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30 jilibet The S&P 500 fell less than 0.1% after spending the day wavering between small gains and losses. The tiny loss ended the benchmark index’s three-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.1% and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.1%. Trading volume was lighter than usual as US markets reopened following the Christmas holiday. Semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, slipped 0.2%. Meta Platforms fell 0.7%, and Amazon and Netflix each fell 0.9%. Tesla was among the biggest decliners in the S&P 500, finishing 1.8% lower. Some tech companies fared better. Chip company Broadcom rose 2.4%, Micron Technology added 0.6% and Adobe gained 0.5%. Health care stocks were a bright spot. CVS Health rose 1.5% and Walgreens Boots Alliance added 5.3% for the biggest gain among S&P 500 stocks. Several retailers also gained ground. Target rose 3%, Ross Stores added 2.3%, Best Buy rose 2.9% and Dollar Tree gained 3.8%. Traders are watching to see whether retailers have a strong holiday season. The day after Christmas traditionally ranks among the top 10 biggest shopping days of the year, as consumers go online or rush to stores to cash in gift cards and raid bargain bins. US-listed shares in Honda and Nissan rose 4.1% and 16.4% respectively. The Japanese car makers announced earlier this week that the two companies are in talks to combine. All told, the S&P 500 fell 2.45 points to 6,037.59. The Dow added 28.77 points to 43,325.80. The Nasdaq fell 10.77 points to close at 20,020.36. Wall Street also got a labour market update. US applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years, the Labour Department reported. Treasury yields mostly fell in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury slipped to 4.58% from 4.59% late on Tuesday. Major European markets were closed, as well as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. Trading was expected to be subdued this week with a thin slate of economic data on the calendar.

Arkansas receiver Andrew Armstrong said Tuesday that he is entering the NFL Draft. Later in the day, a school spokesman told reporters that Armstrong will skip the Razorbacks' bowl game. The destination isn't yet known. Armstrong led the Southeastern Conference in both receptions (78) and receiving yards (1,140) but caught just one touchdown in 11 games this season. His catches and yardage were both second-most in Arkansas history behind Cobi Hamilton, who had 90 receptions for 1,335 yards in 2012. "It's been a journey for the books and I wouldn't trade it for anything because it has made me into the man I am today," Armstrong said of his Razorbacks tenure in a social media post. "... I will never forget all the moments that were shared here in Fayetteville." Armstrong played two seasons at Texas A&M-Commerce before transferring to Arkansas ahead of the 2023 season. In two seasons with the Razorbacks, he caught 134 passes for 1,904 yards and six scores. --Field Level MediaOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Daily Record breaking news on WhatsApp Motherwell Photographic Society held its Christmas social night at the latest meeting. The club will now take a break for the festive season before recommencing on Thursday, January 9, when the guest speaker will be Campbell Skinner from Greenock Camera Club. Campbell will give a presentation on event photography. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download...

