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(Bloomberg) — Wednesday afternoon was already expected to be eventful for the stock market, with the Federal Reserve releasing its decision on interest rates and Chair Jerome Powell holding his regular post-meeting press conference. Most Read from Bloomberg But you could forgive investors for looking past the Fed to the fireworks due after trading ends, when three of the Magnificent Seven technology companies — Meta Platforms Inc., Microsoft Corp. and Tesla Inc. — report earnings and their management teams hold conference calls with Wall Street analysts to discuss their performance and outlooks. Those briefings have headier stakes now, thanks to…

The highly anticipated Telugu thriller Pothugadda, directed by Raksha Veeran, is set to make its OTT debut on January 30, 2025, after facing several delays. Originally scheduled for release in November 2024, the film’s premiere was pushed to align with the Pongal festival before being confirmed for its digital debut. The film combines a gripping love story with a politically charged plot, following a young couple whose romantic getaway turns into a fight for survival after their bus is hijacked, leading them into a world of danger and intrigue.When and Where to Watch PothugaddaThe movie will premiere exclusively on the…

By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) – Peru, the world’s no. 2 copper exporter, plans to issue up to three sovereign bonds this year to finance its ballooning fiscal deficit after economic growth edged above forecasts last year, Economy Minister José Arista told Reuters. Peru is one of South America’s most economically stable countries despite regular political upheaval, but a deficit that widened to 3.6% of gross domestic product (GDP) last year – its highest since 1992 excluding pandemic years – threatens its credit rating and could push up financing costs. «We plan to do it in two or three interventions…

By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK (Reuters) – A development in the field of artificial intelligence that staggered asset prices could help set the stage for broader stock strength beyond the narrow group of technology shares that has propelled the market higher. Tech stocks, led by megacap companies, have been the driving force of the current bull market. The S&P 500 tech sector has gained some 90% in the past two years, nearly doubling the gain for the overall benchmark index. But the sector stumbled badly on Monday as investors factored in implications from the low-cost Chinese AI model, with shares…

Keerthy Suresh’s much-awaited film Kannivedi is set to make its mark as a gripping Tamil-language tech thriller. The project, helmed by debutant director Ganesh Raj, revolves around the journey of a media student navigating unexpected challenges. While the theatrical release date remains under wraps, it has been reported that Netflix might stream the film post its cinematic run. The project, produced by Dream Warrior Productions, has been in the spotlight since its announcement.When and Where to Watch KannivediThe streaming platform Netflix has acquired the rights to the Tamil thriller, as per multiple reports. While the film’s theatrical release date has…

If you think you’ve saved enough for retirement, you may not be thinking about long-term care. The long-term care industry serves people who cannot perform everyday activities, like dressing or eating, without help. More than 80% of Americans will need that help at some point, according to a new study from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. The costs of long-term care can be staggering. Hire a home health aide for 40 hours a week, and you’ll pay $5,720 a month, on average, according to a new report from T. Rowe Price, the investment firm. An assisted living…

Investors aren’t expecting many surprises at the end of the Federal Reserve’s Wednesday policy meeting, where central bank officials are widely expected to hold interest rates steady following three consecutive cuts at the end of 2024. There is considerably more uncertainty surrounding how Fed Chair Jerome Powell will use his afternoon press conference to address the new elephant in the room: the effect that Donald Trump could have on the future path of monetary policy. The US president is threatening to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as early as this Saturday, a stance that some economists predict will…

The romantic comedy Mere Husband Ki Biwi featuring Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, and Rakul Preet Singh is set for a theatrical release on February 21, 2025. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, known for films like Happy Bhag Jayegi and Pati Patni Aur Woh, the film will soon follow its cinema run with an OTT release. It is reported that the movie could be available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar once the theatre screenings conclude. The movie promises a unique take on the complexities of modern relationships.When and Where to Watch Mere Husband Ki BiwiAs per a report by IndiaTimes, After its…

MS Amlin expands Phoenix Re capacity to US$90m in fifth renewal January 29 2025 by InsuranceAsia News MS Amlin Asia Pacific, the Singapore arm of the Lloyd’s specialty (re)insurer, renewed its local special purpose reinsurance vehicle (SPRV), Phoenix 3 Re for the fifth consecutive year to more than US… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a round-up…

Think you can stomach the FBI’s sit-up test? The FBI accepts applications from people between 23 and 37 — though veterans may qualify for an age waiver. Besides a background check, applicants must pass a physical fitness test that consists of sit-ups, push-ups, a 300-meter sprint and a 1.5-mile run. FBI applicants must pass a physical fitness test that consists of sit-ups, push-ups, a 300-meter sprint and a 1.5-mile run. A candidate demonstrates proper sit-up form here. FBI These aren’t the sit-ups you phoned into gym class. Candidates lie on their backs with their shoulder blades touching the floor and…