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Global stocks mostly pushed higher on Tuesday in thin Christmas Eve trade, as investors waited to see if a so-called Santa Claus rally would sweep the market. "Santa Claus comes tonight, but if stock market participants are lucky he will start sprinkling some gifts today, which marks the official start to the 'Santa Claus rally' period," said Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare. US stock markets have traditionally fared well in the last five trading days of the year and the first two in the new year, with experts advancing a number of possible reasons as to why -- including the festive holiday mood and purchasing ahead of the end of the tax year. Wall Street opened modestly higher on the first day of this seven-day stretch and picked up speed as the session progressed. The S&P 500 finished up 1.1 percent. While gains were broad-based, some of the biggest positive moves came from tech heavyweights like Facebook parent Meta, Netflix and Amazon, all of which won more than one percent. "There's a pretty fair amount of enthusiasm for momentum" stocks, said Jack Ablin, of Cresset Capital, who also noted that low trading volumes amplified the trend. In Europe, Paris's CAC 40 closed higher in a pre-holiday short session while Frankfurt was closed all day. London also closed in the green, despite a week clouded by lackluster economic data that is "stoking concerns about the UK's slowing momentum heading into the new year," said Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown. Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets closed up over one percent, as China announced fresh fiscal measures to boost its ailing economy. On Tuesday, state media reported that China will raise its deficit in order to boost spending next year, as the world's second-largest economy battles sluggish domestic consumption, a property crisis and soaring government debt. Among individual companies, Honda shares closed more than 12 percent higher after the Japanese auto giant announced a buyback of up to 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion), as it enters merger talks with struggling rival Nissan. The talks between Honda and Nissan could create the world's third-largest automaker, expanding development of EVs and self-driving tech. Honda's CEO insisted it was not a bailout for Nissan, which announced thousands of job cuts last month and reported a 93 percent plunge in first-half net profit. New York - Dow: UP 0.9 percent at 43,297.03 (close) New York - S&P 500: UP 1.1 percent at 6,040.04 (close) New York - Nasdaq Composite: UP 1.4 percent at 20,031.13 (close) London - FTSE 100: UP 0.4 percent at 8,136.99 (close) Paris - CAC 40: UP 0.1 percent at 7,282.69 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: Closed Tokyo - Nikkei 225: DOWN 0.3 percent at 39,036.85 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: UP 1.1 percent at 20,098.29 (close) Shanghai - Composite: UP 1.3 percent at 3,393.53 (close) Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.0389 from $1.0405 on Monday Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.2531 from $1.2536 Dollar/yen: UP at 157.31 yen from 157.17 yen Euro/pound: DOWN at 82.89 pence from 83.00 pence West Texas Intermediate: UP 1.2 percent at $70.10 per barrel Brent North Sea Crude: UP 1.3 percent at $73.58 per barrel burs-jmb/nroNEW YORK , Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH) between April 25, 2023 and October 22, 2024 , both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important February 11, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline. So what: If you purchased Enphase securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. What to do next: To join the Enphase class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=25593 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 11, 2025 . A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. 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I’m A Celebrity viewers react as new ‘fantastic’ celebrities join ITV showWhat's New A busy bridge on the U.S.-Mexico border is set to undergo a $264 million overhaul aimed at streamlining traffic flow in and out of Brownsville, Texas. The General Services Administration (GSA) announced on Friday that it has awarded a contract of this value for the project to Alabama-based general contractor Brasfield & Gorrie to work on the Brownsville-Gateway Land Port of Entry. Why It Matters The overhaul of the crossing—one of the busiest ports of entry between the U.S. and Mexico—is expected to improve border security and immigration enforcement by expanding inspection capabilities and streamlining operations. It comes as the United States braces for President-elect Donald Trump to enact a hard-line immigration agenda, with stricter border measures, leading to heightened concerns over mass deportations . What To Know Funded by federal infrastructure laws, the overhaul includes the use of low-carbon materials, enhancing efficiency at the critical trade and travel hub. Key upgrades include doubling the number of primary vehicle inspection lanes from five to 10 and expanding secondary inspection spaces with the addition of nine