Hello and welcome to AS USA's live blog covering financial news.  This has been a big week. The US Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, made an announcement on Wednesday stating that there will be no increase in interest rates for June. This marks the first time in the last fifteen months that rates will remain unchanged. Although Chair Powell mentioned the possibility of a rate hike in July, the Free Open Market Committee is currently assessing the impact of their monetary policy changes and has decided that a temporary pause is the most prudent course of action.

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Siltronic AG ( FRA:WAF – Get Rating )'s stock price fell 1.2% on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as €61.20 ($67.25) and last traded at €61.90 ($68.02). 70,253 shares traded hands during trading, The stock had previously closed at €62.65 ($68.85). Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research firms recently weighed in on WAF. Jefferies Financial Group set a €75.00 ($82.42) price target on Siltronic in a research report on Thursday, March 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a €70.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/12/siltronic-frawaf-shares-down-1-2.html

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Mitsubishi Electric Co. ( OTCMKTS:MIELF – Get Rating ) shares reached a new 52-week high during trading on Thursday . The stock traded as high as $14.70 and last traded at $14.70, with a volume of 1186 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $14.65. Mitsubishi Electric Stock Performance The business has a 50 day moving average of $12.79 and a two-hundred day moving average of $11.42. The stock has a market capitalization of $31.56 billion, a PE ratio of 19.53 and a beta of 0.68. Mitsubishi Electric ( OTCMKTS:MIELF – Get Rating ) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April 28th.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/15/mitsubishi-electric-otcmktsmielf-hits-new-12-month-high-at-14-70.html

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Kaydan Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of The Coca-Cola Company ( NYSE:KO – Get Rating ) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 5,913 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $376,000. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock. BlackRock Inc. increased its stake in shares of Coca-Cola by 1.7% during the third quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/25/kaydan-wealth-management-inc-buys-shares-of-5913-the-coca-cola-company-nyseko.html

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CIC Wealth LLC lifted its stake in shares of Northrop Grumman Co. ( NYSE:NOC – Free Report ) by 27.3% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 546 shares of the aerospace company's stock after buying an additional 117 shares during the quarter. CIC Wealth LLC's holdings in Northrop Grumman were worth $252,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Morgan Stanley grew its stake in Northrop Grumman by 3.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/30/cic-wealth-llc-increases-stock-holdings-in-northrop-grumman-co-nysenoc.html

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(Quiz master Phanindra Ivatury, an Indian national now residing in the Netherlands, shares his thoughts on the proud achievement of Chandrayan-3 moon mission and how it can benefit India further and the whole of Southeast Asia) UTRECHT, (The Netherlands), Sept 24 (Bernama) -- On the auspicious occasion of 'Rakshabandhan', an Indian middle year festival which signifies and celebrates the brother-sister bond, a select bunch of Indian school girls gathered at a joyous event planned in New Delhi recently, where they were specially invited to tie ‘Rakhi' (a sacred thread) on the hand of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, arguably the ‘global man of the hour' after guiding his nation occupy a rare ‘place on the moon' on Aug 23, 2023.

https://www.bernama.com/en/world/news.php?id=2228349

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Gemmer Asset Management LLC trimmed its holdings in The Procter & Gamble Company ( NYSE:PG – Free Report ) by 3.0% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,559 shares of the company's stock after selling 80 shares during the period. Gemmer Asset Management LLC's holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $388,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/10/02/the-procter-gamble-company-nysepg-shares-sold-by-gemmer-asset-management-llc.html

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on various stakeholders to aggressively carry out the P45.01-billion Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) Scale-Up to develop the country's agricultural sector for the benefit of Filipino farmers, fisherfolk, and consumers. 'Our priorities are going toward the same direction. Again, we will just have to scale up and do the necessary things,' a Palace statement quoted the President as saying on Tuesday during a meeting with the World Bank (WB) in Malacañang to discuss the status of the PRDP Scale-Up.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1780848/world-bank-to-fund-p45-billion-rural-program-marcos

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The Rockliff Liberal Government welcomes the appointment of Mr Matthew Lowe as the new Deputy Chief Officer of the Tasmania Fire Service. Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management, Felix Ellis, said the role of Deputy Chief Fire Officer brings with it great responsibilities, particularly for overseeing state-wide operations and capability and each of the three response regions. "Congratulations to Matthew Lowe on this significant recognition of his skills and capability as a leader within the Tasmania Fire Service.

https://www.miragenews.com/new-tasmanian-fire-service-deputy-chief-officer-1075152/

