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Nvidia boosts S&P 500 and Nasdaq to close higher; Walmart reaches an all-time peak following its forecast, as reported by Reuters

Article by Caroline Valetkevitch In Tuesday’s trading, the Nasdaq saw an increase of over 1%, finishing the day on a high note. This surge was primarily driven by a significant rise in technology shares, as the market anticipated the release of Nvidia’s results later this week. Walmart’s shares also witnessed […]

Venezuela’s opposition leader named ‘president-elect’ by U.S. following contested election – National

The United States government has formally acknowledged Edmundo González, the Venezuelan opposition candidate, as the “president-elect” of Venezuela. This decision was announced on Tuesday, following a contentious election in July, where current President Nicolas Maduro claimed victory. Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, publicly acknowledged González and called for […]

Dr. Mehmet Oz, a well-known TV personality, has been chosen by Trump to spearhead a crucial agency for Medicare and Medicaid.

President-elect Donald Trump revealed on Tuesday that Dr. Mehmet Oz, a renowned heart surgeon and celebrity television host, has been chosen to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This agency, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for Medicare, the federal share of the […]

The Auditor General of Alberta highlights an information deficit regarding low-cost housing

Alberta’s auditor general has raised concerns over the safety of the province’s affordable housing, suggesting that the government may not be taking adequate measures to ensure these housing units are safe for residents. The audit, presented to lawmakers, highlighted that the department of Seniors, Community, and Social Services lacks up-to-date […]

IMF Delivers a Financial Reality Wake-up Call to Laos – The Diplomatic World

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has delivered a candid evaluation of Laos’ economic situation, highlighting the country’s financial difficulties as it grapples with 25 percent inflation and a depreciating currency. The nation’s public debt levels are calling for financial assistance from China and the risk of unsuccessful asset sales. According […]

Fintech giants observe Klarna’s public listing for indications of when the IPO opportunity will resurface

Hiroki Takeuchi, GoCardless’ CEO and co-founder, recently shared his views on the current state of fintech IPOs. This comes after Klarna, a Swedish digital payment platform, confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO, sparking conversations about a potential resurgence in significant fintech IPOs. However, Takeuchi maintains that now is not the […]