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Tech companies led a broad rally for U.S. stocks Tuesday, a boost for the market in a holiday-shortened trading session. The S&P 500 rose 0.7%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 177 points, or 0.4%, as of 11:20 a.m. Eastern time. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite was up 1%. Chip company Broadcom rose 2.6%, while semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, rose 1.1%. Super Micro Computer jumped 4.6%. Tesla climbed 5.2% for the biggest gain among S&P 500 stocks. Amazon.com rose 1.5% American Airlines slipped 0.4% after the airline briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue. U.S. Steel edged up 0.1% a day after an influential government panel failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of the nearly $15 billion proposed sale to Nippon Steel of Japan. NeueHealth surged 70.1% after the health care company agreed to be taken private in a deal valued at roughly $1.3 billion. Treasury yields rose in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.62% from 4.59% late Monday. European markets were mostly higher. Markets in Asia mostly gained ground. U.S. markets will close at 1 p.m. Eastern and stay closed Wednesday for Christmas. Wall Street has several economic reports to look forward to this week, including a weekly update on unemployment benefits on Thursday. Tuesday’s rally comes as the stock market enters what’s historically been a very cheerful season. The last five trading days of each year, plus the first two in the new year, have brought an average gain of 1.3% since 1950. The so-called “Santa rally” also correlates closely with positive returns in January and the upcoming year. So far this month, the U.S. stock market has lost some of its gains since President-elect Donald Trump’s win on Election Day, which raised hopes for faster economic growth and more lax regulations that would boost corporate profits. Worries have risen that Trump’s preference for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , a bigger U.S. government debt and difficulties for global trade. Even so, the stock market remains on pace to deliver strong returns for 2024. The benchmark S&P 500 is up about 26% so far this year and remains within roughly 1.3% of the all-time high it set earlier this month — its latest of 57 record highs this year.Pepeto ICO Hits $2 Million Milestone, Showcasing Strong Community Support
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For a quarter of Americans, keeping their home clean is more difficult than their full-time job, according to a recent survey. The survey of 2,000 Americans looked at their cleaning habits and challenges, especially when it comes to hosting, and found that keeping a tidy house is harder than their nine-to-five for nearly one in four (24%). How Much Time People Spend Prepping for Guests When having guests over, people will spend an hour, on average, straightening up just before they arrive. Forty-one percent said they worry that guests will notice grimy nooks and crannies while they’re over and almost half (48%) confessed that they don’t notice how dirty their home is until they have guests over, but once company is in the house, they can’t unsee their cleaning blindspots. The majority (57%) disclosed that they’re embarrassed when visitors come over and their home is less clean than they’d like, and most (80%) admitted they want to impress their visitors with how tidy their house is. In fact, 29% went so far as to say they’d forgo buying new clothes for a year in exchange for a squeaky-clean home without any dust or grime and a third (34%) admitted that their social schedules revolve around their cleaning schedules. Conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by BISSELL for the launch of the Steam Shot OmniReach Handheld Steam Cleaner & Sanitizer, the study found that parents will spend four hours per week cleaning up their homes while non-parents will spend three hours doing so, on average. Uncovering a few of their cleaning blindspots, the study found the least-cleaned places in the house are window blinds (29%), baseboards (27%), fans (23%) and windowsills (24%). And although a quarter (24%) have yet to perfect their cleaning routine, 71% said it’s important to them to sanitize and clean their house without harsh chemicals. According to the results, it’s even more important to parents than non-parents (72% vs. 69%). Nearly a fifth of parents (19%) reported they already used all-natural cleaning products prior to having kids and another 38% said they began to do so after becoming parents. “The best cleaning session is fast, satisfying and effective,” said Vana Kokkinos, brand manager of steam cleaning at BISSELL. “If you haven’t perfected your cleaning routine already, start fresh in 2025 with tools that make the job a breeze. To help with this, look for cleaning brands and products that prioritize your time and health as much as you do, are environmentally friendly and can quickly eliminate germs and bacteria.” When deciding which cleaning products to use in the home, 83% of parents said the