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OpenAI and military defense technology company Anduril Industries said Wednesday that they would work together to use artificial intelligence for "national security missions." The ChatGPT-maker and Anduril will focus on improving defenses against drone attacks, the companies said in a joint release. The partnership comes nearly a year after OpenAI did away with wording in its policies that banned use of its technology for military or warfare purposes. Founded in 2017, Anduril is a technology company that builds command and control systems and a variety of drones, counting the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom among its customers, according to its website. OpenAI said in October that it was collaborating with the US military's research arm DARPA on cyber defenses for critical networks. "AI is a transformational technology that can be used to strengthen democratic values or to undermine them," OpenAI said in a post at the time. "With the proper safeguards, AI can help protect people, deter adversaries, and even prevent future conflict." The companies said the deal would help the United States maintain an edge over China, a goal that OpenAI chief Sam Altman has spoken of in the past. "Our partnership with Anduril will help ensure OpenAI technology protects US military personnel, and will help the national security community understand and responsibly use this technology to keep our citizens safe and free," Altman said in Wednesday's release. Anduril was co-founded by Palmer Luckey, after Facebook bought his previous company Oculus VR in a $2 billion deal. The new partnership will bring together OpenAI's advanced AI models with Anduril systems and software, according to the companies. "Our partnership with OpenAI will allow us to utilize their world-class expertise in artificial intelligence to address urgent Air Defense capability gaps across the world," Anduril co-founder and chief executive Brian Schimpf said in the release. Schimpf said the collaboration would allow "military and intelligence operators to make faster, more accurate decisions in high-pressure situations." gc/aha
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants organization got exactly what it deserved in getting blown out by Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Giants were embarrassed in Sunday's 30-7 loss , taunted by Mayfield after a touchdown run just before halftime. And then they saw their fans walk out on them again when the Bucs extended their lead to 30-0 and sent New York (2-9) to its sixth straight loss. The losing streak is the longest for the Giants since 2019, when they dropped a franchise-record nine straight games to finish 4-12. That led to the firing of coach Pat Shurmur after two seasons. Third-year coach Brian Daboll is clearly in trouble, with the Giants guaranteed a second straight losing season. They were 6-11 in a 2023 season that featured a lot of injuries. Daboll, who denies he has lost the team, isn't the only one whose job is in jeopardy. General manager Joe Schoen is on the hot seat and so is this entire franchise, which is celebrating its 100th year. It's one thing to lose. It's quite another to give up, and that's what the organization did when it decided to bench Daniel Jones a week ago and then release him on Friday after the 27-year-old asked co-owner John Mara to let him walk away. While he wasn't playing well, Jones was the Giants' best quarterback. He gave them more a of chance to win than either Tommy DeVito or Drew Lock. Removing him from the picture was all but certain to make the Giants worse, even if it was a good business decision. If Jones was hurt and unable the pass his physical before the 2025 season, the team would have been on the hook for a $23 million cap hit. The problem is the players care about now. By getting rid of Jones and elevating DeVito to the starting role, the front office was telling the team it didn't care about winning with seven games left in the season. So the players gave a lackluster effort. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence called the team soft. Rookie receiver Malik Nabers said he was sick of losing. Left tackle Jermaine Eluemunor said he saw a lack of effort by some players. What they all were saying was they were angry at being betrayed. Money is never more important than winning, and the Giants made that mistake. At this point in the season? Nothing. The offense once again. The Giants have scored a league-low 163 points, including only 60 in six games at MetLife Stadium, where they are winless this season. They have scored in double figures at home twice. Daboll's team has been held scoreless in the first half in three of 11 games and it has been held without a first-half touchdown seven times. Daboll said he will continue to call the offensive plays. S Tyler Nubin. The rookie has had a team-high 12 tackles in each of the last two games. His 81 tackles for the season are just two behind team leader Bobby Okereke. RB Tyrone Tracy. The rookie leads Giants running backs with 587 yards on 116 carries — a 5.1-yard average for the fifth-round pick. But holding onto the ball has been a big issue. Tracy's fumble in overtime cost New York a chance to win in Germany against Carolina. He also lost the ball in the third quarter at the Bucs 5-yard line with New York down 23-0. It earned him a seat on the bench. LT Jermaine Eluemunor (quad) and OLB Azeez Ojulari (toe) left Sunday's game in the first quarter. Chris Hubbard filled in at tackle and the Giants luckily got back DL Kayvon Thibodeaux this past week after he missed five games with a broken wrist. DeVito was banged up but Daboll expects him to start against the Cowboys. 