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Israeli authorities have announced that the introduction of the new Electronic Travel Authorization System (Marom ETA-IL) has been delayed to January 2025. Key Point: As previously reported by BAL, the new regime was initially scheduled to be introduced on August 1. The regime is designed to streamline the entry process for visa-exempt nationals seeking short-term stays for purposes other than work, volunteering or study. If approved, the status will be valid for up to two years, allowing stays of up to 90 days per visit and allowing multiple entries. Additional information: The online portal requires approval prior to travel but…

28 Mins AgoDow ends Tuesday higher as S&P 500 and Nasdaq slideTraders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 24, 2024 in New York City.Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesThe 30-stock Dow closed higher on Tuesday, while the Nasdaq Composite saw a steep decline as investors anticipated further key tech earnings due this week.The S&P 500 lost 0.5% to end at 5,436.44, while the Nasdaq slid 1.28% to close at 17,147.42. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 203.40 points, or 0.5%, to finish at 40,743.33.— Pia Singh41 Mins Ago’Reversal of the reversion’ has started, says BTIGThe small-cap iShares Russell 2000…

Top Line Microsoft’s strong profits weren’t enough to satisfy Wall Street amid unusually tense times for investors in big technology companies, as the company’s shares plummeted after its artificial intelligence business reported weaker than expected results. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaking at a conference in May.AFP via Getty Images Key Facts It was good news for Microsoft, as the company beat expectations on both revenue and profit. The company reported diluted earnings per share of $2.95 for the three months ended June 30, slightly above the analyst consensus of $2.94 and up 10% from a year ago. It also reported…

UND is seeking special designation from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities to further expand its service commitment, key administrators said. On September 14, 2023, The Longest Table hosted 850 Grand Forks residents to share a free meal with strangers in a welcoming atmosphere, fostering stronger connections, exchanging ideas and promoting better health. The event had many accomplishments, including highlighting the close-knit town-university relationship that exists between UND and Grand Forks, a proud sponsor of The Longest Table. UND archive photo. Editor’s note: The UND LEADS Strategic Plan is intended to…

U.S. stocks fell, dragged down by a drop in shares of AI chip maker Nvidia (NVDA), ahead of a key Federal Reserve policy meeting and quarterly earnings reports from major tech companies.The S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell 0.5% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (^IXIC) lost about 1.3% as investors awaited major earnings reports from the likes of Microsoft (MSFT) and AMD (AMD). The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose 0.5%.The stock market is in the midst of a pivotal week that sees the Fed’s interest rate decision, the July jobs report, and results from four of the “Magnificent Seven” large-cap…

Spirit Airlines, the low-cost, no-frills airline, has unveiled new premium services as part of a transformation to create a friendlier, more comfortable and more cost-effective travel experience for passengers as part of its efforts to turn around its travel business.According to a Reuters article, the airline continues to lose money despite the travel boom, and its shares are down 81% into 2024 (but up 5% in midday trading today). Spirit Airlines’ new product was announced a few months after rival Frontier Airlines launched a similar product. “This is a new chapter in the history of Spirit Airlines, taking low-cost travel…

Before opening Linda’s Ocean Nails, Chris worked with her mother across the street at another nail salon for 10 years and part-time at Wells Fargo. After majoring in accounting at San Francisco State University, Chris decided to open a nail salon instead of becoming an accountant so that her mother could work for her and get the treatment she deserved. “I decided to come back here and run the place myself because I saw my mom struggling with her business because of the language barrier and her not-so-good English,” Chris recalls. That was in 1998. Her sisters, Bella and Cindy,…

Pikkalainen will impress. Kasper Pikkalainen, selected by the New Jersey Devils in the third round (85th pick) of the 2024 NHL Draft, had the rare opportunity to play in three different leagues last season and feels well-prepared to make the Finland roster for the 2025 World Junior Championships. “I think it was a pretty tough season,” the right winger told NHL.com, “the La Liga game was different from the U-18 game because the La Liga players are bigger and the game is faster, but I think it helped me improve my game.” “Being selected for the Finland national junior team…

Amazon’s second-quarter earnings preview: E-commerce and cloud profits, rising operating margins are what analysts focus onGoldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan raised his price target on Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) to $250 from $225 and reiterated his buy recommendation on the stock.Sheridan previewed Amazon’s second-quarter results, noting margin upside and raising his 2025 GAAP operating profit forecast above market expectations (currently 8% above).There are three central talking points among investors heading into the earnings report that analysts say are likely to drive the stock price higher.Sheridan said that based on research across a range of industries, Amazon’s e-commerce business continued to perform well…

Heavy rains have triggered multiple landslides in the southern Indian state of Kerala, killing at least 109 people and causing rescue efforts for those feared trapped, authorities said.At least 176 people were injured in floods that hit Kerala’s Wayanad district on Tuesday at the height of the monsoon season, according to Megha Shree DR district governor’s office.Indian Army, Navy and Air Force personnel and helicopters took part in search and rescue operations on Tuesday as heavy rains flattened villages in the hill country. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s office said “the whole of government agencies” were involved in overseeing and…