If the critics of National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) were hoping that President Marcos would parrot their full-frontal attacks against the country's energy network operator, then the Chief Executive's State of the Nation Address would have left them disappointed. The President touted in his speech that the country now has a unified grid that links Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, which will allow consumers to eventually enjoy lower electricity costs—an NGCP achievement that was unveiled last May when it powered up the P52-billion Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project.

https://business.inquirer.net/412606/biz-buzz-ngcp-aligned-with-bbm

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New York State Teachers Retirement System trimmed its holdings in DexCom, Inc. ( NASDAQ:DXCM – Free Report ) by 2.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 440,083 shares of the medical device company's stock after selling 10,617 shares during the quarter. New York State Teachers Retirement System owned about 0.11% of DexCom worth $51,129,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of DXCM.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/15/dexcom-inc-nasdaqdxcm-shares-sold-by-new-york-state-teachers-retirement-system.html

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On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will release the Consumer Price Index report for May. As economic uncertainty continues to cloud forecasts, the report will serve as an essential data point for investors and officials at the Federal Reserve. While over the last two years, inflation has been driven by a compounding set of factors, including  corporate greed, supply chain issues, and the global energy crisis , many goods and services are seeing price growth slow.  Unlike the market for food and energy commodities, housing market conditions continue to push up prices.

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Capital Investment Advisory Services LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Royal Bank of Canada ( NYSE:RY – Get Rating ) (TSE:RY) by 174.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 17,282 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 10,990 shares during the quarter. Capital Investment Advisory Services LLC's holdings in Royal Bank of Canada were worth $1,625,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/21/royal-bank-of-canada-nysery-shares-bought-by-capital-investment-advisory-services-llc.html

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Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. ( NASDAQ:EOSE – Get Rating ) was the target of a large growth in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 21,310,000 shares, a growth of 55.3% from the May 15th total of 13,720,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 4,900,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.3 days. Institutional Trading of Eos Energy Enterprises Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/16/short-interest-in-eos-energy-enterprises-inc-nasdaqeose-rises-by-55-3.html

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Paleo music festival in NyonPaleo Festival Nyon founder and president Daniel Rossellat poses for photographs past an installation by TILT designers one day before the opening of the 46th edition of the Paleo Festival, in Nyon, Switzerland, 17 July 2023. The Paleo is an open-air music festival running from 18 to 23 July with about 250,000 spectators expected to attend over six days. EPA/SALVATORE DI NOLFI

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/091/0009478813?sid=104

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German chancellor attends German Society for International Cooperation reception in BerlinGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks as he attends the Annual Reception of the German Society for International Cooperation (Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)) in Berlin, Germany, 26 September 2023. EPA/Filip Singer

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Queensland Rail's iconic AC16 steam locomotive turns 80! Father's Day fun was on show for the whole family. More than 300 rail enthusiasts rode the historic steam engine from Ipswich to Grandchester station. Today more than 300 rail enthusiasts rode Queensland Rail's historic steam engine, the AC16 221A , making a return trip from Ipswich to Grandchester station to celebrate its 80th birthday. In partnership with the Australian Railway Historical Society Queensland Division (ARHS),Queensland Rail hosted a 'birthday' send off at the North Ipswich Rail Yards station.

https://www.miragenews.com/families-celebrate-steam-engines-80th-birthday-1076826/

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MANILA, Philippines — Two resource persons in a Senate hearing on Monday turned emotional as they lamented the continued 'social injustice' in the informal sector, particularly among women workers. While the government's own records showed that workers from the informal sector contributed P5.013 trillion to the country's economy in 2016, many of them could not avail of the benefits either from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) or the Social Security System. And this sorry state of those working in the informal economy was evident during the pandemic, according to Susanita Tesiorna, president of the Alliance of Workers in the Informal Economy.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1769361/groups-make-emotional-plea-to-govt-over-unpaid-benefits-for-informal-workers

