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Seoul's Kospi index reached a record high, spurred by strong performances from chipmakers, while global stock markets showed mixed reactions following Wall Street's performance.

The Melbourne physical theatre ensemble Born in a Taxi will bring unique roving performances to WOMADelaide, showcasing the evolution of street art over the years.

DJ Pedro Sampaio's performance at the Ibirapuera circuit marked the farewell of the street Carnival in São Paulo, despite initial delays and protests from attendees.

American investors are pulling money from Wall Street to invest in European and Asian markets amid concerns over market performance and economic conditions.

Anitta concludes her Carnival celebrations with a daytime street block party followed by an evening performance at a carnival booth in Rio de Janeiro's Sapucaí.

The article tells the story of Victor Villa, a former street vendor whose taqueria was featured during a Bad Bunny performance at the Super Bowl, highlighting the pride of the immigrant community in Los Angeles.

Belo Horizonte's carnival featured unforgettable moments including a record crowd for Marina Sena's performance and a memorable wedding proposal during a bloco parade.

The three main indices of Wall Street closed with slight gains, though software stocks continued to drag on overall performance.

Carnival celebrations in Teresina are underway with various free street blocks, including one led by an all-female percussion group.

Singer Bell Marques bought all the goods from a street vendor, who had her styrofoam lid broken during his performance at the Salvador Carnival.

The street carnival in Rio de Janeiro continues with six authorized blocs parading throughout the city, including the standout performance by Loucura Suburbana.

The contemporary dance performance 'Shards' at the Gertrude Street Theatre explores the juxtaposition of Western and Japanese aesthetics regarding brokenness and emotional turmoil within families.

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo has garnered significant attention in the U.S., receiving praise and a new nickname from the Wall Street Journal following his impressive performance at the Olympics.

Michael Douglas revealed that director Oliver Stone questioned his acting ability during the filming of 'Wall Street', implying he might be on drugs due to his performance.

Wall Street experiences a significant rally, boosting expectations for a positive performance in the Australian stock market as earnings season approaches.

Singer Ivete Sangalo halted her performance at São Paulo's Ibirapuera Park during the pre-Carnival street festival to manage safety concerns as an estimated 1.2 million people attended the event.

The Fortaleza Pre-Carnival 2026 concludes its final weekend with a variety of cultural attractions, street blocks, and free shows, highlighted by the performance of Pará singer Joelma on Saturday at the Praia de Iracema.

A young musician faces hostility from a passenger while performing on a subway train, illustrating the theme of intolerance towards street performers.

The city of Maricá has unveiled its Carnival 2026 program featuring 76 street blocs and 13 performance stages across four districts, set to take place from February 12 to 21, providing nine days of festivities.

The street carnival parades in São Paulo for 2026 will kick off this Saturday, featuring attractions like Ivete Sangalo and Calvin Harris, with Ivete leading the opening performance at the Ibirapuera Park circuit.

Three men are on trial for murder following a fatal street race near Stuttgart involving a high-performance Mercedes-AMG.

Wall Street kicked off February with a strong performance, highlighted by a mini-rally in the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 nearing new highs, as positive manufacturing data offset concerns about interest rates and the Fed.

Chart-topping singer Raye filmed a music video in freezing conditions on the streets of Walthamstow, East London, captivating passers-by with her performance.

Hedge fund legend Ray Dalio views the ongoing rally in precious metals as a warning signal for the global financial system, highlighting last year's poor stock market performance and the surprising price targets for silver from Bank of America.

Wall Street closed positively with the Dow Jones surpassing 49,000 points and the S&P 500 achieving a new record, unaffected by developments in Venezuela and bolstered by strong performance in technology stocks.

Authorities intervened at Gubałówka, disrupting a street performance by a Romani band in the presence of tourists.

Despite a weak closing in the last session of 2025, Wall Street recorded its third consecutive year of double-digit profits amid volatility and strong technological performance, with increased expectations for 2026.