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Investing.com — The Dow closed lower Wednesday, snapping a seven-day wining streak as investors paused their bullish bets on stocks amid ongoing quarterly corporate earnings and remarks from Federal Reserve officials.  

A paper prepared by senior economists at the central bankers bank provides an overview of the evolution of the stablecoin market over the past decade and examines whether stablecoins have stayed true to their name in terms of being “stable”. The study collected data on 68 stablecoins and shows that not one of them has been able to maintain parity with its peg at all times.

A bus carrying members of Shania Twain’s crew was involved in a rollover on Highway 1 east of Wolseley, Sask., Wednesday morning.Twain’s management company, Maverick, confirmed members of the crew were involved in the rollover. Twain was not involved in the rollover.Twain is currently on her “Queen of Me Tour.”Dwayne Stone, the fire chief for the Town of Grenfell, says firefighters and first responders were called out to the crash just after 7 a.m., where they had to break windows to free 13 people trapped in the bus.Stone said firefighters used an emergency hatch in the roof and took out windows in order to get the people out.People were taken to a nearby hospital, and Stone didn’t believe any of their injuries were life-threatening.“All the escape hatches, the front top window and the back top window were out,” Stone said as he recalled the situation.

In an exciting development, Bloomberg ETF research analysts, Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart, unveiled data showing an eight-day long window wherein the Securities and Exchange Commission (S.E.C) could approve all 12 spot Bitcoin ETF applicants beginning as soon as tomorrow. 

A Court of Thorns and Roses, is in the works for Hulu, but there's no confirmed release date. The announcement of the TV adaptation was made by author Sarah J. Maas on Instagram in March 2021. She and Ronald D. Moore, known for his work on Outlander, are co-adapting the series. While some scripts have been written for A Court of Thorns and Roses, it's currently «still in development,» as revealed by Ronald D. Moore. However, the number of episodes and scripts completed remain undisclosed. Production on the show hit a pause due to an actors strike, causing delays. The industry is waiting to see if actors return before moving forward with the project. The delays may be attributed to the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike, which began on July 14, 2023. This strike impacted numerous productions and led to a lack of scripts, causing further setbacks. SAG-AFTRA is currently reviewing the latest proposal from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), representing major studios. This proposal is said to be their «last, best, and final offer.» Despite the wait, the adaptation of ACOTAR promises an engaging story. The series will follow a human huntress, who embarks on a journey to a magical realm with a faerie lord to protect her family. Despite their differences, romance blooms between them. They must unite to combat an ancient curse that threatens both the human and faerie worlds. The story offers a blend of romance, adventure, and political intrigue.

TheInvestmentNews Women Advisor Summit in New York Wednesday began not only with a bang, but with a rejection of the unfair questions so often asked of female business owners.

A man in Arkansas has been arrested and charged with false imprisonment and other offences after allegedly hiding his five-year-old daughter in a secret compartment that was nailed shut inside his closet.

Apple TV+ is set to release the new drama series "The Buccaneers". The series, created by Katherine Jankeways and based on an unfinished novel by Edith Wharton, is set in 1870s London, exploring traditional values in the face of change. This upheaval begins when a group of American women (Kristine Froseth, Alisha Boe, Josie Totah, Aubri Ibrag, Imogen Waterhouse, and Mia Threapleton) introduce new fashion and ideas, disrupting the established order. The series also features Christina Hendricks and Simone Kirby. The clash of cultures in the show is evident through the use of contemporary music, showcasing the efforts of both sides to adapt. Directed by Susannah White, the series prominently features its female characters in the action and drama. It offers a blend of classic period drama with a modern touch, making it an intriguing addition to Apple TV+. So, when will it be available for streaming?

Slow Horses’ is set to make a comeback after its two successful seasons in the past. The new trailer for season 3 was released on November 7, 2023 for the fans. Available on Apply TV+ and rated highly, Slow Horses is based on Mick Herron’s Slough House book series.

