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Taylor Swift’s $700K Vintage Diamond Ring Steals the Spotlight

                                                        Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift; Swift's engagement ring.     Taylor Swift’s engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce has set the internet ablaze — and not just because of the romance. The pop icon’s dazzling engagement ring, revealed in a series of Instagram photos, is estimated by diamond experts to be worth around $700,000 . Designed by Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewellery, the ring features a 12-carat old mine or cushion-cut diamond set in warm yellow gold, with intricate filigree detailing. The vintage-inspired design reflects Swift’s well-known love for timeless, romantic aesthetics, reminiscent of her Folklore and Evermore eras. Fans have been quick to spot possible hidden meanings, including a tiny “T” detail on the band — a subtle nod to the couple...

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Stock Market Today: Dow Extends Slide as Lackluster Earnings and Rate Fears Weigh on Investors’ Spirits

 

US stocks faced further losses on Thursday, with lingering concerns about higher-for-longer interest rates and a Salesforce sell-off dampening investor spirits. Here are the key points from today’s market:

  1. Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI): The Dow sank as much as 1%, shedding roughly 380 points, following Wednesday’s stock market slide. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) dropped about 0.6%, while the broader S&P 500 (GSPC) fell 0.5%.

  2. Interest Rate Worries: Renewed gloom about the odds for rate cuts contributed to the stock market decline. Data showed less cooling in inflation than the Federal Reserve desires, driving US bond yields to their highest levels since early May. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield hovered around 4.6%.

  3. Salesforce Results: Salesforce (CRM) reported that sales growth would stall to the slowest rate in its history, causing its shares to slide 15%. This sparked concerns about likely losers in the AI boom.

  4. US Economic Growth: The Bureau of Economic Analysis revised the first-quarter US gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate to 1.3%, down from the initial reading of 1.6% in April.

  5. Retail Earnings: Retailers Kohl’s (KSS) and Best Buy (BBY) provided clues to consumer resilience and economic health. Kohl’s shares cratered after a surprise quarterly loss and a cut to its annual sales forecast, while Best Buy posted a bigger drop in comparable sales than expected.

Despite these challenges, investors remain watchful for any signs of economic recovery and potential market shifts. 



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