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One mover was gold, which climbed to $2,009 an ounce and briefly hit a six-month top of $2,017.82. The approach of month end could also cause some caution given the hefty gains investors are sitting on. Japan's Nikkei (.N225) eased 0.3%, but it still up 8.6% so far in November. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan (.MIAPJ0000PUS) also dipped 0.3%, giving it a monthly gain of 6.4%. Chinese blue chips (.CSI300) lost another 1.1%, and have missed out on all the global cheer with the market down 2% in November so far. China's central banks announced it would encourage financial institutions to support private companies, but was short on detail. EUROSTOXX 50 futures eased 0.2%, while FTSE futures fell 0.1%. S&P 500 futures eased 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures lost 0.4%.

By Jamie McGeever

Blue Bloods' is gearing up for its grand conclusion, split into two parts airing in winter (beginning February 16) and fall 2024. As the fans prepare to bid farewell to this beloved CBS procedural drama, the burning question on everyone's minds is, «How will 'Blue Bloods' end?» While the details of the final scenes remain shrouded in mystery, one aspect seems inevitable: a quintessential family dinner.

The Supreme Court of India has recently declined to consider a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency trading in India. This decision is notable as it highlights the judicial perspective on the legislative nature of cryptocurrency regulations.

Listed paint companies should sail through the December quarter (Q3FY24) with decent volume growth aided by the festive and wedding season. The litmus test for paint stocks would be in Q4, though, when competition woes spike. Grasim Industries is scheduled to make its paint launch under brand Birla Opus next quarter.

Men in Blue were heartbroken in the World Cup final in Ahmedabad when the Aussies beat them by 6 wickets. However, it seems that the cricketing fraternity has found a new fascination with the death-over batting of left-handed batsman Rinku Singh. The 26-year-old has shown his ability to bat in the death overs during his stint with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, but his innings in the T20 format for India have impressed everyone.

Australia, Team India under Suryakumar Yadav will look to extend the scorlline to 2-0 when the two teams face each other in Thiruvananthapuram. Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (Vice-captain), Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (Wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar. Matthew Wade (Capt), Aaron Hardie, Jason Behrendorff, Sean Abbott, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa.

#1 ...and as you said, AI is creating one heck of a buzz worldwide. It's got everyone more worked up than climate change, the Ukraine-Russia war, and Israel's Palestine-bashing put together. #2 The problem is that no one seems to know what exactly AI is, let alone whether it's a good thing, a bad thing or a value-neutral thing, and what to do about it. #1 Right. So, people are doing what they always do when they've got something they don't know what to do about — they're holding international conferences about AI to frame laws and rules about how to deal with it. #2 True.

Blue Dragon Film Awards, recently took place at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, on November 24. Hosted by actress Kim Hye Soo and actor Yoo Yeon Seok, this 44th edition brought together A-list celebrities to acknowledge the contributions of films and actors who impressed the audience with their talent.

Nissan will invest $1.4 billion to update its factory in northeast England to make electric versions of its two best-selling cars

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Abas and Matt Lauer are starting their holiday shopping. The couple, who had been dating for almost four years, was seen on Tuesday appearing happy as they went to many stores in preparation for Thanksgiving. The disgraced former cast member of «Today» looked sharp in Chelsea boots, a light gray blazer jacket, and blue jeans. He wore a New York Yankees baseball cap as an accessory and a navy blue scarf to stay warm. For her part, Abas wore a laid-back look that included boyfriend jeans tucked into a flannel blouse and white sneakers. She also appeared warm in a faux fur-trimmed winter jacket with a hood. Their outing confirms rumors that they split up earlier this year when Lauer went to a Southampton charity gala by herself. After Lauer's divorce from his 20-year marriage, Annette Roque was finalized, the two started dating in late 2019. The pair stayed friends after meeting over 20 years ago while working together; they only decided to move their acquaintance further after Lauer became legally single. Naturally, Lauer and Roque parted ways when he was accused by several women in 2017 of sexual harassment and even rape, which put an end to his once-celebrated career at NBC. The couple was earlier seen holding hands and strolling across the Big Apple on what appeared to be a date night in January, looking thrilled.

Bharti Airtel, both of which control 78% of India’s mobile market, according to global brokerage firm CLSA. «BUY-rated Reliance Industries holds 67% of RJio and valuation is 60% higher than the 33% stake from the 2020 sale that raised US$20bn. We also expect RJio’s planned IPO to serve as a further catalyst for BUY-rated Bharti stock,» CLSA analyst Deepti Chaturvedi said. The analyst expects Jio's leadership and Bharti's execution to lead the sector to $38 billion annual revenue by FY26.

₹30,000: The Pixel 6a is priced at ₹30,999 for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant, but the price of Google's premium smartphone can be further reduced by availing the 10% discount using Axis Bank Credit Card. The Pixel 6a features a 2400 x 1080 Full HD+ OLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and HDR support. The smartphone is powered by a dual camera sensor on the back with a 12.2 MP primary sensor and a 12 MP ultra-wide sensor.

ICC World Cup 2023 in which Australia came on top of hosts India to clinch their sixth World Cup crown. Now just four days later, Suryakumar Yadav will have to keep the disappointment of a World Cup final defeat deep aside while guiding an enthusiastic team of youngsters against a powerful Australian team in a five-match T20I series that begins on Thursday.

By Huw Jones and Carolyn Cohn

Canadian Changpeng Zhao had long cultivated the image of the rugged pugilist of the cryptocurrencies world.

A company proposing a wind farm off New Jersey is investing $10.6 million to help grow the industry’s supply chain and support related technology startups

Monsoon rains have finally passed and floods blocking the lone dirt road have retreated enough for a small truck to climb these Himalayan foothills to a gurgling spring. It spews water so fresh that people here call it nectar.

Rohit Sharma, lost the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup to Australia by 6 wickets on Sunday. However, after the match, the devastated Indian team had a special visitor to help boost their spirits in the form of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister walked into the Indian dressing room and consoled the Men in Blue who, despite their valiant efforts on the pitch, could not bring home the coveted trophy.

Thousands of families are lining up for free handouts at food banks across the Netherlands