Oxford named top university for eleventh year but US dominates top 10 China is one of several countries in Asia that have climbed the league table this year The Independent UK · Sep 30
US visa interview pause disrupts study plans of Indian, Chinese students; some forced to defer university admission Indian and Chinese students face US visa interview delays. A temporary pause in appointments affects university plans for many. Some students have already deferred their admissions due to this uncertainty. Many are now exploring alternative study destinations like the UK and Europe. Career opportunities remain a key factor in student… The Economic Times · Sep 5
Germany risks missing gas storage target as industry faces cold-winter threat Germany will miss its November gas-storage target if injections continue at their current pace, the country’s storage association has warned. Although there is no immediate gas shortage, low storage levels combined with a very cold winter could threaten industrial production in the country. Euronews · Aug 29
US and Denmark push for nationwide expansion of UN arms embargo in Sudan The United States on Monday urged the United Nations Security Council to expand an arms embargo on the Sudanese region of Darfur to cover all of Sudan, saying the nation's brutal conflict risks regional expansion. The suggestion was supported by Denmark, which holds the Council's rotating presidency. Radio France Internationale · Aug 25
Censors Seize on Jason Arday's Death as Excuse To Demand More Censorship Politicians respond to tragedy by demanding more regulation of journalism. Reason · Aug 20
'Sleepless nights' for McRae about resting Magpies Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed the availability of several Magpies stars for their clash with the Brisbane Lions. AAP · Aug 19
Stocks Mostly Higher in Hopes for a Deal to Reopen Hormuz The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.15%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.12%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Aug 11
Stocks Supported by Renewed Middle East Optimism The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.07%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.02%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Aug 11
Stocks Finish Lower as Soaring Crude Prices Spur Inflation Fears The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down -0.06% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.34%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.07%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Aug 10
Stocks Waver on Mixed Earnings and Chipmaker Strength The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.26%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.13%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Aug 6
Stocks Pressured by Weakness in Software and Tech Stocks The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.30%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.11%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Aug 6
Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism Jason Arday resigns from university It comes after the university said it had launched an investigation into professor Arday Evening Standard · Aug 5
Stocks Supported by Stellar Earnings The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.31%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.03%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.33%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Aug 5
Strong Earnings Push the S&P 500 to New Record High The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.46%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.74%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.51%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.50%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Aug 5
Barchart · Aug 4 Stocks Finish Sharply Higher on Strong Earnings and Push to Reopen Hormuz The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +1.79%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.71%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +3.32%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +1.79%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Aug 3 Stocks Rally on Easing Geopolitical Risks and US Economic Strength The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.081%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.40%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +1.11%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Aug 3 Stocks Supported by Easing Middle East Tensions The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.84%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.47%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.90%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Jul 31 Stocks Finish Higher as Amazon Leads Megacaps Higher The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.70%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.53%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.60%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.69%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Jul 31 Stocks Turn Mixed as Bond Yields Jump The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.17%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.02%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Sports Illustrated · Jul 29 Rich Paul Hints That LeBron James’s 76ers Tenure Could Last Longer Than You Might Think James signed a two-year, $8 million deal with Philadelphia that most figure will serve as the final contract of his NBA career.
Barchart · Jul 28 Stocks Mixed on Earnings Results and Weakness in Chipmakers The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.738%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.12%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.05%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Jul 28 Stocks Mixed as Weakness in Chipmakers Deepens The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.50%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.29%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Fortune · Jul 28 Jeff Zucker sees the UAE as key to his new $8 billion entertainment empire The $8B Banijay-All3Media merger has created a global media and entertainment powerhouse—and Jeff Zucker believes the Gulf has a starring role to play.
Barchart · Jul 27 Stocks Settle Mixed as AI Angst Offsets Easing Geopolitical Tensions The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.32%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.02%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Jul 24 Weak Chip Stocks Put Downward Pressure on Broader Market The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.17%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.10%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...