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☆ Levi Strauss shares surge 18% on raised profit guidance, holiday earnings beat
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Shares of Levi Strauss surged 18% on Thursday after the retailer raised its full-year profit guidance and posted holiday earnings that beat expectations. Late Wednesday, Levi's announced its fiscal first quarter earnings and said it expects adjusted earnings per share for fiscal 2024 to be between $1.17 and $1.27, up from a previous range of $1.15 to $1.25. As part of the project, Levi's cut about 12% of its global workforce. It also exited its Denizen business, which comes at a lower margin, and has relied less on aggressive discounting to drive sales. It's also seeing record amounts of sales happening online and through its own shops instead of through department stores like Macy's and Kohl's , which come at a lower margin.

Persons: Levi Strauss, Levi's, it's, that's, It's, Harmit Singh Organizations: Woodbury Locations: Central Valley , New York, U.S

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The state of Maine's long-cherished reputation for political independence is being threatened by the nation's polarized politics, with more and more of its voters feeling pressured to take sides. So-called independents, or unenrolled voters, have gone from the state's largest voting bloc to trailing both major parties in just four years. Republicans, too, overtook unenrolled voters two years later. As of last month, a tally of active voters indicated there were 343,488 Democratic voters, 279,936 Republican voters and 273,298 unenrolled voters. The economist served in the Maine Senate as an independent, and remains active on political issues.

Persons: Nikki Haley, Trump, Haley, ”, Zach Azem, — “, Sen, Angus King, Arizona’s Kyrsten, Vermont's Bernie Sanders, Jill Goldthwait, unenrolled, “, —, Paul LePage, Donald Trump, Mark Brewer, Brewer, they'll, State Shenna Bellows, Richard Woodbury, “ I’m, ” Woodbury, David Sharp, @David_Sharp_AP Organizations: New, New Hampshire GOP, Democratic, AP VoteCast, GOP, University of New Hampshire Survey, Republicans, Democratic Party, Republican, University of Maine, Trump, Congressional, State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Maine Senate Locations: PORTLAND, Maine, New Hampshire, Bar, District, Yarmouth

☆ Democrats see New York special election win as a blueprint for defeating Trump in November
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Stephanie Keith | Getty ImagesDemocrats aren't just breathing a sigh of relief after flipping a red seat blue in New York's special election — they're taking notes. On the same day as the special election in New York, House Republicans voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Republicans backing Pilip, who was born in Ethiopia and served in the Israel Defense Forces, worked hard to make the special election a referendum on immigration. Special election, special circumstancesDespite Murphy's warning, many political watchers are quick to note that the New York special election is far from a perfect bellwether for the general election. New York Republican Chair Ed Cox in a statement Tuesday night blamed "the specific circumstances that brought about this special election" for Pilip's loss.

Persons: Tom Suozzi, George Santos, Stephanie Keith, they're, Mazi Pilip, Mike Johnson, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Alejandro Mayorkas, Pilip, Suozzi, Trump, Sen, Chris Murphy, Conn, Tom Suozzi's, Murphy, Santos, Ed Cox, Biden Organizations: Democratic U.S ., Republican, Getty, Rep, Democratic, GOP, Republicans, Biden, Homeland, Israel Defense Forces, NBC News, New, Congressional, Congress, Democrats Locations: Woodbury , New York, U.S, Mexico, New York, Ethiopia

☆ Creator+ is looking to sell parts of its business as it winds down after raising $12 million to make movies starring influencers
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Dan Whateley | Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The company began winding down operations at the end of last year, a source familiar with the matter told BI. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Creator+'s business launched in 2021 and aimed to produce six feature films that year that would begin airing in 2022, cofounder Jonathan Shambroom previously told BI. "The company reviewed acquisition offers for various aspects of its business — completed films, films in development, technology, brand IP, etc. Investors and industry professionals told BI that creators are better served as a vehicle to launch a separate business in areas like e-commerce rather than as a product or customer on their own.

