Author: Justin M. Larson

Waddell & Associates CEO and chief investment strategist David Waddell discusses the stock market’s reaction to President Donald Trump’s economic policy on ‘Making Money.’ Procter & Gamble on Thursday said that it will cut up to 7,000 jobs, or 15% of its non-manufacturing workforce, over the next two years as part of a broader restructuring effort. “As always, employee separations will be managed with support and respect, and in line with our principles and values and local laws,” P&G said. “Specific impacts by region or site are not available at this time.” The two-year restructuring plan comes as consumer goods giants P&G and…

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Bollywood’s biggest comedy franchise is back — and this time, it’s larger, louder, and more unpredictable than ever. Housefull 5, the fifth instalment of the wildly popular slapstick series, is all set to hit theatres this Friday, promising audiences a chaotic cruise of comedy, confusion, and cinematic innovation. At the heart of Housefull 5 is a classic case of mistaken identity — with a lavish twist. The plot unfolds on a luxury yacht, where a billionaire, celebrating his 100th birthday, announces a jaw-dropping inheritance of £69 billion to his beloved “Jolly.” But the celebration quickly descends into chaos as three…

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NEW DELHI: How well-equipped are India’s sub-centres (SCs) – the state’s support system that people facing health issues first reach out to – especially those in rural India, to manage basic medical conditions such as hypertension, or high blood pressure, and diabetes?A survey carried out for the purpose in 19 districts of seven states by a team of researchers from Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and World Health Organisation (WHO), among others, did not paint a very flattering picture. According to the survey results published in the latest issue of Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR), only about 4…

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UBS Global Wealth Management portfolio manager Angie Newman discusses the market reaction amid trade tensions and gives advice to clients and investors. Mortgage rates declined for the first time in weeks, though they are still hovering near 7%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.85% from last week’s reading of 6.89%.The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.99% a year ago. The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.99% a year ago. (Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via…

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The much-awaited film ‘Housefull 5’ has finally arrived in cinemas today, June 6, 2025. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, this new instalment brings back a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, and Sonam Bajwa. Following the huge success of the earlier films, ‘Housefull 5’ promises to deliver plenty of laughs, surprises, and excitement. With a huge star cast, over-the-top humour and a brand-new murder mystery twist, the film has already started getting reviews from the audienceEarly reviews say it’s a laugh riotDespite just releasing today, fans have already started reacting online, and most agree…

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A sudden spot on the arm, a dry patch on the leg, or a tiny sore that doesn’t go away, these are brushed off as minor skin issues. Most of the time, it really is just a rash or an insect bite. But sometimes, what looks harmless may actually be a sign of something far more serious, like skin cancer.Skin cancer doesn’t always come with red flags waving. It hides behind signs that feel familiar, even routine. That’s why it becomes important to look closer, especially when certain skin changes linger, change, or don’t respond to usual treatment. Here are…

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President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have seemingly fallen out after a cozy relationship when Musk ran DOGE. Trump gives his take on why Musk is upset. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was disappointed in Elon Musk’s criticism of Republicans’ tax cut package, which the billionaire called a “disgusting abomination” and has urged Congress to block. “Well, look, you know, I’ve always liked Elon, and so I was very surprised, and you saw the words he had. He hasn’t said anything about me that’s bad. I’d rather have him criticize me than the bill, because the bill is incredible,”…

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Filmmaker Suneel Darshan has opened up about the unexpected casting journey behind his 1999 hit film Jaanwar, which eventually became a turning point in Akshay Kumar’s career. In a recent interview with India Today, Darshan revealed that Akshay was never the first, or even second, choice for the lead role in the film.“Jaanwar was not written for Akshay,” he stated plainly. “The film was originally planned with Sunny Deol. We were nearly set to go ahead when we had a fallout over some very ugly issues. Those issues are still pending. So I decided to move forward and find someone…

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NEW DELHI: A railway engineer credited with restoring the world’s oldest working steam locomotive for running the Fairy Queen between Delhi and Alwar now has the task of transforming Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML, earlier known as Teen Murti) in Delhi. PM Modi-led appointments committee of the Cabinet has appointed Ashwani Lohani, 67, as the PMML director.Lohani, who has headed Railway Board, Air India and Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation in his long career, has been appointed “on contract basis for three years from the date of assumption of charge, or until further orders,” the order issued on Wednesday…

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FOX Business’ Gerri Willis reports on how a tariff war between the U.S. and China can impact retail products and companies that move through global markets. Retail stores and grocers are cutting prices and offering a bigger assortment of low-cost products to attract shoppers who are pulling back on spending in the face of an uncertain economy. Aldi, widely known as a budget-friendly grocery chain, said on Thursday that it’s cutting prices on more than 400 products, equating to nearly 25% of its store selection. By dropping prices on products across its over 2,400 stores, Aldi said customers will collectively save…

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Tom Felton is returning to the Wizarding World, but this time, he’s taking the magic to Broadway.Best known for playing Draco Malfoy in the original Harry Potter films, the actor will reprise his iconic role on stage in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at New York’s Lyric Theatre. Sharing his excitement in a statement, he said, “Being a part of the ‘Harry Potter’ films has been one of the greatest honours of my life.”He went on to add, “Joining this production will be a full-circle moment for me, because when I begin performances in ‘Cursed Child’ this fall, I’ll…

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Harvard University and Donald Trump Harvard University on Thursday took a legal route to challenge US President Donald Trump’s ban on foreign students. The Ivy League university amended its lawsuit and said that it will ask the court to immediately halt the enforcement of the proclamation. “Singling out our institution for its enrollment of international students and its collaboration with other educational institutions around the world is yet another illegal step taken by the Administration to retaliate against Harvard,” Harvard president Alan M. Garber said in a letter to the campus community.”As you know, we recently obtained a temporary restraining…

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FOX Business’ Grady Trimble reports on the DOGE committee transition as Elon Musk says goodbye to the budget-slashing agency. Layoffs of U.S. workers were nearly 50% higher in May than they were a year ago, with reductions attributed to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) remaining the leading reason for job cuts this year, according to a new report. Global outplacement Challenger, Gray & Christmas on Thursday released a report that said there were 93,816 job cuts announced by U.S. employers in May. That amounts to an increase of 47% from 63,816 announced last May, while last month’s figure was down…

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Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi’s film ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ is now in its second week at the cinemas and has crossed the Rs 66 crore mark. While the film had a great start in its first week, the collections have now started to slow down. Still, the time-travel love story has kept audiences hooked and continues to earn decent at the box office.Strong first week, slower second week‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ made a solid Rs 44.1 crore in its first week, showing that people were excited to watch the film. However, the second week has seen a big drop of around…

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