10 — The Giants have gone 10 consecutive games without an interception, tying the NFL record held by the 1976-77 San Francisco 49ers and the 2017 Oakland — now Las Vegas — Raiders. The Giants and Raiders now share the single-season mark. A national showcase on Thanksgiving Day for the NFC-worst Giants at Dallas. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLArts don’t just decorate knowledge, they deepen ItDonald Trump responds to Jack Smith's move to dismiss felony cases
Pregnant Charlotte Crosby tells fans ‘my eyes sting from crying’ after terrifying armed robbery ordealThe Nagaland government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British High Commission to reserve five annual slots in the prestigious Chevening Scholarship for aspirants from the state. The MoU was signed by Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland Chairman Abu Metha and British Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata Andrew Fleming at the chief minister's official residence on Saturday, a statement said. The pact was inked in the presence of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and British High Commissioner Linda Cameron. The Chevening Scholarship provided by the UK government is aimed at nurturing exceptional individuals with leadership potential , the statement said. This collaboration will provide full funding for a one-year master's degree at any UK university, equipping scholars with advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen fields, it said. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) Under the terms of the MoU, the Nagaland government would part-fund the reserved slots, enabling aspirants from the state to join Chevening's global network of change-makers, it added. 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With the state requiring advanced human capital to drive its development, these scholarships will play a pivotal role in cultivating future leaders, fostering global academic engagement, and showcasing Nagaland's potential on the international stage, the statement said.Want a cordless vacuum for under $100? This one’s just $65!By MARC LEVY HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania conceded his reelection bid to Republican David McCormick on Thursday, as a statewide recount showed no signs of closing the gap and his campaign suffered repeated blows in court in its effort to get potentially favorable ballots counted. Casey’s concession comes more than two weeks after Election Day, as a grindingly slow ballot-counting process became a spectacle of hours-long election board meetings, social media outrage, lawsuits and accusations that some county officials were openly flouting the law. Republicans had been claiming that Democrats were trying to steal McCormick’s seat by counting “illegal votes.” Casey’s campaign had accused of Republicans of trying to block enough votes to prevent him from pulling ahead and winning. In a statement, Casey said he had just called McCormick to congratulate him. “As the first count of ballots is completed, Pennsylvanians can move forward with the knowledge that their voices were heard, whether their vote was the first to be counted or the last,” Casey said. The Associated Press called the race for McCormick on Nov. 7, concluding that not enough ballots remained to be counted in areas Casey was winning for him to take the lead. As of Thursday, McCormick led by about 16,000 votes out of almost 7 million ballots counted. That was well within the 0.5% margin threshold to trigger an automatic statewide recount under Pennsylvania law. But no election official expected a recount to change more than a couple hundred votes or so, and Pennsylvania’s highest court dealt him a blow when it refused entreaties to allow counties to count mail-in ballots that lacked a correct handwritten date on the return envelope. Republicans will have a 53-47 majority next year in the U.S. Senate. 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AP Business SummaryBrief at 12:58 p.m. ESTThe screening was followed by an engaging conversation with director Miguel Gomes and Acropolis Cinema founder Jordan Cronk , focusing on the nonfiction techniques Gomes employed in the film. This marked Miguel Gomes' first-ever appearance in Los Angeles . The event attracted a vibrant audience of cinephiles, emerging filmmakers, film critics, industry professionals, and Oscar voters, as Grand Tour is also Portugal's official selection for the Academy Awards. SmallRig Awards, launched this year by SmallRig—renowned for its affordable, compact, and versatile rigs for filmmakers, journalists, and photographers—aims to discover impactful films and videos addressing global social issues. Winners will receive significant cash prizes and the opportunity to secure financial backing from SmallRig for future projects. From now until December 31 , the SmallRig Awards is accepting entries of fiction or documentary films and videos under 40 minutes in length, featuring compelling stories that shed light on worldwide