China Slightly Lowers 2024 GDP Growth Target as Economy Languishes
China set an official target for gross domestic product (GDP) growth of around 5% in 2024 in Premier Li Qiang’s “Government Work Report” submitted to the National People’s Congress on Tuesday morning. The 2024 target was about the same as the 5.2% GDP growth rate reported in 2023. China’s state-owned Global Times was popular Mr. […]
Trump Mocking Military Service Lowers Recruitment Numbers
Former Gov. Nikki Haley (R-S.C.), a Republican presidential candidate, said Monday on CNN’s “The Read” that former President Donald Trump “mockered and mocked” military service and reduced recruitment numbers. He said he believed that. . Anchor Jake Tapper said, “Governor Haley, have you spoken to Major Haley?” It would be annoying for him to be […]
NFL great Warren Moon lowers temperature on Patrick Mahomes-Tom Brady comparisons: ‘It’s a bit too early’
Las Vegas – Patrick Mahomes could win his third Super Bowl ring with the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend, earning him comparisons to perhaps the greatest NFL player of all time, Tom Brady. There are similarities. If Mahomes wins, it will be his third ring in seven NFL seasons. Brady also won the same number […]
Magnificent 7 member gets downgraded to start 2024 as Barclays lowers rating on Apple – CNBC
Barclays believes investors need to exit Apple, one of last year's winners, as 2024 begins. The bank lowered its rating on the tech giant from equal weight to underweight. The company also lowered its price target for the stock from $161 to $160. The new forecast suggests a downside of around 17% over the next […]
Japan lowers tsunami warning after earthquakes rock region, but government warns of lingering waves
On Monday, the government downgraded its highest level tsunami warning after a series of major earthquakes rocked Japan, but warned residents not to return home as deadly waves and aftershocks could still linger. . The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that more than a dozen strong earthquakes, including one with a magnitude of 7.6, occurred off […]