Persons: Benjamin Grubbs, Jonathan Shambroom, TikTokers Griffin Johnson, Noah Beck, YouTubers, Jason Kilar's, Shambroom, Grubbs, Jane, —, It's, Rex Woodbury, they're Organizations: Business, Hulu, Netflix, . Entertainment, Amp Studios, BI, VC Locations: TikTokers, influencers

As 2024 kicks off, the creator economy is having an identity crisis. "The venture-scale generational companies are, yes, creator companies, but they're also typically fitting into another bucket." Why the creator economy has been 'disappointing'Once pitched as a rocket-ship opportunity, service companies in the creator economy that focus on products for influencers haven't delivered, investors and industry professionals told BI. Although the phrase already existed, the world needed a new way to describe this prospering industry, and thus, the term "creator economy" entered the mainstream. Lia Haberman, an influencer marketing expert and instructor at UCLA Extension, described influencer marketing as separate from the services arm of the creator industry that has faltered.

Persons: Grant Long, Koji, hasn't, Rex Woodbury, they're, it's, Woodbury, Figma, haven't, Ollie Forsyth, They've, Benjamin Grubbs, I'm, Goldman Sachs, Lia Haberman, Haberman, upstarts, Logan Paul, KSI, Marshall Sandman Organizations: TikTok, YouTube, Business, VC, UCLA, North, PitchBook, Animal

☆ Holiday sales climb, boosting retailer hopes that shoppers will spend during uncertain 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Holiday sales rose 3.8% year over year to $964.4 billion, according to the National Retail Federation, as consumers spent on gifts and celebrations even after enduring a prolonged period of higher prices. The holiday sales total was not adjusted for inflation and included both in-store and online purchases. "Consumer spending was remarkably resilient throughout 2023 and finished the year with a solid pace for the holiday season," he said in a news release. Online sales and other nonstore sales rose 8.2% year over year. Average sales growth during the holiday season was 3.6% from 2010 to 2019, according to NRF data.

Persons: NRF, Jack Kleinhenz Organizations: Woodbury, National Retail Federation, Commerce Department, CNBC, NRF, Retail, Electronics, Federal, Abercrombie, Fitch, Eagle Outfitters, CNBC PRO Locations: Lacoste, Central Valley , New York, Lululemon

☆ Why these Iowa Haley supporters are prepared to vote for Trump in November
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( John King | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Four other members of our Iowa group settled on Haley in the end and were disappointed by the results. For me, it is the only option if DeSantis or Haley are not the Republican.”Caucus night in a precinct in Woodbury County, Iowa. “But I would vote for Trump and expect four more years of Biden. I think voting for Trump is voting to lose the election.”Why doesn’t Ebersole think Trump can win? So all of the Haley supporters in our Iowa group are, at least for now, prepared to vote for Trump in November.

Persons: Chris Mudd, Donald Trump, “, ”, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Mudd, texted, Haley, Shanen Ebersole, Biden, That’s, ” Priscilla Forsyth, ” Trump, Trump, Betsy Sarcone, can’t, Sarcone, “ Biden, Jaclyn Taylor, “ Trump, Priscilla Forsyth Ebersole Organizations: CNN, Republican Party, Iowa, Florida Gov, South, Trump, GOP, Biden, Republican, ” Caucus Locations: Iowa, Florida, South Carolina, Ringgold County , Iowa, Ringgold, Sioux City, Forsyth, Des Moines, Woodbury County , Iowa

☆ See inside a 3D-printed tiny home being built to help address LA's housing crisis
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Woodbury University School of Architecture's students and faculty are 3D printing a tiny home. AdvertisementLos Angeles could soon welcome its first permitted 3D-printed tiny home being built by an unexpected team. AdvertisementWoodbury University School of Architecture's 3D-printed tiny home will be topped with solar panels, according to its rendering. Woodbury University School of ArchitectureWhen finished, the unit will be Los Angeles' first permitted 3D-printed home , according to Woodbury's architecture school. Woodbury University School of ArchitectureBut nobody's lining up to move in despite its desirable location less than a 10-minute drive from Hollywood Burbank Airport.

Persons: —, Brittany Chang Organizations: Woodbury University School, Service, Futures, Solar, Architecture, US Department of, Woodbury University School of, Woodbury University School of Architecture, Solar Futures, Hollywood Burbank Airport, Business, Woodbury University, University of Maine's Locations: Los Angeles, Woodbury, Burbank , California

☆ Americans are 'doom spending' — here's why that's a problem
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Consumer spending has remained remarkably resilient in the face of some stiff economic headwinds. Nearly all Americans, 96%, are concerned about the current state of the economy, according to a recent report by Intuit Credit Karma. Still, more than a quarter are "doom spending," or spending money despite economic and geopolitical concerns, the report found. This season, holiday spending is expected to reach record levels, totaling up to $966.6 billion, the NRF projects. Rather than cut expenses, 73% of Gen Zers say they would rather live in the moment, a recent Prosperity Index study by Intuit found.

