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TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 150 points Wednesday after the Bank of Canada cut interest rates, while U.S. stock markets were mixed, led by a 1.8 per cent gain on the Nasdaq after the latest inflation report. The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point to 3.25 per cent. The outsized interest rate cut didn’t come as a surprise, but was welcomed by markets, said Brian Madden, chief investment officer with First Avenue Investment Counsel. On the TSX, “the leadership seems to be a combination of rate-sensitive areas like real estate and financials, and then pro-growth cyclicals like tech, indicating the strength in the U.S.,” he said. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 153.37 points at 25,657.70. “With the policy rate now substantially lower, we anticipate a more gradual approach to monetary policy if the economy evolves broadly as expected,” he said. It was noteworthy that the Bank of Canada gave such a strong indication of what’s to come, said Madden. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 99.27 points at 44,148.56. The S&P 500 index was up 49.28 points at 6,084.19, while the Nasdaq composite was up 347.65 points at 20,034.89. Governor Tiff Macklem said the central bank will likely take a more cautious tack after December. In the U.S., the latest report on consumer inflation showed price growth ticked higher in November to 2.7 per cent. The “hotly anticipated” report came in exactly as expected, said Madden, and markets took it largely as good news. The U.S. Federal Reserve is still “all but certain” to cut its own rate by a quarter of a percentage point next week, said Madden. Also helping markets Wednesday were tech stocks, with Google continuing its gains from the day before after announcing its new quantum computing chip. The tech giant’s stock rose 5.5 per cent. Another tech name in the news was Broadcom, which saw its stock rise 6.6 per cent after an announcement that it’s working with Apple to develop an AI chip, noted Madden. Broadly, Wednesday saw a continuation of the momentum markets have enjoyed since the U.S. election, said Madden. The Canadian dollar traded for 70.65 cents US compared with 70.59 cents US on Tuesday. The January crude oil contract was up US$1.70 at US$70.29 per barrel and the January natural gas contract was up 22 cents at US$3.38 per mmBTU. The February gold contract was up US$38.30 at US$2,756.70 an ounce and the March copper contract was down a penny at US$4.26 a pound. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 11, 2024. Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD) Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
Overall, Tencent Video's decision to "downsize" its membership structure reflects a strategic shift towards simplification, optimization, and value enhancement. While the initial reactions from users may vary, it is clear that the platform is committed to evolving and adapting to meet the changing demands of the streaming market. By focusing on delivering quality content, improving user experience, and offering competitive pricing, Tencent Video continues to position itself as a key player in the competitive landscape of online video streaming.The play was a result of not just Peyton's individual skills, but also the teamwork and coordination between him and his fellow defenders. As Peyton made his move, his teammate communicated effectively and provided support by double-teaming Edwards, forcing him into a difficult situation. The pressure created by the double-teaming defense disrupted Edwards' rhythm and allowed Peyton to make the crucial steal.electroCore to Acquire NeuroMetrix, Gaining Access to its Quell Platform and Positioning Itself as a Significant Player in Non-Invasive Bioelectronic Medicine and Wellness
As Jane looks at her grandmother now, safe and sound in the comfort of their home, she is filled with gratitude for the lessons learned from this experience. The wisdom of the wild, the power of nature, and the resilience of the human spirit will forever be etched in her heart, a legacy passed down from one generation to the next. And as they sit together, savoring each moment of togetherness, they both know that they are bound by a love that knows no bounds, a love that can weather any storm and conquer any challenge that comes their way.When Ponipate Loganimasi opted to play rugby rather than attending university, his father Joeli Kalougata made him follow his heart. And in less than two years with the national sevens side, Loganimasi has stamped his mark on the international rugby arena. Not only he won an Olympic silver medal with the men’s rugby sevens side this year, he was the only Fijian player named on the World Rugby Men’s Sevens Dream Team of the Year, which was announced yesterday. Loganimasi’s breakout year continued during the World Rugby’s Pacific Nations Cup in September when he debuted for the Flying Fijians in the final against Eddie Jones’ Japan where he scored two tries, in their 41-17 win. The Fijians retained the PNC title. He signed with the Fijian Drua in October. Born and bred in his mother’s village in Nabua, Koroalau, Cakaudrove, the 26-year-old is originally from Lovoni in Ono-i-Lau. Speaking from Savusavu yesterday, Kalougata was proud of his son’s achievement. His family advised him to follow his older siblings’ footsteps to continue his studies at Brigham Young University (BYU), Utah, United States of America but he opted otherwise. “My only advise to him was to depend on God to lead Him for all his rugby plans,” he said. “He is just a different breed of player from playing sevens locally, to the national side, Olympics, Flying Fijians and now the Drua in a short span and we can only thank God for that. “If you ask for God’s guidance you should take the first step – train hard, be humble, a good listener then God will lift you before others. “And if rugby will put food on the table for you – I’ll support your decision – those were my advice to him.” He added that Loganimasi is also a Coca- Cola Games gold medallist; he won the 200m event during his junior year at Navatu Secondary School. He also played rugby and indoor basketball during high school. Other players on the dream team are Selvyn Davids (South Africa), Antoine Dupont (France), Aaron Grandidier Nkanang (France), Terry Kennedy (Ireland), Nathan Lawson (Australia) and Matías Osadczuk (Argentina). Feedback: sereana.salalo@fijisun.com.fj
