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☆ Asia markets set for a mixed open after key Wall Street benchmarks clock worst day in 2 months
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Anniek Bao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 01: Skyscrapers stand at the Pudong Lujiazui Financial District on March 1, 2022 in Shanghai, China. Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Friday, after Wall Street benchmarks the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 suffered their worst day in nearly two months on downbeat Microsoft earnings forecast and Meta results. Traders await a slate of economic data from the region, including third-quarter producer prices index reading from Australia and Caixin China manufacturing purchasing managers' index for October. Japan's Nikkei 225 appeared set for a softer open, with the futures contract in Chicago at 38,470 and their counterpart in Osaka at 38,370 against the index's last close of 39,081.25. Futures for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index stood at 20,432, pointing to a rebound from its last close at 20,317.33.

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☆ California could soon have nation’s highest minimum wage if voters approve
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Tami Luhby | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —California voters will decide this election whether to increase the state’s minimum wage to $18 an hour, which would be the highest in the US. Currently, the Golden State’s minimum wage is $16 and is set to rise to $16.50 next year. California has been among the more aggressive states when it comes to hiking the minimum wage. Some 44% of likely California voters said they would vote yes in an October poll conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California, down from 50% in September. Jerry Brown, gradually raised the minimum wage, giving employers the opportunity to adjust, Condie said.

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☆ A radical idea to solve inflation from a radical former Fed pick
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

A zero percent inflation target might be popular, but it would represent a sharp departure – one that mainstream economists warn would backfire. “Stable inflation is an oxymoron because it means it’s not stable,” Shelton told CNN in a recent interview. In fact, one reason the Fed set its inflation target at 2% is because it’s safely away from that deflation-danger zone. A zero inflation target would mean a path right on the edge. But even some of Shelton’s biggest fans are opposed to her embrace of a zero-inflation target.

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☆ China's factory activity expands for the first time since April, official survey shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

BEIJING — China's official purchasing managers' index for October came in at 50.1, in expansionary territory for the first time since April, according to National Bureau of Statistics data released Thursday. The last time the PMI was above the 50-point line that determines contraction from activity was in April, with a reading of 50.4. Raw materials inventory ticked up to 48.2, still in contraction territory, along with employment at 48.4, which was mildly better than the prior month. The statistics bureau's PMI for non-manufacturing activity rose to 50.2 in October. The employment portion of the non-manufacturing PMI climbed by 1.1 percentage points to 45.8.

Organizations: BEIJING, National Bureau, Statistics, PMI

☆ Asia markets set for mixed open ahead of Bank of Japan decision, China factory activity figures
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Kazuo Ueda, governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ), speaks during a news conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo, JapanAsia-Pacific markets are set for a mixed open on Thursday as investors look to the Bank of Japan's rate decision, as well as key business activity figures from China. Economists polled by Reuters expect the BOJ will hold rates at 0.25%, although the statement will be parsed for any clues on the timing of its next rate hike. In China, the National Bureau of Statistics is set to release the country's official purchasing managers index numbers for September, with the manufacturing PMI forecast to come in at 49.9, a softer contraction than the 49.8 the month before. Still, that would be the sixth straight month of contraction for the country's manufacturing sector.

Persons: Kazuo Ueda Organizations: Bank of Japan, Bank of, Reuters, National Bureau, Statistics Locations: Tokyo, Japan Asia, Pacific, China

☆ At 18, she dreamed about moving to Japan. When she turned 50, she quit her job and bought an abandoned home near Osaka.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

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Define your real estate goalsWhat are you looking to gain from real estate investing, and what risks are you willing to take? REITs (real estate investment trusts)One of the best ways to start investing in real estate as a beginner is with a real estate investment trust (REIT). Real estate limited partnershipsA real estate limited partnership (RELP) provides investors with a diversified portfolio of real estate investment opportunities. Other notable real estate books worth checking out include:"The Warren Buffet Way" By Robert G. Hagstrom"The Real Estate Investor's Guide to Flipping Houses" By J. Scott"The Intelligent Investor" By Benjamin GrahamLocal real estate investment clubsConnecting with local real estate investment enthusiasts can be a great way to engage with the real estate community and expand your knowledge. FAQs about real estate investing for beginnersHow much money do I need to start investing in real estate?

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☆ Gold marches to record as U.S. election jitters fuel safe-haven rush
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A gold ingot and gold coins are seen in this illustration picture taken November 17, 2017. "Gold is very much being anchored on the U.S. election outcome ... "If we see hot inflation numbers or a strong jobs report, then there could be a derailment in gold prices," Wong added. In addition, Goldman Sachs lowered its gold forecast from $3,080 to $3,000 by December 2025, but maintained its bullish stance. On the retail front, Indian gold buyers overlooked record high prices, purchasing for the Dhanteras and Diwali festivals, hoping for continued price rallies amid a cooling stock market.