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Automotive Properties Real Est Invt TR (TSE:APR.UN – Get Free Report) had its price target reduced by analysts at National Bankshares from C$12.50 to C$12.00 in a report issued on Tuesday, BayStreet.CA reports. National Bankshares' target price suggests a potential upside of 2.30% from the stock's previous close. Other equities research analysts also recently issued […] The post Automotive Properties Real Est Invt TR (TSE:APR.UN) Given New C$12.00 Price Target at National Bankshares first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/18/automotive-properties-real-est-invt-tr-tseapr-un-given-new-c12-00-price-target-at-national-bankshares.html

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ECOWAS demands that President Mohamed Bazoum be reinstated within a week.

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A promotional banner displayed at a bank in Seoul on April 10 [YONHAP] Household loans grew three months in a row through to June led by soaring demand for housing. The household loans extended by banks rose 5.9 trillion won ($4.6 billion) from May, putting the total balance at a record high of 1,062.3 trillion won as of the end of June, Bank of Korea data showed Wednesday. Housing loans, including for mortgages and jeonse (lump-sum deposits), grew 7.0 trillion won on-month in June to 814.8 trillion won.

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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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LONDON/SINGAPORE – The dollar fell slightly on Thursday but remained near three-month highs after a surprise rate hike from the Bank of Canada suggested other central banks, including the Federal Reserve, may have more work to do to combat inflation. The euro was up 0.1 percent at $1.071 early in the European session against the dollar – the most traded currency pair in global markets. That helped push the dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers, down very slightly to 104.

https://business.inquirer.net/404476/dollar-hovers-near-three-month-highs-as-traders-gauge-rates-outlook

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Taipei, Sept. 18 (CNA) Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Monday called for China to immediately halt its "unilateral military harassment," after a record 103 Chinese military aircraft were detected around Taiwan in a 24-hour period that ended earlier in the day. In a statement, the MND said that in addition to the 103 warplanes, nine warships were also spotted in areas close to Taiwan, between 6 a.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. Monday. Of the 103 military aircraft, 40 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the southwestern and southeastern parts of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ), the ministry said.

https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202309180004

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- UOB Asset Management (Malaysia) (UOBAM Malaysia) has launched the United Vietnam Equities Fund (UVEF) to offer local retail investors exposure to Vietnam's equity market. Chief executive officer Lim Suet Ling said UVEF underscores UOBAM Malaysia's commitment to providing innovative investment solutions that capitalise on opportunities in ASEAN's growing markets. 'Through this fund, we offer our regional expertise to connect Malaysians to one of ASEAN's leading market investment landscapes.

https://www.bernama.com/en/business/news.php?id=2197592

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The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday maintained its growth forecast for China at 5.2 percent for this year, saying the country's reopening raised hopes for "positive spillovers" to the rest of the world, while lowering its outlook for the global economy. "As waves subsided in January of this year, mobility normalised, and high-frequency economic indicators – such as retail sales and travel bookings – started picking up," the IMF wrote in its Economic Outlook report. "The reopening and growth of (China's) economy will likely generate positive spillovers, with even greater spillovers for countries with stronger trade links and reliance on Chinese tourism," it added.

https://www.shine.cn/biz/economy/2304118666/

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It is generally believed that the adaptability of the adult brain mainly takes place in the cortex. However, a new study from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience shows that the thalamus, a relay station for incoming motor and sensory information, plays an unexpectedly important role in this process. "This could be an interesting starting point for various therapies," says Christiaan Levelt. Learning new things requires a tremendous capacity of our brains. The adaptation of our brain as a result of new experiences is called plasticity.

https://www.miragenews.com/thalamus-found-to-control-adult-brain-1099022/

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Foundations Investment Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Broadcom Inc. ( NASDAQ:AVGO – Free Report ) by 8.0% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,974 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after acquiring an additional 147 shares during the period. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC's holdings in Broadcom were worth $1,712,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/30/foundations-investment-advisors-llc-purchases-147-shares-of-broadcom-inc-nasdaqavgo.html

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