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☆ Here's how Capula spinoff West Basin, one of this year's biggest hedge-fund launches with $3.5 billion, was pitched to investors
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Bradley Saacks | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewAt $3.5 billion, Nat Dean's new macro fund, West Basin, is set to be one of the biggest hedge fund launches of the year. Marketing documents viewed by Business Insider from London-based Capula describe the macro fund's performance, trading focuses, and projections. AdvertisementThe Capula Tactical Macro fund became a stand-alone in late 2020 after operating within the larger multi-strategy offering. According to the marketing materials, Dean's ideas are generated from three different sub-categories: thematic macro, macro relative value, and semi-systematic.

Persons: —, Nat, Dean, Capula, Dean — Organizations: Service, The, Bloomberg, Business Locations: West Basin, The New York, London, Ukraine

☆ A long-time bull who predicted this market rally warns that gains are unsustainable — but these 20 stocks can outperform anyway
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Brian Belski of BMO Capital Markets was one of the market's most bullish strategists heading into 2024. Market breadth is markedly better in the last few months, according to BMO Capital Markets. For most of 2023, US stocks were disproportionately driven by growth stocks, specifically a handful of top performers. BMO Capital MarketsBelow are 20 stocks with an outperform rating from BMO Capital Markets that look attractive due to their GARP, quality, or value attributes. Along with each name is its ticker, market capitalization, sector, and group or groups that it fits into, according to BMO Capital Markets.

Persons: Brian Belski, It's, Belski, Sharpe Organizations: Business, BMO Capital Markets, Bank, BMO Capital, BMO

☆ The 11 GRANOLAS stocks power Europe to record highs, drawing Magnificent Seven comparisons
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Elliot Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, January 19, 2024. Staff | ReutersOver the last 12 months, just 11 stocks made up half of the gains that powered the pan-European Stoxx 600 stock index to a record-high close on Friday. "From a Global point of view, the GRANOLAS have even outperformed the so-called Magnificent 7 over the past two years. Their (out)performance is even more impressive on a risk-adjusted basis: with a volatility 2x lower than for the Magnificent 7, the GRANOLAS help to boost the Sharpe ratio." "This suggests that, in Europe, nearly all revenue growth of the STOXX 600 will come from the GRANOLAS.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Sanofi —, Goldman, Tim Hayes, Ned Davis, Hayes Organizations: Staff, Reuters, GSK, Roche, ASML, Nestle, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, L'Oreal, LVMH, AstraZeneca, SAP, Sanofi, Street, Ned, Ned Davis Research, CNBC Locations: Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

☆ Beefs Are All the Rage in Comedy. As Mike Epps Knows, They’re Nothing New.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Jason Zinoman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Mike Epps may be the only stand-up comic alive who’s upset that Katt Williams didn’t insult him. In a now notorious, wildly viral three-hour interview with Shannon Sharpe (59 million views and counting) last month, the comic Katt Williams fired salvos at a festival’s worth of comics including Kevin Hart, Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer. Epps, unmentioned by Williams, said he was jealous. Hailing from Indianapolis, Epps is quick to tell you that he dropped out of high school and spent time in jail. “When I be doing coke,” he says, then slightly stammers and starts again: “When I used to do coke.” Then his eyebrows dance.

Persons: Mike Epps, Katt Williams, Shannon Sharpe, salvos, Kevin Hart, Steve Harvey, Cedric, Epps, unmentioned, Williams, ”, “ Organizations: Netflix Locations: Arizona, ”, Indianapolis

☆ NBA All-Star Game: Record point total in controversial as the East defeats the West, 211-186
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

“We found out and went after it.”This year’s All-Star Game also saw the return of the traditional East vs. West format. The East was led by 39 points from Lillard, who capped off a highly successful weekend by being named All-Star Game MVP, after retaining his title in the Three-Point Contest earlier on Sunday. Some of his makes during the showcase game were from well beyond the arc. The All-Star Game is a showcase above all, but the wild point totals and lackadaisical defensive efforts have started to frustrate viewers. “Hopefully, as years go on, [the All-Star Game] gets back to being what the fans wanna see … I guess guys are trying to figure out how to play hard and be safe at the same time,” Brown said postgame.

