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NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump used his image as a successful New York businessman to become a celebrity, a reality television star and eventually the president. Now he will get to revel in one of the most visible symbols of success in the city when he rings the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday as he's also named Time Magazine's Person of the Year. Trump is expected to be on Wall Street to mark the ceremonial start of the day's trading, according to four people with knowledge of his plans. He will also be announced Thursday as Time's 2024 Person of the Year , according to a person familiar with the selection. The people who confirmed the stock exchange appearance and Time award were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has agreed to lift martial law after protests, backlash from world leaders, and his own party turning against him. He had previously declared emergency martial law late on Tuesday and vowed to eliminate “anti-state” forces. He accused the opposition party of controlling parliament, showing sympathy towards North Korea, and undermining the government. It drew immediate opposition from politicians, including the leader of his own party, Han Dong-hoon, who said the decision was "wrong" and promised to "stop it with the people." For the latest Welsh news delivered to your inbox sign up to our newsletter In addition, opposition leader Lee Jae-myung called Yoon's announcement "illegal and unconstitutional." Hundreds of protesters also reportedly gathered in front of the Assembly, waving banners and calling for Yoon’s impeachment. READ MORE: Nationwide customers could get extra £350 for Christmas READ MORE: Jet2 holidaymakers disgusted after taking closer look at hotel bed Less than three hours later, parliament voted to lift the declaration, with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declaring that the move was “invalid” and that lawmakers “will protect democracy with the people.” What is martial law? Martial law is the usually temporary replacement of civilian rule by military rule. It is usually invoked in time of war, rebellion, or natural disaster. When implemented it can have significant legal consequences, including the suspension of standard civil rights and the imposition of military law. How does the situation affect travel? Updated travel advice for South Korea has been uploaded to the Gov.uk website. It states: "We are aware of the developing situation following a declaration of martial law in South Korea. Follow the advice of local authorities and avoid political demonstrations." It further advises: "If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency."
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https://arab.news/52mt3 LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer will set out plans on Thursday to deliver on his priorities to raise living standards and rebuild Britain in a speech he hopes will draw a line under what even some of his supporters say has been a bumpy start to government. Five months since his Labour Party swept back to power with a landslide win, Starmer wants to turn the page on criticism of his government on everything from its use of campaign donations to a tax-raising budget which prompted an outcry from businesses and farmers. He will use Thursday’s speech to plot out when Britain can expect to start seeing progress his government has promised in a range of areas, including hospital backlogs, increasing police numbers, improving education and securing home-grown energy. Called the government’s ‘plan for change’, he is expected to set out a reform program for Britain’s overly stretched public services to try to restore trust in politics, eroded by years of chaos and scandal under the Conservatives and further deepened by Labour’s missteps in its first few months in power. “My government was elected to deliver change, and today marks the next step. People are tired of being promised the world, but short-term sticking plaster politics letting them down,” Starmer will say, according to excerpts of his speech provided by his office. “My mission-led government will deliver.” Labour campaigned before the July 4 election on five missions — boosting economic growth, accelerating steps toward reaching net zero, reducing waiting times in the state-run health service, tackling crime and improving education. His first measures on Thursday will include a move to give communities a named, contactable police officer to deal with local issues, his office said, part of a pledge to add a further 13,000 police in neighborhood roles. “This marks a return to the founding principles of British policing — where officers are part of the communities they serve,” interior minister Yvette Cooper said in a statement. “Through this visible, responsive police presence in every neighborhood, we will restore the trust and partnership that lies at the heart of keeping our communities safe.”