challenges, including but not limited to: Marginalized Communities Lacking Representation Global Warming Animal Conservation Economic and Social Inequality Health Crises Cultural and Social Divides Gender Inequality Participants will compete for 22 awards, with cash prizes ranging from $800 to $12,000 . The award categories include: SmallRig Gold Award SmallRig Silver Award SmallRig Bronze Award Audience Choice Award Emerging Talent Award Outstanding Achievement Award With the slogan "See It. Change It.," the SmallRig Awards are designed to encourage young filmmakers with limited resources to think creatively about how films of modest scale and budget can engage with universal issues through a variety of tools and storytelling techniques. "The SmallRig Awards are for socially conscious filmmakers," says SmallRig founder Zhou Yang . "We believe that images are very powerful. They allow people, behavior, and important moments to be seen." He continues: "While we support films that call for action on global issues and aim to create positive change, our focus is more on addressing issues constructively rather than taking a critical or activist approach." As for eligibility, Zhang points out that "the award isn't limited to films alone. It's also open to other types of works, such as journalistic videos or even PSA videos. We hope applicants will join us in making change happen." The jury panel will be led by Ruby Yang , Academy Award-winning filmmaker of The Blood of Yingzhou District (2006). Yang has also been honored with an Emmy, the DuPont-Columbia Journalism Award, FilmAid Asia's Humanitarian Award, the Global Health Council Media Award, and two IDA Pare Lorentz Award nominations. The jury will assess entries based on storytelling technique, production quality, and artistic creativity. For more information about the Smallrig Awards and submission guidelines, visit the official awards website at https://www.smallrig.com/activity/SmallRigAwards . Submissions can be made directly on the website or on Filmfreeway at https://filmfreeway.com/SmallRigAwards . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/smallrig-awards-launches-the-global-filmmaker-talk-series-with-2024-cannes-best-director-miguel-gomes-302323241.html SOURCE Smallrig
31 Things From Amazon You'll Be Adding To Your Wish List In 3, 2, 1...Please enable JavaScript to read this content. At a consultative forum that brought together lobbyists in the trade and retail sectors, the Retail Trade Association of Kenya (Retrak) chief executive Wambui Mbarire raised the question: Whom are we selling to when we export Kenyan goods? The premise is that whenever local goods are exported, Kenyans in those markets are the ones expected to consume them. She, however, opined that this is not always the case. Giving an example of Choco Primo, a product manufactured by Trufoods Ltd, a local firm and Cadbury produced by a British multinational, she said the chances of Kenyans picking the former off the shelf are higher compared to a foreigner. “The owner of Tuskys used to tell me that the reason he won’t sell out his business is because he wanted to open a branch in Nigeria or Ethiopia and stock Kenyan goods in those countries,” she said. This was to enable Kenyans in those countries to buy the items and introduce the products to the locals who will appreciate the quality hence growing its demand. Tuskys however collapsed after the death of the founder. “These are the things people pack in their suitcases when they are travelling back,” she said. For Ms Mbarire, the best bet in growing exports is to target Kenyans in those markets. “I feel we need to look inward more so that we strengthen the entire value chain. How do we ensure, to begin with, that a Kenyan knows it is a Kenyan product and starts interacting with it before we say we can now export?” she posed. She said this way, local products will be promoted by Kenyans in foreign markets. “So that when we take these products in markets which we have agreements with, Kenyans who stay in those economies will buy and circulate, boost demand and create a larger export market,” said Ms Mbarire. Ms Mbarire’s theory may be right considering the challenges many Kenyans living overseas face when looking for Kenyan products or any that might taste similar to those back home. “Just curious, watu mko USA which sausages are you buying that taste similar na ile ya Kenya’s farmers’ choice’ (Just curious, those who are in the US, which sausages are you buying that tastes similar to those by Kenya’s Farmers Choice)?” reads a recent post on Lets Cook Kenyan Meals, a social media group where Kenyans share food-related ideas. The US, which Kenyan products have access to through the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) and an EPA (Economic Partnership Agreements) that is negotiating, is the country where most Kenyans immigrate. This figure stood at 157,000 according to 2020 data from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). The United Kingdom (UK) has 139,000 Kenyan migrants, 34,000 in Uganda, 29,000 in Canada, 25,000 in Mozambique, another 25,000 in Australia, 24,000 in Tanzania, 20,000 in South Africa, 17,000 in Germany and 10,000 in South Sudan. According to the 2024 Economic Survey Report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), in 2023, export earnings grew by 15.4 per cent to Sh1.007 trillion. Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletter The report states that the net effect was the narrowing of the trade balance from a deficit of Sh1.617 trillion in 2022 to a deficit of Sh1.604 trillion in 2023. Tea exports increased from 551,804 tonnes in 2022 to 564,545 tonnes in 2023. The amount of coffee and unroasted beans exported stood at 48,858 tonnes in 2023 a slight increase from 48,301 tonnes in 2022. The amount of exported meals and flours of wheat shot to 27,209 tonnes in 2023 from 2,559 tonnes in 2022. The report breaks down the performance of domestic exports from 2019 to 2023 which shows an increase in volumes for most commodities. It details that the volume of exported horticultural products increased by 168,900 tonnes to 772,700 tonnes in 2023 reflecting a 28.0 percentage increase. “Other major export commodities that recorded increases in export volumes included cement, edible products and preparation, salt, iron and steel, essential oils, and tea which rose by 39.1 per cent, 35.9 per cent, 22.5 per cent, 18.8 per cent, 16.8 per cent and 2.3 per cent, respectively,” the report says. The report adds: “Soda ash and titanium ores and concentrates exhibited the highest decline in export volumes from 284,700 tonnes and 424,900 tonnes in 2022 to 216,200 tonnes and 293,100 tonnes in 2023, respectively.” State Department for Industry Principal Secretary Dr Juma Mukhwana notes that if Kenya is to export more, then there is also a need to produce more. “This is why the government is determined to expand manufacturing from the current 7.3 per cent to 20 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030,” he noted. Dr Mukhwana said the State Department of Trade has done its part in opening up markets for Kenya through negotiations of the EPAs with economies such as the UK, European Union and the US. “But are we making products that will be accepted in those markets?” he poses. “Sometimes it becomes difficult for a Kenyan to make a product that will easily sell within the European Union (EU). Some of these issues become capacity building (issues) that we need to address.” The PS said Kenya has the necessary skilled workforce and physical infrastructure to grow its manufacturing, adding these opportunities and players should work in tandem. “So that we do not open up a European Union market, and we look at the data three years later down the line and the exports have not grown,” he said. “We agree we have new markets. The issue we need answers to is where are these products (for exports) going to come from?”
CAMBRIDGE, Ontario, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lystek International (Lystek) is excited to announce the LysteMize Livestock Waste Characterization Study with support from the Department of Natural Resources Canada and Brown and Caldwell . Lystek has been awarded approximately $585,000 from the federal government's Energy Innovation Program , as part of the Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching call, to undertake the four-year project. The project will evaluate the suitability of various animal manures and organics from farms in southern Ontario as feedstocks for the LysteMize anaerobic digestion (AD) process to produce renewable energy. Lystek intends to produce a detailed characterization study of biogas yields from a range of animal waste feedstock sources and correspondingly introduce LysteMize low carbon intensity Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) as a clean fuel production pathway for the livestock waste sector. "Brown and Caldwell is very excited about the opportunity to support Lystek in innovation around anaerobic digestion of agricultural lignocellulosic wastes – advancements in this technology will help farmers achieve significant environmental benefits and reduce pollution as well as produce green energy that can reduce the carbon footprint of waste management operations." – Dr. Kati Bell, Managing Director of Water Strategy, Brown and Caldwell Consulting Lystek's patented and proven commercial Thermal Chemical Hydrolysis Process, Lystek THP ® , uses a proprietary combination of high shear mixing, low-pressure steam (75°C), and alkali addition to hydrolyze organic substrates and make them more amenable to microbial digestion in anaerobic environments. The multi-purpose Lystek THP technology has been proven to enhance AD performance for improved biogas recovery in the process known as LysteMize. LysteMize is the process of anaerobically digesting Lystek THP hydrolyzed residuals. Lystek THP reduces particle sizes, homogenizes feedstocks, and solubilizes recalcitrant organic carbon making organic wastes more amenable to biodegradation. LysteMize also allows for quicker conversion to biogas during AD. Municipal biosolids and organic food waste feedstocks have demonstrated enhanced biogas production and biodegradability with LysteMize. This project extends this proven concept to animal manure feedstocks. Manure samples from over ten cattle, swine, sheep, goat, and poultry farms will be analyzed utilizing a laboratory-scale Lystek THP system and biochemical methane potential (BMP) testing to determine how various livestock waste feedstocks digestion potential transforms using THP technology. In previous LysteMize applications the maximum biogas production has increased by up to 70% - depending on the baseline biodegradability characteristics of a