Persons: CNN —, LeBron James, Steph Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokić, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, “, Leonard, ”, Star Durant, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Haliburton, Stacy Revere, Karl, Anthony Towns, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander –, –, — shannon sharpe, Elam, Mychal Thompson, Klay Thompson, Adam Silver, ” Brown, Durant, Silver Organizations: CNN, Eastern Conference, Western, NBA, Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, Kobe Bryant All, Getty Images Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Defense, Golden State Warriors, Eastern Locations: Lillard, @ShannonSharpe

☆ Sydney Parks Cordoned Off, Mardi Gras Event Cancelled After Asbestos Concerns
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Feb. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian authorities on Friday cordoned off areas in several parks in Sydney after the discovery of asbestos in mulch, while schools began precautionary testing as the government scrambled to remove the toxic material from public spaces. About 700 students at a public school in Sydney's southwest will be relocated to another school for several weeks after finding asbestos on campus. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day event, which usually draws tens of thousands of revellers, scheduled for Sunday was cancelled after traces of asbestos were found around the Victoria Park venue. The New South Wales state government on Thursday set up a taskforce to provide more resources and staff to help support the Environment Protection Authority's investigations. The complex, criminal investigation involves multiple lines of enquiry," New South Wales Environment Minister Penny Sharpe said in a statement.

Persons: Penny Sharpe, Sharpe, Renju Jose, Jamie Freed Organizations: SYDNEY, Sydney City Council, Sydney Gay, Mardi, Sunday, Protection, Environment Protection Authority, Wales Environment Locations: Sydney, Sydney's, Victoria, New South Wales, New, Wales

☆ Tyagarah, New South Wales: Australian nude beach faces possible closure
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Tyagarah Beach, a secluded 800-meter (875-yard) stretch of beachfront north of Byron Bay, has been the topic of heated debate in recent weeks. The beach, long loved by naturists from Australia and around the world, is part of the Tyagarah Nature Reserve and maintained by the New South Wales state government. “Nude recreation is a legitimate way of life,” Benham wrote. In 2018, a similar measure was rejected by the Shire Council and CCTV cameras were installed as a compromise. “I’ve been nude bathing on Byron Shire beaches since I was a child in the 70s and 80s,” Benham told 9 News.

Persons: Bradley Benham, Byron Naturists, Penny Sharpe, ” Benham, “ I’ve, CNN’s Angus Watson Organizations: CNN, naturists, New, 9News, Council, Nature, ” Local, Shire Council Locations: Tyagarah, Byron Bay, Australia, New South Wales, NSW, Shire, Byron Shire

☆ Mo'Nique says Oprah Winfrey stole movie roles from her and demands a public apology amid their 15-year feud
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewComedian Mo'Nique rekindled her yearslong feud with Oprah Winfrey, accusing her of stealing movie roles and blindsiding the "Precious" actor by interviewing her estranged parents on her show. Oprah Winfrey." AdvertisementMo'Nique said Oprah Winfrey didn't ask her before interviewing her estranged parents on her showMo'Nique also addressed the drama regarding her family's appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in 2010. In 2023, Mo'Nique told The Hollywood Reporter that Winfrey told her that her brother would be on the show, not her estranged parents also, and avoided Mo'Nique's calls after the interview aired. "I shared with Oprah Winfrey what we were going through and how I felt," she added.

