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Tech Giants Lift Markets as Investors Brace for Fed Decision

Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit their highest levels in more than a week on Monday. Wall Street finished the day on a strong note, with major U.S. indexes advancing as investors positioned themselves for a pivotal week of corporate earnings and a closely watched Federal Reserve meeting. Market Momentum The S&P 500 and Nasdaq extended their recent winning streak, marking their longest run of gains in weeks. Confidence was fueled largely by heavyweight technology stocks, which continued to attract buyers ahead of their upcoming earnings reports. What’s Driving the Optimism Companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Broadcom, and Meta helped propel the market higher. Their performance has been central to the broader rally, especially as enthusiasm around artificial intelligence remains a dominant theme in tech valuations. Eyes on Earnings and the Fed Investors are now turning their attention to earnings guidance from these major firms, which could determine whether t...

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Tragedy in Gaza: UN Reports Mass Killing of Medics

 

The United Nations has reported a devastating incident in southern Gaza, where 15 Palestinian medics and emergency responders were killed by Israeli troops and buried in a mass grave. The medics, including workers from the Palestinian Red Crescent and Gaza’s Civil Defense, were reportedly on a mission to rescue casualties when they were struck down. Their vehicles were clearly marked as humanitarian, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent, which has accused Israeli forces of targeting them "in cold blood."

The Israeli military has stated that its troops fired on vehicles that approached them "suspiciously" without identification. However, the UN and other humanitarian organizations have raised concerns about the targeting of medical personnel, calling it one of the deadliest attacks on aid workers in recent years.

This tragic event has drawn international condemnation and highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where medical and emergency teams often operate under life-threatening conditions. The incident underscores the urgent need for accountability and the protection of humanitarian workers in conflict zones.

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