canopied lanes, bringing the total to 24. The project will also feature the construction of a 48,000 square foot U.S. Customs and Border Protection building, according to the GSA. By doubling the vehicle inspection lanes and increasing secondary inspection spaces, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can process a larger volume of vehicles and pedestrians more efficiently. This will help reduce congestion, ensuring that security checks are thorough but timely, preventing potential security threats from being overlooked in long wait times. The customs building and integration of non-intrusive inspection technologies further support the enforcement of immigration laws. With upgraded facilities, CBP will have improved resources to conduct inspections, as well canines and advanced technology to increase the effectiveness of immigration enforcement while maintaining trade flow. Located on nine acres in downtown Brownsville, the port processes approximately 92,000 passenger vehicles and 89,000 pedestrians monthly via the Gateway International Bridge, which connects with Matamoros in Mexico. It has been operating since the 1920s but has had limited renovations since the 1990s. The latest renovations will transform the port into an all-electric facility, incorporating water-saving measures and energy-efficient features, according to the GSA. The construction materials will help cut carbon emissions by up to 300 metric tons, according to the administration. This project uses $213.5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and over $50 million from the Inflation Reduction Act, including $48.3 million for low-carbon construction materials like asphalt, concrete, glass and steel. What People Are Saying Republican Senator John Cornyn, of Texas, told Newsweek : "Now more than ever, it is critical that our nation's ports of entry are equipped with the resources and infrastructure needed to facilitate trade and strengthen border security. "This modernization project for the Brownsville-Gateway Land Port of Entry will improve facilities and lead to more efficient daily operations, including shortening wait times." CBP Acting Deputy Commissioner Pete Flores said : "This complete overhaul of the primary lanes and CBP administrative building infrastructure at Gateway is a vital, much-needed project that will provide our employees with the updated workspace essential to fulfilling our national and economic security mission. "This critical infrastructure project will enable CBP to be able to process a much larger volume of passenger vehicle and pedestrian traffic while still upholding the agency's priority border security mission through an effective deployment of CBP officers, canines, and non-intrusive inspection system technology." Democratic Congressman Vicente Gonzalez said: "Thanks to funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the modernization of the Brownsville-Gateway land port of entry is fantastic news for South Texas. "By enhancing security, shortening wait times, and supporting our growing demand for cross-border movement, we are ensuring Brownsville remains a competitive entrance for trade, tourism, and travel." What's Next Design work is set to begin in February 2025, with construction starting in summer 2026 and completion anticipated by late 2029.
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania conceded his reelection bid to Republican David McCormick on Thursday, as a showed no signs of closing the gap and his campaign suffered . Casey’s concession comes more than two weeks after Election Day, as a grindingly slow ballot-counting process became a spectacle of hours-long election board meetings, social media outrage, lawsuits and accusations that some county officials were openly flouting the law. Republicans claimed that Democrats were trying to steal McCormick’s seat by counting “illegal votes.” Casey’s campaign accused of Republicans of trying to block enough votes to prevent him from pulling ahead and winning. , Casey said he just called McCormick to congratulate him. “As the first count of ballots is completed, Pennsylvanians can move forward with the knowledge that their voices were heard, whether their vote was the first to be counted or the last,” Casey said. During my time in office, I have been guided by an inscription on the Finance Building in Harrisburg: “All public service is a trust, given in faith and accepted in honor.” Thank you for your trust in me for all these years, Pennsylvania. It has been the honor of my lifetime. — Bob Casey Jr. (@Bob_Casey) , concluding that not enough ballots remained to be counted in areas Casey was winning for him to take the lead. As of Thursday, McCormick led by about 16,000 votes out of almost 7 million ballots counted. That was well within the 0.5% margin threshold to trigger an automatic statewide recount under Pennsylvania law. But no election official expected a recount to change more than a couple hundred votes or so, and Pennsylvania’s highest court dealt him a blow when it refused entreaties to allow counties to count mail-in ballots that lacked a correct handwritten date on the return envelope. Republicans will have a 53-47 majority next year in the U.S. Senate.
