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Notre-Dame Cathedral Reborn: A Testament to Resilience and Restoration

  After five years of meticulous reconstruction, the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral is set to reopen its doors to the public on December 8, 2024. The reopening ceremony will take place on December 7, marking a significant milestone in the cathedral's history. The fire on April 15, 2019, caused extensive damage to the historic cathedral, collapsing its iconic spire and causing significant harm to its roof, stained-glass windows, and interior artworks. Despite initial doubts and estimates that the restoration could take up to 40 years, French President Emmanuel Macron's ambitious goal to complete the reconstruction within five years has been achieved. The restoration project, costing around $737 million, was funded by donations from 340,000 individuals across 150 countries. The project involved the efforts of 2,000 artisans and 250 companies, who worked tirelessly to restore the cathedral to its former glory. The new roof and spire have been built using 1,500 trees, including the ta...
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US Stocks Tumble After Meta’s Reality Check and Soft GDP Print


In today’s volatile market, US stocks experienced a significant downturn following a double whammy of negative news. Let’s break down what happened:

  1. Meta’s Reality Check:

    • Meta (formerly known as Facebook) delivered a reality check to investors. The company’s revenue forecast rattled the market, leading to a nearly 15% decline in Meta shares. Rising costs at Meta, particularly related to AI infrastructure investments, raised concerns about the company’s profitability.
    • This reality check also impacted other tech giants like Microsoft and Alphabet, both of which face high earnings growth expectations and AI-related challenges.

  2. Soft GDP Print:

    • The US economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace in the first quarter. The GDP update revealed an annualized growth rate of 1.6%, falling well short of the anticipated 2.5%.
    • Persistently high interest rates and ongoing debate about the Federal Reserve’s rate campaign added to the economic uncertainty.

  3. Market Reaction:

    • The Nasdaq Composite fell more than 2%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 1.3%, shedding nearly 500 points.
    • Investors are now closely watching the March reading of the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, the Fed’s favored inflation gauge, set for release on Friday.

In summary, Meta’s reality check and disappointing GDP growth have dampened hopes for a tech stock revival. The market remains cautious as it grapples with uncertainties on multiple fronts. Stay tuned for further developments! 

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