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Territorial Disputes Dominate Geneva Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll sit before closed-door talks with Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak  (not pictured) on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, at the US Mission in Geneva, Switzerland. Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine convened in Geneva for a new round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, with territorial disputes emerging as the central point of contention. The discussions, held over two days, come amid heightened pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has urged Kyiv to “come to the table fast” in pursuit of a settlement.  Both sides remain deeply divided over land claims, which have become the primary obstacle to progress. The Kremlin has signaled that territorial issues will dominate the agenda, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced concerns that Kyiv is facing disproportionate p...
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Wall Street Closes 12th Winning Week in Last 13 Despite Mixed Finish

 

Wall Street closed its 12th winning week in the last 13 despite a mixed finish on Friday. The S&P 500 finished nearly unchanged for the day, down 0.36, or less than 0.1%, at 4,719.19. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2% to 36,329.84, while the Nasdaq composite fell 0.5% to 15,965.50. The mixed finish came after a week of strong earnings reports from major companies, including Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet. The reports helped push the S&P 500 to a new record high earlier in the week. However, concerns about inflation and rising interest rates weighed on the market, leading to a mixed finish on Friday.

Despite the mixed finish, the stock market has been on an upward trend, with Wall Street closing its 12th winning week in the last 13. The strong earnings reports from major companies have helped boost investor confidence, leading to a surge in the S&P 500 index. However, concerns about inflation and rising interest rates have also been on the rise, leading to a mixed finish on Friday.

Overall, the stock market has been performing well, with investors optimistic about the future. While there are concerns about inflation and rising interest rates, the strong earnings reports from major companies have helped boost investor confidence. As we move forward, it will be interesting to see how the stock market performs in the coming weeks and months.

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