BEIJING –China‘s manufacturing activity unexpectedly shrank in April, official data showed on Sunday, raising pressure on policymakers seeking to boost an economy struggling for a post-COVID lift-off amid subdued global demand and persistent property weakness. The official manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) declined to 49.2 from 51.9 in March, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, below the 50-point mark that separates expansion and contraction in activity on a monthly basis.

https://business.inquirer.net/398624/china-factory-activity-unexpectedly-shrank-in-april

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Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang speaks at the plenary session of the LDC5 conference in Doha, Qatar. (Photo: MOFA) Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang speaks at the plenary session of the LDC5 conference in Doha, Qatar. (Photo: MOFA) At the LDC5 conference, themed 'From Potential to Prosperity', Hang said Vietnam is ready to act as a bridge between development partners and LDC members, especially through South-South and tripartite cooperation. Hang advised countries to improve their internal capacity and national competitiveness based on the strengths and characteristics of each LDC state.

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FILE PHOTO: The Iranian flag is seen flying over a street in Tehran, Iran, February 3, 2023. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS DUBAI — Iran has built an advanced homemade drone named Mohajer-10 with an enhanced flight range and duration as well as a greater payload, Iranian state media reported Tuesday, August 22. The drone has an operational range of 2,000 km (1,240 miles) and can fly for up to 24 hours, media said. Its payload can reach 300 kg (661 pounds), double the capacity of the 'Mohajer-6' drone.

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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LECO – Get Rating )'s stock price hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The company traded as high as $184.21 and last traded at $183.87, with a volume of 50104 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $180.68. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of research analysts have issued reports on LECO shares. Robert W. Baird boosted their price target on Lincoln Electric from $184.00 to $200.00 in a report on Tuesday, May 30th.

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ANTIPOLO CITY—June Mar Fajardo has been ruled out of returning to action for San Miguel Beer in its PBA Governors' Cup semifinal series with Barangay Ginebra. Fajardo showed up in the Beermen's 121-103 loss at Ynares Center on Sunday here in street clothes, but coach Jorge Gallent said the visit was essentially to check the progress of his MCL injury. 'Wala yun (It's nothing),' Gallent said. 'I think he has a hard time putting his immobilizer.' But Gallent added that Fajardo's condition seems to be improving since going down with an injury in an game against Japan B.

https://sports.inquirer.net/502788/pba-june-mar-fajardo-ruled-out-of-semis-series-vs-ginebra

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Strike ( STRK ) traded down 0.7% against the U.S. dollar during the one day period ending at 12:00 PM Eastern on June 18th. During the last seven days, Strike has traded 12.1% lower against the U.S. dollar. One Strike token can now be purchased for approximately $9.92 or 0.00037291 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Strike has a total market capitalization of $37.23 million and $772,378.37 worth of Strike was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/18/strike-strk-achieves-market-capitalization-of-37-23-million.html

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Australia Post's 2023 Community Grants program will provide funding to 72 not-for-profit community groups across the country whose projects support mental health and greater connection in their communities. Grants of up to $10,000 each have been awarded to support a range of groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTIQ+, the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), people with a disability or care commitments, and older Australians (65+). The 2023 grants will fund initiatives across every state and territory, ranging from surf therapy, mental health first aid training, peer support groups and cultural connection programs.

https://www.miragenews.com/australia-post-awards-grants-for-local-mental-1091537/

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WASHINGTON – Tut, tut, it looks like another school shooting. Winnie-the-Pooh and the other inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood have been enlisted to provide advice to American children on what to do in case of one of the campus attacks that plague the nation. The beloved 'bear of very little brain' and other characters provide security recommendations in a book called 'Stay Safe' published by a company called Praetorian Consulting. The book's distribution to elementary school children in a school district in Dallas, Texas, was first reported this week by Oak Cliff Advocate magazine.

