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Lawyers Demand Justice After Quebec Teen’s Death

Lawyers representing the family of Nooran Rezayi , a 15-year-old boy fatally shot by police in Longueuil, Quebec, are calling for accountability after allegations of interference in the investigation. Rezayi was killed on September 21, 2025 , in a suburban neighborhood south of Montreal. Quebec’s police watchdog (BEI) has accused local officers of questioning witnesses and attempting to obtain video footage , actions that could compromise the independence of the probe. Lawyers for Rezayi’s family insist such interference cannot go unpunished. The family has filed a $2.2 million lawsuit against the Longueuil police and the city, claiming “unreasonable and disproportionate force” was used against the unarmed teen. His mother, Fahima Rezayi, has urged authorities to ensure accountability, stressing that “this must never happen again.” The case has sparked outrage and renewed calls for reform in Quebec’s policing system. Critics argue that protecting the watchdog’s independence is ess...
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Premarket: Nasdaq and S&P 500 Poised for a Dip After Record Highs



The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq are expected to open lower today, following robust gains in the previous session. Investors celebrated the Federal Reserve’s commitment to its rate-easing stance, eagerly awaiting commentary from Chair Jerome Powell later in the day.

Market Highlights:

  • Record Highs: All three major U.S. indexes achieved fresh record closing highs on Thursday. Chip stocks rallied after Micron Technology’s optimistic forecast, and the Fed signaled its intention to proceed with three interest-rate cuts this year.
  • Rate Cut Expectations: Traders now anticipate a 70% chance of the first rate cut occurring in June, up from 56% earlier this week, according to the CME’s FedWatch Tool.
  • Bull Market Momentum: Policymakers’ commitment to summer rate cuts and limited bond yield recovery has injected fresh impetus into the bull market, according to Raffi Boyadjian, lead investment analyst at XM.
  • Dow’s Milestone: The blue-chip Dow index ended Thursday less than 1% away from the historic 40,000-mark for the first time.
  • Weekly Performance: Both the S&P 500 and the Dow are on track for their best weekly performance so far this year. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq is set to notch its best week since mid-January.

Pre-Market Numbers:

  • At 08:21 a.m. ET:
    • Dow e-minis were up 4 points (0.01%).
    • S&P 500 e-minis were down 5.25 points (0.1%).
    • Nasdaq 100 e-minis were down 48.25 points (0.26%).
  • Most rate-sensitive megacap growth and technology stocks eased in premarket trading.
    • Tesla led losses, down 4.0%, following a report of reduced car production at its China plant.
    • Nike fell after a disappointing revenue forecast.
    • Lululemon Athletica also forecasted lower revenue and profit.
    • Reddit (RDDT.N) lost 2.3% a day after its strong market debut.
    • FedEx jumped 11.5% after beating Wall Street expectations for quarterly profit.

As we await further cues from central bankers, the market remains dynamic and full of surprises. Keep an eye on earnings reports and policy updates as we navigate this exciting landscape.


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