Football Round 2 playoffs: Dr. Phillips scores again after takeawayNetflix passed two tests on Wednesday when it for the first time in its history. First: Netflix managed to stream the games around the world without widespread that plagued its Mike Tyson-Jake Paul boxing exhibition/stunt last month. Second: Netflix managed to attract the kind of audience for the games that you'd expect from the NFL, which is continually the most popular thing on conventional TV. (Those initial numbers may swell a bit once the NFL, Netflix, and Nielsen scour for additional viewers.) The biggest audience — around 27 million viewers — showed up for the "Beyoncé Bowl" — a halftime performance during the Ravens/Texans game, featuring, of course, Beyoncé. For comparison, last year, the NFL an average of some 28 million US viewers for the two games it broadcast on Christmas Day, via conventional TV networks. (Netflix's numbers don't include viewers outside the US; it says it will report back on those on December 31. Netflix the audience for the peaked at 65 million worldwide and 38 million in the US.) All of which means that when Netflix streams Christmas games again next year, and again in 2027, it won't seem like a novelty. It will just be the most popular sport on TV, delivered via a streaming service. This is what both Netflix and the NFL want, for slightly different reasons. The NFL is always looking for another outlet that will pay it top dollar for the right to show its games — Netflix paid the NFL a reported $150 million for this year's games — and as a way to boost its nascent ad business. Win-win. This is what the NFL has been finding every time it sells streaming rights to digital players over the years, including Yahoo, Twitter, Amazon, and Google. While we are here, a couple other notes: Read the original article onNone

CHENNAI : Accusing the BJP regime of not implementing social justice effectively, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday said that the BJP does not want the poor, the disadvantaged, backward classes, the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to progress. Speaking virtually at the third national conference of the All India Federation of Social Justice, Stalin said, "Social justice is not being implemented effectively by the BJP government. Over the past decade, Union government departments have not fully implemented the 27% reservation for the Backward Classes. The BJP does not want the poor, the disadvantaged, the Backward Classes, the Scheduled Castes, or the Scheduled Tribes to progress. That is why they oppose social justice. They are hell-bent on introducing economic criteria into reservations." Stalin argued that they were not opposed to financial assistance for the poor and needy, "However, we are opposed to extending reservation - which should be provided on the basis of social backwardness - to general category castes solely based on economic criteria. The BJP is not only Anti-SC, Anti-ST, and Anti-OBC but also Anti-Women. That is why they have put the women's reservation in cold storage." Alleging that the BJP regime was resisting the conduct of caste-based census just as it resisted women's reservation, the Chief Minister said the BJP government must immediately commence the decennial census due in 2021, along with a caste-based survey. "Its reluctance to conduct these is because it would pave the way to genuine social justice. By refusing the caste-based survey, they refuse social justice, and by delaying reservation for women, they refuse women's rights," he added, appealing to the affiliate parties to raise their voices against this approach of the BJP.

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Eastman Chemical CEO Mark Costa sells $1.9 million in stock( MENAFN - Daily News Egypt) Egypt's Minister of State for Military Production, Mohamed Salah El-Din Mostafa, presided over a series of general assembly meetings for the ministry's affiliated companies and units. Spanning three days, these meetings focused on reviewing financial statements for the fiscal year 2023/2024 and evaluating the performance of the associated entities. The discussions revealed impressive financial achievements, with revenue growth reaching 144% for FY 2023/2024, representing a 44% increase compared to the previous fiscal year. Key performance indicators reviewed included revenues from activities, net sales, completed production, finished goods inventory, employee statistics, wages, raw material usage, and overall financial summaries. Minister Mostafa stressed the importance of optimizing the technological capabilities, material resources, and human capital of these companies to further enhance performance and productivity. He urged company chairpersons to align their efforts, emphasizing collaboration, integration, and adherence to governance principles to ensure efficient management of the Ministry's assets. Cost optimization and proactive measures against potential encroachments were highlighted as priorities. Accelerating the development of ongoing projects was another focus, with a call to adhere strictly to project timelines to maximize returns and bolster contributions to the national economy. The minister also underscored the importance of meeting contract obligations promptly while maintaining the high quality expected of the Ministry of Military Production. Acknowledging the global economic challenges stemming from rising energy and food prices, along with disrupted supply chains, Mostafa noted their impact on economic recovery efforts. However, he emphasized the Egyptian government's commitment to stabilizing labour markets, mitigating adverse effects, and supporting affected sectors and citizens. As part of its strategic goals, the Ministry of Military Production is advancing the localization of advanced manufacturing technologies within its affiliated companies. This effort aims to increase local components in products, conserve foreign currency, and reduce reliance on imports, reinforcing the Ministry's position as a key contributor to the national economy. MENAFN14122024000153011029ID1108993210 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

