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Louvre Heist: Police Close In on Suspects, But Stolen Treasures Remain Missing

                    A tiara adorned with pearls worn by French Empress Eugenie was among the items stolen by thieves French authorities are tightening the net around the suspects behind the daring Louvre heist, but experts warn that the priceless artworks may never be recovered. Investigators believe they are close to identifying and apprehending the group responsible for the theft, which has shaken the art world and raised questions about museum security. Yet, recovering the stolen pieces poses a far greater challenge. Stolen masterpieces often vanish into the shadows of the black market, where they are traded privately or used as collateral in criminal dealings. Art crime specialists note that once such works disappear, they are rarely seen again in public. “The thieves may be caught, but the art is likely already hidden, sold, or damaged,” one expert explained. For now, the Louvre remains open, but under heightened secur...

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Dow Leads Gains Amid Earnings Surge

 

In today’s stock market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) took the lead, rising approximately 0.3%. The broader market also saw positive movement, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC) climbing around 0.2%. Even the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) managed to erase earlier session losses and finish in the green.

Investors are closely monitoring earnings season, which is now halfway done. The question on everyone’s mind: Can strong earnings results reignite the stock rally?

Here are some notable highlights from today’s market:

  1. Spotify (SPOT): Shares of the music streaming giant surged after the company provided robust guidance.

  2. Eli Lilly (LLY): The pharmaceutical company’s stock popped as its 2024 profit forecast exceeded estimates.

  3. New York Community Bank (NYCB): Unfortunately, investor concerns over the health of this commercial real estate lender caused its shares to plummet by more than 22%.

Additionally, comments from Federal Reserve officials added to the market chatter. Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester emphasized caution in moving interest rates down too soon, while Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari acknowledged positive inflation data but stressed that the Fed isn’t fully prepared to tackle higher prices yet.

As the market navigates these dynamics, investors remain vigilant about the possibility of interest rate cuts and the impact on their portfolios. 

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