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Wall Street Climbs as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Fresh Records

U.S. stocks edged higher on Thursday, extending a bullish streak that pushed both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to new closing highs . The S&P 500 rose 0.3% to finish at 6,280.46, while the Nasdaq added 0.2%, marking its second consecutive all-time high. The rally was fueled by strong corporate earnings and optimism around trade negotiations. Delta Air Lines surged 12%  after posting upbeat quarterly results and restoring its earnings outlook, sparking a broader rally in airline stocks. United Airlines and American Airlines climbed 14.3% and 13.9%, respectively. Tech enthusiasm remained strong, with Nvidia closing above a $4 trillion market cap , becoming the first public company to cross that threshold. Bitcoin also joined the rally, breaking past $113,000 amid renewed investor appetite for risk assets. Despite fresh tariff threats from President Trump—including a proposed 50% levy on Brazilian imports—markets shrugged off geopolitical concerns. Investors instead focuse...

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Public Outcry in Israel: Calls for Elections and Hostage Release Deals

 


In a powerful display of public sentiment, thousands of individuals took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday, voicing their dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration. The protesters’ demands were twofold: the immediate initiation of new elections and the urgent negotiation of a hostage release deal for those being held in Gaza.

The atmosphere of frustration is palpable among many Israelis, who are critical of the government’s handling of the conflict with Hamas. The protests underscore a growing impatience with the current leadership and a desire for change, as evidenced by the repeated calls for new elections.

The situation is particularly tense due to the ongoing negotiations concerning the release of dozens of hostages. The public’s demand for a swift and effective resolution to this crisis reflects the high stakes involved and the importance of the issue to the Israeli populace.

As the situation unfolds, the world watches to see how the Israeli government will respond to these pressing demands from its citizens.

 

 

 

 

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