US stock futures today: Dow futures surge on UnitedHealth boost, S&P ticks higher; Nasdaq slides after Applied Materials chip warning
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US stock futures today: Dow futures surge on UnitedHealth boost, S&P ticks higher; Nasdaq slides after Applied Materials chip warning

U.S. stock futures edge higher as Dow leads on health-care surge, tech lags behind- U.S. stock futures were mixed early Friday, signaling a cautious but upward-tilted open for Wall Street after a week that tested investor nerves with hotter-than-expected inflation data and a flurry of corporate earnings surprises. By 8:45 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were up +0.66% (≈+297 points) at 45,294, led by strong pre-market gains in health-care stocks, particularly UnitedHealth, which surged after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a sizable new stake. The morning’s moves reflect a market in rotation: investors are shifting toward defensive plays like health care and industrials while easing out of overextended tech positions. With consumer sentiment data due later in the morning, traders are bracing for fresh clues on whether the day’s cautious optimism will...
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Intel’s stock is climbing — here’s why
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Intel’s stock is climbing — here’s why

Top Stories Tamfitronics In This StoryIntel’s (INTC) stock hasn’t had the best yearbut its shares closed on a high on Monday after news that it is eligible for more funding under the U.S. Chips and Science Act.Suggested ReadingFrom Nvidia to Apple, tech stocks could get a boost from Fed rate cuts, analysts saySuggested ReadingThe chipmaker’s shares closed up 6.3% on Monday at $20.91. During after-hours trading, its stock soared by over 10%. However, Intel’s shares are down around 56.2% so far this year.On Monday, the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Commerce announced Intel had been awarded up to $3 billion in direct funding under a part of the Chips Act known as the Secure Enclave. The program is meant to expand manufacturing of cutting-edge chips for the U.S. government. The Defense Department...
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Why Stock Fish Is Considered Unhealthy For Couples Trying To Have Children | Fertility Specialists
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Why Stock Fish Is Considered Unhealthy For Couples Trying To Have Children | Fertility Specialists

Lifestyle Couples intending to have children have been advised to desist from eating stock fish and other large fish due to potential infertility risks associated with heavy metal contamination.Leading fertility experts noted that adopting a healthier lifestyle and minimising exposure to toxins could help enhance fertility and improve overall reproductive outcomes.Speaking exclusively with PUNCH Healthwisethe reproductive experts cautioned against excessive sugar consumption, artificial sweeteners, and genetically modified foods.They stressed the importance of a balanced diet, regular exercise, and stress reduction to improve fertility.The leading reproductive experts, however, urged couples struggling to conceive to seek medical attention and consider fertility treatments if necessary.The World Health Organisation in 2023 stated that about 17.5 per cent of the adult population, representing one in six people, worldwide experience infertility.The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention also warned that globally,...
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