The Bank of Japan kept its policy interest rate unchanged at around 0.25 percent as widely expected at the end of a two-day meeting Thursday, amid political unc...

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/10/f8700566d460-urgent-bank-of-japan-keeps-policy-interest-rate-on-hold-at-around-025.html

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Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado increased its holdings in Union Pacific Co. ( NYSE:UNP – Get Rating ) by 1.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 106,483 shares of the railroad operator's stock after acquiring an additional 1,964 shares during the quarter. Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado's holdings in Union Pacific were worth $20,745,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/10/union-pacific-co-nyseunp-shares-acquired-by-public-employees-retirement-association-of-colorado.html

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As we face the issue of whether or not the Philippines should accept some 50,000 refugees from Afghanistan that the United States government would be processing before they can become US residents, one cannot help recalling the times our country became a halfway house, a foster home, so to speak, for those fleeing their homelands to seek friendly shores, if not the land oozing with milk and honey of their dreams. The Philippines was never their country of choice as a final destination, and that sort of hurts the Pinoy ego.

https://opinion.inquirer.net/164246/ph-as-refugees-halfway-house

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Since last year, Chinese people have been socking more of their savings away in banks, but their spending has remained weak. That, along with a sharp decline in property sales, has investors questioning whether China has entered a prolonged period of economic stagnation similar to what Japan suffered in the 1990s. To address this question, it's helpful to compare the data about Japan from 30 years ago with present-day data about China. Broadly speaking, the Japan of 30 years ago was already a developed economy, a level that present-day China has yet to reach.

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2023-09-20/opinion-is-china-heading-for-a-japan-like-period-of-economic-stagnation-102110702.html

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“Here’s a guy in rehab, trying to get better and wanting desperately to see his dog again,” said Kim Joppie, who jumped into action to help.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/07/08/coma-dog-dallas-nulisch-joppie/

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Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after forcing a turnover against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on March 13, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP The Minnesota Timberwolves have made it clear: They're going to build around Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves and Edwards agreed on a max extension on Monday — five years, $207 million, with a chance of the deal reaching $260 million, agent Bill Duffy confirmed to The Associated Press.

https://sports.inquirer.net/517264/nba-anthony-edwards-timberwolves-agree-on-max-contract-extension

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Shares of Intuitive Machines, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LUNRW – Get Rating ) were down 3.6% during trading on Thursday . The company traded as low as $0.60 and last traded at $0.63. Approximately 37,920 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 88% from the average daily volume of 313,297 shares. The stock had previously closed at $0.65. Intuitive Machines Stock Performance The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $0.47. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Intuitive Machines A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/17/intuitive-machines-nasdaqlunrw-shares-down-3-6.html

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Cebu City, Philippines. The bustling city of Cebu, located in the heart of the Philippines, is on the verge of an extraordinary transformation, poised to become Asia's next mega city. With a rich cultural heritage, a vibrant economy, and a commitment to sustainable development, Cebu is emerging as a dynamic urban center that is capturing the world's attention. Cebu's journey towards becoming Asia's next mega city is built on several key pillars – the economy that has experienced remarkable growth in recent years to now becoming a hub for business and innovation while attracting investments from around the globe.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/524959/cebu-city-the-making-of-asias-next-mega-city

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Big Hit Music responds to reports that BTS' leader RM is getting married.

#BTS #RM #KimNamjoon #Namjoon

https://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/307429/20220624/bts-rm-getting-married-big-hit-music-responds-youtubers-surprising.htm

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MANILA, Philippines -The 8.6-percent inflation in February, which was slower than was widely expected, increases the likelihood that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will go for a 0.25-percentage point increase of its policy rate to 6.25 percent on March 23, according to Goldman Sachs. Still, the New York-based financial services firm said it was sticking to its forecast of a 0.5-ppt hike to 6.5 percent. Goldman Sachs forecast the February readout at 8.8 percent year-on-year, which was to have been slightly faster than the 8.

https://business.inquirer.net/389793/with-feb-inflation-bsp-seen-likely-to-go-for-25-bps-interest-rate-hike

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Sunraysia's local economy is set to receive a healthy boost this weekend as the Sunraysia Drag Racing Association (SDRA) brings national-calibre racing to the region. More than 160 teams from across the country have entered the Mildura round of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series Australian Drag Racing Championships at the Sunset Strip. Councillor for Recreation and Events Mark Eckel congratulated the SDRA for its tireless efforts hosting and attracting such high-calibre events to the region year in, year out.