₹10,800 crore), two people aware of the development said, in what may rank among the largest green energy deals in India. The Acme Solar InvIT will be privately listed and will be sponsored by India’s largest pure-play solar platform Acme and incoming investors. The InvIT will house 1.8 gigawatts (GW) of operating solar assets.

FOX Business correspondent Madison Alworth shares why for many first-time homebuyers, the American dream is delayed as a result of high mortgage rates and home prices on 'Varney and Co.'

India vs Pakistan, ICC World Cup 2023: India has been great in ICC World Cup 2023 as the Rohit Sharma-led squad finished on the top of points table. South Africa and Australia are in second and third position, while New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistan will fight the battle for the last berth in the semi-finals. With one semi-final between South Africa and Australia almost finalized, the suspense remains on India's possible opponent and the heart of Indians obviously want it to be our biggest rival Pakistan.

Hamas when they have human shields. But when one looks at the number of civilians that were killed with the military operations, there is something that is clearly wrong." As per the official figures, 10,569 people have been killed, 40% of them children. "It is also important to make Israel understand that it is against the interests of Israel to see every day the terrible image of the dramatic humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people," Guterres said.

₹6,324 per bbl, having swung between ₹6,306 and ₹6,481 per bbl during the session so far, against a previous close of ₹6,507 per barrel. Also Read: India's oil demand up 4% in October, jet fuel consumption hits 43-month high: S&P Global -The EIA now expects total US petroleum consumption to fall by 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) this year, reversing its previous forecast of a 100,000 bpd increase. US crude oil stocks rose by almost 12 million barrels last week, market sources said late on Tuesday, according to American Petroleum Institute figures.

DLF Ltd, the poster boy of the post-pandemic K-shaped economic recovery, is on solid ground. In the September quarter (Q2FY24), pre-sales or bookings rose 9% year-on-year to ₹2,228 crore, with a majority of the bookings accruing from existing projects. There were no material new launches in Q2.

₹254 crore. Painful memories of the overenthusiastic participation of mutual funds (MFs) in the IPOs of new-age internet-based companies, such as Paytm (One97 Communications), Zomato, CarTrade and PB Fintech, continue to haunt retail investors. There were concerns about the high valuations of these companies and the stocks plunged on their listing day.

CBIC Chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal on Wednesday said the growth in October GST collections, which is the second highest ever, is on account of economic activity and not due to show cause notices to online gaming companies. Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in October grew 13.4 per cent to Rs 1.72 lakh crore. GST collection in October is the second highest ever since roll-out on July 1, 2017.

Traders also remained on alert for potential intervention in the Japanese yen as it holds above the 150 level against the dollar. Many economists and analysts expect the U.S. economy to slow in the fourth quarter, which makes further rate hikes less likely and will dent the appeal of the greenback, which has benefited from the relative strength of the United States compared to other major economies. “The dollar is vulnerable to weaker data going forward," said Shaun Osborne, chief foreign exchange strategist at Scotiabank in Toronto.

The NSE Nifty 50 index closed 0.19% higher at 19,443, while the S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.05% to 64,975. Here's how analysts read the market pulse: «On the daily charts, we can observe that the Nifty has been consolidating around the resistance zone of 19450 – 19500 where both bulls and bears are trying to defend their respective boundaries. On the way down, Nifty is trading above the key hourly moving averages 19340 – 19320 which shall act as an immediate support zone in case of a dip.

Ivanka Trump’s appearance follows testimony by her two adult brothers and Trump, who leads the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination despite his maelstrom of legal troubles. Unlike her siblings and father, she is not a defendant in the case. As questioning got underway, Ivanka said she focused on redeveloping the Doral golf course in Florida and the Old Post Office property in Washington when she served as a top executive at the company from 2011 to 2017.

₹2.1 trillion, which is the highest half-yearly amount seen in the past four years and 3.8% higher than the already high subsidy burden in the corresponding period last year. Going forward, an increased subsidy burden could put pressure on the government’s capex plan as it tries to achieve its fiscal deficit target for 2023-24. With capacity utilization rising (74% as of the year’s first quarter), private investment is expected to pick up.