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Macklemore backs Palestine solidarity protest in New York City
Macklemore backs Palestine solidarity protest in New York City

Roya News

time9 hours ago

  • Entertainment
  • Roya News

Macklemore backs Palestine solidarity protest in New York City

American rapper Macklemore is set to join a Palestine solidarity protest in New York City this Saturday, August 16, organizers announced. The demonstration will take place at 2 PM (GMT-4) on the steps of the New York Public Library in Bryant Park. The rapper shared the announcement in an Instagram story, amplifying the call for public participation. The protest is being organized by the ANSWER Coalition, which described the gathering as a response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The coalition's statement condemns what it calls the 'US-Israeli blockade of Gaza,' alleging it has triggered a severe hunger crisis responsible for the deaths of Palestinians through starvation and malnutrition. It further criticizes US President Donald Trump, accusing his administration of enabling Israel's 'starvation regime' and of supporting entities that 'weaponize hunger' rather than addressing it. The post also claims that Washington is collaborating with 'Israel' to condition aid on plans for the 'full occupation' of Gaza. Organizers urged people 'from all walks of life' to join the protest, framing it as a crucial step to oppose what they call genocide and the 'US-funded, Israeli famine.'

‘How I Met Your Mother' star Cristin Milioti urges fans to join protest against 'Israeli' war crimes
‘How I Met Your Mother' star Cristin Milioti urges fans to join protest against 'Israeli' war crimes

Roya News

time3 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Roya News

‘How I Met Your Mother' star Cristin Milioti urges fans to join protest against 'Israeli' war crimes

American actress Cristin Milioti, best known for her role as Tracy McConnell in the popular sitcom How I Met Your Mother, took to her Instagram story to share a call-to-action for an emergency mass march in New York City, demanding an end to 'Israel's' war crimes and the US's role in enabling them. The post, originally shared by organizers from the ANSWER Coalition, announces the protest will be held on Saturday, August 16, at 2 PM (GMT-4) on the steps of the New York Public Library in Bryant Park. The callout condemns what it describes as the 'US-Israeli blockade of Gaza' for creating a 'devastating hunger crisis' that is killing Palestinians through starvation and malnutrition. It also accuses US President Donald Trump of greenlighting what it calls Israel's 'starvation regime' and denounces US-backed entities for 'weaponizing hunger' rather than ending it. The statement further alleges that Washington is now working with 'Israel' to condition aid on its plans for 'full occupation' of Gaza. 'Now is the time to take to the streets,' the post urges, calling for a united front from 'people from all walks of life' to stand against genocide and stop the 'US-funded, Israeli famine'. Milioti's public endorsement adds her name to a growing list of actors, musicians, and public figures who have used their platforms to express solidarity with Gaza and call out Israeli policies.

Nvidia market cap milestone: Chipmaker becomes first public company to hit $4 trillion, AI boom drives rally
Nvidia market cap milestone: Chipmaker becomes first public company to hit $4 trillion, AI boom drives rally

Time of India

time09-07-2025

  • Business
  • Time of India

Nvidia market cap milestone: Chipmaker becomes first public company to hit $4 trillion, AI boom drives rally

Nvidia's market capitalisation touched the $4 trillion mark for the first time on Wednesday, making it the world's first publicly listed company to hit the milestone, amid sustained investor demand for artificial intelligence-linked stocks. Shares of the chipmaker climbed as much as 2.4% to $164 in intraday trade, buoyed by Nvidia's leadership in high-end AI semiconductor design and growing investor optimism around long-term AI adoption. As of 10:05 AM GMT-4, US market indicators were trading higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up by 199.7 points (+0.45%) at 44,440.46, while the NASDAQ had gained 210.53 points (+1.03%) to reach 20,629. The S&P 500 was also higher by 37.89 points (+0.61%) at 6,263.41. Nvidia first reached a $1 trillion market valuation in June 2023, and its rapid growth has continued since then, with its market value more than tripling in just a year—outpacing the speed at which Apple and Microsoft, the only other US companies valued above $3 trillion, reached that milestone. Meanwhile, Microsoft remains the second-largest US company by market capitalisation at $3.75 trillion, with its shares last trading 1.3% higher at $503, Reuters reported. Nvidia, meanwhile, has surged nearly 74% since its April lows, when global markets were rattled by President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff moves. The stock's dramatic rebound has been fuelled by optimism that the US will strike trade deals with key partners, pushing the S&P 500 to fresh all-time highs. Nvidia now holds the heaviest weighting on the benchmark S&P 500 index at 7.3%, surpassing tech giants Apple and Microsoft, which account for roughly 7% and 6%, respectively. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now

Accenture shares tank 11% despite beating Q3 revenue estimates. Infosys ADRs fall 3%
Accenture shares tank 11% despite beating Q3 revenue estimates. Infosys ADRs fall 3%

Economic Times

time20-06-2025

  • Business
  • Economic Times

Accenture shares tank 11% despite beating Q3 revenue estimates. Infosys ADRs fall 3%