Persons: —, Mo'Nique, Oprah Winfrey, Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Lee Daniels, Perry, Daniels, Oscar, Shay Shay, Shannon Sharpe, Monique, The Butler, Oprah, Butler, Richard Pryor, You've, you've, I'm, Mo'Nique's, Films Mo'Nique, Barbara Walters, Walters Organizations: Service, Business, Hollywood, Films Locations: Hollywood

(AP) — Mississippi's state auditor filed court papers Monday renewing his call for Brett Favre to repay the state for welfare money that the auditor says was improperly spent on projects backed by the retired NFL quarterback. White said in 2020 that Favre had improperly received $1.1 million in speaking fees from a nonprofit organization that spent welfare with approval from the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The money from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program was to go toward a volleyball arena at the University of Southern Mississippi. “Favre had no legal right to the possession or control of this $1.1 Million,” White's attorneys wrote in the court filing Monday. No criminal charges have been brought against Favre, although a former department director and other people have pleaded guilty to their part in the misspending.

Persons: JACKSON, Brett Favre, Shad, White, Favre, “ Favre, ”, Shannon Sharpe, who's, Pat McAfee, McAfee Organizations: —, NFL, Favre, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Mississippi Department of Human Services, University of Southern, Associated Press, Department of Human Services Locations: Miss, — Mississippi's, Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi

☆ The high-profile failure of a $3.7B aircraft carrier shows how Britain is struggling to keep up with first-rate militaries
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Years of underfunding have left the UK's navy in a threadbare state, according to a report. AdvertisementThe high-profile failure of the UK's flagship aircraft carrier over the weekend has shown how Britain is struggling to keep up with first-rate navies around the world. AdvertisementThe Prince of Wales and the HMS Queen Elizabeth have only been in service for around three years. Having two aircraft carriers means that HMS Prince of Wales can quickly prepare to deploy in place of HMS Queen Elizabeth," said a spokeswoman. Advertisement"HMS Prince of Wales will deploy soon on NATO exercise Steadfast Defender, carrying out her duties to keep the nation and our allies safe."

Persons: underfunding, —, Elizabeth, Wales, Tom Sharpe, Lord Houghton, of Wales, HMS Queen Elizabeth, Prince, Sir Richard Barrons Organizations: NATO, Service, Britain's Royal Navy, US Navy, Navy, The Times, Britain's, Ministry of Defence, Armed Forces, Financial Locations: Britain, East Asia, Russia, Ukraine, Red, Bahrain, Wales

☆ ‘Save the Whales’ was a shining success. Now can humpbacks save us from ourselves?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Bill Weir | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

Antarctic Peninsula CNN —About 15 billion miles from where you sit, two 12-inch golden records are hurtling through outer space with multilingual greetings to the universe from 55 humans and one humpback whale. WWF's Johnson said the whales are not harmed by this -- to the whales, the dart feels like "a mosquito bite." It feels like “a mosquito bite” to the whales, Johnson said, but what they can test for is priceless: from stress hormones to toxins to — most importantly — pregnancy rates. Ten million copies were inserted into National Geographic magazine in 1979 — the largest single pressing in history — and a global movement to Save The Whales grew big enough to … save the whales. Seth Wenig/AP“I don’t think a wind turbine can kill a whale,” Friedlaender told CNN.

Persons: Anderson Cooper, Carl Sagan, ” Sagan, could’ve, “, Ari Friedlaender, Friedlaender, ”, Chris Johnson, ” Eva Prendergast, WWF's Johnson, Evelio Contreras, Bill Weir, Johnson, ” Friedlaender, Shepherd, WWF’s Johnson, Roger, Katy Payne, David Keyton, Frank Watlington, cetologist Scott McVay, Donald Trump, ” Trump, Seth Wenig, that’s, Biden, ” Johnson, Twain, CNN “, ” Brenda McCowan, Fred Sharpe, ” McCowan, ’ ” Sharpe, Natalia Botero, Acosta, ’, Maria Camila Medina Martínez, Julian Quinones, ” Carl Sagan Organizations: Antarctic Peninsula CNN, “, ” CNN CNN, University of California, International Monetary Fund, World Wildlife Fund, Ocean Endeavor, CNN, UC Santa Cruz, Shepherd Global, Norwegian Aker, United Nations, Geographic, Whales, International Whaling Commission, Atlantic, Republican, Templeton Foundation, Whale SETI, UC Davis Locations: Santa Cruz, Colombia, British, Antarctica, Norwegian, Southern, Orkney, Bermuda, Japan, Norway, Iceland, Atlantic, South Carolina, Lido Beach , New York, Davis, Alaska, Columbia, Colombian, Tribuga, United Nations, Palau, Chile, Maldives

