Canada Strike Agreement & Domestic Threats Increase

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2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

• 🚗 Canadian Autoworkers Celebrate Fresh GM Agreement

• 🕊️ Domestic Threats Tied to Israel-Hamas Conflict

✂️ Market Snippet | Monday Edition

Stocks (Year-to-date)

• DOW: 🔼 1.61% (33,670.29)

• S&P 500: 🔼 13.17% (4,327.78)

• NASDAQ: 🔼 29.08% (13,407.23)

Cryptocurrency (Year-to-date)

• BTC: 🔼 63.56% (27,159.70)

• ETH: 🔼 29.77% (1,557.16)

Real Estate Mortgage Rates

• 15-year: 7.01% -0.01

• 30-year: 7.66% -0.03

_{*Stock numbers as of market close Friday, cryptocurrency as of 8:20pm EST yesterday. Real estate rates as of yesterday via Mortgage News Daily.}

🚗 Canadian Autoworkers Celebrate Fresh GM Agreement

In the automotive spotlight this week! 🌍 Canadian autoworkers, waving the Unifor flag, ratified a fresh three-year labor agreement with General Motors. This deal includes over 4,300 dedicated workers across various Ontario facilities. Garnering an impressive 80.5% vote in favor, the agreement not only promises significant pay hikes but also secures more robust job positions and shifts gears 🔄 on some long-standing employment practices.

TL;DR ⏳: Canadian GM workers signed a 3-year deal, boosting pay and job positions. 📈

🕊️ Domestic Threats Tied to Israel-Hamas Conflict

During a noteworthy speech in San Diego, California, FBI Director Chris Wray shed light on a surge in domestic threats echoing the ongoing tension between Israel and Hamas. 🇮🇱 While addressing the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Wray extended heartfelt condolences to the people of Israel and voiced deep concerns over the intensifying acts of antisemitism and extremist-driven threats. 🚨. Emphasizing the unpredictability of 'lone actors', he urged law enforcement to be watchful of individuals possibly influenced by the conflict to commit violent acts.

TL;DR ⏳: The FBI Director highlighted a spike in threats tied to the Israel-Hamas war, urging the public and law enforcement to be vigilant. 🔍

⚡ BulletList Roundup (10 Headlines)

1. 🇮🇷 Iran warns Israel of potential Gaza ground intervention

2. 🔪 Hate crime tied to Israeli-Hamas conflict leaves muslim boy dead, woman injured

3. 🗳️ GOP captures Louisiana's governor position

4. 🇺🇸 FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried aspired for presidency, reveals ex-partner Caroline Ellison

5. 💸 Musk's X platform hit with $386,000 fine by Australia over child protection issues

6. 🖥️ Apple's Vision Pro might exclude EyeSight display and specific Mac chip

7. 🎽 Adobe teases wearable tech for instantly changing outfits with a button

8. 🍏 Apple hints at unveiling iPads, but release might be delayed, Gurman suggests

9. 💰 Biden and team announce over $71 million in campaign funds for 2024 from Q3 alone

10. 🎭 Piper Laurie, from Hollywood starlet to acclaimed actress, passes away at 91

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