success on the global stage, which can help them believe in their potential
Hamas agrees to free US-Israeli hostage, bodies of 4 other dual nationals
Israel blocked the entry of aid trucks into Gaza on March 2 as a standoff over the truce escalated, with Hamas calling on Egyptian and Qatari mediators to intervene
Trade war turmoil topples Canada's financial market from all-time high
Trade war turmoil is weighing heavily on financial markets in Canada.
Allies wrap up G7 meeting overshadowed by Trump's tariffs, Canada taunts
Despite the tensions, diplomats signalled they would reach consensus on a final communique after hours of late-night negotiations
PepsiCo nears $1.5 billion deal to acquire healthy soda brand Poppi
PepsiCo had planned to launch its own so-called functional soda under the brand Soulboost, but decided to scrap that effort because of early indicators it wouldn't succeed
More than 50 universities face probe as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign
Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the colour of their skin, Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement
Iran using digital surveillance & vigilantism to crush dissent: UN report
The UN's Independent International Fact-Finding Mission released a report on Friday, stating that Iran is making "concerted state efforts to stifle dissent
US Fed expected to cut rates twice this year, starting in September
Fed officials have signaled they may be on hold for some time amid uncertainty around President Donald Trump's economic policies, particularly on trade
US envoy to relay Putin's Ukraine ceasefire stance to Trump: Kremlin
Russia's army has gained battlefield momentum, and analysts say Putin likely will be reluctant to rush into a ceasefire while he feels he has an advantage
Electronics giant Foxconn forecasts strong Q1 revenue after profit miss
Foxconn, which also makes iPhones for Apple, booked an October-December net profit of T$46.33 billion ($1.41 billion), missing the T$54.4 billion average of 15 analyst estimates compiled by LSEG
BMW sees tariffs, China sales decline weighing on carmaking profit
BMW shares declined as much as 4.5% on Friday. The stock has fallen more than 20% over the past year
UN's food agency WFP to cut aid for about one million people in Myanmar
The agency said the cuts would affect communities across Myanmar, including around 100,000 internally displaced people comprising the minority Muslim Rohingya communities and others
Musk's Tesla warns US tariffs could backfire, raise EV production costs
Tesla warns Trump's tariffs may backfire, triggering retaliatory duties, raising EV production costs, and making US exports less competitive globally
Iran increasingly electronically surveils for headscarf violations: UN
The state is increasingly reliant on state-sponsored vigilantism in an apparent effort to enlist businesses and private individuals in hijab compliance, portraying it as a civic responsibility