Membership of Britain's upstart anti-immigration Reform UK party has overtaken that of the centre-right Conservative Party for the first time, the party said Thursday, as Tories disputed the numbers. Party leader and Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage hailed the figure as a "historic moment". Immigration was a major issue at the ballot box at the UK's July general election which saw the Conservatives ousted after 14 years in power. The digital counter on the Reform website showed a membership tally ticking past the 131,680 figure declared by the main opposition Conservatives during its leadership election earlier this year. "The youngest political party in British politics has just overtaken the oldest political party in the world," wrote Farage on X. "Reform UK are now the real opposition." Party chairman Zia Yusuf said the milestone showed the long "stranglehold on the centre-right of British politics by the Tories has finally been broken". The last declared Conservative Party tally was the lowest on record and a drop on 2022, when there were around 172,000 members. New Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, however, questioned the figures, accusing Farage of "fakery". She said Reform's counter was "coded to tick up automatically". Farage responded by saying he would "gladly invite" a firm to "audit our membership numbers" if the Tories did the same. More from this section Reform won five seats in the 650-seat UK parliament in July, though it received roughly 14 percent of total votes cast. Reform maximised the damage to the Conservatives by splitting the right-wing vote and picking up former Tory supporters in key constituencies. The Labour Party won by a landslide although Prime Minister Keir Starmer has had a bumpy first five months in power. An Ipsos opinion poll this month found that 53 percent of Britons said they were "disappointed" in what the Labour government had achieved so far. British politics has been dominated by the two main parties -- Labour and the Conservatives -- for decades but commentators have warned that major parties have seen irreversible downturns in their popularity in the past. In the years after World War I, a divided Liberal Party found itself supplanted by the Labour Party as the main opposition. The party of 19th-century political giant William Gladstone and World War I leader David Lloyd George never again regained its status as a party of government. Farage, a supporter of US President-elect Donald Trump, said earlier this month that he was in talks with tech billionaire Elon Musk about donating to his hard-right party. har/jsArkansas receiver Andrew Armstrong said Tuesday that he is entering the NFL Draft. Later in the day, a school spokesman told reporters that Armstrong will skip the Razorbacks' bowl game. The destination isn't yet known. Armstrong led the Southeastern Conference in both receptions (78) and receiving yards (1,140) but caught just one touchdown in 11 games this season. His catches and yardage were both second-most in Arkansas history behind Cobi Hamilton, who had 90 receptions for 1,335 yards in 2012. "It's been a journey for the books and I wouldn't trade it for anything because it has made me into the man I am today," Armstrong said of his Razorbacks tenure in a social media post. "... I will never forget all the moments that were shared here in Fayetteville." Armstrong played two seasons at Texas A&M-Commerce before transferring to Arkansas ahead of the 2023 season. In two seasons with the Razorbacks, he caught 134 passes for 1,904 yards and six scores. --Field Level MediaA drug trafficker who was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison following his arrest in 2015 in Vernon is now free on day parole. Ronald Learning, 41, was sentenced on 27 charges, including four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and multiple firearms charges. According to parole documents, Learning was involved in a between Canada and the U.S. He was identified through an investigation where he sold drugs to an undercover officer. In January of 2015, Learning was after attempting to pick up a large box of heroin that had been flagged by border agents at Vancouver International Airport. When the box went through an X-ray, agents discovered more than 360 grams of heroin hidden in two lamps. Authorities switched the heroin for fake drugs in order to keep the box under surveillance. A police search of Learning’s home found several handguns, some of which were loaded, assorted ammunition, stolen identification and quantities of various drugs. Learning was first granted day parole in November of last year, and was given a six-month continuation in May 2024. The most recent decision, dated Dec. 4, grants Learning a further six months of day parole, noting there’s been no evidence of breaches over the past year. In its Dec. 4 decision, the Parole Board of Canada noted Learning’s “criminal activities contributed to what is considered to be a social crisis and epidemic.” “The [Correctional Services Canada] reports you no longer downplay your offending, previously stating you were ‘just a transporter’, and now admit and understand how your actions contributed to the drug trade and had a negative impact on the community,” reads the decision. “You have acknowledged your responsibility for your actions and recognize your problem areas; you reportedly understand your crime cycle and have been taking active steps to mitigate your risk to reoffend." The board said Learning’s release will reintegrate him into society as a law-abiding citizen which will ultimately help protect society. Under the terms of his parole, Learning cannot consume, purchase or possess drugs outside of prescribed medication. He must also have no contact with people involved in criminal activity, drug use or its subculture, and he can only possess one mobile phone. Learning is employed full time with a plumbing and heating company as an apprentice. The decision did not specify where Learning is living. In addition to the prison time, Learning was handed a lifetime firearms prohibition and ordered to submit a sample of his DNA to a national criminal database.

