Tech companies led a broad rally for U.S. stocks Tuesday, a boost for the market in a holiday-shortened trading session. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% in midday trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 273 points, or 0.6%, as of 12:18 p.m. Eastern time. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite was up 1%. Chip company Broadcom rose 2.9%, while semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, rose 0.8%. Super Micro Computer jumped 5.8%. Tesla climbed 5.1%, one of the biggest gains among S&P 500 stocks. Amazon.com rose 1.6% American Airlines slipped 0.1% after the airline briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue. U.S. Steel rose 1.1% a day after an influential government panel failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of the nearly $15 billion proposed sale to Nippon Steel of Japan. NeueHealth surged 68.9% after the health care company agreed to be taken private in a deal valued at roughly $1.3 billion. Treasury yields rose in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.61% from 4.59% late Monday. European markets were mostly higher. Markets in Asia mostly gained ground. U.S. markets will close at 1 p.m. Eastern and stay closed Wednesday for Christmas. Wall Street has several economic reports to look forward to this week, including a weekly update on unemployment benefits on Thursday. Tuesday’s rally comes as the stock market enters what’s historically been a very cheerful season. The last five trading days of each year, plus the first two in the new year, have brought an average gain of 1.3% since 1950. The so-called “Santa rally” also correlates closely with positive returns in January and the upcoming year. So far this month, the U.S. stock market has lost some of its gains since President-elect Donald Trump’s win on Election Day, which raised hopes for faster economic growth and more lax regulations that would boost corporate profits. Worries have risen that Trump’s preference for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , a bigger U.S. government debt and difficulties for global trade. Even so, the stock market remains on pace to deliver strong returns for 2024. The benchmark S&P 500 is up about 26% so far this year and remains within roughly 1.3% of the all-time high it set earlier this month — its latest of 57 record highs this year.Thousands demand lower rents at Barcelona demo
NEWARK, DE — Authorities are investigating an alleged strong-arm robbery that occurred Saturday night in Newark, leaving three teenagers with minor injuries. On December 21, 2024, at approximately 10:48 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to reports of a robbery on Salem Church Road near Bradley Drive. According to preliminary findings, a group of unidentified suspects allegedly approached three teenage victims walking along the road. The suspects are said to have physically assaulted the teens before taking personal property. The suspects reportedly fled the scene in a dark-colored pickup truck, driving in the direction of Pulaski Highway. The victims, a 17-year-old male, a 16-year-old female, and a 14-year-old female, sustained minor injuries during the alleged incident. The individuals involved are described as a black male, a Hispanic female, two teenage Hispanic females, two teenage Hispanic males, and one teenage white male. No surveillance footage or images of the suspects have been made available at this time. The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit has taken over the investigation and is encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Detectives can be reached by calling (302) 365-8566. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. Investigators note that details may evolve as their work progresses. All parties involved are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. For the latest news on everything happening in Chester County and the surrounding area, be sure to follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN .Home Depot is one of the main retailers with an extended Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale that runs until this Wednesday, Dec. 4. It has buy-one-get-one deals and discounts on tools, appliances, smart home gadgets, and basically everything else you can find in the store. Here are some of the best Cyber Monday deals you can still find from Home Depot. If you're looking for more Cyber Monday deals, check out our favorite tech deals that are still active after Cyber Monday . This leaf blower is 55% off This cordless Milwaukee leaf blower is $199 (originally $438) and comes with two chargers, which is all you can ask for in a cordless leaf blower. The first battery lasts 30 minutes at 3/4 power and the second one lasts 20 minutes at the same setting. The Yale Assure Lock 2 Smart Door Lock is 31% off I've been using the Yale Assure Lock 2 for my home for months and it's one of my favorite smart locks of 2024 . This is the Bluetooth version with the touchscreen (as opposed to physical buttons) and with a physical key option. You can always buy the Yale Wi-Fi Smart Module separately later if you don't want to get the wifi version right now (it lets you control it remotely through wifi). This is the cheapest I have seen the smart lock even on Amazon , according to price-tracking tools . This 22-foot retractable ladder is 38% off I bought this Gorilla ladder not too long ago, and it's everything I was looking for. It's highly adaptable, has a bucket to carry all your tools, and it's easy to stow away. It reaches 18 feet and 10 inches max, but with an average adult's height, you can reach up to the full 22 feet. You can get