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  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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Tech Stocks Slide Amid China Export Curbs and Trump’s Taiwan Stance

                                              

In today’s stock market, US equities faced a sharp pullback from recent record highs. The tech sector, in particular, grappled with dual pressures. Here’s a summary of the key developments:

  1. China Export Curbs: Concerns over US export restrictions on China weighed heavily on tech stocks. The Biden administration is reportedly considering tougher measures against companies providing advanced chip technology to China, despite existing export limits. Chipmaker Nvidia saw pre-market declines of over 4%.

  2. Trump’s Taiwan Remarks: In a Bloomberg interview, presidential candidate Donald Trump questioned US defense support for Taiwan, suggesting that the island—claimed by China—should bear the cost of US protection. This geopolitical tension added to the market unease.

  3. Market Reaction: Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ=F) led the decline, down 1.4%, while S&P 500 futures (ES=F) sank 1%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) slid 0.3% after Tuesday’s surge to an all-time high.

  4. Corporate Earnings: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), United Airlines (UAL), and Discover (DFS) are among the companies reporting earnings today. Positive results across various sectors could potentially shift sentiment.

  5. Fed Beige Book: Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve Beige Book release for insights into the likelihood of a second rate cut in 2024.

While tech stocks face headwinds, the broader market remains dynamic. Stay tuned for further updates as the day unfolds! 


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