Month: February,2025

Norway seizes Russian-crewed ship on suspicion of causing ‘serious damage’ to undersea cable between Latvia and Sweden

Norway seizes Russian-crewed ship on suspicion of causing ‘serious damage’ to undersea cable between Latvia and Sweden


February 1, 2025
Norwegian police have seized a Russian-crewed ship on suspicion of being involved in causing “serious damage” to a fiber cable in the Baltic Sea between Latvia and Sweden. Troms Police in northern Norway located the Silver Dania ship on Thursday evening, following a request from Latvian authorities, and it was brought into the port of […]
Rubio and Bukele to discuss sending suspected gang members from US to El Salvador

Rubio and Bukele to discuss sending suspected gang members from US to El Salvador


February 1, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will discuss the possibility of deporting suspected Tren de Aragua gang members to El Salvador in an upcoming meeting with Salvadorean president Nayib Bukele, according to State Department Special Envoy for Latin America Mauricio Claver-Carone. “We’re looking to do a new agreement that might include the members of the […]
‘It’s like a constant gamble:’ Ukrainian couple await birth of twins in wartime Kyiv

‘It’s like a constant gamble:’ Ukrainian couple await birth of twins in wartime Kyiv


February 1, 2025
Kateryna and her husband Oleg endure what every citizen of Kyiv must – long blackouts, hours without any internet connection and constant apprehension about the next missile barrage. She’s not getting much rest ahead of the big day. The air-raid sirens blare almost every day, the crump of explosions is all too familiar. Their lives […]
UN says more than 700 killed in just five days of fighting in DR Congo

UN says more than 700 killed in just five days of fighting in DR Congo


February 1, 2025
More than 700 people have been killed and 2,800 injured in just five days since fighting escalated in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between January 26-30, UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters Friday. “The WHO (World Health Organization) and its partners conducted an assessment with the government between the 26th […]
Trump wants an ‘Iron Dome’ over the US. But even a mini version in the Pacific is taking a while

Trump wants an ‘Iron Dome’ over the US. But even a mini version in the Pacific is taking a while


February 1, 2025
President Donald Trump has called for an expansive, next-generation missile defense shield for the mainland United States, something modeled on Israel’s formidable defenses, typified by its signature Iron Dome system. A defensive dome for the US – a country hundreds of times the size of Israel – would require massive scale, as well as space-based […]
Brazilian navy confirms location of World War II shipwreck

Brazilian navy confirms location of World War II shipwreck


February 1, 2025
After more than 80 years hidden beneath the waves off Rio de Janeiro, the location of a Brazilian troop transport ship torpedoed and sunk by Nazi Germany was definitively confirmed by Brazil’s navy this week. The wreck of the Vital de Oliveira was initially discovered in 2011 by a pair of brothers, Jose Luíz and […]
Six Americans freed in Venezuela after Trump envoy meets with Maduro

Six Americans freed in Venezuela after Trump envoy meets with Maduro


February 1, 2025
Six Americans who had been detained in Venezuela are heading home to the US, President Donald Trump announced Friday, after his envoy met with the country’s President Nicolás Maduro. US officials have not yet given details of the six detainees released, but Trump’s envoy for special missions Richard Grenell posted a picture on X of […]
After his daughter was stabbed 113 times, he fought to change Argentina’s law on femicide. Now Milei wants to change it back

After his daughter was stabbed 113 times, he fought to change Argentina’s law on femicide. Now Milei wants to change it back


February 1, 2025
Carolina Aló was 17 years old the night her father, Edgardo, saw her for the last time. In their final conversation, he pleaded with Carolina to leave her boyfriend because of the way he treated her. Almost 30 years later, Edgardo remembers the following night as if it were today. By the time he arrived, […]
Germany’s far-right AfD party is obsessed with Trump and Musk

Germany’s far-right AfD party is obsessed with Trump and Musk


February 1, 2025
“You have to make a decision. Do you want to have the party of [Chancellor] Olaf Scholz and all those eunuchs? Or are you on our side, with Elon Musk and Donald Trump? Which side has more sex appeal?” Minutes later, Musk made a surprise video appearance beamed into the conference center. There was plenty […]
‘I wanted to communicate’: Grammy-nominated Yemi Alade embraces multiple languages and genres to showcase Africa to the world

‘I wanted to communicate’: Grammy-nominated Yemi Alade embraces multiple languages and genres to showcase Africa to the world


February 1, 2025
Nigerian Afro-pop sensation Yemi Alade has history with the Grammys. She’s featured on a Grammy-nominated album by Beyoncé and a Grammy-winning one by Beninese-French star Angelique Kidjo; but despite her popularity in Africa and her multilingual songs, Alade has yet to win a solo Grammy. On February 2, that could change, with her song “Tomorrow” […]
XLF’s Record Highs: Buy the Dip or Bail Out Now?

XLF’s Record Highs: Buy the Dip or Bail Out Now?


February 1, 2025
As the FOMC prepared to announce its rate decision on Wednesday, the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF), which had been steadily climbing since the end of 2023, was approaching a new record high. Moreover, the Fed’s decision held little surprise — its stance had been well-telegraphed in the weeks leading up to the announcement. […]
The Best Five Sectors, #5

The Best Five Sectors, #5


February 1, 2025
Technology Moves Back into Top-5 As we wrap up another trading week, a notable shift has occurred in the sector rankings. The technology sector, after a brief hiatus, has clawed its way back into the top 5, pushing energy down to the 7th position. This reshuffle reflects the dynamic nature of market rotations and sets […]
Cybersecurity Makes Yet Another Statement

Cybersecurity Makes Yet Another Statement


February 1, 2025
The Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) has been leading the market for a solid four months and recorded yet another new high this week. Chartists looking to take advantage of this leadership can use two timeframes: one to establish the absolute and relative trends, and another to identify tradable pullbacks along the way. Note that CIBR has […]
SP600 (IJR) Silver Cross BUY Signal May Arrive Too Late

SP600 (IJR) Silver Cross BUY Signal May Arrive Too Late


February 1, 2025
Today on the S&P 600 (IJR), the 20-day EMA nearly crossed above the 50-day EMA for a “Silver Cross” IT Trend Model BUY Signal. Price is really going nowhere. Bulls might look at it as a bull flag, but the ‘flag’ is horizontal, not trending lower. That setup doesn’t usually execute as you’d expect, with […]
DeepSeek Rattles AI Stocks – Should You Buy The Dip?

DeepSeek Rattles AI Stocks – Should You Buy The Dip?


February 1, 2025
In this video, Mary Ellen unpacks the week after the news drop roiled markets; coupled with major earnings reports, it’s been a rough week. She highlights what drove the biggest winners last week as we head into one of the busiest time for earnings! This video originally premiered January 31, 2025. You can watch it […]