Month: April 2022

US to ‘Respond Accordingly’ If Solomon Islands-China Pact Permits Military Base

The United States has warned the Solomon Islands’ leadership that it would “respond accordingly” if a military installation on the Pacific Islands nation is allowed under the terms of the Solomon Islands-China security pact. The White House stated Friday that a high-level U.S. delegation has met with the Solomon Islands’ leadership in Honiara and raised…


China’s Richest Made Gains Despite Pandemic

China’s wealthiest got richer during the first year of the pandemic, says a recent report that follows an earlier study that indicates the top 2 percent of the population owns 80 percent of the country’s total wealth. As of Jan. 1, 2021, wealthy Chinese families—those with total assets exceeding approximately $942,000—had a combined wealth of…


Microsoft Analyst Warns Ahead of Quarterly Earnings: ‘There’s Little Margin for Error’

Microsoft Corporation is scheduled to report its fiscal-year third-quarter results after the market closes next Tuesday. Ahead of the event, an analyst at Piper Sandler sounded out downside risks but retained his bullish bias. Microsoft Analyst Brent Bracelin maintained an Overweight rating and $352 price target on Microsoft shares. Microsoft Thesis Durability of the Microsoft…


You Ask, We Analyze: As the SPY Continues to Plunge, Here’s Where to Watch for the Bounce

On Thursday evening, Benzinga asked its followers on Twitter what they’re buying at the open on Friday. From the replies Benzinga selected one ticker for technical analysis. @SnowsBurner, @NealEllis16 and @AndreasErnesto are buying the SPDR S&P 500. The SPY gapped up 0.86 percent on Thursday but plunged intraday to close the session down 2.34 percent off…


Elon Musk Creates 3 Holding Companies in Effort to Buy Twitter

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has created three Delaware-based holding companies in his recent bid to acquire Twitter, raising the possibility of a broader umbrella company for the investor’s numerous business interests. These holding companies, named “X Holdings I,” “X Holdings II,” and “X Holdings III,” were filed with the Securities and Exchange…


Evidence of America’s Spiritual Heritage Part II | The American Heritage Series

This film is only available in the US because of territorial licensing. Explore the meaning behind some of our nation’s most baffling symbols. – Feature Films: Cinema collection: http://epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: http://epochoriginal.com Feature Films: https://www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films Follow EpochTV on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpochTVus Twitter: https://twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/EpochTV Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/epochtv Gab: https://gab.com/EpochTV Telegram: https://t.me/EpochTV …


African Contemporary Theme | Fresh Cut

This film is only available in the US because of territorial licensing. In this week’s episode Jill meets the in-house floral stylist at The Westcliff hotel to find out more about working with an African contemporary theme. Jill also shares technicalities to consider when working within this theme and teaches you how to create an…


South Australia Will Drop COVID-19 Isolation Rules

South Australia (SA) will drop the requirement for COVID-19 close contacts to isolate for seven days, but not for another week. The change comes into effect from April 30 bringing SA in line with New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory. It will come with new rules including a requirement for close contacts…


Robert Morse, 2-Time Tony-Winning Actor, Dies at 90

NEW YORK—Actor Robert Morse, a two-time Tony Award winner, has died. He was 90. Morse died at his home Wednesday after a brief illness, said David Shaul of BRS/Gage Talent Agency. Morse first made his name on Broadway in the 1950s, and landed some roles in Hollywood comedies in the 1960s. “I consider myself an…


Canada Has Sent Heavy Artillery and Ammunition to Ukraine

Canada has sent a number of M777 howitzers and ammunition from the Canadian Armed Forces to the Security Forces of Ukraine, fulfilling the prime minister’s promise to send heavy artillery to the embattled country. In a news release Friday, the federal government said it’s also provided a “significant number” of Carl Gustaf anti-armour ammunition. The…