The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Wednesday. U.S. stocks settled mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points during the session. However, the index recorded losses for the third consecutive month as economic data began reflecting the impact of Trump tariffs. The S&P 500 fell around 0.8% in April, while the Dow tumbled 3.2% for the period. The Nasdaq, however, gained 0.9% for the month. U.S. GDP shrank by 0.3% in the last quarter, marking the first…
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A currency trader gives a thumps up near the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon) TOKYO, Japan — Asian shares advanced Thursday, with many markets in the region closed for Labor Day holidays. This was after US stocks stormed back from steep early losses to a seventh straight day of gains. Uncertainty about what President Donald Trump’s trade war will do to the US economy remains a key focus for investors. Article continues after this advertisement Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225…
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This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety. Surety bonds have garnered an unfortunate reputation of being “ugly” or “uncomfortable” for independent insurance agents for many reasons. Unlike a traditional insurance contract, which is a two-party agreement between an insurance provider and a policyholder, a surety bond involves three parties: the principal, the obligee and the surety. The principal guarantees payment or performance of its bonded obligation to the obligee and if the principal defaults, the surety will make good on the obligation to the obligee (and then seek repayment from the principal). In many ways,…
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Arthritis doesn’t have to define your days. If you’re living with stiff, painful joints, there’s hope beyond prescriptions and over-the-counter creams. You can take charge of your wellness starting today with tools from nature that work alongside your regular care. Essential oils, concentrated plant extracts with powerful anti-inflammatory properties, offer welcome relief. In just a few weeks, you could start feeling better naturally. Here’s how to make essential oils part of your daily routine and support your joints the holistic way. Decode the Pain to Take Back Control About 53.2 million Americans live with arthritis.1 That means you’re not alone…
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Key Takeaways Understand Licensing Requirements: Familiarize yourself with the necessary certifications and licensing requirements in your state to operate legally and establish credibility in your esthetician business. Create a Comprehensive Business Plan: Outline your vision, services, target audience, and financial strategy to guide your entrepreneurial journey successfully. Define Your Niche: Identify specific services and unique offerings that differentiate your brand from competitors, catering to your target market’s needs. Plan Your Workspace and Equipment: Choose a strategic location for your business and invest in high-quality equipment and supplies essential for delivering excellent esthetic services. Leverage Digital Marketing: Establish a strong online…
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by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 30, 2025 The NFL team was fined $250,000, and their defensive coordinator, Jeff Ulbrich, was fined $100,000 for the act performed by Jeff Ulbrich’s son, Jax The National Football League has fined the Atlanta Falcons and the team’s defensive coordinator after the coach’s son made a prank call to Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the recent NFL Draft. The NFL team was fined $250,000, and their defensive coordinator, Jeff Ulbrich, was fined $100,000 for “failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information distributed to the club in advance of the 2025 NFL Draft.” The…
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Image by Vitaly Taranov Having a parent take out a loan in your name without your consent can be a deeply distressing experience. The betrayal of trust, potential damage to your credit, and legal complications that can arise are understandably overwhelming. While you may feel tempted to take drastic actions, such as calling the police, there are other ways to address the situation and regain control of your financial well-being without escalating the matter unnecessarily. If you find yourself in this difficult situation, here are five ways to deal with a parent who has taken out a loan in your…
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Are you a Cisco Security customer seeking deeper, more centralized insights into your security posture? The Enhancing Cisco Security Solutions with Data Analytics (ECSS) Learning Path in Cisco U. is designed to help you do just that. This comprehensive Learning Path focuses on the powerful integration of Cisco Security products with Splunk, offering a streamlined approach to data analysis and a unified view of your security landscape. Too many dashboards, not enough insight Cisco products offer fantastic options for meeting all your security data needs, but without Splunk, you may need to use multiple dashboards or manually correlate data from…
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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is aware of the chatbot’s “annoying” new personality. On April 25, CEO Sam Altman posted on X that GPT-4o was updated to improve “intelligence and personality.” Related: AI Is Already Writing About 30% of Code at Microsoft and Google. Here’s What It Means for Software Engineers. That last bit hasn’t been very popular. After days of complaints on social media about the chatbot’s “toxic positivity,” Altman wrote on April 27 that the “last couple” of updates to GPT-4o have “made the personality too sycophant-y and annoying.” Now, the company is rolling back the updates and making “additional fixes…
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US President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (right), speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) WASHINGTON, United States — Contraction? What contraction? As far as US President Donald Trump and his cabinet were concerned on Wednesday all was well with the economy — and with everything else too. News that the US economy unexpectedly shrank amid the chaos of Trump’s tariffs did not stop his top team from heaping praise on…