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☆ Stock market today: Indexes slide amid earnings-fueled tech selloff
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

US stocks dropped on Wednesday led by a selloff in the tech sector. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementUS stocks slid on Wednesday, led by a sell-off in the tech sector as investors took in weak financials and earnings guidance. Here's where US indexes stood at the 9:30 a.m. opening bell on Wednesday:AdvertisementHere's what else happened today:In commodities, bonds, and crypto:Advertisement

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The earnings season is winding down, but there are some names slated to report that could see big moves — in either direction. Already, more than 80% of companies in the S & P 500 have already posted quarterly results this earnings season as of Monday morning. Against that backdrop, CNBC Pro screened for names reporting this week — with market caps of $1 billion or more — that could experience sharp up- or downside moves, based on trading activity in the options market. Here are the names that made the list: Upstart Holdings is the reporter this week that could be in for the biggest move at nearly 19%. Rideshare stock Lyft also made the list.

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Analysts are boosting their estimates for a handful of companies that are set to report quarterly results next week. CNBC Pro screened FactSet data to find stocks poised for upside, as well as stocks that have also seen analysts increase their estimates on earnings per share. Analysts have increased their three-month earnings per share estimates by nearly 8%, while average price targets have climbed 23.3%. DIS YTD mountain Disney stock. Analysts have increased earnings estimates and price targets over the past three months by nearly 15% and 45%, respectively.

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☆ AstroForge: How this startup plans to make asteroid mining a reality.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Amy Gunia | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Now the California-based startup is attempting to make asteroid mining a reality. That makes AstroForge the only company with a refinery that can turn M-type asteroids into PGMs in space, he adds. Some in the scientific community are skeptical that the private sector will be able to afford asteroid mining. Its all-or-nothing, lower-cost approach may help push asteroid mining closer to reality. “I hope if nothing else,” Gialich says, “we’re known as a space company that went for it.”

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☆ ‘Cabs to get into space’: How this Indian startup wants to revolutionize satellite space travel
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Amy Gunia | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

But its private sector has played a limited role in space exploration, acting mostly as suppliers and vendors for its national space agency, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). “Very few companies globally are able to make it to orbit yet.”Pawan Chandana, the co-founder of Skyroot Aerospace Skyroot Aerospace Pvt. As Indian space startups mature over the coming years, he expects the government to become a customer, enabling further growth. Many private space companies source income from governments, including Space X, which has raked in billions of dollars from US government contracts. In November 2022, Skyroot Aerospace launched India's first privately built rocket, Vikram-S. Skyroot Aerospace Pvt.

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☆ How a millennial Lyft driver used the gig to travel to all 50 states, launch a food blog, and get started on a book
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Kreskin J. Torres, a Lyft driver, has traveled across all 50 states, documenting his dining experiences. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementKreskin J. Torres, 35, has eaten his way through all 50 states — including Alaska and Hawaii. Learning the most profitable places and times to driveTorres noticed he would get more profitable rides driving around suburbs, airports, and sports stadiums, locations coveted by drivers as they get more tips and sometimes elevated fares. He learned New Year's will always be profitable, though rides slow down around February before picking up in mid-March.

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☆ Minneapolis gives Uber and Lyft a reason to stick around — at least until July
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Lyft and Uber might hit reverse on plans to leave Minneapolis on May 1 over a new minimum wage for rideshare drivers set to go into effect on that day, if a city council measure passes Thursday. The issue stems from a March decision by the city council to override the mayor’s veto of a minimum wage for rideshare drivers, set at the local minimum wage of $15.57 an hour. The ordinance mandates rideshare drivers make at least $1.40 per mile and $0.51 per minute within Minneapolis. Now some council members want to amend the ordinance and lower the per-mile rate to $1.21, but maintain the proposed per-minute rate of $0.51. With this amendment, we can accomplish those goals.”The statement was released by Council President Elliott Payne and Council Members Katie Cashman and Aurin Chowdhury.

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☆ An Uber and Lyft driver explains how he sometimes makes over $8,000 a week doing private rides in Miami and Fort Lauderdale for celebrities, politicians, and sports stars
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

One week, he made $8,300 doing private rides between stretches of Uber and Lyft driving. He started his own LLC and occasionally markets his independent driving business as a passenger. "You have to treat Uber and Lyft like a business if you're doing it full-time," Trent told Business Insider. "I do rideshare quite a bit, but I do it mostly to build my client business," Trent said. He said he can often charge customers much less than what they pay for Uber or Lyft rides, and he still makes more.

