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  • Five charts on market signals flashing red amid DeepSeek selloff

    In a week when AI chipmaker Nvidia suffered the biggest one-day loss of value on record and the Federal Reserve said it was in no hurry to cut rates again, a few gauges underscore markets' vulnerability to big swings. Investors and analysts said the sell-off in tech stocks this week, driven by the popularity of China's DeepSeek AI model, highlights the market ructions that can occur when heavy speculation meets unexpected bad news. Despite Monday's ructions investors remain bullish about U.S. tech and President Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and deregulation, heightening risks of market gyrations if this widespread consensus proves wrong.

  • Teen figure skaters and their coaches, group of hunters and students among victims of air crash

    The victims of a crash between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter included teen figure skaters returning from a national meet with their mothers and coaches, an Ohio college student coming from her grandfather's funeral, two Chinese nationals and a group of hunters headed back from a guided trip in Kansas. Officials say there were no survivors.

  • Q4 2024 Bridgewater Bancshares Inc Earnings Call

    Q4 2024 Bridgewater Bancshares Inc Earnings Call

  • Western France battles worst floods in decades after triple storm assault

    More than 1,600 people have fled their homes in western France as a third major storm in a week brought record rainfall and extreme flooding. Storm Ivo hit areas already struggling with flooding from storms Eowyn and Herminia. Red weather alerts remain active in three regions of Brittany – Ille-et-Vilaine, Loire-Atlantique and Morbihan.Their combined impact of the storms was exacerbated by the fact that the ground was already drenched from previous persistent rainfall.National weather service Mé

  • Q4 2024 Core Laboratories Inc Earnings Call

    Q4 2024 Core Laboratories Inc Earnings Call

  • Fear, disease and debt afflict Venezuelans released from prison after post-election arrests

    TOCUYITO, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro labeled them as terrorists on national television. They were plucked from pharmacies, apartment buildings and other locations, and thrown in prison for months. Many then endured severe beatings, food deprivation and other forms of torture. Virtually all developed stomach infections and lost weight. Three died.

  • Trump is getting the lower interest rates he demanded from everyone but the Fed

    U.S. President Donald Trump is getting his wish that interest rates drop across the world, just not at home where a strong economy and uncertainty over his own policies have set the stage for the Federal Reserve to diverge from its central bank peers. The European Central Bank cut rates on Thursday, the Bank of Canada did as well on Wednesday, and the Bank of England is likely to do so next week – steps that, with the Fed in a holding pattern on rates, could strengthen the value of the dollar and further complicate Trump's trade goals by making imports cheaper and U.S. exports more expensive. ECB President Christine Lagarde noted on Thursday that renewed trade tensions could even put more pressure on lagging euro zone growth, a potential argument for even lower rates in the 20-nation bloc.

  • Zion Bethea scores 26 to help Pepperdine hand San Diego 9th straight loss, 98-90

    SAN DIEGO (AP) — Zion Bethea scored 26 points off the bench to lead Pepperdine over San Diego 98-90 on Thursday night, handing the Toreros their ninth straight loss.

  • B.C. Business leaders call for 3% growth despite U.S. tariff turmoil

    The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has launched what it calls "the three per cent challenge" to grow the economy. It comes as Canada faces staggering tariffs on Canadian exports that could start as soon as Saturday. The CBC’s Meera Bains reports on the reaction to the plan.

  • Investigators seek to salvage aircraft after deadly Washington crash

    Investigators plan to push forward on Friday with efforts to retrieve the two aircraft involved in a crash in Washington that killed 67 people and raised questions about air safety in the U.S. capital. Fresh from recovering the so-called black boxes from the American Airlines plane that crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with an Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday, divers aim to "salvage the aircraft" and find additional components on Friday, Washington's fire department said. The National Transportation Safety Board is studying the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder from the CRJ700 airplane, which carried 60 passengers and four crew members, all of whom perished in the crash.

  • It’s a night the academy should be proud of – Postecoglou hails Spurs’ young guns

    Graduates Dane Scarlett, Damola Ajayi and Mikey Moore scored in a 3-0 Europa League win against Elfsborg.

  • Stock market today: Asian stocks mostly higher after Wall Street tech gains

    HONG KONG (AP) — Asia markets are mostly higher on Friday following gains on Wall Street driven by Tesla, IBM and Meta Platforms after strong profit reports.

  • Surrey police working to bolster border security

    Surrey police say they are working with the province and Ottawa to bolster security along the U.S.-Canada border, after border agents confirmed five people tried to drive into Canada illegally on Monday. As Jon Hernandez reports, U.S. patrols say dozens more have driven over since 2023, and that the number is on the rise.

  • Matt Coronto scores twice as Calgary Flames burn Anaheim Ducks 4-1

    CALGARY — Matt Coronato scored twice and added an assist to lead the Calgary Flames past the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night.

  • Israeli startups make global plans after key role in war

    The drone that tracked Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and filmed him as he lay dying in footage beamed around the world last October was made by Israeli startup Xtend, according to media reports, one of many such firms to get a boost from Israel's war needs. Xtend's co-founder and CEO Aviv Shapira declined to comment on the unsourced reports, but told Reuters his company provides indoor drones to the Israeli army, which has looked beyond just major manufacturers for a cutting edge in its assault on Gaza that followed Hamas' deadly attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Xtend drones integrate artificial intelligence to conduct high-precision strikes, and can be operated from 9,000 kilometres (5,600 miles) away with minimal human intervention.

  • Raymond scores shootout winner as Red Wings rally for 3-2 victory over Oilers

    EDMONTON — Todd McLellan couldn’t be off to a much better start as the new head coach of the Detroit Red Wings.

  • FireAid benefit concert: Follow live performances

    FireAid in Los Angeles inspired a community devastated by wildfires. We take you inside the benefit shows with Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo and more.

  • Tesla Shares Jump as Musk Unveils Cheaper EVs, Robotaxi Plans

    Tesla's Bold EV and Robotaxi Plans Spark Investor Optimism

  • High Growth Tech Stocks To Watch In January 2025

    As global markets navigate the early days of President Trump's administration, U.S. stocks are reaching new highs, buoyed by optimism around potential tariff relaxations and enthusiasm for artificial intelligence investments. In this environment, high-growth tech stocks that demonstrate strong innovation and adaptability to emerging technologies may capture investor attention as they align with current market trends and economic developments.

  • Undiscovered Gems in Australia to Explore This January 2025

    As the Australian market experiences positive investor sentiment, with the ASX200 reaching record highs amid easing tariff concerns, certain sectors like IT, Materials, and Real Estate are outperforming while others such as Utilities lag behind. In this dynamic environment, identifying undiscovered gems involves finding stocks that can capitalize on sector strengths and navigate broader economic shifts effectively.