October 4, 2024

Day: October 4, 2024

U.S. stocks soar after strong jobs data

U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday, as new data eased concerns about a weakening jobs market.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 341.16 points, or 0.81 percent, to 42,352.75. The S and P 500 added 51.13 points, or 0.90 percent, to 5,751.07. The N…

Typhoon Krathon death toll in Philippines climbs to 5

The death toll in Typhoon Krathon that hit the Philippines starting the weekend rose to at least five, with one person still missing, a disaster operations agency said Friday.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said the deat…

Biden seemingly opposes Israel attacking Iran’s oil facilities

In what seemed to be an expression of opposition to Israel conducting strikes on Iran’s oil production facilities, U.S. President Joe Biden told reporters Friday he wouldn’t do so if he were the one making a decision.

“Look, the Israelis have not co…

SA a trusted partner in delivering global business services

South Africa is a trusted partner in delivering key global business services such as financial risk, regulatory support and digital services to United Kingdom investors, says Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Andrew Whitfield.

The D…