Washington — US consumer confidence fell slightly this month as gas prices remained high and inflation remained elevated, a sharp contrast to rising stock prices. near record levels. Conference Board Consumer confidence index It fell 0.7 points to 93.1 in May, the first decline after three months of gains. The measure has not fallen as…
The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain (BVD) is a major cause of concern in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where there have been more than 900 suspected cases and around 220 suspicious deaths. There have been seven confirmed cases in Uganda so far. The World Health Organization (WHO) says the outbreak, which has declared…
The proposal was discussed in two separate meetings at the forum, which took place from May 20 to 23, 2026. Farouk first met with Alexey Gribanov, president of Demetra Holding, one of Russia’s largest grain trading and logistics companies and a major player in Russian wheat exports to Egypt, then held a separate session with…
He Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NASDAQ:VONG) offers low-cost exposure to large-cap giants, while the iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:IWO) targets smaller companies with potentially higher volatility and price sensitivity. Growth investors are often faced with a choice between established market leaders and emerging innovators. The Vanguard fund tracks the large-cap growth market and…
The proposal was discussed in two separate meetings at the forum, which took place from May 20 to 23, 2026. Farouk first met with Alexey Gribanov, president of Demetra Holding, one of Russia’s largest grain trading and logistics companies and a major player in Russian wheat exports to Egypt, then held a separate session with…
TGI Fridays has opened its new flagship outlet in New Delhi’s Connaught Place, as the American casual dining chain steps up its expansion in India. The restaurant was launched by Bistro Hospitality, the master franchisee of TGI Fridays in India, along with North India franchise partner Feastary Hospitality. Bistro Hospitality CEO Kuunal Maiti was cited…
As the Colorado River and its massive reservoirs shrink due to overuse and climate change, officials face a decision that pits environmental conservation against taxpayer-paid electricity costs. To combat predators of the humpback, an endangered fish native to the river, Glen Canyon Dam in northern Arizona will need to do what is known as a…
The proposal was discussed in two separate meetings at the forum, which took place from May 20 to 23, 2026. Farouk first met with Alexey Gribanov, president of Demetra Holding, one of Russia’s largest grain trading and logistics companies and a major player in Russian wheat exports to Egypt, then held a separate session with…
Long-term money still hates software stocks, even at much cheaper valuations. That says a lot. In numbers: Mutual funds have entered the second quarter with their lowest exposure to software stocks since at least 2012, according to new research from Goldman Sachs. Excluding megacaps, mutual funds’ tilt between semiconductor and software stocks is the largest…
The proposal was discussed in two separate meetings at the forum, which took place from May 20 to 23, 2026. Farouk first met with Alexey Gribanov, president of Demetra Holding, one of Russia’s largest grain trading and logistics companies and a major player in Russian wheat exports to Egypt, then held a separate session with…
