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just now (320+ words) Matt Mckenzie has chased stories as a journalist for nearly a decade. He's covered economics, energy, major projects, insolvencies and more. Whether it be red tape delaying investment, investigating the construction bubble, or holding the State's most powerful to account, Matt loves to make an impact. A big lift in business investment driven by a technology boom will help drive an economic recovery but adds to warnings the next move on interest rates will be upwards Business investment rose 6.4 per cent through the September quarter, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and economists predict more could be on the way It was the biggest increase since March 2021 The tech and telco sector topped the charts with investment up 40.7 per cent " and spending on new data centres was the prime factor Also attracting capital were air planes, manufacturing projects and…...

just now (448+ words) California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Americans have one person to thank for the higher price of their Thanksgiving dinner this year: President Donald Trump. Newsom's Press Office posted a screenshot on X of the Drudge Report homepage featuring the headline, "A TARIFF THANKSGIVING. TURKEY PRICE UP 24%. GRIM RETAIL SALES. CONSUMER CONFIDENCE SPIRALS" with the caption, "WELCOME TO TRUMP'S GOLDEN ERA!" The president has previously described his second term as ushering in America's "golden age." The Drudge Report headline is based on a report from The Times of London examining the increased cost of groceries, specifically those needed to replicate Julia Child's Thanksgiving meal. The Times' analysis found that the overall cost of recreating her meal, which consists of turkey, gravy, bread stuffing, creamed onions, sweet potato, and pumpkin soup and pie, had increased by 9 percent compared to 2024, for a total…...

1+ min ago (799+ words) A north London council spends more than "30,000 a year cleaning up shops, pavements and buildings covered in a dark-red substance called paan " a chewing tobacco popular amongst the South East Asian community. Paan chewing is rife in parts of Brent " particularly around Wembley " where a blood-red mix of saliva and tobacco can be seen spattered across the area, including on telephone boxes, pavements, and in flower beds. Paan is made up of a mixture of ingredients including betel nut and leaf, herbs, and tobacco which, when chewed together, gives the user a stimulant or narcotic effect. Brent Council has pledged to take a "zero-tolerance approach" to the problem, which it says not only causes "serious health and environmental damage" but also costs more than "30,000 a year to clean up. Despite best efforts, it is often nearly impossible to completely erase…...

1+ min ago (325+ words) Actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty met Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant at Mahalaxmi, Altinho, in Panjim. Sharing pictures from their meeting, Rishab said their discussion on Goa's cinema, cultural heritage, and development was insightful. The Kantara star praised the CM's vision for strengthening the state's creative ecosystem. " Rishab Shetty Meets Goa CM Pramod Sawant in Panjim; Actor-Filmmaker Calls Conversation on Cinema, Culture and Development "Insightful' (View Post). Actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty spent time with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, where the two exchanged views on cinema, the state's cultural heritage and its ongoing development initiatives Rishab took to Instagram, where he shared a few pictures from the meet at Mahalaxmi, Altinho, in Panjim Our conversation about Goa, cinema, development, and the state's rich cultural spirit was insightful," Rishab wrote as the caption About Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: A Legend' " Chapter 1 The actor's latest release…...

1+ min ago (560+ words) Participants were placed in fMRI scanners and shown clips from blockbusters like The Social Network and Inception. Simply observing another person can activate our sense of touch. It's a universal human experience: when your friend cuts their finger while cooking, you reflexively wince, grimace, and perhaps even feel a sensation of pain yourself. That sudden feeling of empathy isn't just sympathy. Your brain is actually feeling what it sees. On November 26, an international team of researchers published a new study revealing the mechanism behind this phenomenon. Neuroscientists have discovered how the brain turns what we see into what we feel, shaping our physical experience of the world. The study was led by the University of Reading and the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience & Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam." To unlock this mystery, the researchers took an unusual approach. Rather than studying reactions to…...

