This isn’t shaping up to be a great year for Congress — specifically, the House of Representatives, and, still more specifically, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). After the calamitously bruising battle to send more magic fedbux off to support wars deemed in America’s interest, which saw the speaker side with Democrats over outraged members of his own party, the nation’s legislature plumbed new depths of dissatisfaction among millions of Americans. For many voting citizens, the outrage...
President Joe Biden posted a picture of him meeting with his national security team at the White House on X. "I just met with my national security team for an update on Iran’s attacks against Israel. Our commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran and its proxies is ironclad," Biden posted. Members of Congress across the aisle are expressing support for Israel as Iran launched its first wave of ballistic missiles at Jewish state. Senate Majority Leader Chuck...
Shafaqna English- The Grand Ayatollah Sistani answered a question about stocks trading. Question: Generally, what is the ruling on real stocks trading and not the virtual/internet one? The Grand Ayatollah Sistani: Buying and selling shares is correct; of course if the companies’ dealings are Haram, like the ones which trade
Next week’s earnings reports from some of the market’s biggest technology and growth companies could prove an important test for the U.S. stock rally, which has flagged as expectations for interest cuts fade. Tesla, Meta Platforms, Alphabet and Microsoft - all set to report next week - are part of the group of companies that had been dubbed the Magnificent Seven as they led the S&P 500 to a 24% gain last year. The companies are seen as important bellwethers due to dominant positions atop their...
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The prospect of a war between Iran and Israel is believed to have affected Bangladesh’s capital market. Due to the disruption of import trade in the country, triggered by the Russia-Ukraine war, the profits of most of the listed companies had already decreased during this economic recession, and this time, it has also spread fear in the capital market. Market analysts say there is no direct trade with Iran in Bangladesh. As a result, listed companies are less likely to…
When Rep. Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House last year, much was made of the fact that he was an acolyte of Christian nationalist pseudo-historian David Barton. But Johnson is not the only Republican in the House who adores Barton and the false Christian nationalist history he peddles. Last week, when Barton was […]
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Rep. Greene: Congress Members Who Back Ukraine Aid Should Join Kiev's Military Authored by Kyle Anzalone via The Libertarian Institute, Republican Rep. Majorie Taylor-Greene has proposed an amendment requiring lawmakers who vote in favor of the $60 billion Ukrainian aid bill to join Ukraine's military. Taylor-Greene and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) have pledged to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) from his post if he allows a floor vote on the aid package. In a social media...
Musk’s announcement was aimed at calming nervous investors on Wall Street who were still trying to digest the company’s most recent earnings report.
The stock of Ibotta, a digital marketing platform backed by Walmart Inc., soared 27% in its trading debut on Thursday, after the deal priced at $88, a full $4 above its proposed price range. The company allows consumer packaged goods companies to offer promotions to customers through a network of p
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