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☆ A month's pay in one week: South Florida Uber and Lyft drivers explain how they capitalize on the spring break rush despite 'a little sand' and 'crappy music'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Police made 573 arrests in Miami Beach last spring break and confiscated over 100 guns, per The Wall Street Journal. For some drivers, spring break is their ticket to a vacation of their own, but for others, the spring break slowdown has thrown their earnings for a loop. Many, like Jared S., 27, say they don't actively seek out spring breakers, though sometimes spring break rides can be profitable. AdvertisementBreaking up with spring breakMike McGrath, 57, is glad spring break is more under control this year. AdvertisementCapitalizing on spring break crowdsRenee said maximizing her earnings during spring break comes down to knowing when to be in certain areas.

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☆ A part-time Uber and Lyft driver who primarily works around Disney in Florida said spring break is very profitable, but making enough year-round is difficult
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Jorge, 56, said driving for Uber and Lyft amid the big Florida spring break rush during the last few weeks has been profitable. The rideshare driver, who asked to only use his first name for fear of professional repercussions, said spring break is not like the rest of the year. AdvertisementHe said he's driving more hours during spring break to maximize his earnings, working all day on weekends in addition to his normal weekday schedule. Rides in South Beach were profitable during spring break, and he would drive around casinos and other tourist destinations. He estimates some days during spring break, he's making more money from tips than from fares.

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☆ Lyft and Uber to cease operations in Minneapolis after new minimum wage law
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Lyft and Uber will stop offering services in Minneapolis on May 1 after the city council overrode the mayor’s veto of a minimum wage for rideshare drivers. The city council on Thursday voted 10-3 in favor of the override, allowing rideshare drivers to be paid the local minimum wage of $15.57 an hour. “Everyone wants to see Uber and Lyft drivers get paid more. However, the analysis Frey referred to showed lower numbers — $0.89 per mile and $0.49 per minute — to make minimum wage. Minneapolis is debating the minimum wage as gig workers across the country are advocating for fair wages and job benefits.

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☆ Uber and Lyft are threatening to leave Minneapolis over a ride-hailing proposal supporters say would guarantee drivers earn the city's minimum wage
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The conversation around ride-hailing driver pay has been heating up across the country over the past year. AdvertisementLoren Balazs, a full-time driver in Minneapolis, told BI he's worried the city council's proposal would hurt his ride-hailing business. The study estimated that a minimum pay rate of $1.21 per mile and $0.49 per minute would guarantee drivers earned the city's minimum wage. AdvertisementThe debate over minimum pay for ride-hailing drivers has been building in Minneapolis for over a year. Tim Walz vetoed a bill that would have established minimum pay standards for Uber and Lyft drivers.

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☆ The biggest perk of gig work might also be its downfall
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Many gig drivers lured by the flexibility of gig work say the flexibility of their job is often limited. AdvertisementMany drivers for Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare and delivery apps say they value the flexibility of gig work over any other component. AdvertisementMany part-time drivers have previously told BI they value gig driving for the ease with which they could supplement their core income. Some drivers told her they would work 16-hour overnight shifts on weekends to find higher-paying, better-tipped rides. "Uber and its peers appeal to workers with oodles of promises that workers can hold the power to control their work hours.

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☆ I quit my draining IT job and moved to South Korea to teach English. The language barrier is tough, but I'm much happier here.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Alex Brown, a UK native, moved to South Korea to teach English after quitting his IT job in 2023. Despite language and navigation challenges, Brown enjoys his new job and life in South Korea. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Alex Brown, a 30-year-old from Hampshire, England, who moved to South Korea to teach English. AdvertisementI started researching and discovered programs where I could teach English in different countries. AdvertisementI'm glad I picked South Korea to live for a yearMy experience here has been positive so far.

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☆ Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, Arm, Rivian, Lyft & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Here are Tuesday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Goldman Sachs reiterates Tesla and Rivian as neutral Goldman said further price cuts are needed for Tesla and Rivian. Morgan Stanley downgrades Sunnova to equal weight from overweight Morgan Stanley said in its downgrade of the solar company that it sees stock "dislocation." JPMorgan upgrades Sea Limited to overweight from neutral JPMorgan said the Singapore-based internet tech conglomerate is on an "upswing." JPMorgan initiates Amphastar as overweight JPMorgan said it's bullish on shares of the pharmaceutical company. JPMorgan initiates Metagenomi as overweight JPMorgan said it's bullish on shares of the biotech company.

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☆ Hollywood's newest star is the Waymo robotaxi
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Waymo can now operate its Waymo One service in Los Angeles. AdvertisementWaymo is now approved to operate its driverless vehicles in Los Angeles and additional parts of the Bay Area. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed concern about Waymo vehicles blocking the roads when emergency vehicles are trying to pass, which has happened several times in San Francisco. Waymo vehicles have been filmed cutting off road access and blocking public transport and emergency vehicles. There are also a few incidents of Waymo vehicles injuring people.

