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NEW ORLEANS — April Sherris plans to vote for Joe Biden in November. Her two college-aged daughters, Kamari Knox and Amiaya Bridgewater, will both be voting in their first presidential election, as will their mother, Diamond Ryan. Three generations of Black women strongly oppose Donald Trump’s bid for a second term in the White House and feel it’s their duty to vote for all Democrats to stop him.But as the women from Santa Fe, New Mexico, attended the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans this weekend, all four expressed varying enthusiasm for Biden, with some Democrats suggesting the 81-year-old…
Drone perspective view of the Shanghai skyline at sunrise.Aerial photo | Moment | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets opened mixed on Monday as investors awaited key economic data from the US and China later this week, while results from France’s elections overnight suggested a divided parliament.France’s left-wing coalition, the New Popular Front, unexpectedly halted a far-right advance on Sunday, winning the most seats in parliamentary runoff elections but falling short of a majority.Investors are awaiting the release of U.S. consumer price index data on Thursday to gauge the direction of Federal Reserve interest rates, while China’s inflation rate on Wednesday will provide…
The Seattle Municipal Employees Retirement System’s (SCERS) investment strategy is based on a focus on long-term assets. It eliminates hedge funds and commodities, and minimizes cash, which is not a risk-free asset for long-term investors. Instead, it invests in perpetual stocks, long-term fixed income, and real assets, which together make up three-quarters of its $4.1 billion portfolio. “The bottom line is that those with long-term liabilities, like pension funds, should make money by investing in long-term assets like stocks, real assets and long-term bonds, while leaving short-term assets like cash, medium-term bonds and hedge funds to those with short-term liabilities,”…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. Chandan Khanna/Getty Images Elon Musk’s SpaceX is at odds with environmental activists over its Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas.Rocket launches disrupt local ecosystems, including migratory bird habitats.The New York Times reported that SpaceX “exploited the limits” of government agencies to expand its business. SpaceX has been courting controversy at its South Texas complex.The New York Times reported Sunday that Boca Chica’s Starbase operations, which include rocket launch pads and production facilities, are damaging the local environment.The media outlet reported that SpaceX…
Two moments in Biden’s ABC News interview with George Stephanopoulos on Friday will likely be remembered as the defining moments that sparked open rebellion against Biden’s candidacy. Just as important, they were also the moments when many of the president’s staunchest supporters began to lose heart.Near the end of the conversation, Stephanopoulos asked a very pertinent question: “If you stay in office, if Trump gets elected, and all of the things you’re warning about come true, how will you feel in January?”There were many right answers to this question, but the obvious ones were something like, “I wouldn’t be running…
NEW YORK, May 23, 2019: Bobblehead dolls of various politicians are displayed in a gift shop window. … [+] screen.Getty During election seasons, financial markets are notoriously volatile and unpredictable as investors negotiate the potential for major policy changes and economic upheaval. Expectations for a new administration fuel a frenzy of speculation, causing market volatility that can unsettle even the most experienced investors. Election cycles have historically been characterized by more volatility. For example, during the 2016 presidential election, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by roughly 800 points overnight before recovering rather dramatically the next day. Similarly, the 2020…
CNN — Several top House Democrats told House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on a conference call Sunday that President Joe Biden should recuse himself from the 2024 presidential campaign, according to a source familiar with the call. Jeffries held the call to gauge the caucus’ sentiments following Biden’s disastrous debate performance last month. The call, held before lawmakers returned to Washington this week, expressed deep concern about the potential damage to the Democratic nominee and whether it could jeopardize the party’s chances of retaking the House majority. A source on the call told CNN that Jeffries did not reveal to…
Good morning and welcome to another week of the ABC Markets and Finance blog.Stephen Letts from the ABC Business team is ready to bring you blow-by-blow coverage of the day’s events, and while we wish all posts success, none should be construed as financial advice.The ASX 200 appears to be off to a weak start.ASX SPI futures remain on track despite a strong end to the weekend on Wall Street&Both the P500 and the Nasdaq hit new highs.A fall in iron ore prices late on Friday could have a negative impact on the opening of the ASX 200 index given…
According to a recent projection from On3’s Steve Wiltfong and Billy Embody, Wisconsin is leaned to acquire cornerback Zay Gentry from SMU in the 2025 class.Gentry committed to SMU on May 19. He then took official visits to the University of Wisconsin on May 31, Baylor on June 14 and Nebraska on June 21, but remained committed to SMU throughout the process.Related: Updated national rankings for 2025 college football freshmen by blue chip percentageBased on On3’s two projections and the Badgers’ continued pursuit of the talented cornerback after he committed to SMU, it appears Wisconsin is looking to back out…
In the world of investing, striking a balance is key. Investors have long struggled with the question of how to most effectively allocate capital in the ever-changing stock market. And in this case, the debate between active funds and passive funds remains an important consideration for investors. However, recent market trends have shown that active funds have advantages over index funds, especially in their ability to respond quickly to unexpected crises and save investors from large losses.The Adani Hindenburg fiasco in early 2023 vividly illustrates how quickly market sentiment can change. Following the incident, both the Nifty 50 and Nifty…