Persons: Courtney Alev, Gen Zers Organizations: Nike, Woodbury, Intuit Credit Karma, National Retail Federation, Finance, Intuit, Bank of America Locations: Central Valley , New York, U.S

☆ US Black Friday sales rise 2.5% -Mastercard Spendingpulse
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

REUTERS/Vincent Alban Acquire Licensing RightsNov 25 (Reuters) - Mastercard (MA.N) Spendingpulse said on Saturday that U.S. retail sales on Black Friday rose 2.5% year-over-year excluding automotive sales, not adjusted for inflation. In September, Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, said it anticipated U.S. retail sales, excluding automotive, to grow 3.7% during the holiday season, running from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24. Black Friday refers to the day after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, when retail sales are traditionally strong. E-commerce sales on Friday increased by 8.5% year-over-year as consumers shopped for deals online, while in-store sales increased by 1.1%, MasterCard Spendingpulse said. Reporting by Gursimran Kaur in Bengaluru Editing by Matthew LewisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Vincent Alban Acquire, Spendingpulse, MasterCard Spendingpulse, Gursimran Kaur, Matthew Lewis Organizations: Woodbury, REUTERS, Mastercard, Mastercard SpendingPulse, U.S, MasterCard, Adobe Analytics, Adobe, Thomson Locations: Central Valley , New York, U.S, Bengaluru

☆ Black Friday shoppers spent a record $9.8 billion in U.S. online sales, up 7.5% from last year
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Black Friday's spending spike reflects a consumer who is more willing to spend than in 2022, when gas and food prices were painfully high. Pandya noted that impulse purchases may have played a role in the Black Friday growth since $5.3 billion of the online sales came from mobile shopping. A Mastercard analysis of this year's Black Friday sales found that in-store sales rose just over 1% versus online sales, which grew by over 8% compared to last year. Black Friday kept the momentum going from the day before on Thanksgiving when online sales totaled $5.6 billion, according to a prior Adobe analysis. The report forecasts that online shoppers will spend roughly $10 billion over the course of Saturday and Sunday, and a record $12 billion on Cyber Monday.

Persons: they're, Vivek Pandya, Pandya Organizations: Woodbury, Adobe Analytics, Adobe Digital, Adobe, Mastercard, Target Locations: Lacoste, Central Valley , New York, U.S

While the S&P 500 index (.SPX) ended little changed, the Amplify Online Retail ETF climbed 0.4% and the broader SPDR S&P Retail ETF gained about 0.7%. The SPDR S&P Retail ETF, which has net assets of $396.6 million, recorded weekly outflows of $115.6 in the week ended on Wednesday, according to data from Lipper. Still, the bulk of 2023 returns for investors in U.S. retail ETFs have come in recent weeks. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH.O) has generated half of its 12.8% year-to-date gains in the last two months. But Thomas Hayes, chair at Great Hill Capital LLC in New York, anticipates better-than-expected gains in retail stocks this holiday season.

Persons: Vincent Alban Acquire, Michael Ashley Schulman, Schulman, Thomas Hayes, Suzanne McGee, Lananh Nguyen, Josie Kao Organizations: Woodbury, REUTERS, Exchange, P Retail, Retailers, National Retail Federation, Walmart, United Auto Workers, Hollywood SAG, Running, Retail, Great, Capital, Thomson Locations: Central Valley , New York, U.S, New York

☆ The 29 Best Holiday Gifts to Shop This Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Buy Side Staff | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +15 min

To help you shop for nice prices, we limited our list to our favorites that are on sale now for Black Friday. One thing I have my eye on is this Nyx Butter Gloss Holiday Gifts Set with 14 full-size lip glosses in a variety of colors. She loves color, but she also has a goth streak, so I wasn’t surprised she asked for black nail polish. It would make a great gift for a college student, new grad or really anyone who could use a travel gear upgrade. It’s a great set to update your kitchen or give as a gift this holiday season.” —Emily Welsh, VP and general manager

