U.S. pending home sales increase moderately, NAR says

By Amina Niasse (Reuters) – Pending home sales in the U.S. rose 1.6% in February, spurred by modest inventory increases and job gains, a report on Thursday said. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Pending Home Sales index rose 1.6% to 75.6 from a revised 74.4 the month prior. Economists expected a 1.5% increase, a […]

Palestinian Authority names new government following pressure to reform

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has announced the formation of a new Cabinet as it faces international pressure to reform. President Mahmoud Abbas, who has led the PA for nearly two decades and remains in overall control, announced the new government in a presidential decree on Thursday. None of the incoming ministers is a well-known figure. […]

Leinster call up Ireland stars for clash with Bulls

Leinster are welcoming back 11 players who featured for Ireland during their run to Six Nations success to start against the Bulls at the RDS in Dublin on Good Friday. For the URC clash, Jordan Larmour, James Lowe, Rob Russell, Robbie Henshaw and Harry Byrne start in the back line, while in the forwards there’s […]

Palantir Stock Downgraded Amid ‘Unprecedented Generative AI Hype Cycle’

An analyst downgraded data analytics software maker Palantir Technologies (PLTR) on Thursday on views its valuation is inflated amid investor buzz over generative artificial intelligence. Palantir stock fell in early trading, X Brian White, analyst at Monness, Crespi, Hardt & Co., downgraded Palantir stock to sell from neutral. “On the back of this unprecedented generative AI hype […]

Grede earns 2024 Energy Star award

Mar. 28—Grede Holdings LLC, a manufacturer of iron castings, has been named a 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. The government-backed ENERGY STAR program honors businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to energy efficiency and the transition to a clean energy economy. Grede, with headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, makes ductile, gray and […]