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☆ We're hiking our GEHC price target, looking beyond a mixed quarter to next year's catalysts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Organic revenue growth of 1% matched expectations. Management raised the midpoint of full-year earnings guidance despite the continued in weakness in China that has been hampering top-line organic growth. Bottom Line Results were mixed, but it comes as no surprise that the quarter was negatively impacted by weakness in China. The team continues to deliver for customers and we've seen PDx reports seven quarters of high-single-digit or double-digit organic revenue growth." Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) segment — used in radiology and nuclear medicine to deliver more precise diagnoses — was particularly strong, delivering segment revenue growth of 7% organically.

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☆ Report details St. Louis high school gunman's struggle with mental health before 2022 shooting
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Ava Kelley | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

St. Louis police on Monday released a detailed report about a 2022 school shooting that left a student and teacher dead, publicly revealing for the first time the gunman’s struggle with his mental health and hospitalizations over suicide attempts. The 456-page document also outlines concerns raised by Orlando Harris’ family and their attempts to get help. Students stand in a parking lot near the Central Visual & Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, on Oct. 24, 2022. Following the shooting, agents went to the storage unit and found it completely empty. During one session, Harris allegedly talked about shooting people at his old high school, the report says.

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☆ What are endocrine-disrupting chemicals? Experts explain
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The question is how worried should people be about these endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), such as phthalates, BPA or bisphenol A, and brominated flame retardants? Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are not produced by the human body but influence the way your hormones function, Bloom said. CNN reached out to the National Pest Management Association and the Personal Care Products Council for comment. Gradually replacing personal care products one at a time as you use up individual products is a great place to start, she said. “But personal care products is one thing where I think folks have a lot of autonomy and what they’re purchasing within reason.”

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☆ A bearish bet on a stock whose chart is raising some red flags
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Nishant Pant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Two weeks ago, I had covered a trade on Alibaba using a very popular indicator called the MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence). Note that a bearish crossover is happening again for ACN indicating a loss in upward momentum. With a bearish outlook on ACN, I’m utilizing a strategy known as a "bear put spread" to potentially profit from a pullback. The trade This involves purchasing a put option with a higher strike price and simultaneously selling a put option with a slightly lower strike, creating a net debit position. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

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☆ Argentina: Abortion access is dwindling under President Javier Milei three years after legalization
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Betiana Fernández Martino | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

This is how she came across Amnesty International, an organization that works for the promotion and defense of human rights. María is one of the cases where Amnesty International had to intervene to ensure a safe abortion. People hold green handkerchiefs during a demonstration in support of safe and legal abortion access to mark International Safe Abortion Day, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 28, 2023. Similarly, information from health professionals in the Safe Abortion Access Network (RedAAS by its acronym in Spanish) aligns with this. CNN contacted the National Ministry of Health regarding both shortages and the second public information request but did not receive a response.

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☆ A real-estate investor says he's cracked the code to producing 'at least $1,000 of positive cash flow every month,' but his rent-by-the-room strategy isn't for everyone
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Peter Keane-Rivera owns single-family homes that he rents by the room to maximize cash flow. He's shopping around for a third home, as his rent-by-the-room strategy has generated healthy cash flow. Advertisement"I know how to upgrade properties to make them produce at least $1,000 of positive cash flow every month," said Keane-Rivera. Renting by the room is more hands-on and not for everyone, but can create more cash flow and lower your overall risk. "You diversify your cash flow by having four tenants under one roof instead of one," said Keane-Rivera.

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☆ Target releases its cheapest-ever Thanksgiving meal deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Target is lowering the price of its Thanksgiving meal bundle, adding to the roughly 8,000 products that have been discounted as it attempts to attract inflation-weary shoppers during the holiday season. Target is the latest major retailer to chop the price of its Thanksgiving meal bundle, joining Aldi and Walmart in a holiday price war. Sam’s Club last week announced a Member’s Mark Thanksgiving meal, which feeds up to 10 people for under $100, made up of the warehouse club’s private label products and is delivered already cooked. Food price inflation has moderated substantially during the past year, Consumer Price Index data shows. Gomez said Target customers are buying in bulk to save money, or purchasing smaller items that have cheaper prices compared to their full-sized counterpart.

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Though time is winding down before the music-filled weekend arrives, there are still a few avenues for how to buy Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2024 tickets. Organized by Tyler, the Creator, this year marks the 10th Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, which began in 2012 under the name OFWGKTA/Odd Future Carnival. We’ve got you covered if you’re looking for how to get tickets to the 2024 Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival. Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2024 festival scheduleThe 2024 Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival festival is a two-day affair, with the lineup being split between Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17, at Dodger Stadium. Date StubHub Vivid Seats November 17 & 18, 2024 (GA) $516 $600 November 17 & 18, 2024 (VIP) $790 $809 November 17 & 18, 2024 (Super VIP) $1,714 $1,796How to buy tickets for Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2024Currently, all original tickets are sold out for Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2024.