Persons: We’ve, I’ll, Harry Potter, ” — Aly J, Barbie Dreamhouse, I’d, Barbie, Don’t, Emily Welsh, ”, Emily Schwartzberg, Matte Black, Matte White, Madeline Diamond, Tween, Olive, Jessica Woodbury, cocotte, Staub, Astrid Stawiarz, Nick Guy, ” — Ian Salisbury, Cashmere, I’ve, PJs, ” — Emily Welsh, Charming, Mario, ‘, Cozy, it’s, Susan “, Susan, Anaya, There’s, ” — Leslie Yazel, we’ll, Philip Asquith, It’s, ” — Bellamy Richardson, I’m, Buddy, nutcrackers, Luxe, Augustinus Bader, Rich Cream, ” — Irma Sahinovic, they’re, Brittany Nguyen Organizations: Side, Black, Yale, Bluetooth, Apple, Mario Kart, PlayStation, Target, Saks, Olive Oil, Amazon, Chic Locations: Ulta, Pima, Los Angeles, Olive, Ojai , Calif, Europe, The

☆ Iowa congressional candidate’s wife convicted in 2020 voter fraud scheme
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Holmes Lybrand | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —An Iowa woman whose husband ran for Congress and lost the GOP primary in 2020 was convicted by a federal jury Tuesday of a voter fraud scheme during the primary and general elections. Her husband, Jeremy Taylor, lost the Republican primary in Iowa for the US House in 2020 but was elected as the Woodbury County supervisor in a general election that year. Prosecutors say Kim Taylor visited households in the Vietnamese community, encouraging residents to fill out voter registration forms and absentee ballot request forms. Kim Taylor “submitted or caused others to submit dozens of voter registrations, absentee ballot request forms, and absentee ballots containing false information,” the Justice Department said in a statement. She also “completed and signed voter forms without voters’ permission and told others that they could sign on behalf of relatives who were not present,” the DOJ said.

Persons: Kim Phuong Taylor, Jeremy Taylor, Kim Taylor, Kim Taylor “, hasn’t Organizations: CNN, Congress, GOP, Republican, House, Prosecutors, Justice Department, DOJ Locations: An Iowa, Sioux City, Iowa, Woodbury County

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — The wife of a northwestern Iowa county supervisor was convicted Tuesday of a scheme to stuff the ballot box in her husband’s unsuccessful race for a Republican nomination to run for Congress in 2020. Woodbury County election officials became aware of possible voter fraud in September 2020, when two Iowa State University students from Sioux City requested absentee ballots, only to learn ballots had already been cast in their name. When processing absentee ballots on election night, election workers notified Gill that the handwriting on a number of them appeared to be similar. Most voter fraud cases involve one voter casting a single ballot in another person’s name, said Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Evans, who helped prosecute Taylor’s case. “Despite what’s in the media, voter fraud is extremely rare,” Evans said.

Persons: Kim Taylor, Prosecutors, Taylor, Jeremy Taylor, Ron Timmons, Montgomery Brown, Brown didn’t, Pat Gill, Gill, Richard Evans, Taylor’s, ” Evans, “ Organizations: SIOUX, Republican, Sioux City Journal, Iowa House, Iowa’s, of Supervisors, U.S, Associated Press, Iowa State University, Sioux Locations: SIOUX CITY , Iowa, Iowa, Vietnam, Woodbury County, Sioux City

☆ The Holiday Gifts Buy Side Staffers Are Buying This Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Buy Side Staff | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +12 min

By Buy Side StaffThe Buy Side staff shops for a living, which also means we spend an inordinate amount of time scrutinizing gift options. To help you shop for nice prices, we limited our list to our favorites that are on sale now for Black Friday. She asked for compression socks, so I’m buying her these pretty ones in blue chevron to help her with recovery. It would make a great gift for a college student, new grad or really anyone who could use a travel gear upgrade. It’s a great set to update your kitchen or give as a gift this holiday season.” —Emily Welsh, VP and general manager