Mexico shares higher at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC up 0.23%Willis Haviland Carrier designed and launched the first-ever air conditioning system in July 1902. For its time, it was an absolutely revolutionary innovation in technology that fundamentally changed the way people lived. Rather than having to rely upon ceiling fans and open windows to attempt to catch the breeze, customers suddenly were able to regulate the temperature in their homes better to keep themselves comfortable. Now, over a century later, the next big step in air conditioning innovation comes from HVAC subject matter expert Donny Case and his business Smart Air Technology , which is bringing change to the HVAC industry by introducing Wi-Fi bright unit technology that dramatically improves efficiency, reduces costs, and brings data-driven solutions to the outdated world of traditional thermostats. With over 40 years of experience, Case was looking for new and better ways to update technology in "an industry lingering in the past." As a business owner with a far-sighted vision, his approach led to the founding of Smart Air Technology, which offers an easy upgrade to more intelligent systems, promising to change the future of home comfort. Industry Experience & Innovation To Case, HVAC has been stuck in the past for far too long. While great strides were made to improve and build upon the foundation that Willis Haviland Carrier laid in the first few decades following its introduction, progress in the industry has since been more incremental, focusing on refining and maintaining established practices. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Smart Air Technology has been at the forefront of seeking new ways to modernize it. Through their latest breakthrough, the team aims to update technology in an industry that has long been stuck, offering improved efficiency and future-ready solutions. Vision for the Future of Smart Systems Case's goal is for Smart Air Technology to equip all new HVAC units with built-in Wi-Fi smart technology. Wall thermostats are outdated and lack capabilities. The required unit uses are cost-ineffective, as they do not collect much more data and save little energy. What Sets Smart Air Technology Apart Smart Air Technology's app emphasizes gathering more data, using less material, and reducing labor costs, aiming to offer greater benefits than existing systems. Notable Achievements Case and Smart Air Technology received the 2024 Global Recognition Award for excellence in the industry. In September of 2024, Case was honored by the Marquis Who's Who of America for his innovative leadership and dedication to improving indoor air quality. Thus far, the company's air conditioning inventions have affected over a million people across five continents. Energy Savings: Why It Matters Smart Air Technology is bringing HVAC into the era of actual modern homes with increased efficiency, less cost, and better communication capabilities. Their units save energy, use fewer materials, and collect valuable data, offering new solutions for homeowners and businesses. The year 1902 was so long ago that Willis Haviland Carrier and his team might as well have been operating on an entirely different planet. There was no concern for the environment's safety, no digitization of data, no internet, no Wi-Fi, etc. In 2024, the world is a very different place. Donny Case and Smart Air Technology are helping to move the HVAC industry into this new era by improving air conditioning technology for the environment, businesses, and you. Partner for Progress To learn more about how the company is improving the HVAC industry, visit the Smart Air Technology Website and explore the benefits of Wi-Fi smart units. If you'd like to become an integral part of Smart Air Technology's expansion and further this eco-friendly, efficient technology, visit the Fundable Pitch Deck for more information on investment opportunities.
In a statement following the incident, Cai Guo-Qiang expressed his regret over the drone crash, emphasizing that safety is always his top priority in his artistic endeavors. He also thanked the audience for their understanding and support in the face of the unexpected mishap.Australia National Team 2026 FIFA World Cup: Predictions, Chances, and Insights
The most ambitious laptop ever made just got a long-promised modular upgrade. Starting today, you can pay $39 to add two extra M.2 slots to the Framework Laptop 16 — letting you potentially carry around an AI accelerator, an eGPU adapter, or a grand total of solid state storage sticks for ludicrous capacity. As Framework’s blog post points out, the new “Dual M.2 Adapter” is Framework’s first new modular component since launch that takes advantage of the Laptop 16’s big expansion bay around back. At launch, you only had two options: a Radeon RX 7700S discrete graphics card for extra money, or a mostly empty bay that only contained fans. But now, you can add the Dual M.2 Adapter to that mostly empty bay to fit an additional pair of M.2 2280, 2260, 2240 or 2230 modules, with four lanes of PCIe 4.0 each, of the twin SSD slots (M.2 2280 and M.2 2230) that come with the laptop to begin with. With current stick SSD capacities topping out at around 8TB (2280) and 2TB (2230) respectively, that means you can theoretically cart around 26TB of storage at once... not counting any 1TB Framework Expansion Cards you stick into the sides of the laptop, or any giant SD cards you plug into the $25 full-size SD card modules that Framework finally released this fall. (With 2TB SD cards on the market and six expansion slots for them on the Laptop 16, I guess the actual maximum capacity of Framework’s laptop is now 38TB.) And while those who bought the Radeon discrete GPU won’t be able to take advantage without swapping out that module, swaps are thankfully quick and easy: In addition to the adapter, Framework has swapped out the Framework Laptop 16’s liquid metal cooling for Honeywell PTM7958 thermal paste, and will help provide that for any customer who asks; while Framework characterizes this as a change to fix possible “performance degradation over time,” I definitely encountered uncomfortable levels of heat and fan noise right away in my review and long-term tests. Find more about Framework’s recent updates in its full blog post — like the new “Framework Mystery Boxes” tinkerers can buy to try out an assortment of random, possibly non-functional parts that users have returned to the company.