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☆ Opinion: Why ‘My Way’ won’t go away
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Richard Galant | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

We’re looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. “That is the way he spoke,” Anka told Ed Masley of the Arizona Republic. It may not go his way, but the failure of Congress to approve more aid to Ukraine likely is giving Putin hope. Whether Congress chooses to provide the continued financial support Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan desperately need will go a long way toward answering this question. “If Biden wants to improve his standing with voters,” wrote Jon Gabriel, “a Brownsville photo won’t cut it.

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☆ The Absurd Problem of New York City Trash
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Emily Badger | Larry Buchanan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +30 min

In New York City, trash has no dedicated space all its own. The Absurd Problem of New York City Trash And the Trade-Offs Required to Fix ItConsider the ubiquitous New York trash bag. The prospect has prompted much snickering: New York’s big idea to clean up trash is to … put it in trash bins? New York City Municipal Archives1913: A century in the past, but the same problems as today. New York City Municipal ArchivesBut those cans overflowed to horrifying effect during the 10-day strike:When New York streets resembled landfills.

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☆ Wendy’s says it won’t use surge pricing
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( John Towfighi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

It was never our plan to raise prices when customers are visiting us the most.”But the questions over what to call Wendy’s experiment – surge pricing? Dynamic pricing? Surge pricing refers to dynamic pricing, which is a way for businesses to charge more (or less) based on how many people want their products at any given time. “Surge pricing sent the message to everybody that this is mostly about increasing prices. “After considerable public pushback, Wendy’s is now framing their dynamic pricing strategy as discounts during off-peak times instead of surge pricing during peak times,” she wrote.

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☆ I've been a celebrity stylist for over 10 years. Here are 10 things you'll never find in my closet.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Sandra Okerulu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I've been working as a celebrity stylist for over 10 years, and I've seen my share of bad trends. AdvertisementI've worked as a celebrity stylist for over a decade, so I've seen plenty of trends come and go — many of which will never make their way into my closet. Wedges are heavy, and the style isn't here to stayI'm 5-foot-9, and I love showing off my legs by wearing shoes that give my ankles a run for their money. If you think I'm wrong, trying packing them for a trip. But when I'm wearing colors, I feel bold, beautiful, and ready to face new challenges.

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☆ This Marsico fund has outperformed lately by finding the best growth stories
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Their flagship Marsico Focus Fund (MFOCX) has climbed 16% so far in 2024, through Thursday, outperforming both the S & P 500 and technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite . Between 60% and 75% of the portfolio is in "core" growth companies, or those that are likely to see sustained and predictable earnings growth. The balance is in companies undergoing large transformations that can catalyze earnings growth once a restructuring is complete. "When money was very cheap and interest rates were extremely low, it was easy to buy an index fund," Marsico said. "And that's why there's greater differentiation with stock pickers than just buying a general basket of market companies."

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☆ Pharma and rideshare providers are among most overbought S&P 500 stocks this week
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Despite the market's lack of direction this week, investors nonetheless poured into some specific stocks, pushing them into overbought territory. The RSI, which measures the magnitude and speed of price moves, is a popular yardstick used to evaluate whether shares are overbought or oversold. A stock with a 14-day RSI above 70 is considered overbought, signaling a possible selling opportunity. Biogen is another stock on the list that took a sizable drop this week, with shares tumbling more than 7%. But Wall Street anticipates a turnaround, with the consensus price target reflecting the potential for upside of more than 38%, according to FactSet.

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☆ Uber is celebrating its $1 billion profit. But some drivers are feeling left behind.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Drivers are feeling squeezedSome Uber drivers are feeling squeezed on pay. That doesn't mean drivers aren't feeling angry about a drop in pay that they say they've experienced, with data backing them up. Gridwise Analytics, a data firm analyzing the gig economy , found average monthly gross earnings for Uber drivers fell 17% last year. A more contentious issue among drivers has focused on whether or not Uber is taking a bigger slice of their fares. Yet it seems that not all drivers are satisfied — and Uber will be hoping that number doesn't keep rising.

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☆ Wall Street learns an important lesson. Don’t fight the Fed
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

That sudden volatility highlights something that we often write about in Before the Bell: the major mismatch between policymaker and investor expectations for interest rate cuts this year. Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, have repeatedly said they envision at most three rate cuts in 2024. Wall Street, meanwhile, has ignored those warnings and has opted to practice unflinching optimism instead. It’s not the first time they’ve had to learn an important lesson: Don’t fight the Fed. Bad for the markets, good for the Fed: Markets clearly don’t often take kindly to higher-for-longer interest rates, which can negatively impact earnings and stock prices.

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