Emirates , a global leader in luxury air travel, has added a new gem to its fleet: the Airbus A350-900 . This state-of-the-art aircraft, recently unveiled to much fanfare, represents a significant leap forward in aviation technology, passenger comfort, and sustainability. Known for its iconic Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft, Emirates is now turning its head with the A350, designed to meet modern air travel demands while maintaining its significant excellence in airline management. The Airbus A350 is poised to reshape the travel experience for Emirates passengers. With advanced engineering, environmentally friendly features, and an emphasis on cabin comfort, it is a testament to the airline's forward airline approach. This latest addition to Emirates' fleet, Emirates, reinforces its reputation as a premium carrier and showcases its adaptability in an evolving aviation landscape. Join the Simple Flying team as we discuss some of the biggest events in aviation this week. Whether you're drawn to your design, its cutting-edge onboard amenities, or its remarkable efficiency, the Airbus A350 is already setting new benchmarks for long-haul flights. Let's explore five fascinating facts about this stunning aircraft and what makes it a game-changer for Emirates and its passengers. 1 A Game-Changer in Cabin Configuration A350 cabin optimized for comfort and luxury Emirates' Airbus Emirates has an impressive three-class cabin configuration . The layout includes 253 seats in Economy Class, 42 in Business Class, and a luxurious First Class featuring six enclosed suites, as Emirates' MediaCeEmirates highlights. The design ensures a perfect blend of capacity and premium service, catering to a wide range of travelers. For all the latest aviation news, follow Simple Flying! What sets the A350 apart is the spaciousness of its cabins. Economy class offers comfortable 18-inch-wide seats, while business class passengers enjoy lie-flat seats with direct aisle access. Meanwhile, the first class suite reflects Emirates' luxury, offering a private, hotel-like experience at 40,000 feet. Step onboard Emirates' first new aircraft type since 2008. 2 A Game-Changer in Cabin Configuration A350 cabin optimized for comfort and luxury The Emirates A350-900 offers a carefully designed three-class cabin configuration that combines capacity and luxury. The aircraft features 253 seats in economy class, 42 in business class, and a bespoke first class with six enclosed suites. Emirates Media Center reported that this new cabin layout is part of Emirates' ongoing efforts to provide a tailored experience for all travelers. Economy class seats are a generous 18 inches wide and feature enhanced cushioning and ergonomics to ensure maximum comfort even on long-haul journeys. In business class, passengers can enjoy lie-flat seats with direct aisle access, providing a seamless working or resting experience. The first class suites, a hallmark of Emirates, deliver unparalleled privacy and luxury, complete with closed doors, ambient lighting, and fully customizable environments. The spacious cabins are designed to enhance the flying experience across all travel classes, making the A350 a true crowd-pleaser. Emirates has ordered 65 A350-900s. Its first example was delivered on November 25 and is due to enter service sooner than anticipated on January 3, when it'll fly from Dubai to Edinburgh.During the carrier's A350 hard product unveiling on November 27, it was disclosed that there would also be A350-900s with the ultra-long-haul capability of operating 16+ hour missions.However, this will not be the ULR variant operated by Singapore Airlines. Instead, Emirates will simply add a crew-rest area and reduce the passenger count to 298 (cutting seven seats from premium economy and economy cabins) to enable longer flights. This, in turn, will open up many new route opportunities. What do you make of it? Let us know! 3 Emirates' most significant Airbus order yet A commitment to 65 A350 aircraft The A350-900 isn't just a one-off addition to Emirates' fleet—it's part of a massive commitment to 65 of these state-of-the-art jets. This order, valued at billions of dollars, represents one of Emirates' largest-ever investments in widebody aircraft. According to Airbus, this substantial acquisition is central to Emirates' fleet modernization and operational growth strategy. The delivery schedule of Emirates a350: Year Number of A350-900 Deliveries Cumulative Total 2024 1 1 2025 10 11 2026 15 26 2027 20 46 2028 19 65 The A350 will complement Emirates' existing Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s fleet , helping the airline expand its global reach and improve efficiency. With deliveries scheduled over the next few years, the A350 order ensures Emirates remains at the forefront of the aviation industry. By diversifying its fleet, the airline can better serve routes with varying demand profiles while maintaining the high standards its passengers expect. 