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☆ ValueAct takes a stake in Sanwa. How the activist can make a good company into a great one
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Kenneth Squire | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Business: Sanwa Holdings is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of building and commercial facility construction materials, as well as the provision of maintenance and renovation services. Activist Commentary: ValueAct has been a premier corporate governance investor for over 20 years. Ahead of any shareholder value creation, ValueAct will likely call for increased shareholder returns in the form of buybacks to capitalize on the Sanwa's relatively low valuation. ValueAct is likely to continue as an active shareholder while Sanwa continues to do what it's been doing, just on a faster timetable. As an engaged investor, ValueAct has historically closed the gap between "good" and "great" by supporting management in executing its plan.

Persons: ValueAct, Rob Hale, Hale, Sanwa, Clopay, healthily, It's, Dalton, