Apple Earnings Track Fed Meeting and Rates Impact
Apple reports its latest quarter on Thursday and now accounts for about 6.8 percent of the S P 500's market value. The company has grown by delivering profits even as the economy fluctuates, and it faces pressure to keep strong growth if interest rates continue rising. Higher rates reduce investor valuations of profits for large tech firms.
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U S stocks fall as rates fears extend worst week since pandemic
U S equities slid for a fourth straight session amid rate worries as the S&P 500 and growth equity names remained under pressure. The holiday-shortened week reflected ongoing concerns about higher interest rates and tech and high growth stocks leading losses. Ecolab was among market movers.
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MLK awards honor students and staff across district
Lawrence High ESL teacher Katie Hutchi son and Southwest Middle paraeducator Susan Miller were among nominees. Echo Deer and Lizzy Torres-Zepeda received MLK Character Awards at elementary and high school levels. Shreya Bhakta and Ananda Chikanda tied for Dreamer's Award for equity council work. Community advocate Steve Cadu received an adult award. Codi Charles and district staff also honored for equity and Indigenous curriculum efforts.
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Kansas debate previews fight over new congressional map
lawmakers in Kansas wrap a four hour debate on a plan to redraw the state's four districts to balance population. Republicans push a map aimed at Davids district while Democrats warn of racial dilution and court challenges likely, as judges consider 10 year redistricting practices.
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Kansas Guard expands acute care beds for noneligible veterans
The Veterans Health Administration limits acute and intensive care beds for temporary care of noneligible VA individuals to ease Kansas hospital strain. Governor Kelly cites Omicron surges and high unvaccinated patient load as the reason. Kansas Guard military medical personnel will remain in communities, while nonmedical soldiers and airmen serve on federal orders for 31 days. Since Wednesday Kansas reported 20,806 new cases, 29 deaths, and 92 hospitalizations.
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