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Marine AC Systems Market to Grow by USD 3.7 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by Strong Commercial Shipping Growth, Market Evolution Powered by AI - TechnavioSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Once-promising seasons hit new lows for the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers last week. Another late-game meltdown sent the Bears to their sixth straight loss and led to the firing of coach Matt Eberflus. The 49ers suffered their second straight blowout loss and more crushing injuries to go from Super Bowl contenders to outside the playoff picture in a matter of weeks. The two reeling teams will try to get back on track on Sunday when the Bears (4-8) visit the 49ers (5-7) in Chicago's first game under interim coach Thomas Brown . “I told them a minute ago after practice there is no confidence loss at all as far as what I think about them,” Brown said Wednesday. “I don’t care what anybody else thinks about them. I think we have a very talented football team. It’s about just putting the work in every single day to give us an opportunity to win.” The Bears are hoping to get an emotional boost from the first in-season firing of a head coach in franchise history. Over the last 10 seasons, teams with interim coaches are 13-11 in their first game with the new coach. Those teams had a .284 winning percentage at the time they fired their coaches. “I wouldn’t say a new voice was needed. I would say there was change that was needed," rookie quarterback Caleb Williams said, pointing to a need for more accountability and better communication. The Niners came into the season as the favorites to get back to the Super Bowl from the NFC after losing the title game to Kansas City last season. But a series of key injuries, bad losses and spotty play have left them in last place in the NFC West with only slim hopes of even reaching the postseason. San Francisco lost 38-10 to Green Bay and 35-10 to Buffalo in back-to-back weeks and lost star running back Christian McCaffrey to a knee injury last week that will sideline him for at least the rest of the regular season. The Niners already lost key players Brandon Aiyuk and Javon Hargrave to season-ending injuries and are preparing to be without stars Nick Bosa and Trent Williams for a third straight week. “It’s just been a rocky mountain for real with the injuries and other stuff we’ve had to go through this season,” receiver Deebo Samuel said. “Our record don’t show how really good we are as a team. We're still believing in this locker room.” Williams described Eberflus’ firing as “interesting” and “tough” and vowed to “roll with the punches” while insisting the chaos and turnover of the past few weeks could help him handle similar situations in the future. Just 12 games into his NFL career, the prized quarterback is on his second head coach and third offensive coordinator, though Brown will continue to call plays. How does he keep the faith that his career is in good hands with this organization? “The first part is understanding I can’t control,” Williams said. “Even if I understand or don’t understand, that doesn’t matter. I have to roll with the punches like I said before. I don’t control everything.” With McCaffrey and Jordan Mason injured, the Niners running game will turn to rookie Isaac Guerendo . The fourth-round pick has 42 carries for 246 yards and two TDs this season and will be making his second start in either college or the pros. Coach Kyle Shanahan said the progress Guerendo has made since training camp makes him ready for his new role as he sees him running with more “urgency.” “I think it takes guys some time,” Shanahan said. “You start to get a feel for it the more, if you’ve got the right stuff, the more you get reps, the more you can adjust to it. How hard you’ve got to hit stuff, how quick those holes close, how when there is a hole how you have to hit it full-speed and can’t hesitate at all or it closes like that. We’ve seen that stuff get better in practice and we’ve seen it carry over into games.” San Francisco's usually stout run defense has been anything but that this season. The Niners have struggled to slow down the opposition on the ground all year with the problem getting worse recently. The 49ers allowed 389 yards rushing the past two weeks. “It’s been so frustrating because I know what is supposed to look like,” linebacker Fred Warner said. “That’s not it.” Stopping the run also continues to be a sore spot for Chicago. The Bears rank 25th overall against the run and 29th in yards allowed per rush after another difficult outing last week. They gave up 194 yards, including 144 in the first half as the Lions grabbed a 16-0 lead. Losing veteran defensive tackle Andrew Billings to a torn pectoral muscle last month did not help. He was injured in a Week 9 loss at Arizona and is expected to miss the remainder of the season after having surgery. AP Sports Writer Andrew Seligman contributed to this report.
An angry Delta Airlines customer took to social media to share his experience with the company, which he claims downgraded him from the seat he was assigned in order to accommodate another passenger's service animal. Reddit user @ben_bob initially paid for a first-class seat, but was told by airline staff that his seat had to be downgraded because "something changed". After boarding the plane, the user realized that the reason he was removed from his premium seat was so that it could be given to the service dog of another passenger, reported Daily Dot. "I got upgraded to first this morning, only to 15 mins later get downgraded (to a worst seat than I previously had). I asked the desk agent what was going on and she said "something changed"," he wrote. "Okay, fine, I am disgruntled but whatever, I then board only to see this dog in my first class seat ... And now I'm livid." Delta informed the passenger that their policy was that passengers "may be relocated for service animals" and that the situation could not be further amended, much to the passenger's dismay. "There is no way that dog has spent as much with this airline as I have ..." ben_bob wrote indignantly. "What an absolute joke." "What's the point of being loyal to this airline anymore, truly. I've sat back when others complained about this airline mistreating customers lately and slipping in service levels, but I'm starting to question my allegiance as well," they continued. "Delta teams are aware of the customer complaint and are researching the details of what may have occurred," the airline said in a statement to PEOPLE magazine. "Delta teams are aware of the customer complaint and are researching the details of what may have occurred," they continued. Originally published by Latin Times.The Detroit Lions' defensive depth chart has become especially thin heading into Thursday night's game against the 9-3 Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Prior to the game one of Detroit's walking wounded, linebacker Alex Anzalone, sent a clear and unmistakable message to Detroit fans in preparation for one of the biggest games of the season in the downtown area of the Motor City. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Thanks for the feedback.