Auto Review: 2025 Mini Countryman is full of fun and functionality that belies its sizeZerodha’s revenue jumped 37% to INR 9,372.1 Cr in FY24 from INR 6,832.8 Cr in the previous year Profit crossed the INR 5,000 Cr mark, surging 88.95% to INR 5,496.3 Cr from INR 2,908.9 Cr in FY23 Meanwhile, the company's total expenses rose a mere 4.23% to INR 3,119.2 Cr in FY24 from INR 2,992.7 Cr in the previous year Stock broking major Zerodha’s consolidated revenue jumped 37.16% to INR 9,372.1 Cr in the financial year ending March 2024 (FY24) from INR 6,832.8 Cr in the previous fiscal. Including other income of INR 622.3 Cr, the startup’s total income rose to INR 9,994.5 Cr during the year under review. Founded in 2010 by the brother duo of Nithin and Nikhil Kamayth, Zerodha allows users to trade in stocks and invest in mutual funds. The Bengaluru-based invest tech startup generates revenue from brokerage sales, user onboarding collections, and the sale of its tech products such as Kite Connect API. Zerodha managed to control its expenses relative to the rise in its top line, which resulted in improvement in margins. Consequently, its net profit surged 88.95% to INR 5,496.3 Cr during the year under review from INR 2,908.9 Cr in FY23. Earlier this year, while announcing the financial results in a blog post, Zerodha cofounder and CEO Nithin Kamath announced that its total assets under management surged to INR 5.66 Lakh Cr . However, Kamath also said that he expects the startup’s revenue and profit to plateau after the various changes proposed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) come into effect. The markets regulator has taken a number of steps in recent times to improve transparency and protect the interests of retail investors, especially in the overheated future and options (F&O) segment. SEBI’s new rules for the F&O segment, including a mandate for one weekly index expiry per exchange and increase in contract sizes, came into effect last month. Days after the regulator released the new framework, Nithin Kamath said he expected the trades on Zerodha to decline by 30% . Last month, SEBI also released a consultation suggesting changes to the listing framework of small and medium enterprises (SME) . Zerodha’s total expenses rose a mere 4.23% to INR 3,119.2 Cr in FY24 from INR 2,992.7 Cr in the previous year. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its expenditure categories: Employee Benefit Expenses: Zerodha reported a sharp decline in employee benefit expenses, which fell by 23.96% to INR 473.9 Cr in FY24 from INR 623.2 Cr in FY23. The startup has about 1,200 employees currently. Information Technology (IT) Expenses: Expenses under the head jumped 28.30% to INR 492.3 Cr from INR 383.7 Cr in FY23. Fees & Commission Expenses: Expenses under the fees and commissions category increased 8.53% to INR 2,413 Cr in FY24 from INR 2,223.4 Cr in FY23. This category included various subcomponents:
Ever wanted to bring your dog with you aboard a cruise ship? Do you have a business focused on dogs and their families? If you answered yes to either question, you’ll be excited to learn that what’s being called the first-ever dog-friendly cruise is being planned aboard Margaritaville at Sea’s Islander out of the Port of Tampa in November 2025. And business opportunities await. Cruise ships famously don’t allow dogs other than service animals. Organizers of this cruise anticipate selecting from a long line of hopefuls. A “waitlist for all dog parents who have dreamt of bringing their furry friends along for their vacations will open soon,” a news release says. Organizers are calling for 250 dogs, “their owners and their closest humans” to become “inaugural ambassadors” for the cruise, which they promise will offer “unique experiences and activities including gifts and samples from top vendors, dog shows and trainings, guest speakers, costume contests, parades, and more.” The event is being staged by two organizations — Cruise Tails and Expedia Cruises of West Orlando. The website cruisetails.com seeks sponsors and investors in hopes of turning the cruise into a recurring event. Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available for companies seeking brand visibility “across a passionate pet-loving audience,” the site says. And participants must sign photo waivers, the website says, adding, “We anticipate the fun will be all over social media and even in the press. In fact, the 250 chosen will undoubtedly be asked by sponsors to try products and post about them.” Cruise Tails was formed by Steve Matzke, a Bradenton-based entrepreneur listed on LinkedIn as beginning his career this month as an “independent consultant.” Matzke spent four years prior to that as senior director of external relations for the American Accounting Association, and 12 years before that as director of faculty and university initiatives for the American Institute of CPAs, his LinkedIn profile shows. Expedia Cruises of West Orlando was founded in 2019 by Dawn von Graff, an avid traveler who has taken more than 75 cruises and visited more than 80 countries, and her husband. She owned a computer