Persons: We’ve, cocotte, Staub, ”, Astrid Stawiarz, Nick Guy, ” — Ian Salisbury, Cashmere hoodie, I’ve, Jessica Woodbury, PJs, ” — Emily Welsh, Charming, Madeline Diamond, ‘ Broom ’, I’ll, Samantha Sharf, Mario, ‘, Cozy, she’s, ” — Leslie Yazel, it’s, Susan “, Susan, Anaya, There’s, we’ll, Philip Asquith, It’s, ” — Bellamy Richardson, Buddy, I’m, nutcrackers, ” — Aly J, they’re, Brittany Nguyen Organizations: Side, Black, Bluetooth, Apple, PlayStation, Mario Kart, New, Olive Oil, Amazon, Yale, Walmart Locations: Naadam, New York City, Los Angeles, Olive, Ojai , Calif, Europe, The

☆ Jewellery maker Pandora raises sales forecast after Q3 profit beat
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Pandora products are seen at their store at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley, New York, U.S., February 15, 2022. Pandora said it now forecasts full-year organic sales growth of 5%-6%, up from 2%-5% previously seen, and said it still expects an operating profit margin of around 25%. Operating profit fell to 920 million crowns ($132 million)from a year-earlier 978 million as costs rose, although this also beat analyst expectations for a profit of 875 million crowns in apoll published by Pandora. Improvement in like-for-like sales was driven by the U.S., as traffic picked up in the region given recent brand initiatives. The affordable luxury brand said its gross margin reached a record 79%, helped by cost savings and price hikes.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, Pandora, apoll, Alexander Lacik, Louise Breusch Rasmussen, Anna Ringstrom, Louise Heavens Organizations: Woodbury, REUTERS, Rights, Pandora, JPMorgan, Thomson Locations: Central Valley , New York, U.S

☆ Adidas shares jump after 2023 guidance raise
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] A person looks at clothes in the Adidas store at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley, New York, U.S., February 15, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Shares in Adidas (ADSGn.DE) gained 4% at the open on Wednesday after the sportswear company raised its guidance for the year in a surprise third-quarter results pre-release. Adidas said it now expects a loss of 100 million euros ($106 million) this year versus a previously expected loss of 450 million and a loss of 700 million euros it warned of in February. It is the second time this year Adidas has raised forecasts ahead of results - expected on Nov. 8 - as sales of its remaining stock of Yeezy shoes helped boost revenue. Reporting by Helen Reid; editing by Jason Neely and Louise HeavensOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, Bjorn Gulden's, Ye, Bjorn Gulden, Graham Renwick, Helen Reid, Jason Neely, Louise Heavens Organizations: Adidas, Woodbury, REUTERS, Berenberg, Thomson Locations: Central Valley , New York, U.S, Europe, China

☆ A childcare center founder explains what she learned after 3 decades and why it's so hard to make the business work
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

After three decades, Julie Clark recently sold CAST Preschool and Childcare Center in Connecticut. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementAdvertisementJulie Clark, the cofounder of the CAST Preschool and Childcare Center in Woodbury, Connecticut, said her "goal was really to form a community, not just a school." After more than 30 years, Clark sold her childcare center this past summer. It's hard for centers to find staffSome teachers had worked for CAST Preschool and Childcare Center for at least 15 years.

Persons: Julie Clark, Clark, could've, —, I've, Allison Robinson, Robinson, We've, Julie Kashen Organizations: CAST, Service, Department of Labor, The Century Foundation, Labor Statistics Locations: Connecticut, Woodbury , Connecticut

☆ We Shop for a Living—Here’s What We’re Buying on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Buy Side Staff | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +11 min

By Buy Side StaffAmazon Prime Big Deal Days are here, which means it’s time to save on products across the mega-retailer’s offerings. For that I recommend this Bose SoundLink Revolve+ ii portable speaker on sale with 40% off for $199. That will soon change, since I’m buying a sparkling water maker from Sodastream while it’s more than 30% off. Now I’m excited to add this standing lamp that’s currently on sale to introduce some fun colors to my home. And while it’s already a good deal at $25, it’s an even better one now that it’s on sale for under $20 during Prime Big Deal Days.” —Madeline Diamond, staff editor

Persons: audiophiles, Nick Guy, ” — Ian Salisbury, Astrid Stawiarz, it’s, ” — Alix Milne, Watt, — Leslie Yazel, I’ve, Emily Schwartzberg, Samantha Sharf, I’m, Madeline Diamond, ”, Jenny Jackson —, Williams College —, ” — Bellamy Richardson, — Chao Li, KitchenAid, she’s, Jessica Woodbury, Handy Organizations: Staff, Side’s, Amazon Big, Amazon, Williams College, Prime, Deal, Philips, Apple, Samsung, Meta Locations: Sodastream, Korean, I’m, Tessan

