US financial markets: Best Buy shares surge roughly 8.1% on a smaller-than-expected drop in Q4 sales.

Shares of Best Buy Co. rose almost 8.1 percent on Thursday after the consumer electronics store reported a smaller-than-expected revenue decline in the fiscal fourth quarter ended February 3. The quarter lasted until early February and encompassed the holiday season. The Richfield, Minneapolis-based corporation reported sales of $14.65 billion for the quarter, down from $14.73…

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India’s GDP Growth Beats Forecasts, Pending at 7.6% This Fiscal Year, to Reach 8.4% in the Third Quarter

New Delhi: Surprisingly, the Indian economy grew by 8.4% in the December quarter, defying expectations that it would slow down. Manufacturing, power, and construction all demonstrated their strength. India continued to be the largest economy in the world with the fastest rate of growth during this process. Compared to the 4.3% growth rate in Q3…

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Apple Modifies Its App Store Regulations. The Moves Are Called “Outrageous” by Critics

Apple’s new App Store pricing procedures have sparked uproar among software developers, who believe the iPhone maker is circumventing the purpose of a court order. The United States Supreme Court declined to accept appeals on Tuesday of an antitrust order affecting the App Store resulting from a legal fight between Apple and Epic, the producer…

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Israel claims South Africa is twisting the truth in the International Court of Justice genocide case.

According to Israeli lawyer Tal Becker, South Africa presented the ICJ with “a sweeping counter-factual description” of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. South Africa claims that Israel is perpetrating genocide against Palestinians in its Gaza conflict. It also requests that the court order Israel to suspend its military operations. The International Court of Justice is the highest…

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“Frugal Living: A Guide to Saving Big by Skipping Breakfast and Cutting Back on Daily Meals”

Introduction: In the pursuit of financial stability, many individuals seek creative ways to cut down on expenses without compromising their overall well-being. One strategy gaining attention is the adjustment of daily eating habits, including skipping breakfast, limiting morning coffee intake, and reducing overall food consumption. In this article, we’ll explore the potential financial benefits of…

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“2024 GOP Presidential Race Unveiled: Trump Dominates Online Searches, Nikki Haley and DeSantis in Hot Pursuit”

  As America inches closer to the 2024 presidential election, the Republican Party GOP (Grand Old Party) finds itself deep in the process of selecting its candidate for the impending race. Let’s peel back the curtain and examine the latest trends, leading contenders, and pressing policy issues capturing the imagination of U.S. voters. Public search…

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A state of emergency has been proclaimed in New Jersey ahead of Tuesday’s storm; 60 mph gusts are anticipated in NYC.

A state of emergency is declared for all 21 New Jersey counties later Tuesday, as the second significant winter storm of the season threatens extreme flooding and wind damage across the entire metro region. Gov. Phil Murphy said the order would go into effect at 5 p.m. Tuesday, allowing resources to be deployed around the…

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As rising US bond yields help restore USD demand, the Japanese yen reverts to its daily low.

Japanese yen (JPY) gave back its intraday gains versus the US dollar (USD) on Tuesday, taking the USD/JPY pair to a fresh daily high around 144.30. The yen’s safe-haven appeal has been undercut by stimulus measures in the wake of Japan’s recent earthquake and falling inflation rates that confirm the Bank of Japan will maintain…

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