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19:12 UTC+8, 2023-06-09        China will hold an international expo focused on industrial and supply chains later this year, aiming to forge a new platform for exchanges and cooperation in this sector.   19:12 UTC+8, 2023-06-09        China will hold an international expo focused on industrial and supply chains later this year, aiming to forge a new platform for exchanges and cooperation in this sector, according to the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).

https://www.shine.cn/biz/event/2306096554/

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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. ( NYSE:ARI – Get Rating ) was the target of a large decrease in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 4,720,000 shares, a decrease of 9.8% from the January 31st total of 5,230,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 898,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 5.3 days. Approximately 3.4% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several brokerages recently weighed in on ARI.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/07/short-interest-in-apollo-commercial-real-estate-finance-inc-nyseari-declines-by-9-8.html

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An independent and expert panel will lead the Review including Dr Bulent Hass Dellal AO, Ms Nyadol Nyuon OAM and Ms Christine Castley. The Review will assess and make recommendations on the institutional arrangements and policy settings required to advance and meet the current and future needs of multicultural Australia. Among other things, the Review will also consider the effectiveness of current federal diversity, equity and inclusion strategies including for the promotion of people from CALD backgrounds into leadership roles.

https://www.miragenews.com/multicultural-framework-review-1082179/

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ALOR STAR: Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor today called on state Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Mahfuz Omar to stop seeking cheap publicity over the defamation suit award granted to him by the court. Sanusi claimed that he had handed over the RM120,000 awarded to be paid to Mahfuz, through his lawyer last week. "I have already surrendered the money to my lawyer last week. My lawyer is dealing with his lawyer, that's why I said this is a lawyer-to-lawyer arrangement since we have appointed our respective lawyers.

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Motley Fool Wealth Management LLC lowered its holdings in The Cooper Companies, Inc. ( NYSE:COO – Get Rating ) by 0.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 28,534 shares of the medical device company's stock after selling 247 shares during the period. Motley Fool Wealth Management LLC owned approximately 0.06% of Cooper Companies worth $9,431,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/10/the-cooper-companies-inc-nysecoo-shares-sold-by-motley-fool-wealth-management-llc.html

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Gnosis ( GNO ) traded 1% higher against the US dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 12:00 PM ET on May 29th. During the last week, Gnosis has traded 2.4% higher against the US dollar. One Gnosis token can currently be purchased for approximately $117.16 or 0.00423699 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Gnosis has a market capitalization of $303.41 million and $1.59 million worth of Gnosis was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here's how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 3% against the dollar and now trades at $0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/29/gnosis-trading-2-4-higher-this-week-gno.html

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Four Seasons Education (Cayman) Inc. ( NYSE:FEDU – Get Rating ) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 1,800 shares, a decrease of 10.0% from the May 15th total of 2,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.6 days. Institutional Inflows and Outflows An institutional investor recently bought a new position in Four Seasons Education (Cayman) stock.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/19/four-seasons-education-cayman-inc-nysefedu-short-interest-down-10-0-in-may.html

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SPC Samlip's Carearth Yakgwa unveiled at food and beverage trade fair Anuga being held in Koln, Germany, from Oct. 7 to 11 [SPC] SPC Samlip's Carearth Yakgwa cookie has been selected as one of the top innovative new products showcased at the international food industry trade fair Anuga in Germany, primarily for its innovative wheat-free composition. The Anuga Taste Innovation Show attracted 7,890 products submissions from participating companies, according to SPC Samlip on Monday. The jury selected 68 products and concepts that excelled in terms of creativity, innovation, sustainability and execution.

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Atria Investments Inc reduced its stake in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF ( NYSEARCA:VOO – Get Rating ) by 11.1% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 81,780 shares of the company's stock after selling 10,215 shares during the quarter. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF accounts for 0.6% of Atria Investments Inc's investment portfolio, making the stock its 26th biggest holding. Atria Investments Inc's holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF were worth $28,733,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/13/atria-investments-inc-trims-stock-position-in-vanguard-sp-500-etf-nysearcavoo.html

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Journalists work at the Belarusian army camp near Tsel village, about 90 kilometers (about 55 miles) southeast of Minsk, Belarus, Friday, July 7, 2023. Maj. Gen. Leonid Kosinsky, an assistant to Belarus' defense minister, said that Russia's Wagner military contractor could use the army camp near Tsel if it relocates to Belarus under a deal that ended mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's abortive mutiny. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

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Teacher Retirement System of Texas increased its stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. ( NYSE:MMC – Get Rating ) by 13.6% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 231,773 shares of the financial services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 27,743 shares during the quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas' holdings in Marsh & McLennan Companies were worth $38,354,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MMC.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/28/marsh-mclennan-companies-inc-nysemmc-shares-purchased-by-teacher-retirement-system-of-texas.html

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