https://www.miragenews.com/drag-racing-nationals-grants-fuel-milduras-1082051/

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"Even a Very Faint Light" by Choi Eun-young (Munhakdongne Publishing) "Even a Very Faint Light" By Choi Eun-young Munhakdongne Publishing Award-winning author Choi Eun-young of 'Shoko's Smile' returns with a collection of short stories, titled "Even a Very Faint Light.' This year marks the 10th anniversary of Choi's literary debut.One of the most prominent young female writers in Korea of the past decade, Choi has delved into the intricate and subtle emotions of characters as they navigate the complexities of connection and separation in relationships.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000249630?sid=104

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After overcoming asthma and depression, the world champion believes he's unstoppable in his pursuit of Olympic gold.

https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40673293/noah-lyles-seizes-sprint-spotlight-olympic-track-field-paris-2024

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Kiama Council reopened Jamberoo Mountain Road to the public this month, a year after it was severely damaged by a major storm and resulting landslides. We spoke to Council's Civil Engineer Nathan Zaremski, who has spent a good part of his first 15 months at Kiama Council project-managing the Jamberoo Mountain Road reconstruction work. The work is part of our $4.8 million Road Repairs Construction Program for local roads damaged by the storm. Tell us about the scale of this project? Jamberoo Mountain Road is the biggest project I've worked on in my career, in terms of scale (if not necessarily price).

https://www.miragenews.com/engineering-new-jamberoo-mountain-road-1053768/

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NFL fans are fighting back strongly, accusing ESPN writers Jeremy Fowler and Tim McManus of an unfair portrayal of quarterback Jalen Hurts. The report has clearly touched a raw nerve, especially in how it portrayed Hurts as “un-coachable,” which many believe is inaccurate. This characterization of Hurts has already sparked outrage, not only in Philadelphia […]The post Pat McAfee Slams Anonymous Sources for Blaming Jalen Hurts in Eagles’ Offensive Struggles appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Summit Trail Advisors LLC cut its holdings in shares of iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (NYSEARCA:IWD – Free Report) by 12.7% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 5,066 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 734 shares during the quarter. Summit Trail Advisors LLC's holdings in iShares Russell 1000 […] The post Summit Trail Advisors LLC Sells 734 Shares of iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (NYSEARCA:IWD) first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/31/summit-trail-advisors-llc-sells-734-shares-of-ishares-russell-1000-value-etf-nysearcaiwd.html

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Shares of Canopy Growth Co. ( NASDAQ:CGC – Get Rating ) gapped up prior to trading on Thursday . The stock had previously closed at $1.27, but opened at $1.34. Canopy Growth shares last traded at $1.35, with a volume of 3,962,252 shares trading hands. Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on CGC shares. CIBC cut their price target on Canopy Growth from C$2.50 to C$1.75 in a research note on Friday, February 10th. Alliance Global Partners lowered their price objective on shares of Canopy Growth from C$4.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/27/canopy-growth-nasdaqcgc-shares-gap-up-to-1-27.html

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Pacer Advisors Inc. boosted its position in Exelixis, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXEL – Free Report) by 24.4% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 1,270,772 shares of the biotechnology company's stock after purchasing an additional 249,524 shares during the quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc.'s holdings in Exelixis were worth $24,666,000 at the end of the […] The post Pacer Advisors Inc. Has $24.67 Million Stake in Exelixis, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXEL) first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/23/pacer-advisors-inc-has-24-67-million-stake-in-exelixis-inc-nasdaqexel.html

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FILE - An El Tajo ranch fighting bull is pulled out of the ring after being killed by a bullfighter during a bullfight at the Las Ventas bullring in Madrid, on Sept. 29, 2016. A new animal welfare law that took effect Friday Sept. 29, 2023 in Spain outlaws the use of animals for recreational activities that cause them pain and suffering but allows bullfights and hunting with dogs. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File) FILE PHOTO TAKEN ON SEPT. 29, 2016.

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A provincial government in East China is relaxing the upper age limit of construction workers to solve labor shortage issues at construction sites as the country contends with an aging society and graying blue-collar workforce. China's national retirement age is 60 for men and as early as 50 for women. Jiangsu province is allowing laborers who are above that ceiling to continue working on construction sites. It will cap the number of people who are up to five years over the age for men and 10 for women at 10% of a project's workforce, according to a notice released by the province's Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development on May 25.

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2023-05-29/eastern-province-eases-upper-age-limit-for-construction-workers-amid-labor-shortage-102060023.html

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