4 Innovative onboard technology Advanced systems for superior passenger comfort The Airbus A350 is packed with innovative technology that takes passenger comfort to the next level. One of its standout features is an advanced air filtration system that refreshes the cabin air every two to three minutes, significantly improving air quality. Additionally, the cabin pressure is optimized to reduce fatigue, and humidity levels are carefully managed to make long-haul travel more comfortable. Emirates took delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 on November 25th, 2024. registered as A6-EXA. The Dubai-based carrier has 65 A350s on order - how will this aircraft change Emirates? How will the A350-900 change Emirates? Disclaimer: The following is a statement shared by one of our readers and does not necessarily reflect the views or ideas of our publication. Passengers will also notice larger windows, allowing for more natural light and stunning views. The A350's LED lighting system mimics natural sunlight to help passengers adjust to different time zones, reducing the effects of jet lag. The quiet engines significantly reduce noise levels, creating a more serene atmosphere onboard. Of course, the aircraft is also equipped with Emirates' award-winning ICE entertainment system, which now boasts high-definition screens and an expanded selection of movies, music, and games. 5 Fuel efficiency and sustainability Lower emissions with innovative aerodynamics In an era where sustainability is increasingly important, the Airbus A350 is a step forward for environmentally conscious aviation. This aircraft is designed with advanced aerodynamics, lightweight materials, and highly efficient engines, resulting in a 25% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions compared to older-generation widebody jets, as Emirates' Fleet Overview notes. Destination Country Service Commencement Date Flight Numbers Edinburgh United Kingdom January 3, 2025 EK23/24 Ahmedabad India February 1, 2025 EK538/539 Bahrain Bahrain February 1, 2025 EK839/840 Kuwait City Kuwait February 1, 2025 EK853/854 Mumbai India February 1, 2025 EK502/503 Colombo Sri Lanka March 1, 2025 EK654/655 Lyon France March 1, 2025 EK81/82 Muscat Oman March 1, 2025 EK866/867 Bologna Italy March 15, 2025 EK93/94 Emirates has long been committed to sustainability, and the A350 aligns perfectly with its goals. The reduced carbon footprint benefits the environment and improves operational efficiency. For passengers, this means more environmentally friendly travel without sacrificing the luxury and convenience Emirates is known for. As the airline industry continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, aircraft like the A350 are crucial for achieving greener operations. 6Arkansas receiver Andrew Armstrong said Tuesday that he is entering the NFL Draft. Later in the day, a school spokesman told reporters that Armstrong will skip the Razorbacks' bowl game. The destination isn't yet known. Armstrong led the Southeastern Conference in both receptions (78) and receiving yards (1,140) but caught just one touchdown in 11 games this season. His catches and yardage were both second-most in Arkansas history behind Cobi Hamilton, who had 90 receptions for 1,335 yards in 2012. "It's been a journey for the books and I wouldn't trade it for anything because it has made me into the man I am today," Armstrong said of his Razorbacks tenure in a social media post. "... I will never forget all the moments that were shared here in Fayetteville." Armstrong played two seasons at Texas A&M-Commerce before transferring to Arkansas ahead of the 2023 season. In two seasons with the Razorbacks, he caught 134 passes for 1,904 yards and six scores. --Field Level MediaA gunman has been killed after two students were injured in a shooting at an elementary school in California today. Police responded to a report of an active shooter at Feather River Adventist School in Palermo, Butte County. The school was put on lockdown while police swooped the grounds. The suspected male shooter was found by deputies with a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the school, according to Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea. Police officers also found two students with gunshot wounds who are currently in the hospital with unknown injuries. No details about the children have been released yet, Honea added. The sheriff's office said students are being taken to the Oroville Church of the Nazarene in Oroville, where parents are asked to meet their children. Deputies are still investigating the matter, including the suspected gunman's potential ties to the school. The police said, "We will provide additional information once it’s available." According to the school website , Feather River Adventist School has 33 students enrolled and is located about 10 miles south of Oroville. This story is breaking and will be updated as it unfolds. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Stay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow our social media accounts here on https://www.facebook.com/ ExpressUSNews and @ExpressUSNews