networking firm, worked as an international tour manager, and was a top salesperson for Marriott before forming Expedia Cruises of West Orlando as a full-service travel agency. Details including dates, prices and itineraries have not yet been released. According to the website, organizers hope to select the inaugural 250 dogs based partly on how the dogs perform in a “video talent singing contest” as well as “a variety of criteria” to be announced “over the next few weeks.” The bigger the dog’s entourage, the better chance it will have to be chosen, the website says. “Preference will be given to dogs in a group which includes one dog cabin traveling with two or more associated cabins of friends or family without dogs,” it says. A spokeswoman for Margaritaville at Sea says the organizers are chartering the Islander, and the cruise will not be available for booking to the general public. Each dog will have “private relief stations” on their cabin balconies, and when dogs don’t make it to the relief station, each will have its own “pet butler” to ensure “their cabin and the boat remain in top condition,” a Cruise Tails spokeswoman said. Participants must agree to follow protocols on board, including keeping their dogs in permitted areas and making sure they are up to date with appropriate vaccinations. Dogs will not be allowed in dining areas, the ship’s casino, pool decks, lounges or music venues, according to the news release. Organizers will also be looking for workers and vendors. “We’re going to need dog walkers, pet butlers, and so much more,” the website says. And “if you have a proven skill like pet massage, grooming and pet walking or if you make custom dog costumes, have a unique dog product you would like to promote or are a well-known dog expert, we would love to chat with you.” Calls for pet handlers and vendors will be posted “in the next few months,” the site says. Whether the event turns into the profitable industry that its organizers hope for will undoubtedly depend on how the first one unfolds. A spokeswoman did not immediately have answers to such questions of what will happen to dogs that get aggressive with humans or other dogs? Will owners be required to purchase additional insurance to cover any possibilities? Will food be provided and how will feedings be handled? Contributors on Reddit.com posted mixed reactions to the announcement on Monday. “Cruises are already floating petri dishes. This doesn’t seem like a very good idea,” said one. “Now all decks are poop decks,” said another. A couple of posters worried about dogs going overboard. One said, “sounds awesome if you like dogs,” while another chimed in, “Better than a gorilla-friendly cruise, I suppose.” Ron Hurtibise covers business and consumer issues for the South Florida Sun Sentinel. He can be reached by phone at 954-356-4071, on Twitter @ronhurtibise or by email at rhurtibise@sunsentinel.com.Plan to add resources to border will come before Trump inauguration: LeBlanc
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 3, 2024-- MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, today announced that Chris Concannon, Chief Executive Officer, and Ilene Fiszel Bieler, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Goldman Sachs Financial Services Conference on December 11, 2024. Mr. Concannon and Ms. Fiszel Bieler will participate in a fireside chat at 8:40 a.m. ET. The live webcast and replay for the fireside chat will be available on the events and presentations section of the MarketAxess Investor Relations homepage, https://investor.marketaxess.com/events-and-presentations . About MarketAxess MarketAxess (Nasdaq: MKTX) operates a leading electronic trading platform that delivers greater trading efficiency, a diversified pool of liquidity and significant cost savings to institutional investors and broker-dealers across the global fixed-income markets. Over 2,000 firms leverage MarketAxess’ patented technology to efficiently trade fixed-income securities. MarketAxess’ award-winning Open Trading® marketplace is widely regarded as the preferred all-to-all trading solution in the global credit markets. Founded in 2000, MarketAxess connects a robust network of market participants through an advanced full trading lifecycle solution that includes automated trading solutions, intelligent data and index products and a range of post-trade services. Learn more at www.marketaxess.com and on X @MarketAxess . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241203298277/en/ CONTACT: INVESTOR RELATIONS Stephen Davidson MarketAxess Holdings Inc. +1 212 813 6313 sdavidson2@marketaxess.com MEDIA RELATIONS Marisha Mistry MarketAxess Holdings Inc. +1 917 267 1232 mmistry@marketaxess.com KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA NEW YORK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: FINTECH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FINANCE SOURCE: MarketAxess Holdings Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/03/2024 04:30 PM/DISC: 12/03/2024 04:28 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241203298277/en
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