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Signal Gold Inc. ( OTCMKTS:SGNLF – Get Rating ) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 53,600 shares, an increase of 21.8% from the May 15th total of 44,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 40,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.3 days. Signal Gold Price Performance Shares of Signal Gold stock opened at C$0.19 on Friday. Signal Gold has a one year low of C$0.17 and a one year high of C$0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/17/signal-gold-inc-otcmktssgnlf-short-interest-up-21-8-in-may.html

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Frax Share (FXS) traded 1.4% lower against the US dollar during the 1-day period ending at 15:00 PM E.T. on August 26th. One Frax Share token can currently be purchased for $5.75 or 0.00022120 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. Over the last week, Frax Share has traded down 8.9% against the US dollar. Frax Share has […] The post Frax Share (FXS) Self Reported Market Capitalization Achieves $421.87 Million first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/26/frax-share-fxs-self-reported-market-capitalization-achieves-421-87-million.html

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Middle East News: JERUSALEM: Israeli President, Isaac Herzog, received a third shot of Coronavirus vaccine on Friday, kicking off a campaign to give booster dos...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/israels-president-launches-drive-to-give-third-covid-19-shot-to-over-60s/articleshow/84886531.cms

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KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 20): Bursa Malaysia ended lower for the third day in a row on Wednesday amid a mainly negative regional performance, said an analyst.  At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 6.1 points to 1,451.56 from Tuesday's close of 1,457.66. The index opened 5.03 points weaker at 1,452.63 and moved between 1,450.37 and 1,456.77 throughout the day. However, the broader market was positive with advancers outpacing decliners 537 to 423 while 440 counters were unchanged, 974 untraded, and 11 others suspended.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Private waste disposal site operators are encouraged to seize the opportunity to earn good returns by turning waste into renewable energy, said Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said according to the latest data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) and the National Solid Waste Management Department, Malaysians generate more than 40,000 tonnes of waste daily, which can be turned into renewable energy and sold.  'This is a national mission; we're not only discussing and negotiating with state governments but also local authorities and of course strategic partners from the private sector.

https://www.bernama.com/en/business/news.php?id=2227366

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After a long, hard first season in Japan, new import Sheldon Neuse helped propel the Hanshin Tigers to their first Japan pro baseball championship in 38 years w...

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/7100a0ea85b4-baseball-tigers-neuse-shines-at-critical-japan-series-moment.html

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A lady walks her dog along Tempe Town Lake at dawn, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Tempe, Ariz. Even desert residents accustomed to scorching summers are feeling the grip of an extreme heat wave smacking the Southwest this week. Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Southern California are getting hit with 100-degree-plus temps and excessive heat warnings. (AP Photo/Matt York)

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/077/0005985668?sid=104

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Cigna Investments Inc. New increased its position in shares of Danaher Co. ( NYSE:DHR – Get Rating ) by 1.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 8,136 shares of the conglomerate's stock after acquiring an additional 85 shares during the period. Cigna Investments Inc. New's holdings in Danaher were worth $2,160,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/30/cigna-investments-inc-new-purchases-85-shares-of-danaher-co-nysedhr.html

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A woman reported missing in the Tamworth area has been located safe. The 32-year-old woman was last seen in Tamworth on Tuesday 1 August 2023. When she was unable to be located, she was reported missing to officers attached to Oxley Police District on Thursday 3 August 2023, who commenced inquiries into her whereabouts. Following extensive inquiries, the woman was located safe in the Moore Creek area yesterday (Friday 4 August 2023). Police would like to thank the community and the media for their assistance.

https://www.miragenews.com/missing-tamworth-woman-located-1060390/

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CS Tan 4.9 / 5.0 This book is the result of the author's many years of experience and observation throughout his 26 years in the stockbroking industry. It was written for general public to learn to invest based on facts and not on fantasies or hearsay....

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StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of Consolidated Communications ( NASDAQ:CNSL – Get Rating ) in a research report report published on Friday. The firm issued a sell rating on the utilities provider's stock. Several other research analysts have also recently issued reports on CNSL. Citigroup dropped their target price on shares of Consolidated Communications from $4.00 to $2.50 and set a sell rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, March 2nd. Cowen dropped their target price on shares of Consolidated Communications from $6.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/18/consolidated-communications-nasdaqcnsl-coverage-initiated-at-stocknews-com.html

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Bourgeon Capital Management LLC lowered its position in Analog Devices, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ADI – Get Rating ) by 18.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 21,500 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 4,950 shares during the quarter. Bourgeon Capital Management LLC's holdings in Analog Devices were worth $4,240,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of ADI.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/26/analog-devices-inc-nasdaqadi-stock-holdings-reduced-by-bourgeon-capital-management-llc.html

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