Accenture reported revenue of $17.7 billion for the quarter ended May 31, compared with the analysts' average estimate of $17.30 billion. Accenture's shares plummeted despite exceeding third-quarter revenue expectations, driven by AI-related service demand. The company faces challenges from reduced U.S. federal contracts. Consequently, Indian IT ADRs like Infosys also declined, while domestic IT stocks showed mixed performance, with gains in tier-2 companies and HCL Technologies, contrasting with losses in Infosys and LTIMindtree. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Accenture shares fell 11% on Friday, hitting the day's low of $273.19, notwithstanding a revenue beat for third quarter driven by growing demand for the consulting giant's AI-driven services from enterprise reported revenue of $17.7 billion for the quarter ended May 31, compared with analysts' average estimate of $17.30 billion, Reuters reported, citing data compiled by company is grappling with a weak U.S. federal contracting environment as the Trump administration has slowed new contracts and cut existing agreements in a bid to reduce federal spending, the report said, adding that the company said these changes have not had a material impact on its operations or financial indices on Wall Street were trading mixed, with the Dow 30 at 42,225.90, up 54.23 points or 0.13%. The S&P 500 was down 9.35 points or 0.16%, while the Nasdaq Composite traded at 19,464.10, down 82.13 points or 0.42%, around 12:23 PM GMT-4 (9:54 PM IST).Taking cues, the American Depository Receipts (ADRs) of India's frontline IT companies, Infosys and Wipro , were also down. While Infosys ADRs were down 3% to hit the day's lows of $17.89, Wipro ADRs were marginally down at 0.33%.Indian headline indices ended their three-session losing streak on Friday, led by bank, energy and IT stocks. Individually, HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries (RIL) contributed the most. While Nifty gained 319.15 points or 1.29% to close at 25,112.40, the 30-stock S&P BSE Sensex finished at 82,408.17, rising by 1,046.30 points or 1.29%.Indian IT stocks today ended with strong gains, with tier-2 stocks taking the lead. Persistent Systems jumped 3.5% and was followed by Coforge , which rallied 2%. Mphasis was also up by over 1% at the closing largecap stocks, HCL Technologies was the top gainer, rising by 1.3%.Others, including Oracle Financial Services Software (OFSS), Tech Mahindra Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Wipro, settled with gains up to 0.8%.Among laggards were Infosys and LTIMindtree, which closed in the 10-stock Nifty IT index ended with an uptick of 0.84%.

Accenture shares tank 11% despite beating Q3 revenue estimates. Infosys ADRs fall 3%
Accenture shares tank 11% despite beating Q3 revenue estimates. Infosys ADRs fall 3%

Time of India

time20-06-2025

  • Business
  • Time of India

Accenture shares tank 11% despite beating Q3 revenue estimates. Infosys ADRs fall 3%

Accenture shares fell 11% on Friday, hitting the day's low of $273.19, notwithstanding a revenue beat for third quarter driven by growing demand for the consulting giant's AI-driven services from enterprise customers. It reported revenue of $17.7 billion for the quarter ended May 31, compared with analysts' average estimate of $17.30 billion, Reuters reported, citing data compiled by LSEG. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If You Eat Ginger Everyday for 1 Month This is What Happens Tips and Tricks Undo The company is grappling with a weak U.S. federal contracting environment as the Trump administration has slowed new contracts and cut existing agreements in a bid to reduce federal spending, the report said, adding that the company said these changes have not had a material impact on its operations or financial condition. Major indices on Wall Street were trading mixed, with the Dow 30 at 42,225.90, up 54.23 points or 0.13%. The S&P 500 was down 9.35 points or 0.16%, while the Nasdaq Composite traded at 19,464.10, down 82.13 points or 0.42%, around 12:23 PM GMT-4 (9:54 PM IST). Taking cues, the American Depository Receipts (ADRs) of India's frontline IT companies, Infosys and Wipro, were also down. While Infosys ADRs were down 3% to hit the day's lows of $17.89, Wipro ADRs were marginally down at 0.33%. Live Events Indian headline indices ended their three-session losing streak on Friday, led by bank, energy and IT stocks. Individually, HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries (RIL) contributed the most. While Nifty gained 319.15 points or 1.29% to close at 25,112.40, the 30-stock S&P BSE Sensex finished at 82,408.17, rising by 1,046.30 points or 1.29%. Indian IT stocks today ended with strong gains, with tier-2 stocks taking the lead. Persistent Systems jumped 3.5% and was followed by Coforge , which rallied 2%. Mphasis was also up by over 1% at the closing time. Among largecap stocks, HCL Technologies was the top gainer, rising by 1.3%. Others, including Oracle Financial Services Software (OFSS), Tech Mahindra , Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Wipro, settled with gains up to 0.8%. Also reads: TPG offloads Rs 1,505 cr stake in Sai Life via block deals; Norges Bank, MFs step in Among laggards were Infosys and LTIMindtree, which closed in the red. The 10-stock Nifty IT index ended with an uptick of 0.84%.

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