☆ Prada and Axiom Space collaborate to design NASA's lunar spacesuits
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Prada signage is seen at their store at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley, New York, U.S., February 15, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsMILAN, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Italian luxury group Prada (1913.F) and Texas-based startup Axiom Space will collaborate to design NASA's lunar spacesuits for the Artemis III mission planned for 2025, the two companies said on Wednesday. Prada's engineers will work alongside the Axiom Space systems team throughout the design process, developing solutions for materials and design features to protect astronauts against the challenge of space and the lunar environment, they said in a joint statement. Axiom has a contract with U.S. space agency NASA to develop spacesuits for use on the moon and other space programmes. Reporting by Elisa AnzolinOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, Artemis, Elisa Anzolin Organizations: Prada, Woodbury, REUTERS, U.S, NASA, Thomson Locations: Central Valley , New York, U.S, Texas

☆ The 10 most neighborly cities in the US, where crime rates are low and voter turnout is high
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( Kelsey Neubauer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

City dwellers who vote, volunteer, and give to charity are the most neighborly, Americans say. That's according to a survey by Neighbor.com, which ranked cities based on these factors. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. These were the two largest factors considered when determining the annual "Most Neighborly Cities List." Voter turnout and crime rate were weighed higher than philanthropic giving and volunteer work — illustrating how important civic engagement is for people.

Persons: —, Joseph Woodbury Organizations: Service Locations: Utah

☆ These are the 10 most neighborly cities in the U.S.—3 of them are in Utah
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In September, Neighbor.com released its ranking of the most neighborly cities in the United States. It's important to note that three of the cities in the top 10 are in Utah. The state recently ranked as the happiest state in America, according to WalletHub. According to the WalletHub report, Utah had the highest volunteer rate, with 40.7%, 2.6 times higher than Florida, with the lowest volunteer rate. It also had the lowest separation and divorce rate in the country.

Persons: Neighbor.com, Neighbor, Joseph Woodbury Organizations: CNBC Locations: United States, U.S, Utah, America, Florida

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Levi Strauss, Costco, ChargePoint, Mattel and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Sirius XM — Shares of the media company fell roughly 2% in premarket trading. A day earlier, Liberty Media proposed combining the Sirius XM tracking stock with the radio company. Levi Strauss — The apparel maker advanced 1.3% in premarket trading after TD Cowen initiated coverage of the stock at an outperform rating. Mattel — Shares of the toymaker gained 2.4% in premarket trading Wednesday after Morgan Stanley initiated Mattel with an overweight rating, calling it a top pick.

Persons: Levi Strauss, TD Cowen, Levi's, ChargePoint, XPO, Jonathan Chappell, Joe Biden, Morgan Stanley, Alex Harring, Jesse Pound, Samantha Subin, Pia Singh Organizations: Woodbury, Sirius XM, Liberty Media, Costco, UBS, Evercore ISI, United Auto Workers, Mattel —, Mattel Locations: Central Valley , New York, U.S, Michigan

☆ Samsonite’s baggage is heavy with geopolitics
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Thomas Shum | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Of the restless group, luggage maker Samsonite International (1910.HK) has the least financial reason to mull a move. The $5 billion U.S. and Luxembourg-based company was one of the first Western companies to list in Hong Kong. Sales from Asia - Samsonite’s most profitable region – accounted for almost 40% of the total in the first half of 2023. Reuters Graphics Reuters GraphicsFrom a liquidity point of view too, Samsonite has had a better experience in Hong Kong than other international arrivals. That’s better than other international consumer brands that boast similar levels of prestige.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, Tim Parker, Samsonite, Kyle Gendreau, CK Hutchison, It’s, Calvin Klein, Prada, ” Gendreau, Una Galani, Katrina Hamlin Organizations: Woodbury, REUTERS, Reuters, Global, Samsonite, HK, Reuters Graphics Reuters, Prada, Swire Pacific, CK, Bloomberg, Thomson Locations: Central Valley , New York, U.S, HONG KONG, Hong Kong, mull, Luxembourg, Asia, New York, Washington, Beijing, China

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