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In case you thought Jimmy Kimmel would pull punches on Trump in the face of threats from federal officials and still-boycotting affiliates – he’s not. The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host did a 15-minute monologue on Wednesday night, nearly all of it focused on roasting the president, calling him, among other things, a bully in the style of Biff from “Back to the Future.” After acknowledging that the show was being taped for “not all of the country,” Kimmel kicked off his rapid-fire roast by noting that among all the people he heard from during his four-day suspension, one “special friend” stood out: “The Mad Red Hatter.” Kimmel pulled up many of Trump’s Truth Social posts, including the one that said “I can’t believe ABC fake news gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back.” “You can’t believe they gave me my job back? I can’t believe we gave you your job back,” Kimmel fired back. “The White House was told by ABC that his show was cancelled. … Something happened between then and now because his audience is gone and his talent

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India is working on expanding energy imports from the US while pushing for reduced tariffs on its own exports, signalling a trade strategy that places energy security at the core of negotiations. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, who is currently in New York, confirmed that India expects to raise its purchases of US oil and gas. […]

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Most Czech voters agree with their government’s pro-Ukraine stance, but oppose its economic policy, which is likely to be the deciding factor in next week’s general election. The opposition is waiting in the wings.It’s a beautiful September afternoon in the Czech capital, Prague. Football fans are making their way to a Champions League match in the stadium that is home to soccer club Slavia Prague. A group of campaigners with wicker baskets and cloth bags full of flyers and pens stands outside the nearby Eden shopping mall. Among them is Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky, who is watched carefully by a discreet security detail. Lipavsky is one of the senior members of the ruling center-right political alliance, Spolu (Together), and also one of its most popular politicians. He is here to persuade voters to back the government of Prime Minister Petr Fiala in the parliamentary election on October 3 and 4, giving them another four years in office. Pro-Ukraine and a Western orientation “This election is really about t

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Here is a quick snapshot of how different asset classes moved yesterday, last week, and the last month. Equity dropped 0.5% yesterday, versus 0.5% weekly and 2.8% monthly gains. Bonds rose 0.2% yesterday, after a weekly decline of 0.4% and a 0.9% increase monthly. Gold returned 0.4% yesterday and also gained over weekly and monthly periods. Commodities jumped 1% yesterday, but dropped 1.3% weekly and rose 1.9% monthly. Real Estate rose 0.5% yesterday, building on no weekly change and a 0.01% monthly decline. Gold fell 0.3% yesterday and posted losses for both week and month. ETF 1D 1W 1M Equity SPY -0.5% 0.5% 2.8% Bonds AGG 0.2% -0.4% 0.9% Gold GLD 0.4% 2.0% 11.6% Commodities DBC 1.0% -1.3% 1.9% Real Estate VNQ 0.5% 0.0% -0.0% Bitcoin BTCUSD -0.3% -3.8% -3.8% Why does it matter? See where capital is flowing: Asset class performance reveals investor sentiment, from risk-on rallies to flight-to-safety moves. Track shifts in correlation: Rising correlations reduce diversification benefits and increase portfolio

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Curanex Pharmaceuticals (CURX) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -89% return. The company has lost about $25 Mil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $28 Mil. The stock remains 63.9% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 13.2% for the S&P 500. CURX no company description provided to compress. Please provide the description for assistance. Comparing CURX Stock Returns With The S&P 500 The following table summarizes the return for CURX stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak: Return Period CURX S&P 500 1D -4.8% -0.6% 5D (Current Streak) -89.1% 0.8% 1M (21D) 63.9% 2.9% 3M (63D) 63.9% 9.3% YTD 2025 63.9% 13.2% 2024 0.0% 23.3% 2023 0.0% 24.2% 2022 0.0% -19.4% What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of

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Gautam Adani’s wealth has surged by $13 billion over two trading sessions, following key regulatory relief that eased investor concerns and triggered heavy buying across his listed companies. The sharp rise in market value comes after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) dismissed parts of a high-profile case against the Adani Group, marking […]

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The United States has prided itself on being the magnet for the world’s brightest talent. The “American Dream” was a promise for everyone around the world. And the H-1B visa has been the main gateway for scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs to make it to the land of freedom. In recent days, the Trump administration has […]

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