this 22-foot Gorilla Retractable Ladder for $149 (originally $2339). Get this Husky Tool Storage for 25% off I am an organization freak, so I love tool cabinets, and this Husky Tool Cabinet is perfect for a person who likes to DIY home projects and has their tools scattered everywhere in a sad closet. It has 9 drawers and comes with six outlets and two USB ports. You can get this Husky Tool Cabinet for $298 (originally $398), the lowest price it has been over the last few months according to price-tracking tools. Buy-one-get-one sales and other deals If you need multiple tools, Home Depot is offering BOGO cordless tool deals that you can take advantage of right now. Here are some other deals to check out: Mechanics Tool Set (270-Piece) $99 (originally $199) MAX AA Batteries (36 Pack), Double A Alkaline Batteries $14.87 (originally $20.87) 4.5 Cu. Ft. Stackable SMART Front Load Washer in Black Steel with Steam and TurboWash360 Technology $798 (originally $1,199)
However, the arrival of snow also brings with it logistical challenges and safety concerns. Beijing's notoriously busy roads and public transportation system can quickly become congested and disrupted by inclement weather, leading to delays and potential accidents. Pedestrians must navigate slippery sidewalks and icy patches with caution, while drivers are reminded to exercise patience and adjust their driving habits to accommodate the winter conditions.The Cal Poly Humboldt basketball games ended the year with non-conference road matchups on Saturday, the men’s ‘Jacks team got a win over Westmont College to move over .500 while the women’s team lost to Western Oregon. Humboldt’s men’s team improved to 5-4 before the holidays with a 79-73 win in Santa Barbara thanks to a strong first half with freshman guard Aidan Fowler leading the way with 14 points off the bench for the ‘Jacks. The ‘Jacks had their foot on the gas from the opening tip, going on a 14-0 run to jump out to a 21-5 lead less than five minutes into Saturday’s game. The run was capped off with a made jumper by graduate student Cam Timmons, Humboldt’s longest-tenured player who was playing in his fourth game of the season after returning from a leg injury that ended his 2023-2024 season early. A dunk by sophomore Rob Diaz III with just over seven minutes left in the first half pushed Humboldt’s lead to 25 points, leading 40-15 but Westmont battled back late in the first half to head to the intermission trailing only 46-28. After taking the 18-point lead into half, things got a bit close for comfort for Humboldt in the second half. The ‘Jacks began the second half on a 6-0 run before being outscored 45-27 the rest of the way to do just enough to hold on for the road win. With 8:27 to play the ‘Jacks still led by 20 but Westmont got it to within five with under a minute to play. Fowler clinched the game with a pair of made free throws, two of the six free throws Fowler made in the final minute to secure the win and move Humboldt to 5-4 on the season heading into the new year. While Fowler’s 14 was tops for Humboldt, senior guard Jamal Briscoe was right behind him with 13 while not missing a shot, going 4-4 from the field (three threes) and hitting both of his shots from the free throw line. Senior forward Kyle Frelow added 12 points with freshman forward Josiah Sanders finishing with 10. It was a good shooting performance from Humboldt, shooting 48% from the field, 38% from three and hit 15 of their 18 chances from the free throw line. The ‘Jacks got major contributions from their bench, which outscored Westmont’s bench 27-11 thanks to contributions from Fowler, Timmons and freshman forward Marsai Mason. With the victory, the ‘Jacks are now within one win of matching their total from a season ago, where Humboldt finished last in the CCAA with a 3-19 and went 6-21 overall. Humboldt’s women’s team fell to 3-7 on Saturday with their 62-52 loss to Western Oregon with the ‘Jacks comeback attempt falling short. The ‘Jacks offense got off to a slow start, with just seven points in the first quarter on 3-17 (18%) shooting in the period. Humboldt scored just two points in the game’s opening eight minutes and 30 seconds. The ‘Jacks tied the game early in the second quarter off of a made three by senior guard Marley Johnson before Western Oregon headed into the half with a 26-21 lead. Western Oregon grew the lead to double-digits in the third quarter before Humboldt again trimmed it back down to two points entering the fourth quarter after a made layup by sophomore forward Kyori Lloyd. A free throw by freshman guard Riley Sanz to open the fourth made it a one-point game but Western Oregon then went on a 8-0 run to give the Wolves some breathing room late in the game. The Wolves’ lead got as large as 13 in the fourth, before taking the 62-52 win. After the 52-point outing on Saturday, Humboldt now ranks tied for 229th (out of 290 schools) for Division II scoring offense, averaging 60.0 points per game. The ‘Jacks scoring defense ranks even worse, currently sitting at 257th with Humboldt’s opponents scoring 72.8 per game. Humboldt shot 29% from the field in Saturday’s loss, going 19-65 and 6-36 from three. The ‘Jacks rank 243rd among D-II schools in field goal percentage but are up at 179th for three-point percentage. Sanz led Humboldt on Saturday with 13 points off the bench, a collegiate career-high for the freshman. Lloyd and junior guard Dylan Lovett each added nine points for the ‘Jacks in the loss. Both ‘Jacks teams return to CCAA conference play on Jan. 2 on the road against Stanislaus State before the two teams return home on Jan. 9 versus Cal State San Bernardino. Dylan McNeill can be reached at 707-441-0526.