feedstock. LysteMize provides unique benefits for manure management to Canadian livestock farms of varying sizes - making on-farm energy generation through biogas recovery more accessible at smaller scales. Implementing enhanced biogas recovery on farm can reduce or eliminate the use of fossil fuels, such as diesel or propane, and the associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in farming operations. Lystek is an innovative clean tech company that can contribute to Canada's net-zero and renewable energy goals with the application of on-farm LysteMize biogas recovery. "This project is a game-changing extension of Lystek's proven resource recovery technology suite. We are exceedingly optimistic about the prospect of bringing cost effective and easy to operate solutions to a wider range of users to help build the circular economy and reduce GHG emissions in Canada and abroad." - Mike Beswick, Executive Vice President, Lystek "I am pleased to see companies like Lystek leading innovation in sustainable agriculture. By supporting their latest project, the Government of Canada is strengthening Canada's agricultural industry, which stands to benefit from more affordable, widely available, and cleaner fuels. By supporting the work of our farmers and rural industries, this federal government is helping to build a prosperous and low-pollution future for all Canadians. " - Bryan May, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business and to the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and Member of Parliament for Cambridge Preliminary results from the study have been extremely promising. The LysteMize Livestock Waste Characterization Study is expected to finish in 2027 and will provide the knowledge base required to advance the application of Lystek's LysteMize Digestion technology across the livestock waste sector. About Lystek Lystek International, a division of the Tomlinson Group of Companies, is North America's leading provider of Thermal Hydrolysis solutions for the sustainable management of biosolids and organics, servicing over 60 public and private customers. Lystek THP ® converts biosolids and non-hazardous organic residuals into a high-solids liquid, multi-use product for full cycle resource recovery. These products and processes include LysteMize ® , an application for enhanced digestion and biogas production; LysteCarb ® , an alternative carbon source for BNR systems; and, LysteGro ® , a nutrient-rich Class A biosolids fertilizer. Lystek offers turnkey solutions including technology supply, design-build and installation services, regional processing solutions, and comprehensive LysteGro product management . For more information, please contact: Lystek Head Office – (888) 501-6508 – info@lystek.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.A gunman has shot and wounded two children at a California primary school before shooting himself dead, the local sheriff's department says. The shooting occurred on Wednesday at Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Oroville, California, located about 90km north of Sacramento, the Butte County Sheriff's office said. Megan McMann, a spokesperson for the Butte County Sheriff's Office, said officers responded quickly to reports of an unidentified adult male firing shots at students on campus at 1.09pm. By the time deputies arrived, the man was dead with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gun wound, McMann said. "Two students sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to local hospitals for treatment," McMann said, adding that she did not know their conditions. There is as yet no known motive for the shooting nor has the gunman been identified. In a post on social media, the Butte County Sheriff's Office said students were being taken to a nearby church. McMann said an investigation is ongoing and officers are trying to determine whether the suspected gunman had a connection to the school. The Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists, operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, serves children from kindergarten to the eighth grade, from ages 5 to 13, according to its website.
PREGNANT Charlotte Crosby has told fans 'my eyes sting from crying' after her terrifying armed robbery ordeal. The Geordie Shore star, 34, revealed she's having sleepless nights and feels 'unsettled and scared' following the horror break-in. 4 Charlotte Crosby has told fans 'my eyes sting from crying' after her terrifying armed robbery Credit: Instagram Taking to her Instagram Story this evening, Charlotte told how her daughter Alba, two, has been clinging to both her and her fiancé Jake Ankers in fear. The TV personality, who is expecting her second child next month, cradled her bump in her latest update, wearing black knitwear from her clothing line, Pepper Girls Club. Charlotte wrote in her caption, "Had a completely sleepless night last night with my little Alba. "She's not settled well since being back. I don't know whether that's because she's been away with us and we've all been together constantly or whether it's just because she's a little scared in the house since what happened. read more on Charlotte Crosby burglary hell Inside the terrifying crime wave sweeping reality stars’ homes CROS-WORD MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace branded ‘extremely unpleasant’ by Charlotte Crosby "She's stuck