NEW YORK, United States — US equity indices closed at fresh record highs on Thursday following the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut of 2025.
The market rally was further boosted as Intel surged after Nvidia announced it would take a stake in its rival.
All three major indices ended the day at all-time highs, with the S&P 500 rising 0.5 percent to 6,631.96.
Researchers from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) have made a groundbreaking discovery about the formation of massive stars.
One of the most awaited films of the year, Jolly LLB 3, is all set to release tomorrow, Friday, September 19. There are several reasons why this film has created a buzz – the casting of Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi together, the presence of Saurabh Shukla, entertaining promos and popularity of the franchise. And now, one more reason has got added. The trailer of Avatar: Fire And Ash has been attached to the courtroom drama.A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Jolly LLB 3 is backed by Star Studio18 and the same studio family is also associated with Avatar: Fire And Ash. The trailer has dropped digitally and moviegoers in many countries of the world have watched it on the big screen. But the audience in India hasn’t got a chance to do so.”The source continued, “A decision was taken to attach the trailer with Jolly LLB 3. It is a highly anticipated film and hence, a large number of moviegoers are going to venture to cinemas. This would be an apt time to showcase the trailer of the Hollywood biggie in all its glory on the big screen.”Meanwhile, the second part of the series, Avatar: The Way Of Water will be re-released in 3D only, that too for a week in cinemas in India, on October 2. Its performance at the ticket window will be keenly watched as it’ll give an idea about the buzz for the third part. The first part, Avatar (2009), was re-released in September 2022, three months before the release of the second installment. The re-release got a great reception and it confirmed the sequel would cause a storm at the box office. As expected, Avatar: The Way Of Water opened with a bang and went on to become the highest Hollywood grosser in India, collecting Rs. 378.22 crores. The record hasn’t been beaten by any other film to this date.With the excitement being tremendous, it remains to be seen how Avatar: Fire And Ash excels at the ticket window. It releases during the beneficial pre-Christmas period, just like its predecessors. The competition is limited this time and these two factors are sure to prove to be an advantage.Also Read: Jolly LLB 3 advance booking resumes; shows were kept on hold by PVR Inox due to VPF issues
The UAAP Season 88 tips off with the basketball tournaments starting September 20. Games will be held every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at UST Quadricentennial Pavilion, Smart Araneta Coliseum and Mall of Asia Arena. This season features basketball competitions in the men’s, women’s and 16-under divisions. Highlighting the men’s basketball first round games are the