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UK Stock Market Today, 24 November 2025: FTSE 100 Extends Winning Streak as Fed Cut Bets, Ukraine Peace Hopes and Budget Jitters Collide

UK Stock Market Today, 24 November 2025: FTSE 100 Extends Winning Streak as Fed Cut Bets, Ukraine Peace Hopes and Budget Jitters Collide

The UK stock market kicked off the week in positive territory on Monday 24 November 2025, with the FTSE 100 extending its rebound for a third straight session as investors juggled optimism over US interest-rate cuts, tentative progress towards a Ukraine peace framework, and mounting anxiety ahead of Rachel Reeves’s high‑stakes Autumn Budget on Wednesday. London South East+2IG+2 FTSE 100: Modest Gains, Big Cross‑Currents At the London market open, the FTSE 100 climbed about 0.4% to 9,579.72, while the FTSE 250 rose 0.5% to 21,459.57and the AIM All‑Share added 0.2% to 737.15, according to Alliance News data carried by London South East. London South East As the session progressed, the
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Singapore Stocks Climb as STI Rises 0.6% on Policy Optimism and Inflation Surprise – 24 November 2025

Singapore Stocks Climb as STI Rises 0.6% on Policy Optimism and Inflation Surprise – 24 November 2025

Singapore’s stock market started the final week of November on a firmer footing, with investors balancing upbeat policy and growth signals against a sharp jump in inflation. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.6% (27.49 points) to close at 4,496.63 on Monday, 24 November 2025, even as broader Asia posted a mixed performance. Market breadth was positive, with 336 gainers versus 238 losers, on about 2.1 billion shares traded worth roughly S$3.2 billion. The Business Times The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index, which tracks large-cap names outside the STI, slipped 1.2% to 1,438.67, showing that the day’s strength was concentrated in blue chips rather than the wider market. The
24 November 2025
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DroneShield Crisis Deepens: CEO Defends $50m Share Sale as ASX Investors Punish Governance Missteps

DroneShield Crisis Deepens: CEO Defends $50m Share Sale as ASX Investors Punish Governance Missteps

DroneShield, the counter‑drone darling that surged more than eightfold this year, is fighting to salvage investor trust after a month-long rout triggered by massive director share sales, a botched contract announcement and a wave of governance criticism. On Monday the company released a detailed ASX statement and embarked on a media blitz aimed at calming markets, as fresh commentary from major outlets sharpened questions over how an $70 million insider sell‑off was allowed to unfold with so little warning to shareholders. ASX Announcements+2The Australian+2 How a soaring defence stock stumbled into a governance storm DroneShield rode a powerful defence and
24 November 2025
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China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Edges Higher as Hong Kong Tech Rallies and Defence Shares Jump – November 24, 2025

China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Edges Higher as Hong Kong Tech Rallies and Defence Shares Jump – November 24, 2025

China’s stock markets delivered a choppy but eventful session on Monday, November 24, 2025, ending broadly flat on the mainland while Hong Kong surged on the back of big‑cap tech and a blockbuster aluminum IPO. Onshore, the Shanghai Composite Index inched up 0.05% to 3,836.77, recovering from an intraday drop to a six‑week low. The blue‑chip CSI 300 slipped around 0.1% to about 4,448 points, even as the Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.37% to 12,585.08 and the ChiNext growth board gained 0.31% to 2,929.04. TradingView+2chinadailyhk+2 In contrast, offshore Chinese stocks rallied strongly: Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index jumped 2% to 25,716.50, while the Hang Seng Tech Index climbed 2.8%, powered by sharp gains in
24 November 2025
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West Seattle Power Outage: Nearly 3,000 Seattle City Light Customers Affected After Equipment Failure

West Seattle Power Outage: Nearly 3,000 Seattle City Light Customers Affected After Equipment Failure

SEATTLE — November 24, 2025 — Seattle City Light says a broken piece of hardware on a power pole is to blame for a major outage that cut electricity to nearly 3,000 homes and businesses in southwest West Seattle on Sunday, November 23. Power was restored in stages over roughly six and a half hours, with the last customers back online early Sunday evening. West Seattle Blog…+2westsideseattle.com+2 According to utility data and local reports, the outage swept across neighborhoods from Arbor Heights and Sunrise Heights to Roxhill, South Delridge and parts of North Shorewood, briefly plunging shopping hubs like Westwood
24 November 2025
Commonwealth Bank’s AI-Focused CIO Gavin Munroe to Exit in December 2025 as Tech Leadership Is Split in Two

Commonwealth Bank’s AI-Focused CIO Gavin Munroe to Exit in December 2025 as Tech Leadership Is Split in Two

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has announced a major shake-up at the top of its technology organisation, confirming that Group Executive Technology and Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) Gavin Munroe will leave the bank on 22 December 2025 to pursue opportunities outside the organisation.commbank.com.au+1 In the interim, CBA is adopting a dual-CIO structure: Both will report directly to CEO Matt Comyn, pending regulatory approval, effectively splitting responsibility for one of the most advanced banking tech stacks in the region.commbank.com.au+2iTnews+2 The news, first reported by outlets including the Australian Financial Review and iTnews, immediately positions CBA’s tech transition as one of
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Medicare 2026 Premiums Jump Nearly 10%: How Much of Your 2.8% Social Security COLA Will You Actually Keep?

