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  U.S. stocks traded mixed on Tuesday as investors digested fresh inflation data and the kickoff of bank earnings season. The Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.8% , powered by a rally in semiconductor stocks, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3% amid concerns over rising prices and uneven financial sector results. Key Drivers: Nvidia (NVDA) soared nearly 5% after announcing plans to resume AI chip sales to China, following a green light from the U.S. government. The move sparked a broader rally in chipmakers, with AMD and Micron also posting strong gains. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% month-over-month and 2.7% year-over-year in June, signaling a slight acceleration in inflation. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, climbed 2.9% annually. Bank earnings painted a mixed picture: JPMorgan and Citigroup beat expectations, while Wells Fargo fell short, cutting its net interest income forecast. BlackRock also reported record assets under management but saw its ...

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Piña Coladas

 


If you like piña coladas, whip up this frosty cocktail with frozen pineapple, cream of coconut, and rum.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 6 oz. (¾ cup) Coco Lopez® Cream of Coconut
  • 2 oz. (¼ cup) full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
  • or heavy cream
  • 6 oz. (¾ cup) white rum
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Pineapple slices and/or Maraschino cherries, for
  • garnish


  • INSTRUCTIONS  

Put the pineapple, ice, cream of coconut, coconut milk (or heavy cream), rum, and lime  juice into a blender.

Blend until smooth and frosty. Pour into glasses and garnish with pineapple slices and Maraschino cherries, if desired. Serve immediately.





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