Wall Street’s main indexes declined following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of upcoming pharma tariffs, which heightened trade war concerns and negatively impacted corporate results. Major pharmaceutical companies like Eli Lilly, Merck, and Pfizer saw their shares drop, while Ford Motor suspended its annual outlook amid tariff uncertainty. In early trading, the Dow fell 1.06%, the S&P 500 dropped 1.10%, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 1.35%, with most sectors, particularly healthcare and tech, trading lower as investors awaited insights from the Federal Reserve’s meeting on interest rates.
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‘Good for rugby’: rivals hail Moana Pasifika influence
The rugby world is recognizing Moana Pasifika's significant progress after their best Super Rugby Pacific campaign to date, finishing seventh following two wooden spoons in previous seasons. Despite a disappointing 64-12 loss to the Hurricanes, players and fans celebrated the team's inspiring performance and growing support, with Hurricanes captain Xavier Numia praising their impact on New Zealand rugby. Ardie Savea, the Super Rugby Pacific player of the year, emphasized Moana's ambition to aim higher, expressing...
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