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Martin Lawrence has kept busy: The actor-comedian readies for his new “Bad Boys” film with Will Smith this summer, recently joined his “ Martin ” cast members during the Emmys and stars alongside Hall of Fame football player Shannon Sharpe in a new Super Bowl commercial. In the commercial, Lawrence and Sharpe pair up for a friendly game of golf — until their cart rolls into a pond. He'll be waiting to see his first Super Bowl commercial appearance from his home when the Kansas City Chiefs face the San Francisco 49ers in the championship game on Feb. 11. The Jerry Bruckheimer produced-sequel follows 2020's “Bad Boys for Life,” a box-office hit, grossing $426 million worldwide. I talk to my brother and my friends, and they help me write.”___More on the Super Bowl: https://apnews.com/hub/super-bowl

Persons: — Martin Lawrence, readies, Will Smith, Martin ”, Hall, Shannon Sharpe, Sharpe, Lawrence, Shannon, ”, “, he's, Jerry Bruckheimer, “ It's, I'm, ” Lawrence Organizations: ANGELES, Hall of Fame, Lawrence, NFL, brawn, Super, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers

Even though I love these people here, I love to shut them up," Durant said after scoring 33 points to lead the Suns to a 136-120 victory Wednesday night. Durant added eight assists in his first game in Brooklyn since being traded to Phoenix nearly a year ago. Jusuf Nurkic added 28 points and 11 rebounds for the Suns, overwhelming an undersized Nets team as the Suns won for the ninth time in 11 games. The entire Nets team was too small. Phoenix played without starting forward Grayson Allen, who sprained his right ankle Monday in a victory in Miami.

Persons: — Kevin Durant, Durant, Frank Vogel, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Kyrie Irving, James Harden —, Jusuf Nurkic, Beal's, “, Jacque Vaughn, Booker, Eric Gordon, Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Lonnie Walker IV, Durant —, ” Durant, Irving, Ben Simmons, Simmons, Vaughn, Nurkic dunked, Thomas, Dorian Finney, Smith, Day'Ron Sharpe, Phoenix, Grayson Allen, ___ Organizations: Phoenix Suns, Suns, Phoenix, Nets, ” Suns, ” Nets, NBA, Brooklyn, Phoenix outrebounded, Philadelphia Locations: Brooklyn, Atlanta and Washington, Durant, Phoenix, Dallas, Miami, UP, Atlanta

Stephen Curry is headed back to NBA All-Star weekend. “Stephen vs. Sabrina” will happen as part of All-Star Saturday Night in Indianapolis on Feb. 17. Curry, the NBA’s all-time 3-point king, will take on the reigning WNBA 3-point shootout queen and single-season record holder Ionescu. That topped Curry’s NBA 3-point contest best of 31. Curry will shoot from the NBA 3-point line with NBA basketballs, and Ionescu will shoot from the WNBA 3-point line with WNBA basketballs.