so close to both our sides when we have been home, and it's really not like her. She's normally running wild playing with all her toys." Charlotte admitted she is worried about Alba and is preparing for another sleepless night by her side. She said, "That girl is honestly my life. I'll just do anything to make her feel settled and safe." The reality star shared her exhaustion as she prepares to welcome her second daughter. Most read in Celebrity FOREVER YOUNG Emotional tribute at Aberdeen v Celtic as tragic hero remembered 20 years on CASH BACK Celtic 'in line to land £7m' as Manchester City prepare major transfer u-turn ROAD SMASH Cyclist rushed to hospital after hit-and-run in Scots town as cops hunt driver SHUTTERS DOWN Two restaurants in major Scots city close their doors for good Charlotte said, "It was my first day off in a while. I've been absolutely knackered. My eyes sting from having a little cry. "And it's gotten even colder! I'm having my baby next month, and I'm praying for some peace and calm." Pregnant Charlotte Crosby in floods of tears and says ‘it’s just so hard’ as she reveals huge mum guilt The frightening ordeal occurred last month when Charlotte was upstairs with Alba in their £1 million Sunderland home. Jake, 33, revealed on social media that a gang of masked robbers armed with machetes stormed inside their stunning mansion. The Sun later told how the pair have taken extra measures to make sure that they are free from danger. A source said: “It’s been a horrible week for them. "What happened really shook them up and Charlotte doesn’t feel safe at home. "They’ve hired close protection security for the house. “Charlotte’s pregnant so keeping her, the baby and their daughter safe is the priority. "They are taking no chances.” Just days after their scary ordeal, Charlotte was rushed to hospital, where it was revealed that she had a urine infection. The influencer posted some pictures of her medicine while in the car on the way home on her Snapchat Story. Charlotte said: "Thank the lord I have answers for the pain I was in. "Urine infection my little baby girl is all well strong and healthy!" Charlotte also wrote online: “I now have the BEST security in the northeast with man guards, security dogs and 24/7 surveillance. Read more on the Scottish Sun DECEMBER MISERY Scots face blizzards and travel chaos as weather map reveals 75mph storm CHOC OFF Mums fume at Poundland’s ‘rotten’ advent calendar they thought was ‘for dogs’ “I've been living in fear since last week. Not feeling safe in your own home with small children is really something else. “I've been trying my hardest to put what happened out of my head! And I'm sorry for being on here! It's just took some time dealing with everything that's gone on and then I was in hospital!” 4 Charlotte and her fiance Jake Ankers have hired security after their burglary ordeal Credit: Alamy 4 Charlotte and her two-year-old daughter Alba Credit: Instagram 4 The Geordie Shore star is having sleepless nights and feels 'unsettled and scared' Credit: Instagram
Astro Zindagi: Weekly Horoscope‘Twas the day before Christmas, And it’s time for Mawer, To reflect on the past year: 2024. Investors kept pondering: When will the ball drop? Isn’t recession coming? Two years and no plop. Most central banks eased rates, As Inflation had dwindled, Investors celebrated, Markets rekindled. But Japan was different, And made a small raise, A hike long considered, A move met with praise. And the bears took their leave, Their growls turned to sighs, AI bulls roamed the market, With laser-like eyes. But the markets were puzzling. Is the trend too soon? The infrastructure’s not there To support such a boon? And then came the third quarter, Returns broadened out, Technology stocks lagged, They better not pout! Great companies are still there, Let us not ignore The “S&P 493,” Which is ripe to explore. “Anything but China” — for much of the year, Investors looked elsewhere, Too much risk and some fear. Now there’s massive stimulus, And some wondered how Will the dragon take flight? Or falter somehow? Switching gears to fixed income, Credit spreads so tight, Risk seemed to be forgotten, Like a dream in the night. And the borrowers did thrive, A festive parade, The lenders found solace, In risks underplayed. And though high yield is tempting, We truly avow, The impact could be harmful, The time is not now. ‘Twas the year of elections, Billions went to vote, Seventy-two countries, To find an antidote. Trump elected president, So buyer beware, Tariff Man’s coming! Canada: “Not fair!” Higher tariffs, lower taxes, Deregulation too, All of this expected, In the U.S. queue. But savvy investors, Need not nervously squirm. The true impact of elections On markets short term. Swift-e-nomics was poppin’, Local shops did glory, Despite high ticket prices, ‘Twas a Love Story. And Gen Alpha’s new language, Created great shocks, RIZZ, Bet, Sus, Skibidi, No more “no show” socks. Still, we try to be direct, No jargon to confuse, We keep being boring, Fundamentals our muse. Our horizon is long term, And while uncertainty abounds, Diversification’s a must, To sleep well and sound. So as we come to the end, With caution and cheer, We look ever onward, To a hopeful new year. From all of us at Mawer, We wish you great cheer, Peace, happiness, joy, and A profitable new year.
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