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December 27, 2024
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as China reports lower industrial profits

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Friday after China reported lower corporate profits in November, the fourth straight month of decline. Oil prices and U.S. futures declined. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index climbed 1.8% to 40,285.25, while the Japanese yen remained at a weak level after the central bank governor indicated that interest rate […]

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December 27, 2024
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Stock market today: Asian shares advance after a mixed finish on Wall Street

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Friday, with Japan’s benchmark registering strong gains for a second straight day. Oil prices and U.S. futures declined. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index climbed 1.4% to 40,139.90, while the Japanese yen sank further after the central bank governor indicated that interest rate hikes might be delayed by […]

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December 27, 2024
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Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?

Remember this moment because it probably won’t last: A U.S. lottery jackpot is projected to soar above $1 billion, and that’s still a big deal. Friday’s Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion, evoking headlines and likely luring more people to convenience stores with dreams of private spacewalks above the earth. It doesn’t […]

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December 27, 2024
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FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to ensure that any products containing talc are free of asbestos under a federal rule proposed Thursday. The proposal from the Food and Drug Administration and mandated by Congress is intended to reassure consumers about the safety of makeup, baby powder and other personal […]