Persons: Stephen Curry, Sabrina Ionescu, “ Stephen, Sabrina ”, Curry, Ionescu, “, Brandin Podziemski, I’ve, ” Curry, Podziemski, Ionescu’s SI20, Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller, Charlotte, Scoot Henderson, Henderson, Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace, Washington’s Bilal Coulibaly, Utah’s Keyonte George, Utah’s Keyonte George , New Orleans ’ Jordan Hawkins, Miami’s Jaime Jaquez Jr, Dallas ’ Dereck, Paolo Banchero, Paolo Banchero , New Orleans ’ Dyson Daniels, Jalen Duren, Jaden Ivey, Utah’s Walker Kessler, Indiana’s Bennedict, Sacramento’s Keegan Murray, Portland’s Shaedon Sharpe, Houston’s Jabari Smith, Jalen Williams, Mac McClung, Izan Almansa, Matas Buzelis, Ron Holland, Tyler Smith, Oscar Tshiebwe, Alondes Williams, ___ Organizations: NBA, WNBA, Sacramento, Ionescu’s, State Farm, NBA Foundation, San Antonio, Rising, G, Oklahoma City, Detroit, League Locations: Indianapolis, Portland, Utah’s Keyonte George , New Orleans, Paolo Banchero , New Orleans, Oklahoma

☆ Flight attendants share their unfiltered thoughts on parents who fly with babies in business class
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Business Insider previously spoke to moms who swear that flying business class with their babies is worth every extra penny. But what do flight attendants make of babies in business class? AdvertisementBI spoke to two flight attendants who shared their unfiltered thoughts on the hotly debated practice and whether it's worth it. The flight attendants see why some parents only fly business class with their babiesBoth flight attendants said they understand why parents with infants who can afford it would opt to fly in business class. "In business class, we have a lot less people to cater to and you are paying for more of an experience.

Persons: —, splurge, Leanna Coy, aren't, Joel Sharpe, Lea, @flightattendantbaelee, they're, Coy, it's, Justin Paget, It's, they'll Organizations: Service, Business, Getty, American Airlines, Sky

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Jesse Eisenberg had not seen “Succession” when he was writing his new film “A Real Pain.” But his sister Hallie Eisenberg knew from years of watching Roman Roy that Kieran Culkin would be perfect. Eisenberg had wanted to play the spontaneous one, which was similar to a character he'd played on stage in “The Spoils” in England. They’d met previously through their mutual friend Emma Stone, who also produced “A Real Pain,” but he really didn’t know him well. His hope is that “A Real Pain” speaks to a cross-cultural, universal experience — though he’s also worried that sounds too much like a commercial. In addition to trying to sell “A Real Pain,” Eisenberg is also starring in “Sasquatch Sunset,” about a family of Sasquatches.

Persons: — Jesse Eisenberg, Hallie Eisenberg, Roman Roy, Kieran Culkin, They’re, Eisenberg, he'd, Culkin, They’d, Emma Stone, he’d, ” Culkin, ” Eisenberg, Kieran, flummoxed, ”, “ sparkled, “, Vanessa Redgrave, Ewa Puszczynska, “ White, Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, Kurt Egyiawan, he’s, It’s, Kristen Stewart, He’s, ’ ” Stewart, Jesse Organizations: Sundance, “, Tablet Magazine, Jewish Locations: CITY , Utah, Poland, England, Mongolia, Polish, legitimizing, Winnipeg, Eisenberg

☆ What we can expect from season 3 of 'The White Lotus'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementA new batch of wealthy vacationers will check into the lavish White Lotus resort when HBO's "The White Lotus" returns for season three. The new cast includes Carrie Coon, Jason Isaacs, and Michelle MonaghanFrom left: Carrie Coon, Jason Isaacs, and Michelle Monaghan. AdvertisementMike White described the new season as 'supersized'Meghann Fahy, Theo James, Aubrey Plaza, and Will Sharpe on season two, episode five of "The White Lotus." "It's going to be a supersized 'White Lotus,'" White told Entertainment Weekly in November. Season 3 will likely be released in 2025Aubrey Plaza on season two, episode one of "The White Lotus."

