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Holiday Ginger Cookies Recipe

  Ingredients: - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour - 2 tsp ground ginger - 1 tsp baking soda - 1 tsp ground cinnamon - 1/2 tsp ground cloves - 1/4 tsp salt - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1 large egg - 1 tbsp water - 1/4 cup molasses - 1/4 cup additional granulated sugar for rolling Instructions: 1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. 3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, water, and molasses, and beat until well combined. 4. Mix Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. 5. Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat. 6. Bake: Place the...
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Rebound as Earnings Take Center Stage


In today’s market, US stocks are making a comeback, with investors shifting their attention away from interest rate concerns and focusing on quarterly earnings. Here’s a brief overview of the current situation:

  1. S&P 500 Rebounds: After a three-day streak of losses, the S&P 500 (^GSPC) is up approximately 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) has also gained 0.4%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) leads the gains, rising over 0.5%.

  2. Rate Cut Worries Eased: Despite recent worries about heightened tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding rate cuts, investors are now looking to earnings season for positive momentum.

  3. Big Bank Results: Robust earnings from major banks signal a return to strength on Wall Street. United Airlines (UAL) shares rose 7% after posting a revenue beat, while ASML (ASML), the largest supplier of equipment to chipmakers worldwide, saw its sales to China hold up amid US curbs.

  4. Netflix Earnings Anticipation: Netflix (NFLX) is set to report earnings after the close on Thursday. Investors are optimistic about continued benefits from the company’s crackdown on password sharing and a strong original content slate. However, there’s some concern about growth slowing in the second half of the year.

As we navigate the market, keep an eye on earnings reports and how they impact stock performance. The road ahead remains dynamic, but for now, earnings are taking center stage. Stay tuned for further updates! 

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