It’s been a tumultuous summer for markets, but investors have mostly ploughed through the volatility and pushed stocks steadily higher — but one top bank is warning not to get comfortable. The S&P 500 is up 8% year-to-date, and the benchmark index is cruising near record highs in the late summer stretch. Solid earnings, a…
The Consumer Price Index in July rose 2.7% on an annual basis, slightly cooler than economists had forecast. By the numbers The CPI was expected to rise 2.8% last month, according to economists polled by financial data firm FactSet. On a month-over-month basis, the CPI rose 0.2%, in line with economists’ forecasts. The CPI, a…
A Chinese warship crashed into one of its own country’s coast guard vessels as it chased a patrol boat belonging to the Philippines, officials in Manila said Monday, after the latest territorial dispute in the South China Sea. The dramatic collision near the Scarborough Shoal, a contested island, came as the Filipino vessel was delivering…
If your holiday isn’t complete without your furry friend, then this interview is for you. SoGlos teams up with pet experts at Cotswold RAW to share the top tips for travelling with your dog. Whether you’re booking a countryside cottage getaway, heading to the coast or setting of on a camping trip, there are key…
People can lower their risk of colorectal cancer—which is currently rising in younger people—by following a healthier diet, experts say. Colorectal cancer is one of the top causes of cancer-related deaths in people under 50 years old. In an August 2 New York Times article, Edward Giovannucci, professor of nutrition and epidemiology at Harvard T.H….
More than 100 locations have already closed this year (Picture: PA) A popular arts and crafts retail chain has announced it will close nine more locations as the company continues to go through a restructuring process. Hobbycraft has already shut more than 100 stores across the UK this year, and further closures are expected. Exact…
While we’re still in the midst of summer, lately the crisp evenings have fall on my mind. It may not be time to bust out my collection of cozy jackets, sweaters, and pumpkin decor, but I’m eyeing fashion finds that I can wear as we slowly transition into my favorite season of all. Since I’m…
US and China deferred tariffs hike until 10 November. Credit: Studio Romantic/Shutterstock.com. The tariffs on Chinese goods were set to increase from 12 August, but US President Donald Trump’s executive order has deferred the hike, with China reciprocating the gesture. Trump announced the extension on his Truth Social platform, stating: “I have just signed an…
🤓 Bookworms are winning on dating apps: Looking for love? A new study says 75% of people would rather date someone well-read than someone hot. Yup, apparently emotional intelligence is beating out abs and jawlines. So go ahead, hold a big ol’ novel in your profile pic. It might be your best wingman to make…
In 2018, when the company’s market capitalization was about $45 billion, Tesla shareholders approved a new compensation package for Elon Musk. By any measure, the package was extraordinary. It came in 12 tranches, each equal to 1 percent of the company’s outstanding common stock. To receive his payments, Musk had to boost Tesla’s market cap…