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 12/4/2024NEW YORK — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing . But it wasn't just Apple, Nvidia and the like. Bitcoin , gold and other investments also drove higher. Here's a look at some of the numbers that defined the year. All are as of Dec. 20. 1998 Remember when President Bill Clinton got impeached or when baseball's Mark McGwire hit his 70th home run against the Montreal Expos? That was the last time the U.S. stock market closed out a second straight year with a leap of at least 20%, something the S&P 500 is on track to do again this year. The index has climbed 24.3% so far this year, not including dividends, following last year's spurt of 24.2%. 57 The number of all-time highs the S&P 500 has set so far this year. The first came early, on Jan. 19, when the index capped a two-year comeback from the swoon caused by high inflation and worries that high interest rates instituted by the Federal Reserve to combat it would create a recession. But the index was methodical through the rest of the year, setting a record in every month outside of April and August, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices. The latest came on Dec. 6. 3 The number of times the Federal Reserve has cut its main interest rate this year from a two-decade high, offering some relief to the economy. Expectations for those cuts, along with hopes for more in 2025, were a big reason the U.S. stock market has been so successful this year. The 1 percentage point of cuts, though, is still short of the 1.5 percentage points that many traders were forecasting for 2024 at the start of the year. The Fed disappointed investors in December when it said it may cut rates just two more times in 2025, fewer than it had earlier expected. 1,508 That’s how many points the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by the day after Election Day, as investors made bets on what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the economy and the world . The more widely followed S&P 500 soared 2.5% for its best day in nearly two years. Aside from bitcoin, stocks of banks and smaller winners were also perceived to be big winners. The bump has since diminished amid worries that Trump’s policies could also send inflation higher. $100,000 The level that bitcoin topped to set a record above $108,000 this past month. It's been climbing as interest rates come down, and it got a particularly big boost following Trump's election. He's turned around and become a fan of crypto, and he's named a former regulator who’s seen as friendly to digital currencies as the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, replacing someone who critics said was overly aggressive in his oversight. Bitcoin was below $17,000 just two years ago following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. 26.7% Gold's rise for the year, as it also hit records and had as strong a run as U.S. stocks. Wars around the world have helped drive demand for investments seen as safe, such as gold. It's also benefited from the Fed's cut to interest rates. When bonds are paying less in interest, they pull away fewer potential buyers from gold, which pays investors nothing. $420 It's a favorite number of Elon Musk, and it's also a threshold that Tesla's stock price passed in December as it set a record. The number has a long history among marijuana devotees, and Musk famously said in 2018 that he had secured funding to take Tesla private at $420 per share . Tesla soared this year, up from less than $250 at the start, in part because of expectations that Musk's close relationship with Trump could benefit the company. $91.2 billion That's how much revenue Nvidia made in the nine months through Oct. 27, showing how the artificial-intelligence frenzy is creating mountains of cash. Nvidia's chips are driving much of the move into AI, and its revenue through the last nine months catapulted from less than $39 billion the year before. Such growth has boosted Nvidia's worth to more than $3 trillion in total. 