Medicare 2026 Premiums Jump Nearly 10%: How Much of Your 2.8% Social Security COLA Will You Actually Keep?

As of today, November 24, 2025, the picture for retirees in 2026 is getting clearer — and more expensive. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has confirmed that standard Medicare Part B premiums will rise nearly 10% next year, from $185.00 in 2025 to $202.90 in 2026, while the annual deductible will climb from $257 to $283. CMS+1 At the same time, the Social Security Administration has finalized a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, lifting the average monthly retirement benefit from $2,015 to about $2,071 — a gain of roughly $56. Social Security+1 Put together, multiple analyses
24 November 2025
Lakshmi Mittal Quits UK for Switzerland and Dubai: Naïa Island, Labour’s Tax Shock and the New Billionaire Flight

Lakshmi Mittal Quits UK for Switzerland and Dubai: Naïa Island, Labour’s Tax Shock and the New Billionaire Flight

London/Dubai – 24 November 2025 — Lakshmi N Mittal, the Indian‑origin “King of Steel” and for years one of Britain’s richest residents, has now formally joined the growing billionaire exodus from the UK. After nearly three decades in London, Mittal has shifted his tax residence to Switzerland and is expected to spend much of his time in Dubai, where he already owns a mansion and has bought plots on the ultra‑exclusive Naïa Island, according to multiple media reports citing advisers and sources close to the family. The Times His move, widely reported today across UK, Indian and Gulf outlets, comes
24 November 2025
Reeves Faces Budget Showdown: CBI Warning, OBR Downgrade and Nuclear ‘Reset’ Shape High‑Stakes Week for UK Economy

Reeves Faces Budget Showdown: CBI Warning, OBR Downgrade and Nuclear ‘Reset’ Shape High‑Stakes Week for UK Economy

As Rachel Reeves prepares the 2025 UK budget, business leaders warn against “death by a thousand taxes”, the OBR readies lower growth forecasts, nuclear regulation faces a radical reset, and AI-fuelled productivity gains offer a rare bright spot. Budget week opens with business backlash With the 2025 UK budget due on Wednesday 26 November, Rachel Reeves is walking into one of the most politically charged weeks of her Chancellorship. At the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) annual conference today (24 November), CBI chief executive Rain Newton‑Smith is set to accuse Reeves of shutting business out of key decisions on energy
24 November 2025
Sacramento Crashes at Franklin Blvd and Fruitridge Rd, Viral $87K Settlement Story Put Spotlight on Insurance Tactics (24 Nov 2025)

Sacramento Crashes at Franklin Blvd and Fruitridge Rd, Viral $87K Settlement Story Put Spotlight on Insurance Tactics (24 Nov 2025)

Two serious recent crashes in South Sacramento — one at Fruitridge Road and Franklin Boulevard and another on Franklin Boulevard near Turnbridge Drive — are drawing renewed attention to a corridor already known for heavy traffic and safety concerns. At the same time, a viral story about a California lawyer turning a $3,000 car‑insurance offer into an $87,000 settlement is reshaping how many drivers think about post‑crash negotiations. SSBCrack News+2sacramentoinjuryattorneysblog.com+2 As of 24 November 2025, here’s what we know, how the investigations are unfolding, and what these cases reveal about insurance tactics and road safety in Sacramento and beyond. Key
24 November 2025
Emirates Bets $41 Billion on Boeing 777X as Boeing Builds 26 Jets Before Certification – What It Means for the 777-9, 777-10 and Dubai Airshow 2025

Emirates Bets $41 Billion on Boeing 777X as Boeing Builds 26 Jets Before Certification – What It Means for the 777-9, 777-10 and Dubai Airshow 2025

Emirates closes Dubai Airshow 2025 with a record widebody bet Emirates has effectively turned Dubai Airshow 2025 into a vote of confidence in Boeing’s most delayed jet – and a pointed reminder that patience is not infinite. Over the past week the Dubai flag carrier has: Together, the two transactions push Emirates’ backlog to 375 widebody jets scheduled through 2038, cementing its status as the world’s largest international airline and the single most important customer for Boeing’s 777X programme. Business Traveller+1 In an analysis published today, Business Traveller notes that Emirates’ $41 billion spree amounts to both a lifeline and
24 November 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today, November 24, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers Near 6.3% as Redfin Flags a Coming Pivot

Mortgage Rates Today, November 24, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers Near 6.3% as Redfin Flags a Coming Pivot

Where mortgage rates stand on November 24, 2025 Several major trackers updated their numbers this morning, and while methodologies differ, the story is consistent: mortgage rates are lower than earlier this year but stuck near the low‑6% range. National snapshot: purchase loans How today compares with last week Freddie Mac’s long‑running Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the average 30‑year fixed rate at 6.26% for the week ending November 20, up only 0.02 percentage points from the prior week and just 0.09 points from late October. FRED+1 Realtor.com’s latest “Mortgage Interest Rates Today” update, published on November 20, highlighted the same
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Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Kenvue shares closed Friday at $18.13, up 0.33%, with about 63.5 million shares traded. The Kimberly-Clark offer values Kenvue at roughly $18.76 per share, leaving a deal spread of about 3%. Both companies’ shareholders approved the merger, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Kenvue’s dividend record date is Feb. 11, with earnings due Feb. 17.
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