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Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

  Crispy, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet—this sweet and sour chicken is a family favorite that’s easy to make at home. Ingredients For the Sauce: 1 cup pineapple juice ½ cup distilled white vinegar ½ cup sugar 3 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons soy sauce ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1½ tablespoons cornstarch For the Chicken: ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 heaping teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ⅔ cup water 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more for cooking) 1 pound chicken tenderloins or boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks For Finishing the Dish: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks Instructions Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together pineapple juice, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Bring to...

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Stock Market Update: Earnings Season Sparks Volatility

 

As the trading week kicks off, US stock futures are on a slippery slope, with investors closely monitoring corporate earnings reports. Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in the financial world:

1. Earnings in Focus

Investors are keeping a keen eye on earnings announcements from major US retailers. Walmart and Home Depot are stepping into the spotlight. Walmart, often considered a bellwether for consumer spending, will provide valuable insights into the health of the US economy. Meanwhile, Home Depot’s results hint at consumer demand amid persistent inflation concerns. The recent data has challenged the notion of a smooth economic recovery, leading to cautious optimism.

2. Nvidia’s Turning Point

Wednesday’s earnings report from Nvidia, a tech giant specializing in AI-focused chips, looms large. As one of the market’s megacap stocks, Nvidia’s performance could sway overall sentiment. Investors are hoping for positive news, but any shortfall might trigger broader stock market pullbacks.

3. Discover Financial Services Acquisition

Discover Financial Services shares surged nearly 13% in premarket trading after news broke that Warren Buffett-backed Capital One plans to acquire the credit card issuer in a $35 billion deal. If successful, this merger would create the sixth-largest US bank by assets.

4. China’s Property Crisis and Rate Cuts

China’s central bank made a record cut to its key mortgage rate in an effort to address a worsening property crisis. The move adds to the muted mood in global markets.

Market Indices

  • Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA): 38,627.99 (-0.37%)
  • S&P 500 (S&P): 5,005.57 (-0.48%)
  • NASDAQ Composite (NASDAQ): 15,775.65 (-0.82%)


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