Persons: Natasha Rothwell, Belinda, Carrie Coon, Jason Isaacs, —, Mike White's, Thailand Sabrina Impacciatore, Valentina, White, Belinda Lindsey Natasha Rothwell, Jennifer Coolidge, Tanya, Mario Perez, HBO Rothwell, Jennifer Coolidge's, Tanya McQuoid, Rothwell's, Wonka, " Rothwell, Michelle Monaghan, Evan Agostini, Scott Garfitt, Jordan Strauss, Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Harry Potter, Parker Posey, Beau, Tayme Thapthimthong, Mike White, Meghann Fahy, Theo James, Aubrey Plaza, Will Sharpe, Aubrey, Fabio Lovino, Max, Casey Bloys, Koh Organizations: Service, White, Variety, HBO, LA, AP HBO, Entertainment, WGA, SAG Locations: Thailand, Hawaii, Sicily, Italy, Asia, Koh Samui, Phuket, Bangkok

☆ Kevin Hart mocks Katt Williams on 'NBA Unplugged' as the pair reignite their feud following Williams' explosive appearance on Shannon Sharpe's podcast
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-06 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Kevin Hart doubled down on his criticism of Katt Williams on ESPN's 'NBA Unplugged." On Wednesday, Williams blasted Hart during an appearance on the "Club Shay Shay" podcast. AdvertisementKevin Hart isn't backing down after Katt Williams suggested he was an industry plant and slammed his comedy career during an explosive podcast interview. Kevin Hart on NBA Unplugged"I don't know if you know this but Katt Williams bought the Knicks. AdvertisementAlthough the two traded barbs in the past, their most recent disagreement stems from Williams' appearance on Shannon Sharpe's podcast, where he critiqued several comedians and shared claims about his entertainment career.

Persons: Kevin Hart, Katt Williams, ESPN's, Williams, Hart, Shay Shay, Williams dissed Tiffany Haddish, —, Kevin Hart isn't, Hart clapped, Kendrick Perkins, Katt, Shannon, we've, …, It's, It’s, vM8PhVoC08 — Kevin Hart, Hart's, Tiffany Haddish, Frank, Wanda, Haddish hadn't, Ludacris, Sharpe, Mike Organizations: Service, Williams, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Knicks, NBA, Delaware University, Twitter, Netflix, Haddish, Cube Locations: Hollywood, LA

☆ Kevin Hart calls Katt Williams 'sad' after the comedian slammed him and other famous comics in a new interview
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-04 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewKatt Williams has gone viral for his appearance on Shannon Sharpe's YouTube show "Club Shay Shay" in which the comic unleashed a bevy of disparaging comments on several stars, including fellow comedian Kevin Hart. "My frustration with Katt Williams comes from you keep pointing at Hollywood, Hollywood this, the white man, this, this and this, when do you take responsibility for your actions?" Following Williams' appearance on "Club Shay Shay," Hart took to X (formerly Twitter) to react to Williams while also promoting his upcoming movie on Netflix, "Lift." Please enjoy MY MOVIE TRAILER to my next film “LIFT” which will be dropping on @netflix in 8 days!!!!! Please enjoy MY MOVIE TRAILER to my next film "LIFT" which will be dropping on @netflix in 8 days!!!!

Persons: —, Katt Williams, Shannon, Shay Shay, Kevin Hart, Williams, Sharpe, Steve Harvey, Cedric, Hart, Johnny Louis, I'm, Tiffany Haddish, hadn't, didn’t, ake, romo, ove Y ou” …, ove Y ou' … Organizations: Service, YouTube, Business Locations: Hollywood

☆ Goldman already raised its 2024 forecast because of market surge — now sees S&P 500 going to 5,100
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-18 | by ( John Melloy | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Goldman Sachs is already raising its 2024 stock market forecast, and the new year isn't even here yet. The S & P 500 rallied 5% in the past month to already meet Kostin's original 2024 forecast of 4,700 for the new year that he gave back in November . "Lifting our 12-month S & P 500 target to 5100 as inflation falls, the Fed turns dovish, and real yields plunge," wrote Kostin in a note Friday. The 10-year Treasury yield, which scared equity investors by rising above 5% back in October, has tumbled to 3.9%. According to Goldman, the typical member of this basket will return four times as much as the median S & P 500 member but with the same level of volatility.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, David Kostin, Goldman Organizations: Fed, Federal Reserve, Treasury