OTTAWA, ON , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - China's recent decision to ban exports of gallium, germanium, antimony, and other high-tech materials with potential military applications in retaliation for U.S. restrictions on semiconductor-related exports, underscores the precariousness of global supply chains. This development highlights the vital role of the Canada-U.S. trade relationship in addressing supply chain vulnerabilities. China's actions serve as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by geopolitical tensions, particularly on the reliable supply of critical minerals. These materials are essential not only for technological innovation and economic growth but also for defense applications critical to national security. Canada has long been a dependable partner, providing certainty to U.S. manufacturing and defense industries by serving as a major supplier of minerals and metals. In 2022, 52% of Canada's mineral exports—valued at over $80 billion—were destined for the U.S.. Strengthening the free flow of minerals and metals between Canada and the U.S. is more critical than ever. Imposing tariffs on Canadian mineral and metal exports to the U.S. would run counter to the shared goals of secure and reliable supply chains. Such measures risk disrupting the essential flow of these resources, undermining the competitiveness of North American industries, and exacerbating vulnerabilities in critical mineral supply chains that both nations are working to address. The partnership on critical minerals between Canada and the U.S. began in earnest with the development of the Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals Collaboration in 2020 under President Trump. This collaboration has continued under the Biden administration, demonstrating the enduring importance of this strategic alliance. As the U.S. prepares for a new administration, we look forward to working closely with the incoming Trump administration to build on this foundation, ensuring the resilience of critical mineral supply chains and supporting shared economic and defense priorities. "The minerals and metals industry in Canada stands ready to strengthen our partnership with the United States , ensuring the free flow of these essential resources that drive economic growth, defense capabilities, and technological advancement on both sides of the border. The security and well-being of all Canadians and Americans depends on it." said Pierre Gratton , President and CEO of MAC. The mining industry is a major sector of Canada's economy, contributing $161 billion to the national GDP and is responsible for 21 percent of Canada's total domestic exports. Canada's mining sector employs 694,000 people directly and indirectly across the country. The industry is proportionally the largest private sector employer of Indigenous peoples in Canada and a major customer of Indigenous-owned businesses. About MAC The Mining Association of Canada is the national organization for the Canadian mining industry. Its members account for most of Canada's production of base and precious metals, uranium, diamonds, metallurgical coal, mined oil sands and industrial minerals and are actively engaged in mineral exploration, mining, smelting, refining and semi-fabrication. Please visit www.mining.ca . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/strengthening-canada-us-critical-mineral-partnership-amid-rising-geopolitical-tensions-302321578.html SOURCE The Mining Association of Canada
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In conclusion, "Moonlight Bang!" is a film that promises to deliver big laughs, heartwarming moments, and a memorable cinematic experience. With its stellar cast and engaging storyline, this comedy is sure to leave a lasting impression on audiences and establish itself as a classic in the world of Chinese cinema. Get ready to laugh, cry, and cheer as Fei Xiang, Ma Dongxi, and Song Xiaobao take audiences on a wild and hilarious ride in "Moonlight Bang!"This past week, not one but two former Columbus Blue Jackets shared a funny exchange on social media. Jakub Voracek and Mike Commodore went back and forth on X after Voracek posted his thoughts on the Pittsburgh Penguins. As a flyer I definitely think that if Pens make it to the play offs,you gotta respect Crosby Malkin and Letang so much more.first ballot trio IMO — Jakub Voracek (@jachobe) Voracek initially posted that he believes that you have to respect Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang if the Penguins can get into the playoffs. However, it was Commodore's comments that caught attention on social media. No shit Jake. Playoffs this year makes no difference. Stupid fuck. — Mike Commodore (@commie22) This caught some by surprise, however, if you know Commodore's sense of humor. You know it was more of a joke than anything. In fact, Commodore alluded to it being a joke in a reply from another X user. Good call Petr. I was Jake roomie on the road his rookie year. That was fun. 😂😂 — Mike Commodore (@commie22) The exchange went on to them both wishing each other a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I hope my favorite Czech Jake Voracek has a Merry Xmas!!! — Mike Commodore (@commie22) All in all, it was just two former teammates having fun with each other and engaging in a funny social media exchange. - The Blue Jackets welcome the oston Bruins into Nationwide Arena on Friday night. What do you think?
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