In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analysts Andy Cross and Ron Gross discuss: The Fed raising interest rates and GDP contracting. Apple and Amazon surprising to the upside. Microsoft's cloud division delivering again.
New proposed federal rules governing marijuana has so far failed to spark fresh buying interest in exchange traded funds (ETFs) tracking the shares of North American cannabis companies, despite strong performance this year. Marijuana ETFs and cannabis stocks shot higher last week after the U.S. Justice Department said it plans to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Big gainers included the Roundhill Cannabis ETF, AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF and Amplify U.S. Alternative Harvest ETF, which are all sitting on year-to-date gains of 29.6% to 36.6%, putting them among the top ETF performers of 2024.
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Traces of banned Chinese cotton were found in 19% of a sample of merchandise selling at U.S. retailers in the past year, a study showed, highlighting the challenges of complying with the U.S. law aimed at blocking imports of cotton linked to forced labor in China. In the study released on Tuesday, researchers from natural resource analytics firm Stratum Reservoir and isotope testing firm Applied DNA Sciences analyzed garment samples, cotton swabs and shoes from U.S. big box retailers and e-commerce platforms that ship merchandise into the U.S. The firms declined to name the retailers whose merchandise they tested. China denies abuses in Xinjiang, a major cotton producer that also supplies much of the world's materials for solar panels.
EDMONTON — Alberta's provincial ombudsman says a government body has unfairly denied a young man with autism the supports he needs. Kevin Brezinski adds that the eligibility rules for the Persons with Developmental Disabilities program are unfair. Brezinski has released a report into how the program shut out Evan Zenari when he turned 18. He says the rules continue to rely heavily on intelligence tests — an approach criticized by a judge as well as by most medical clinicians. His report says the
Fort Worth, not lacking the vast expanses of land needed to house the massive depots, has attempted to position itself as a hub for data storage.
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Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor has become the first person to wear Victoria Beckham to the 2024 Met Gala, marking a major career milestone for the wife of David Beckham
One of two missing persons has been found after a lengthy search and rescue mission in Cambridge Bay that wrapped up on Sunday, May 5. The Nunavut Emergency Management division of the RCMP and Cambridge Bay Search and Rescue (GSAR) combined efforts. Kuglutuk GSAR was also asked to assist in the efforts. By April 27, Cambridge Bay GSAR requested air support to help in the search, and one Twin Otter and a helicopter were chartered. After consulting with Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC), tha
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A security guard working at Drake's mansion in Toronto was shot while outside the residence early Tuesday, police said. The male security guard was shot while standing outside the gate of the residence at approximately 2 a.m. Tuesday, according to Inspector Paul Krawczyk with the Toronto Police Service's Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force. The security guard was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and remains hospitalized in serious condition, Krawczyk said.
The Cork-born singer hopes to lead Ireland to the final for the first time in six years with their track Doomsday Blue
With so much uncertainty in the market, US Equities (^GSPC, ^DJI, ^IXIC) can be tricky to navigate. Investors may want to consider alternatives to traditional stocks. Bluerock Head of Market Research & Strategy Miguel Sosa joins Wealth! to share key reasons to narrow in on private markets, especially when it comes to real estate and credit. Sosa explains that Bluerock's particular interest is in the industrial, specialty, and multi-family sectors of private real estate : "We like the specialty sector because it's such a unique space that's not too correlated to the economic cycle. So for example, if you think of data centers, data centers sit in the specialty sector, and if the economy is doing well, people are going to consume social media content on their phones or on their computer. If the economy is weak, they're going to consume social media content on their phones or on their computer. So it's very resistant to economic cycles." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Wealth! This post was written by Nicholas Jacobino
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On the heels of verbal threats and at least one physical altercation, increased security is the new norm for Chatham-Kent council. At its recent meeting, council approved spending just under $30,000 to reconfigure the chamber space, as well as hire security for council meetings. The proposal will see the installation of a waist-high barrier to prevent anyone from physically entering the council horseshoe area, and seating will be rearranged to minimize risk to council and staff. Visitors will be
Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Trump last April pleaded not guilty to a 34-count indictment charging him with falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment his then-attorney Michael Cohen made to Daniels in order to boost his electoral prospects in the 2016 presidential election. After the Lake Tahoe encounter, Daniels said she and Trump kept in touch, with him frequently referring to her as "honey bunch."
In 2015 the artist Banksy opened an installation called “Dismaland” at a disused lido in Weston-super-Mare.
Noelia Voigt has relinquished her Miss USA crown, and her statement has sparked speculation after appearing to contain a hidden message.
New tablet is built for AI – and thinner than the iPad Nano
Apple just announced a new version of its popular video editing suite Final Cut Pro for iPad. There’s also a refresh for Mac and a new Logic Pro app for iPad.
New Netflix documentary The Final Attack on Wembley chronicles the chaos of the Euro 2020 final - but what actually happened during the event?
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