☆ TikTok sleuths have been obsessing over the case of Nancy Ng, a woman who vanished during a yoga retreat — and it's revealed an ugly truth
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In his first video, he addressed some "really shady" circumstances around Ng's case, including some comments by Chris Sharpe, the leader of the search-and-rescue team hired by Ng's family. Advertisement"Our desensitization to true crime, due to our constant consumption of media, means it's almost a challenge or a game to solve these puzzles," she said. The dark realityThough armchair sleuths can have their benefits, a lot of information shared about true crime can be misinformed, insensitive, or exaggerated. For example, in October, a man named Lawrence Crook begged TikTokers to stop making true crime content about his mom's murder. "What is interesting about the case of Nancy Ng is that this is a woman of Asian descent," she said.

Persons: Nancy Ng, isn't, TikTok, —, Ng, TikTokers, Ed Choi, Chris Sharpe, Ng's, Sharpe, Choi, Christina Blazek, influencer Gabby Petito, Kendal Stoneystreet, Stoneystreet, Madeline McCann, Jack, David Wilson, Lawrence Crook, Odessa Carey, Crook's, Crook, Nancy Ng's, Gabby Petito's, Lauren Smith, Kourtney Nichole, GabbyPetito, TikToker, Arigato Grande Organizations: Service, Authorities, Independent, ABC7, Sheffield Hallam University, Guatemalan Locations: Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, Southern California

☆ NBA roundup: Hornets work OT to snap Celtics' streak
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Ex-Celtic Gordon Hayward had 20 points. Boston's Payton Pritchard added 21 points. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope supplied 20 points for the Nuggets, who snapped a four-game road losing streak. Williamson scored 18 points in the second quarter to help the Pelicans take a 13-point halftime lead, and Ingram scored 18 third-quarter points as the lead expanded to 31 at the end of the period. Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 points for Minnesota, which won for the ninth time in its past 10 games.

Persons: Charlotte ,, Miles Bridges, Sam Sharpe, Charlotte, LaMelo Ball, Celtic Gordon Hayward, Bridges, Jayson Tatum, Boston's Payton Pritchard, Reggie Jackson, Nikola Jokic, Michael Malone, Jokic, Kentavious Caldwell, Pope, Cade Cunningham, Marvin Bagley III, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma, dishing, Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, Robinson, Jaime Jaquez Jr, Jimmy Butler, Coby, Nikola Vucevic, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Williamson, Ingram, Harrison Barnes, De'Aaron Fox, Sabonis, Anthony Edwards, Karl, Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, Immanuel Quickley, Mitchell Robinson, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell, Daniel Theis, Harden, Russell Westbrook, Keldon Johnson, Cedi Osman, phenom Victor Wembanyama, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Organizations: Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics, Spectrum Center, USA, Hornets ., Celtic, Celtics, Nuggets, Pistons, Denver, Detroit, Bucks, Wizards, Washington, Bulls, Chicago, Pelicans, Timberwolves, Knicks, Minnesota, New, Clippers, Spurs, San Antonio, Warriors, Rockets, Golden State, Houston, Thomson Locations: Charlotte, Charlotte , North Carolina, USA, Milwaukee, Miami, New Orleans, Minnesota, New York, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Antonio, Golden, San Francisco, California

☆ NBA roundup: De'Aaron Fox (43 points) pushes Kings past Spurs
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Sabonis finished with 27 points and 14 rebounds and Malik Monk added 20 points off the bench for the Kings. Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent Jr. each added 14 points. Trae Young led the Hawks with 22 points and 13 assists while Jalen Johnson added 18 points and 10 rebounds. Evan Mobley contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Cavaliers, and Max Strus also scored 18 points. It was his second game of at least 20 points in a Clippers uniform, both in the past two contests.

