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☆ Why Zyn nicotine pouches are all the rage among workers looking for a boost
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In today's big story, we're looking at why Zyn nicotine pouches are becoming the go-to alternative for workers looking for a boost . Zyn, a brand of nicotine pouch, has quickly gained a loyal following among some workers looking for a boost during the day. There was a 62% year-over-year bump in the amount of flavored nicotine pouches shipped in the US in 2023. Containers of "Zyn" nicotine pouches. He said the nicotine pouches were too accessible and gave him migraines.

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☆ We spend most of our extra money traveling. We believe it's the best education for our kids.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I've continued traveling with my own family, and we prioritize spending money on trips. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . We've decided to prioritize travel over spending money on private schooling for our children. Noble and her family prioritize spending money on travel. Courtesy of the authorThese kinds of experiences repeatedly reaffirm our decision to prioritize travel for our children .

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☆ Black Friday came early this year, signaling worries about holiday demand
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesEarly Black Friday discounts were far higher this October compared to prior years, signaling retailers are concerned that demand could be tepid during the crucial holiday shopping season. Last year, about 30% of overall holiday sales happened online and other non-stores versus physical retail locations, according to the NRF. On average, 7.8% of all items were on sale at some point during the month compared to just 4.9% in 2019 and 3.3% in 2021. In Oct. 2022, prices were down just .7% compared to the prior year and in Oct. 2021, prices were up 1.9% compared to the prior year. The following year, when both inventories and inflation had grown and consumers were starting to feel the burn of high prices, promotions rose.

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☆ A millennial who moved from London to Bahrain says she loves her cheaper, sunnier, and safer new home
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Mark Ellwood | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Kate Phillipson moved from the UK to Bahrain in 2020 with her navy-sailor boyfriend at the time. She says Bahrain is safe and sunny and she has a better work-life balance than she did in London. Phillipson describes life in Bahrain as idyll — as it is for many educated, mostly Western professionals who have arrived in Bahrain like her. There's also a much-stronger work-life balance, she said, with less expectation to be on call outside office hours compared with her London life. "I'd not even heard of it before I moved here, but I don't have any plans on leaving anytime soon."

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☆ Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Alphabet, Pinterest, Netflix, Amazon, Nvidia & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here are Tuesday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Jefferies reiterates Apple as buy Jefferies said it's expecting a "quiet quarter" when the company reports earnings Aug. 3. Wells Fargo reiterates Netflix as overweight Wells said it's bullish heading into the company's earnings report Wednesday. Jefferies reiterates Alphabet as buy Jefferies said it's bullish heading into Alphabet earnings next week. Bank of America downgrades Lumentum to neutral from buy Bank of America called the stock an "overstated" AI beneficiary. JPMorgan reiterates Amazon as overweight JPMorgan said the e-commerce giant is its top pick heading into earnings. "

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☆ Goldman on the best way to play the EV market from here
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Investors looking to play the burgeoning electric vehicle trend may want to consider hedging their bets on auto suppliers, according to Goldman Sachs. "We believe that the best set-up for stocks is where there is the combination of achievable Street estimates and an ability to grow even in a sluggish macro," he said. "We attribute this to conservatism from tier 1s after a protracted period of supply driven production weakness, macro demand uncertainty, and a desire to have achievable guidance," Delaney wrote. Aptiv is one way Goldman recommends playing this strategy, with shares of the automotive technology supplier poised to rally nearly 49% from Friday's close, based on Goldman's $138 price target. Goldman's price target implies roughly 33% upside from Friday's close.

LAFC prevailed in the most thrilling final in league history against Philadelphia last season when Gareth Bale's stunning extra time goal tied the rollercoaster affair 3-3. The home side then broke the hearts of the Union in a one-sided penalty shootout to claim their first MLS Cup and cap a season where they also won the Supporters' Shield for having the best regular-season record. Earlier this month Forbes announced that LAFC was the first MLS club to reach $1 billion in value. "Leading into the World Cup in 2026, you want to build momentum and gain more exposure, and I think this partnership is going to truly be beautiful." While Fox and FS1 will still carry some games on traditional cable, the bulk of the matches will be streamed on Apple TV through its MLS Season Pass at a price of $79 a year for Apple TV+ subscribers and $99 for those without.

☆ Tempted to buy the dip on tech stocks? Strategist reveals when to get back in
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Amazon , Meta and Alphabet 's stocks all tanked last week after disappointing earnings, but investors looking to buy tech stocks on the dip should hold off for now, according to strategist Dan Scott. Still, he suggested that wasn't enough for the central bank to move away from its hawkish stance on raising interest rates. Instead, she expects a multiple compression, such as a decline in price-to-earnings ratio, in Big Tech stocks by the end of the year. Markets are expecting interest rates to rise by 75 basis points on Nov. 2, with a similar rise on Dec. 14. The problem is the outlook: 2-8% growth is not what I'm looking for in the tech stocks," he said.

☆ Cardinals’ Albert Pujols hits 700th career home run, becomes fourth major league player to achieve historic feat
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

LOS ANGELES — St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols hit his 700th career home run on Friday night, connecting for his second drive of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers and becoming the fourth player to reach the milestone in major league history. The 42-year-old Pujols hit No. Pujols snapped a tie with Alex Rodriguez for fourth on the list when he hit career homer No. Pujols also began his career in St. Louis. Pujols left St. Louis in free agency in December 2011, signing a $240 million, 10-year contract with the Angels.

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