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Mass Displacement in Lebanon After Intensified Israeli Evacuation Warnings

                                                     Displaced people walk outside a school-turned-shelter, in Beirut Tens of thousands of Lebanese civilians have been forced into shelters after what officials described as “unprecedented” evacuation warnings issued by the Israeli military. Local authorities estimate that around 100,000 people have fled their homes in southern Lebanon within a short period, seeking safety in schools, public buildings, and makeshift community centers. The warnings follow a sharp escalation in cross‑border hostilities, with Israeli forces expanding the areas they instructed residents to evacuate. Lebanese municipalities and humanitarian groups say the pace and scale of displacement have overwhelmed available shelter capacity, leaving many families without adequate access to food, medical care, or basi...
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Market Watch: Tech Titans and Economic Data Shape the Week Ahead

The stock market is poised for a pivotal week as futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite edged lower in early trading. Investors are bracing for a flurry of earnings reports from major tech companies, including Apple, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, which are expected to set the tone for market sentiment. 

Adding to the anticipation, key economic data releases, such as the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge—the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index—and the April jobs report, will provide critical insights into the health of the U.S. economy. These indicators are particularly significant as they may influence the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions in the coming months.

Last week, the market showed resilience, with the S&P 500 achieving its longest daily positive streak since January. However, the cautious mood among investors reflects the uncertainty surrounding both corporate earnings and broader economic trends. 

As the week unfolds, all eyes will be on how these factors interplay to shape the market's trajectory. Will Big Tech deliver the results needed to sustain investor confidence, or will economic data cast a shadow over the optimism? Stay tuned for what promises to be an eventful week in the financial world.

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