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Blast at Islamabad Mosque Leaves Dozens Dead

                    Blood stains at the site of a deadly explosion at a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan A suicide bomber detonated explosives inside a crowded Shi’ite mosque in Islamabad, killing 31 people and injuring many others during Friday prayers. The attack struck the Tarlai neighborhood, where worshippers had gathered in large numbers, turning a moment of devotion into chaos and devastation. Witnesses described a powerful blast that shattered windows, collapsed parts of the structure, and left victims trapped beneath debris. Emergency teams and local residents worked together to rush the wounded to nearby hospitals, where several remain in critical condition. Authorities have heightened security across the capital as investigators work to determine how the attacker breached the area and whether others were involved. The bombing marks one of the deadliest assaults in the city in years and has intensified ...

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Tech Momentum Pushes Futures Higher as UnitedHealth Pressures the Dow

U.S. stock futures are showing a split tone as the new trading day begins. Strength in major technology names is lifting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while a decline in UnitedHealth is weighing on the Dow and keeping the broader market from moving in unison.

S&P 500 futures are edging higher, supported by renewed enthusiasm for large-cap tech and semiconductor stocks. Nasdaq futures are seeing even stronger gains as investors continue to favor growth sectors. In contrast, Dow futures are slipping, pulled lower by weakness in UnitedHealth following its latest earnings update.

The market is also navigating a heavy wave of corporate results, with companies across industries reporting quarterly performance. This earnings rush, combined with ongoing geopolitical and trade developments, is adding an extra layer of uncertainty to the session.

Despite the mixed signals, overall sentiment remains cautiously optimistic. Tech leadership continues to provide a stabilizing force, and investors appear willing to embrace selective risk as they assess the next catalysts for the broader market.

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