74% GameStop’s gain on May 13 after Keith Gill, better known as “Roaring Kitty,” appeared online for the first time in three years to support the video game retailer’s stock, which he helped rocket to unimaginable heights during the “ meme stock craze ” in 2021. Several other meme stocks also jumped following his post in May on the social platform X, including AMC Entertainment. Gill later disclosed a sizeable stake in the online pet products retailer Chewy, but he sold all of his holdings by late October . 1.6%, 3.0% and 3.1% That's how much the U.S. economy grew, at annualized seasonally adjusted rates, in each of the three first quarters of this year. Such growth blew past what many pessimists were expecting when inflation was topping 9% in the summer of 2022. The fear was that the medicine prescribed by the Fed to beat high inflation — high interest rates — would create a recession. Households at the lower end of the income spectrum in particular are feeling pain now, as they contend with still-high prices. But the overall economy has remained remarkably resilient. 20.1% This is the vacancy rate for U.S. office buildings — an all-time high — through the first three quarters of 2024, according to data from Moody's. The fact the rate held steady for most of the year was something of a win for office building owners, given that it had marched up steadily from 16.8% in the fourth quarter of 2019. Demand for office space weakened as the pandemic led to the popularization of remote work. 3.73 million That's the total number of previously occupied homes sold nationally through the first 11 months of 2024. Sales would have to surge 20% year-over-year in December for 2024's home sales to match the 4.09 million existing homes sold in 2023, a nearly 30-year low. The U.S. housing market has been in a sales slump dating back to 2022, when mortgage rates began to climb from pandemic-era lows. A shortage of homes for sale and elevated mortgage rates have discouraged many would-be homebuyers.

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Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni apologized to Washington tight end Zach Ertz for his comments during a heated exchange following the Commanders' victory on Sunday, according to multiple reports. The player and coach were seen meeting for the routine postgame handshake, with Ertz instead offering a high-five to Sirianni, who was his head coach during the start of the 2021 season in Philadelphia. Instead, the two had to be separated by Eagles chief security officer Dom DiSandro, who then escorted Sirianni to a tunnel at Northwest Stadium, according to reports. Sirianni didn't like the intensity of Ertz's high-five and criticized his performance in the game, to which Ertz took exception, according to a report released Thursday morning on the "Uncovering the Birds" podcast with Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Ertz, who was listed as questionable for the game after sustaining a concussion a week earlier in Washington's 20-19 victory at New Orleans, started on Sunday and had one catch on two targets for 12 yards as the Commanders won 36-33. Asked afterward about the incident, Sirianni told reporters: "Both of us said ‘congrats' to each other." Ertz, likewise, downplayed the meeting, telling an Inquirer reporter: "We just exchanged holiday pleasantries and kept it moving." Sirianni, who according to reports later apologized to Ertz over a Zoom call, met with media members on Thursday. He said that he keeps conversations with players private and that he has respect for Ertz. During the week leading up to the NFC Division contest, Sirianni said of Ertz: "I think, first and foremost, Zach is an all-time Eagle and was really honored to be around him, and he's still playing at a high level in this part of his career. "So, going through that and him moving on, us moving on in the organization, him getting another fresh start, that was always a tough one because I did really come to really value Zach Ertz the person, Zach Ertz the player. Enjoyed the time I had around him." The Eagles traded Ertz to the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 15, 2021, during Sirianni's first season as head coach and with the Philadelphia organization. Philadelphia selected Ertz in the second round (35th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Stanford. He has 764 career receptions for 7,972 yards and 50 touchdowns in 166 regular-season games (128 starts) for the Eagles (2013-21), Cardinals (2021-23) and Commanders. Washington signed Ertz, 34, as a free agent in March. The three-time Pro Bowl selection (2017-19) has started all 15 games for the Commanders and has 55 receptions for 538 yards and four touchdowns. --Field Level MediaEverything you need to know about California government in two storiesApplied Materials Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors

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