1+ min ago (361+ words) Army Secretary Dan Driscoll reportedly explained that Moscow's ability to produce long-range missiles is increasing A senior US official warned European diplomats in Kiev last week that Russia's ability to produce long-range weaponry is increasing, and that failing to rapidly resolve the Ukraine conflict would only raise the chances of escalation, the New York Times reported on Wednesday. According to the newspaper, US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said Russia's production capacity allows Moscow to not only continue striking Ukrainian targets with long-range weapons but also build up a surplus. Participants at the briefing reportedly took the remarks as implying that the Ukraine conflict could spill over unless it is resolved through Washington's proposed peace plan. Moscow has repeatedly warned against any escalation of the conflict. European governments backing Kiev financially and militarily have embraced the narrative that Ukrainian troops are…...

1+ min ago (360+ words) At the recent RSNA conference in Chicago, Hologic presented new studies on its AI-powered 3DQuorum and Genius AI Detection technologies, showing that these solutions can streamline radiologists" workflows and maintain cancer detection quality. We'll examine how Hologic"s push into AI-driven imaging could impact its investment narrative and future growth potential. The latest GPUs need a type of rare earth metal called Neodymium and there are only 35 companies in the world exploring or producing it. Find the list for free. Of Hologic"s recent announcements, the completion of a US$562.74 million share buyback, equal to 3.5 percent of outstanding shares, is the most relevant here. While this move signals confidence in the business and can support earnings per share, the key catalyst continues to hinge on product innovation driving demand for premium upgrades and improved margins rather than capital allocation alone. Read…...

1+ min ago (236+ words) Founded in 2004, Seeking Alpha is an industry-leading financial research platform powered by one of the world's largest investing communities. We bridge the gap between financial information and actionable insight by providing unrivaled coverage on all asset classes and access to best-in-class tools. From in-depth analysis on thousands of stocks to timely investment ideas and market-beating Quant ratings*, Seeking Alpha is an essential resource for millions of investors globally. - The Fund returned 5.49% and the MSCI World Index returned 7.27%. - Stock selection in the consumer discretionary and financials sectors detracted from relative performance, while an underweight in the consumer staples sector contributed. - We continue to seek out companies with high-quality business models and balance sheets, robust cash flow, and proven management teams. cofotoisme/E+ via Getty Images - Global equities rose strongly in U.S. dollar terms on easing trade tensions and signs of resilient economic…...

2+ min ago (411+ words) Key topics:Shareholders oppose Bidvest board's costly Paris Olympics tripISS warns reimbursement could compromise director independenceMajor investors plan to v is having to explain itself to shareholders after asking them to endorse the bankrolling of a Paris Olympics trip for its chairman and two non-executive directors. Institutional Shareholder Services Inc., the world's biggest proxy advisory firm, has recommended that stockholders vote against reimbursing Chairman Bonang Mohale, Lead Director Renosi Mokate and non-executive director Sindi Mabaso-Koyana for the trip The vote will be held at the Johannesburg-based company's annual general meeting on Dec 1. "Bidvest engaged with shareholders in a pre-AGM call last week during which this particular resolution was one of the matters discussed," Bidvest said in a response to queries on Nov "There have been constructive follow-up engagements with some shareholders subsequently."ISS said in a report to its clients…...

2+ min ago (199+ words) Guangzhou Shipyard International, a subsidiary of State-owned China State Shipbuilding Corp, inked a contract with New Zealand's Ferry Holdings for the construction of two Ro-Ro passenger vessels for the latter on Thursday in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. The vessels measure 200 meters long and 28 meters wide, with a passenger capacity of 1,530. They are equipped with 2.4 kilometers of mixed-use car lanes and dedicated space for 40 railway freight cars. Their hybrid power system is designed to switch between diesel and electric propulsion, according to a statement released by GSI on Thursday. The diesel engines, which are compatible with bio-fuels, will supply power for the main propulsion system and onboard services, the statement said. Additionally, an energy storage battery system is installed to provide supplementary power, and these batteries can be recharged either during voyages or via shore power, contributing to fuel savings and reduced…...