health of their children is a major consideration. Other motivators for selecting one cleaning product over another include the efficacy (92%), ability to kill germs and bacteria (90%), versatility (86%) and environmental impact of the product (68%) according to respondents. The Financial Cost of Ineffective Cleaning Products Uncovering the price tag on ineffective cleaning products, respondents estimated they’ve wasted more than $600 on useless cleaning products and tools over the years, on average. And although most people (59%) are planning to keep their homes cleaner than ever in the new year, 79% wish they had a cleaning magic wand to help them out. But without such a tool, respondents shared some of their best cleaning tips and tricks such as “clean as you go,” “don’t let small jobs pile up,” “always dust and sweep before you polish and mop,” “steam clean the microwave, wash windows, iron out carpet stains” and “always have music playing.” “The survey results demonstrate the motivations for keeping a clean house go beyond just peace of mind. According to the study, health and wellness along with social perceptions and community building are also top of mind when tidying up,” said Kokkinos. “There are ways to make sure cultivating a healthy, clean home isn’t so daunting, and having the right tools can really make the difference when tackling some of the toughest messes. “Things like using a hand-held steamer make it easy to quickly clean and sanitize buildup and grime on appliances, windowsills, baseboards and other tough-to-tackle places, giving you more time back in your day to spend with loved ones.” Survey Methodology: Talker Research surveyed 2,000 general population Americans; the survey was commissioned by BISSELL and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between Dec. 10 and Dec. 13, 2024.Man accused in burning death of a woman on New York subway appears in court
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I'm A Celebrity fans think they have spotted a savage dig at ex campmate Dean McCullough. GK Barry appeared to make a swipe at her former co-star following his departure from the show. Dean became the second celebrity to be eliminated from the series after taking on the highest number of Bushtucker trials during his time on the programme. The BBC Radio 1 presenter racked up a reputation for struggling during the trials, leaving his campmates hungry. Dean even called out the famous line - I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here - stopping his trials. He admitted to having many fears that he claimed prevented him from getting stars for camp. During one trial he quit, Dean confessed to feeling claustrophobic as he stood in a box that filled with sand. In an apparent dig at Dean's woes GK Barry referenced his fear when taking part in a trial on Thursday night. After getting in position for the start of the trial, GK said sarcastically with her head in a bubble: “At least it’s not claustrophobic!” Viewers noticed the quip as one said: "‘At least it’s not claustrophobic’ Are we still throwing shade at Dean." Another added: "GK mentioning it not being “claustrophobic”." Someone else commented: "GK doesn't half crack me up! "At least it's not claustrophobic"". A fourth wrote: "‘Well at least it’s not claustrophobic” #ImACeleb." This week, Oti Mabuse took on a Bushtucker trial her former campmate Dean quit. Oti did much better than Dean in The Sinister Sarcophagus: The Mummy where her head sat in a box that filled with creepy crawlies while her body stood in a separate tank that filled with sand. The former Strictly Come Dancing star had to answer trivial questions correctly in order to secure stars. Dean dramatically quit the trial when he gave it a go. The radio host commented it was his "worst nightmare" having previously stated he wouldn't want to be buried or put in a coffin. Dean was soon locked in and joined by sand, giant mealworms and crickets. He got off to a good start and answered two questions correctly, before managing to secure two stars. But it all got too much for him and he soon screamed the famous line: "I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!". With that the trial was over and Dean was removed from the figurine, with Ant and Dec confirming he had won just two stars for camp meaning a rationed meal. After pulling out of the trial, Ant said that he was disappointed in Dean given that it was one of the easiest I'm A Celebrity trials ever. Speaking on I'm A Celebrity Unpacked, Dec explained: “We are genuinely disappointed because you are prepared to do the whole trial and you want to see the whole thing. There’s a lot of time gone into the trials so when it’s called early your like, ‘oh'. “That’s why we continued to ask him some questions after because we were really enjoying it," Ant added. When asked if the crew were let down by Dean pulling out of the trail so early, Ant admitted: "They just want to see it done properly. Even in the past when we’ve had people not go through with it we’ve sometime bought the trials back because we want them to be seen.” Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .