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As dozens of circus elephants prepare to retire at a Central Florida preserve, researches are studying their genes believed to the key to the species' low incidence of cancer. Zach Fagenson reports.
As dozens of circus elephants prepare to retire at a Central Florida preserve, researches are studying their genes believed to the key to the species' low incidence of cancer. Zach Fagenson reports.
The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 fell on Friday, as Netflix weighed but American Express kept the Dow on the plus side after quarterly earnings from each, while growing pessimism that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates soon also dented sentiment. Netflix slumped 8.77% as one of the bigger drags on the benchmark S&P index and Nasdaq after the video streaming company's second-quarter revenue view fell short of analysts' expectations while the company also unexpectedly said it would no longer provide subscriber counts.
The Canadian dollar strengthened against its U.S. counterpart on Friday as oil prices rose and the market took stock of recent losses for the currency, but the move was limited following the recent move in yield spreads in favor of the greenback. "The Canadian dollar coming back somewhat is simply technical from an oversold market," said Michael Goshko, senior market analyst at Convera Canada. The slowdown in Canadian inflation has contrasted with the recent heating up of U.S. price pressures, raising bets the Bank of Canada would begin easing interest rates before the Federal Reserve.
As jury selection finished, a man set himself on fire outside the court
WEST CONCORD, Mass. & LEXINGTON, N.C., April 19, 2024--Divert, Inc., an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food™, announced the purchase of a site in Lexington, North Carolina for an Integrated Diversion and Energy Facility. The facility is expected to provide social, economic and environmental benefits to the community.
Bank of Mexico deputy governor Jonathan Heath said on Friday the benchmark interest rate is likely to remain unchanged for longer than expected by markets, noting it would likely stay put at 11% at the May policy meeting and that the June decision would be data dependent. Speaking to Reuters on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings, he underscored the importance of waiting until service sector inflation demonstrates a clear downward trajectory, suggesting the possibility of two to four rate cuts this year depending on evolving economic conditions. "Either we meet our inflation target and maybe we could cut, or we don't meet our inflation target and we don't cut," Heath said.
MAITLAND, Fla., April 19, 2024--Central Florida-based Tijuana Flats (TF) announced today that a new ownership group has acquired the brand with a plan of revitalizing its restaurants and reinvigorating the customer experience. The change marks a new chapter for the organization which was founded nearly 30 years ago. The new ownership group, Flatheads, LLC, listed the immense brand recognition, strong following and customer loyalty, plus future potential of the brand as some of the key reasons it
Fiona Beal admits killing her partner Nicholas Billingham but denies it was murder as court told she hid his body in a ‘de facto coffin’
US administration said to have been given ‘last minute’ notice before strike on Iran
U.S. banking regulators are planning to revive a proposal that would require big banks to defer executive compensation and claw back more of their bonuses if losses pile up, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Six agencies, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), are involved in developing the plan, the report said, adding that the measure could be proposed in the coming days. The Federal Reserve is not involved in drafting the proposal, the report said.
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The success of Japan and South Korea at inserting language voicing concern over their currencies in a joint statement with the U.S. this week underscores the political heat they face from stiff inflation that is being aggravated by weak exchange rates. In the first trilateral finance dialogue since last year's historic three-way leaders summit at Camp David, the U.S., Japan and South Korea agreed on Wednesday to "consult closely" on currency markets, acknowledging "serious concerns" from Tokyo and Seoul over the slumping Japanese yen and South Korean won.
The prime minister said it was a ‘moral mission’ to reform the welfare system
Pop star shares message with fans from Instagram as fans celebrate new album release, with many noticing several lyrical references to The 1975’s Matty Healy along with her ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn
MIAMI, Okla., April 19, 2024--Scepter Simplifies Refueling with the Flip of a Switch
Eurowag will address many of the cost, administration and regulatory challenges drivers currently face.
Among top stocks to buy and watch, Cimpress is about to impress investors with a surge in annual earnings after three years of losses.
MILAN, April 19, 2024--Natuzzi chooses the stage of two among the most relevant global furniture events, High Point Market in North Carolina, and the Design Week in Milan, to unveil the dense program of events and projects that will mark the calendar of its 65th anniversary.
Amazon.com's advertising chief Colleen Aubrey, who has held that role for nearly three years, is moving to a new undisclosed position at the company. Spokeswoman Kristin Mariani said Aubrey's new position would be announced later. Aubrey is also a member of the elite "S-team," which advises CEO Andy Jassy and has worked in the advertising unit for over 11 years.
PORTLAND, Maine, April 19, 2024--BerryDunn, a full-service assurance, tax, and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the hire of Senior Consultant Sam Eisenbeiser, an AICP-certified planner who brings 20 years of experience to the firm’s Community Development and Utility Operations Practice, a dedicated team within the Local Government Practice Group.