By Mustafa Abu Ganeyeh BETHLEHEM, West Bank (Reuters) – For a second year running, there is no Christmas cheer in Bethlehem, with tourists shunning the Palestinian city and many residents seeking a way out as the Gaza war grinds on. Bethlehem’s Manger Square in front of the Church of the Nativity is largely deserted and…
By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) – Russian and Syrian jets struck the rebel-held city of Idlib on Sunday in the second day of intensive bombing in northern Syria aimed at pushing back insurgents who had swept through to the city of Aleppo, Syrian army sources said. Residents said one of the raids hit a crowded…
(Corrects spelling of ‘price’ in headline) BEIJING(Reuters) -Prices of new homes in China rose at a faster pace in November, a private survey showed on Sunday, as a string of policies may be lending support to the ailing property market. The average price across 100 cities edged up 0.36%, compared with the previous month’s 0.29%,…
Investing.com — In a Tuesday note to clients, Bernstein analysts addressed ten key investor questions about MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), highlighting the company’s unique Bitcoin-focused strategy and its potential for growth. With a 49% upside to the $600 price target, they reiterated an Outperform rating on the stock. 1) ‘Can you explain MSTR’s operating model in…
Investing.com — Jefferies analysts identified seven major themes tied to the European Commission’s new five-year policy priorities under Ursula von der Leyen’s continued leadership. These priorities, announced following Jefferies’ recent field trip to Brussels, could have significant implications for European industries and equities. Defense: With growing pressure for NATO members to boost spending, especially in Poland…
(Reuters) – Peru’s consumer price inflation rate rose 0.09% in November, according to data published on Sunday by national statistics agency INEI. By comparison, consumer prices fell by 0.09% in October. Source
Investing.com — Fossil fuels remain the predominant energy source in the United States, but the landscape is evolving as renewable energy sources steadily gain traction. Analysts at Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) observe that despite the growing deployment of wind, solar, and other non-fossil fuel energy options, the U.S. energy system remains heavily reliant on coal, natural…
Ivesting.com — Hedge fund assets reached a record high in October, reaching $4.5 trillion, driven by robust performance across several strategies, according to analysts at Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC). This milestone was boosted by a 7.4% year-to-date return recorded in the HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index, with Equity Hedge strategies emerging as the top performers. Equity…
Investing.com —Â In a note to clients this week, Capital Economics strategists assessed the recent revival of small-cap stocks, noting it has been “broad-based” since the U.S. election. “Every sector bar consumer discretionary has done better in the S&P 600 than in the S&P 500,” said the firm, highlighting that it does not mean the pattern…
PARIS (Reuters) – French Prime Minister Michel Barnier must make further budget concessions to avoid a no confidence motion that could topple his government, National Rally lawmaker Marine Le Pen said on Sunday. Le Pen has given Barnier until Monday to yield to budget demands from the National Rally (RN) or face the threat that…
