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SYDNEY (Reuters) — Australian retail sales surged in November as shoppers feasted on Black Friday bargains, though analysts suspect spending was merely borrowed from the future and the gains will reverse in December.

Investing.com-- Inflation in Japan’s capital fell as expected in December and was now within spitting distance of the Bank of Japan’s annual target, likely heralding a similar trend from nationwide inflation.

UBS equity strategists lifted S&P 500 price targets today as they have greater confidence that the Federal Reserve can engineer a soft landing.

Patrick J. Adams, renowned for his role in Suits, has openly expressed his eagerness to collaborate with former co-star Meghan Markle once again. Attending the 2024 Golden Globes, Adams lauded Meghan's acting prowess and extended a warm welcome to her potential return to the industry.

quick service restaurants (QSRs) sector has slowed down, and the last year was rough for soft drinks as the April-June quarter, which contributes 35-40% of annual sales, was a washout because of rains. However, the year ahead is expected to see healthy double-digit growth for both businesses, said Ravi Jaipuria, chairman of RJ Corp, PepsiCo's largest bottler, and the largest franchise partner for KFC, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee in India. RJ Corp group company VBL, PepsiCo's largest bottling partner in India, bottles and distributes the company's beverages including Pepsi, Pepsi Black, 7UP, Mirinda and Mountain Dew fizzy drinks, Sting energy drink, Tropicana juice and Aquafina water in 27 states and 7 union territories. He underlined the growth potential in India on account of lower per capita consumption and distribution reach of packaged soft drinks, «India has 11-12 million outlets for FMCG, and our beverages are in 3.5 million outlets only — that shows the sheer scope ahead of us for market penetration.

HyperVerse crypto promoter Rodney Burton, better known as “Rodney Bitcoin,” has been arrested for his role in an elaborate crypt investing scheme, court documents reveal.

By Jeff Mason

Regular readers know we primarily use the Elliott Wave Principle (EWP), to make prognostications on where Bitcoin (BTC) should ideally top and bottom. Besides, we track the 4-year cycle theory proposed by @CryptoCon_ to anticipate when these highs and lows should happen.

BENGALURU , NEW DELHI : Top leaders of Ola Electric and Firstcry stand to make a windfall in their companies’ upcoming public listing, an analysis of their draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) by Mint showed. The top 10 executives of Bhavish Aggarwal-led e-scooter manufacturer Ola Electric are sitting on a potential cash value of ₹16,792 crore, of which Aggarwal’s stake alone is worth a little more than ₹16,000 crore. The rest of the executives were granted stock options over the years, through the company’s employee stock ownership plan (Esop) policy.

IPL is not just about the sport; it's a celebration of cricket, culture, and camaraderie. A crucial part of this celebration is the vibrant and colourful IPL jerseys, representing not just the teams but the spirit of millions of fans. This article delves into the best deals on IPL jerseys, ensuring that you're ready to support your favourite team in style without straining your wallet.

jerseys and caps to collectible items and accessories, IPL merchandise encapsulates the spirit of your favourite teams and players. These items are not just apparel or trinkets; they are symbols of allegiance and tokens of the exhilarating cricketing moments shared each season. In the bustling market of IPL merchandise, finding quality items at reasonable prices can be a daunting task.

CES 2024 kicks off in Las Vegas this week

Lord of the Rings is holding a widespread history in film, with the legendary trilogy of Peter Jackson turning 20 years old recently and the Hobbit trilogy released in the theatres a decade ago. Since that time, there have been several attempts to bring The Lord of the Rings back again, however, 2024 is going to turn out to be the year when the franchise returns in a big way. The film industry has been going through some key transitions with the trend of comic book movies beginning to slow down and the major studios starting to seek out new franchises and stories for taking their place.

CES, the Consumer Technology Association’s annual show of all-things tech, is kicking off in Las Vegas this week

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2024, Shift Robotics will be showcasing its most recent invention, the Moonwalkers AI-powered skates, which are expected to transform worker productivity. The users of these cutting-edge 8-wheel shoes are able to walk up to three times quicker than they would normally be able to, which considerably improves their efficiency in challenging areas such as warehouses. By continuously monitoring and adjusting to the user's stride, the artificial intelligence software that is included into these skates is able to maximize performance while ensuring the user's safety.

Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) with the support of the Department of Commerce. Goyal said that the food exports from India holds an immense potential and this this fiscal, the country's agri exports will be more than last year's level of USD 53 billion despite restrictions imposed on shipments of certain key commodities.

detained for allegedly trying to enter the farmhouse of film actor Salman Khan in Panvel in neighbouring Raigad district and later allowed to go after questioning, a Navi Mumbai police official said on Monday. The incident took place on January 4 in the farmhouse situated in Waze village, he added.

Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari says Americans are reconsidering what the CPI report means on 'Making Money.'

ALSO READ: Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration ceremony: Cops discuss alternative routes, security arrangements Rai launched a scathing attack on the RJD Minister Chandra Shekhar and the Opposition, saying, "The intentions and policy that they are showing, it looks like they will hang pictures of Babar and Afzal Guru and worship them." He said the country needs Ashfaqulla Khan and Captain Hamid, not Babur, Afzal Guru or Jinnah's 'jinn'. "Here, Lord Ram's integrity is needed," Rai added. ALSO READ: Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration ceremony: Assam declares dry day on January 22 RJD Minister Chandra Shekhar sparked off a controversy with his statements on the Ram Temple and said that if the people fall sick or get injured they will seek medical attention rather than visiting a temple.

global cooperation has started to decline after 2020 due to weakened cooperation in peace and security as well as health and wellness, a new study showed on Monday. Launching a Global Cooperation Barometer, the World Economic Forum said cooperation is possible even in the midst of competition and there are signs of strength, particularly in cooperation on climate and natural capital, trade and capital flows, and innovation and technology. «The barometer indicates that global cooperation was resilient in multiple dimensions from 2012 until 2020 but overall cooperation declined by 2 per cent from 2020 to 2022,» the WEF said in the report released days before its annual meeting of world leaders in the Swiss ski resort town Davos.