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☆ Yen slips as Japan's election result clouds BOJ rate hike prospects
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The yen touched a three-month low on Monday as Japan's ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority and investors figured that would likely slow future interest rate hikes, while the dollar headed for a monthly gain on rising U.S. yields. On the dollar, the yen hit its weakest since late July at 153.3 in early-morning trade and it touched the same milestone at 165.36 to the euro . That was down from the 279 seats they held previously and marked the coalition's worst result since it briefly lost power in 2009. The U.S. dollar index has climbed 3.6% during October, its sharpest monthly rise since April 2022. The New Zealand dollar traded near a three-month low of $0.5974, down nearly 6% for the month.

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☆ China's industrial profits plunge at fastest pace since the pandemic
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Anniek Bao | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

China's industrial profits in September dropped at its fastest pace since the pandemic, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed, as the country tussles with an economy plagued by slow growth, lack of demand and a property crisis. After a 17.8% fall in August, industrial profits declined 27.1% in September from a year ago, marking the steepest plunge since March 2020, when it dropped by 34.9%, according to data kept by Wind Information. In the first nine months, industrial profits fell by 3.5% from a year ago. NBS statistician Yu Weining said "insufficient demand and a sharp decline in producer prices" weighed down the profitability of industrial firms. Gary Ng, senior economist at Natixis, said in an email to CNBC that "the weakness of industrial profits indicates China's greater need for demand-side policies."

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☆ Harris’ small business pitch resonates in Georgia’s most diverse county. Can it win her the state?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms J-J-_Mccorvey.Jpg | J.J. Mccorvey | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

ATLANTA — The election could be decided in Georgia’s fastest-growing and most ethnically diverse county. Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic pitch has heavily emphasized small-business owners, and those in Gwinnett County — one of the “Decider” counties NBC News is tracking — acknowledge they could use more support. So far, many like what Harris is offering, though some remain undecided just over a week before Election Day. The county is exceptionally diverse, with no single ethnic group comprising more than a third of residents, according to 2020 census data. She also kicked off an “Economic Opportunity Tour” in Atlanta this summer, highlighting the administration’s economic accomplishments for Black communities.

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☆ Gold prices have surged in 2024. Here’s how to get in on the gold rush
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Erika Tulfo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

“Buying gold has never been easier and more accessible.”While gold, typically invested in as a hedge against inflation, has shined this year, there are plenty of things to know before investors join the gold rush. How do you actually go about buying gold? Another consideration when buying gold in the retail market is how the sticker price of the bullion compares to the spot price of gold. But Cavatoni advises having a “round-trip mentality” when purchasing physical gold, emphasizing the importance of the selling stage as much as the purchase process. On the other hand, gold-backed ETFs free consumers from the considerations that need to be made when purchasing physical gold.

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☆ These are the key agriculture stocks to watch heading into the election — and how to play them
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

And for the first time since 2020, more farmers expect farmland values to go down rather than up. James Mintert, director of Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture, expects land values to likely flatten in the short term. Higher estate tax exemptions approved under the Trump administration's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 are set to expire next year. She added: "Let's be clear that the Trump administration resulted in a trade deficit, one of the highest we've ever seen in the history of America." "It also benefits from some of the tax policies that have been supported by the Trump administration [in] the past, including things like accelerated depreciation [and] lower corporate tax rates."

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☆ Putin has spent years championing de-dollarization — but a new reality is setting in
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Russia faces sweeping sanctions over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and has been locked out of the US dollar-dominated global financial system, including the widely used SWIFT financial messaging system, making payments and transactions challenging. The Kazan Declaration, issued Wednesday, did not mention global dollar dominance — but it highlighted alternatives. AdvertisementChina — even though it's in a prolonged slowdown — is expected to be the top contributor, accounting for about one-fifth of global growth over the five years. AdvertisementHowever, BRICS economies have a smaller global presence in global financial flows, limiting the impact of de-dollarization, the ING analysts added. Other issues include what countries would use the alternative currencies for and if the West would sanction such alternative systems, he said.

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☆ Here's how to leverage higher income limits for the 0% capital gains bracket
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The taxable income formula subtracts the greater of the standard or itemized deductions from your adjusted gross income. Here's what investors need to know about planning around the 0% capital gains bracket, according to financial experts. Weigh 'tax gain harvesting'If you're sitting on profitable investments, the 0% capital gains bracket could offer a chance for "tax gain harvesting," said certified financial planner Ashton Lawrence, a director at Mariner Wealth Advisors in Greenville, South Carolina. Here's how it works: Investors in the 0% capital gains bracket can strategically sell profitable brokerage account assets without triggering capital gains taxes. Opt for tax-free rebalancingYou can also leverage the 0% capital gains bracket to rebalance brokerage account assets without triggering a tax bill, experts say.

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