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Investors have poured money into emerging markets in recent years as the search for big stock gains has migrated overseas and as they look for diversification beyond the concentrated S&P 500. But the U.S.-Iran military conflict has reframed the concentration question, highlighting the level of risk in emerging markets when it comes to gains being dependent on a select number of stocks, many tied to the AI boom. The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) has had strong performance over the past few years and into 2026, up 29% in 2025 and still holding onto a small gain this year.…

By Jeremy Simes The Canadian Press Posted March 6, 2026 1:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Saskatchewan Roughriders say fans have taken them up on pre-game drinking and barbecuing in the parking lot outside Mosaic Stadium. The club says many have entered the lottery to win tailgating passes for the upcoming season. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. It says the passes are to cost $500, and they were only made available to season ticket…

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder community is being asked to band together this weekend to help beautify vacant bushland that has been trashed with rubbish.The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group is hosting its annual Clean-Up Kalgoorlie-Boulder Day on Sunday, with the old Boulder golf course off Lane Street set to receive a makeover.Locals are encouraged to don gloves, hats, long pants and enclosed shoes and help pick up litter strewn across the area from 9am to 11am.KBULG chief executive Kim Eckert said there was a lot of rubbish in local bushland, but this spot was chosen because of its proximity to the residential area.“It’s…

THE ECONOMIC FACTOR The Malaysian economy could also affect the timing of polls, analysts say.Malaysia has seen resilient growth under Anwar and, for 2026, is expected to exceed the government’s forecast of between 4 and 4.5 per cent growth, making it among the strongest performers in Southeast Asia. The ringgit has appreciated against the US dollar over the past year, while Malaysia has seen record foreign investments. The unemployment rate has fallen to around 3 to 3.5 per cent, which is close to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.  There is concern, however, that this has not translated to benefits to the masses, analysts noted.According to…

What is undeniable is that infrastructure development in Africa is accelerating rapidly. New ports, railways, power plants, refineries and transmission systems are being built to meet growing demographic and economic needs. However, these investments must take into account exceptionally demanding conditions: humid coastal climates, high temperatures, acidic environments and intensive use.In such realities, advanced construction materials, including nickel alloys, which combine durability with resistance to corrosion and extreme loads, play a crucial role. Let’s take a closer look.Why are nickel alloys so important in Africa’s corrosive environments?How do nickel-based superalloys perform in high-temperature and power generation?Do nickel chromium molybdenum and…

The healthcare sector was hit the hardest while tariff expose sectors remained stagnantListen to this article | 3 minsinfoPublished On 6 Mar 20266 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoThe United States economy unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4 percent, marking the sixth contraction of the US job market of the Trump administration.The February jobs report was released by the US Labor Department on Friday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listEconomists had forecast marginal gains, with a survey of economists by the Reuters news agency at 59,000, by…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An appeals court struck down a local law in the District of Columbia that banned gun magazines containing more than 10 bullets, describing the measure as unconstitutional. The ruling Thursday from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals also reversed the conviction of Tyree Benson, who was taken into custody in 2022 for being in possession of a handgun with a magazine that could contain 30 bullets, according to The New York Times. “Magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition are ubiquitous in our country, numbering in the hundreds of millions, accounting…

Little, Brown & Co. We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. Bestselling author James Patterson has collaborated with other bold-faced names to pen original thrillers, from President Bill Clinton (“The First Gentleman”) to singer Dolly Parton (“Run, Rose, Run”). Now he’s teamed up with Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis for “Judge Stone” (to be published March 9 by Little, Brown), a courtroom drama that touches on the lightning-rod issue of abortion. Read an excerpt below, and don’t miss Tracy Smith’s interview with Viola Davis and James Patterson on “CBS Sunday Morning” March 8! “Judge Stone”…

The most recent government data shows nearly 28% of Americans live alone. The number has risen for decades, especially for older generations. Ash-har Quraishi shows simple tools that can provide extra security and protection for your aging loved ones.

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailMark Martin of Martin Consulting says it’ll cost $7.74 billion to evacuate the Middle East’s expatriate population in a worst-case scenario. He elaborates on how Indian airlines have to cope with adjusted flight routes and increased operating costs.06:07Fri, Mar 6 20261:32 AM EST