Persons: De'Aaron Fox, Victor Wembanyama, Scott Wachter, Fox, Domantas Sabonis, Sabonis, Malik Monk, Zach Collins, Derrick White, White, Jaylen Brown, Pascal Siakam, Dennis Schroder, Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr, Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac, Gary Harris, Paolo Banchero, Cole Anthony, Mo Wagner, Chicago's Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Joel Embiid, Embiid, Tobias Harris, Tyrese Maxey, Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, Jalen Brunson, Brunson, Immanuel Quickley, Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Damian Lillard, Charlotte, Miles Bridges, Malik Beasley, Lillard, Beasley, LaMelo Ball, Darius Garland's, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Max Strus, Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart, Kevin Knox, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas, Brandon Ingram, Naji Marshall, Dyson Daniels, Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Harden, Alperen Sengun, Green, Fred VanVleet, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell, Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton, Shaedon Sharpe, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, Lauri Markkanen Organizations: Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Frost Bank Center, NBA, Spurs, Celtics, Raptors, Boston, Toronto, Bulls, Orlando, Chicago, Orlando Magic, 76ers, Hawks, Atlanta, Knicks, Wizards, Washington, Bucks, Hornets, Milwaukee, Cavaliers, Pistons, Cleveland, Detroit, Pelicans, Nuggets, New Orleans, Denver, Clippers, Rockets, Houston, Philadelphia 76ers, Lakers, Trail Blazers, Portland, Suns, Jazz, Phoenix, Thomson Locations: San Antonio , Texas, USA, Sacramento, Antonio, Philadelphia, New York, Bridges, Los Angeles, Utah, Salt Lake City . Durant

☆ Biden, Trump unpopularity buoys third party hopes for 2024 US election
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Jarrett Renshaw | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

[1/3] Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attends a 2024 presidential election campaign event in Summerville, South Carolina, U.S. September 25, 2023. No third-party candidate has won a modern U.S. presidential election, although they have at times played outsized roles as spoilers by taking votes from major party candidates. Tony Lyons, cofounder of American Values 2024 told Reuters Kennedy shouldn't be considered a danger to just Biden or just Trump. Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said: "Polls show President Trump absolutely crushing Joe Biden even with other candidates present, both nationally and in battleground states." 'PEOPLE WANT BETTER CHOICES'While cash is flowing to third party options, Biden and Trump are raising even more.

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☆ Lonnie Walker IV comes to Net's rescue, downs Clippers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/40] Nov 8, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) warms up prior to the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Walker stepped for the Nets after Cam Thomas was lost for the final 20:33 due to a sprained left ankle. Despite Walker's best night since joining the Nets as a free agent, Brooklyn sweated out the final minutes. Thomas added 14 points before exiting when he collided with Los Angeles forward P.J. Consecutive hoops by Walker and Sharpe pushed Brooklyn's lead to 89-78 with 6:42, resulting in a Los Angeles timeout before Bridges made it a 10-point game.

Persons: Kawhi Leonard, Wendell Cruz, Lonnie Walker IV, James Harden, Walker, Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Los Angeles, Spencer Dinwiddie, Royce O'Neale, Thomas, P.J . Tucker, Dorian Finney, Smith, O'Neale, Day'Ron Sharpe, Bridges, Ben Simmons, Paul George, Leonard, Russell Westbrook, Harden, Sharpe, Brooklyn's Organizations: LA Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, Barclays Center, Los Angeles Clippers, Nets, Los, Milwaukee Bucks, Clippers, Brooklyn, Thomson Locations: Brooklyn , New York, USA, New York, Brooklyn, Los, Los Angeles, Philadelphia

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