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Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars

Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars Ingredients  1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats  1 cup walnuts , chopped ½ cup almonds, chopped ⅔ cup unsweetened shredded coconut ½ cup honey  3 tbsp light brown sugar  2 tbsp unsalted butter 1½ tsp vanilla extract  ¼ tsp salt 1 cup crisp rice cereal  ¾ cup dried fruit  (like cranberries, cherries, or apricots)  Instructions 1. Toast the dry mix.   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread oats, walnuts, and almonds on a foil-lined baking sheet. Toast for 7 minutes.  Add coconut, toss, and toast for another 4–5 minutes until golden. 2. Make the honey binder.   In a saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium-high heat, then remove from heat. 3. Mix it all together.   In a large bowl, combine the toasted oat mixture, honey mixture, rice cereal, and dried fruit. Stir until evenly coated. 4. Press and bake .  Line a 9x13-inch baki...
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Rise as Oil Prices Retreat

 


In today’s market update, U.S. stock futures saw a positive shift as investors welcomed a decline in oil prices. Futures for the S&P 500 increased by 0.4%, while Nasdaq 100 futures rose by 0.5%, indicating a recovery for tech giants like Amazon, Apple, and Alphabet.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures also edged up by 0.2%, continuing the upward trend from recent months. This boost comes as tensions in the Middle East ease, leading to a drop in oil prices. Additionally, the 10-year Treasury yield briefly dipped after surpassing the 4% mark on Monday.

Market sentiment remains cautious, however, as investors keep an eye on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decisions on interest rates. Comments from Fed officials have highlighted the importance of data in guiding future rate cuts, with the next CPI inflation report being a key focus.

In corporate news, PepsiCo reported a surprising drop in quarterly revenue and lowered its sales growth forecast for 2024, causing its shares to slip in premarket trading.

Overall, the market is navigating a complex landscape of easing oil prices, interest rate speculations, and mixed corporate earnings as it looks to build on recent gains.


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