The M4 iMac is already on sale for Black Friday — save $150 on this speedy all-in-one right nowTitle: Reddit Launches AI Internal Search Tool "Answers" to Challenge GoogleThe Marvel Rivals game director explained why he thinks Sony’s Concord failed to attract an audience. Having been shut down at an unprecedented speed , Concord remains a topic of interest despite its inability to engage PC and PlayStation players. Some people placed the blame on hero shooter fatigue, while others believed Concord’s $40 price tag ruined its chances. However, Helldivers 2’s meteoric success debunks the latter argument. Now, Marvel Rivals is proving that audiences were hungry for a new hero shooter experience. According to the Marvel title’s game director, Concord didn’t give players many reasons to explore what it had on offer. Marvel Rivals dev says Concord “didn’t bring any unique value” In an interview on the VideoGamer Podcast (via PC Gamer ), Marvel Rivals game director Thaddeus Sasser was asked about his thoughts on Concord’s quick demise. Sasser argued the Sony title “didn’t bring any value” to the genre, especially not enough to pull Overwatch players and the like from their game of preference. There’s a “switching cost” to consider when moving from one multiplayer experience to the next, he said, since users often sink years of their time and a lot of money into these types of games. Many players clearly didn’t view Concord as worthy of the cost. Despite the public interest and promising beta impressions, Sasser said he and the Marvel Rivals team remained cautious in the lead-up to the launch. The director added, “The truth is that I don’t think anybody can accurately predict this... There [are] a lot of games that come out that people are like ‘it’s going to do well’ then it flops or people come out and go ‘it’s going to flop’ and it succeeds amazingly. So, I think it’s really hard to tell ahead of time and you’re always worried about that.” Related: Of course, Concord and Marvel Rivals aren’t exactly one-to-one comparisons. One is free-to-play while the other asked for money upfront. Still, Sasser’s comments about Concord not providing a “unique value” in the hero shooter space could explain why it crashed and burned so quickly.
As the year draws to a close and the holiday season approaches, a noticeable change can be observed among young people - a shift towards seeking balance and wellness. It seems that the trend of "embracing the burnout culture" is being replaced by a desire for a more mindful and healthy lifestyle. This change signifies a growing awareness among the youth of the importance of self-care and mental well-being.
Jane Moore was the talk of tonight's (November 25) I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here episode, but not for the right reasons. Tonight, Dean McCullough had the prospect of a sixth trial of the series so far, much to a few people's annoyance, but it was Jane Moore who got people talking. Last night, Barry and Danny decided on the new chores each campmate would be doing from now on, Loose Women's Jane Moore accused Barry of being "sexist" and "ageist". Barry explained: "We were looking at you for possible water duty and I thought 'well, you're 62 years old, you're a year younger than me'." As Jane shook her head, she exclaimed: "Ageist and sexist!" Tonight, Jane Moore was slammed on social media. On X, one fan posted: "Jane comes across a bit of a martyr. She isn't the only one on dishes duty. Why is she acting like it is her sole responsibility #imaceleb". Another simply said: "We need to vote for Jane to do a trial next". Someone else commented: "GK said it, vote Jane (more important because she had a strop at Danny and Barry and ruined their night!)". On Sunday (24 November), Coleen Rooney and Dean McCullough faced a gruesome Bushtucker Trial, winning nine stars for the camp. However, McCullough was again voted to face Monday’s trial “Jack the Screamstalk,” much to the frustrations of Ant and Dec (and the public). Elsewhere, Jane Moore and Barry McGuigan argued over chores. McGuigan and Danny Jones were voted by the public to become the new camp leaders. The pair set about upsetting the jungle apple cart by selecting Moore and Tulisa to wash up, and Coleen Rooney and Maura Higgins to act out the duties of camp maintenance. Despite Jones’s initial worry that women were being asked to do less physical tasks and that it could be taken negatively, McGuigan brushed it off. Moore accused McGuigan of “misogyny” and later “ageism” when he used her age as a justification for his and Jones’s decisions.
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