For a while on Wednesday, it looked as though major stock market indexes would be able to bounce back from some of their recent declines to start 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC), and S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) were all up at times during the day.
The Kremlin said on Thursday that any new U.S. military aid for Ukraine would not change the situation at the front where Kyiv's forces were in a poor position and cast such aid as part of a "colonial" policy which enriched the United States. Mike Johnson, the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, has said he will hold a long-awaited vote on a $95 billion Ukraine-Israel aid bill, including $60.84 billion for Ukraine, as early as Saturday. While the European Union has pledged more overall aid, the United States has given by far the biggest military contribution to help Ukraine fight Russia.
U.S. homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc raised its forecast for full-year revenue on Thursday, as tight housing supply in the United States boost sales. The largest U.S. homebuilder now expects full-year revenue in the range of $36.7 billion to $37.7 billion, compared with its prior forecast of $36.0 billion to $37.3 billion. The Texas, Arlington-based homebuilder now expects full-year home deliveries in the range of 89,000 homes to 91,000 homes, above its prior forecast of 87,000 homes to 90,000 homes.
Retailer Dunelm, estate agent Foxtons and investment platform AJ Bell are among other companies with updates. Meanwhile, Hipgnosis Songs Fund has agreed a $1.4 billion sale to American music rights owner Concorn.
The Alphabet unit said a small number of protesting employees entered and disrupted work at a few unspecified office locations. "Physically impeding other employees' work and preventing them from accessing our facilities is a clear violation of our policies, and completely unacceptable behavior," the company said in a statement. Google said it had concluded individual investigations, resulting in the termination of 28 employees, and would continue to investigate and take action as needed.
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The BBC has announced two new Swedish crime dramas coming to our TV screens.
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The research found drug companies issued 1,643 warnings of impending medicine shortages in 2023, compared with 648 in 2020 - the year Britain left the European Union (EU). The increased shortages, including for key treatments such as antibiotics and epilepsy drugs, have also led to the government reimbursing pharmacies for buying drugs above their standard cost more frequently. The price concessions increased from 20 instances per month before 2016 to a peak of 199 per month in late 2022, according to the report titled "The future for health after Brexit".
Nvidia and chips led the latest market retreat Wednesday. Taiwan Semiconductor earnings and guidance were upbeat.
The Stormont Communities Minister said he is seeking clarity with funding partners, including the UK Government.
Tampa City Council discusses new grant that curbs community violence
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Poll also shows Sunak’s PM rating has plunged to same level as previous leader Jeremy Corbyn
The Kremlin said on Thursday that any new U.S. military aid for Ukraine would not change the situation at the front where Kyiv's forces were in a poor position and cast such aid as part of a "colonial" policy which enriched the United States. he will hold a long-awaited vote on a $95 billion Ukraine-Israel aid bill, including $60.84 billion for Ukraine, as early as Saturday. While the European Union has pledged more overall aid, the United States has given by far the biggest military contribution to help Ukraine fight Russia.
Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities", according to a foreign ministry note seen by AFP on Thursday, in a further sign of mounting tensions between the African state and its former colonial master. The three were declared "persona non grata" and told to leave the country in 48 hours, said a foreign ministry note dated Tuesday that was sent to the French embassy.According to the Burkina ministry, the diplomats are Gwenaelle Habouzit, Herve Fournier and Guill
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EastEnders fans won't be treated to their usual dose of Walford action later on as there is no episode this evening (April 18).
The original It girl – and a Hollywood darling who ultimately paid the price for her fame – Bow has inspired a track on Taylor Swift’s new album.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, the world's largest contract chipmaker, on Thursday beat expectations for the first quarter.
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