Quality stocks are dominating the market, up 25% in the past year
The quality factor has dominated the market, with the representative iShares MSCI USA Quality ETF (QUAL) up 25% in the past year.
South Gaza battles rage as heavy rain hits displaced people further north
Israel pressed ahead with its campaign against Hamas in Gaza’s Khan Younis, as bad weather hit displaced Palestinians seeking refuge further north in the battered enclave.
Ukraine says there’s no evidence for Russia’s claim that dozens of POWs died in a plane crash
Officials in Ukraine said Russia has provided no credible evidence to back its claims that their forces shot down a military transport plane.
Israel’s El Al suspends South Africa route over World Court case
“Israelis don’t want to fly to South Africa,” said an El Al spokesperson. “They are cancelling flights and planes are pretty empty.”
Mars rover data confirms ancient lake sediments on red planet
The findings are leading scientists to theorize that portions of Mars were once covered in water and may have harbored microbial life.
Alaska Airlines resumes flying Boeing 737 MAX 9 after inspections
Alaska said it had begun inspections of its first MAX 9s on Wednesday night, after the Federal Aviation Administration approved inspection criteria.
Lockheed Martin to cut 1% of its jobs in cost-cutting push
Lockheed on Tuesday forecast its 2024 profit below Wall Street expectations, citing supply chain disruptions in its largest aeronautics segment.
Oil tanker hit by missile after transiting Red Sea — Houthis claim responsibility
The Marlin Luanda, a petroleum products tanker vessel operated for Trafigura, was struck by the missile in the Gulf of Aden. Houthi militants claimed responsbility.
Crypto prices effort a comeback as bitcoin soars 5% to close out the week: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what’s ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry….
Wall Street is barreling toward a big week ahead with mega-cap earnings, Fed meeting in focus
The bulk of the “Magnificent Seven” names will have high bars to clear when they report earnings next week.
