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In his first public speech since leaving office, former United States president Donald Trump has called for Republican Party unity while indicating that he might launch a third presidential bid in 2024 even as he slammed the Biden administration, claiming that the country has gone from 'America First' to 'America Last' in just one month. Photograph: Carlos Barria/Reuters Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Committee in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, the 74-year-old leader, who left the White House on January 20, stopped short of announcing to run for the president in 2024, although he gave enough indications that he is moving in that direction. "We will take back the House. We will win the Senate and then a Republican president would triumph the White House. I wonder, who that will be," he said amidst cheers from his supporters at the annual session of the committee. Trump, however, ruled out forming a new party, arguing that such a move will split votes of … [Read more...] about We will prevail: Trump hints at 2024 presidential bid

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks finished a topsy-turvy session sharply higher on Tuesday (Mar 10) in anticipation of US stimulus measures as oil prices bounced. A day after suffering its worst decline in more than 11 years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average piled on 1,167.14 points (4.89 per cent) to reach 25,018.16. The broad-based S&P 500 also jumped 135.67 points (4.94 per cent) to 2,882.23, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index gained 393.58 points (4.95 per cent) to 8,344.25. Analysts expect the volatility to continue in light of uncertainty of how much the coronavirus will spread in the United States, the extent it further dampens activity in the world's biggest economy and the robustness of the US policy response. "I don't think everyone is going to go out today fully confident that the bottom is in," said Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare. The market "is sniffing something coming down the pike," O'Hare said of an expected government stimulus, before adding … [Read more...] about Dow up 4.9% as US stocks end volatile session sharply higher

LONDON/BEIJING: The world's wealthiest nations poured unprecedented aid into the traumatized global economy on Thursday as coronavirus cases ballooned in the current epicenter Europe even as they waned at the pandemic's point of origin, China. With almost 228,000 infections and more than 9,200 deaths so far, the epidemic has stunned the world and drawn comparisons with painful periods such as World War Two, the 2008 financial crisis and the 1918 Spanish flu. "This is like an Egyptian plague," said Argentinian hotelier Patricia Duran, who has seen bookings dry up for her two establishments near the famous Iguazu Falls. "The hotels are empty - tourist activity has died." Tourism and airlines have been particularly battered, as the world's citizens hunker down to minimize contact and curb the spread of the flu-like COVID-19. But few sectors have been spared by a crisis threatening lengthy global recession. Markets have suffered routs unseen since the 2008 debacle, with … [Read more...] about Rich world pumps aid to fight coronavirus, epicenter Europe reels

SAN FRANCISCO: For people hunkering down due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the tech sector has become their new best friend with an array of lifestyle solutions making "social distancing" easier. Those wanting to avoid crowds can have meals delivered from restaurants, stream blockbuster films, socialise online with friends, and work remotely. The latest tech-inspired lifestyle solutions are gaining traction as more people are advised to work from home, and many conferences and gatherings are cancelled. Anyone with an internet connection can use Amazon or e-commerce rivals to deliver provisions from groceries to toilet paper and over-the-counter medicine. "We can have anything and everything delivered to our homes including hard and soft goods, doctor visits, laundry services, and even pet services," said Moor Insights and Strategy principal analyst Patrick Moorhead. "The irony is that many of the items criticized about technology have become a 'safe' place to escape to in the … [Read more...] about Tech lifestyles enable ‘safe escape’ from COVID-19

Wall Street shares rallied on Wednesday as investors took positives from the prospect of gridlock in Washington after the US election. New York's Dow Jones closed 1.3% up while the S&P 500 climbed 2.2% and the Nasdaq was ahead by 3.8%. Big tech firms such as Facebook, Amazon and Alphabet - owner of Google - were among the major winners after the prospects of a Democrat "blue wave" taking both the White House and the Senate receded. Live updates as US election results unfold Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The economic arguments as the US votes Investors were betting that meant a lower likelihood of tax increases or tighter regulations that could prove costly to some of America's biggest companies. Advertisement That was enough to rally Wall Street despite the fact that, on the other hand, a divided Washington would make it harder for legislators to agree on a fresh tranche of stimulus that many … [Read more...] about US election 2020: Wall Street shares rally as ‘blue wave’ prospects fade

MELBOURNE: McLaren pulled out of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix Thursday (Mar 12) after a team member tested positive for coronavirus, throwing the race into chaos. The employee was among at least five Formula One personnel - four from Haas - who went into isolation this week after showing flu-like symptoms typical of the virus. "The team member was tested and self-isolated as soon as they started to show symptoms and will now be treated by local healthcare authorities," McLaren said in a statement , adding that he would be quarantined. "The decision (to withdraw) has been taken based on a duty of care not only to McLaren F1 employees and partners, but also to the team's competitors, Formula 1 fans and wider F1 stakeholders." READ: Hamilton slams F1 for holding Australia GP despite virus READ: Three F1 team members being tested for COVID-19 at Australian GP Results of the tests for the Haas staff have yet to be revealed. McLaren's decision to pull … [Read more...] about Season-opening Australian F1 in chaos as McLaren pulls out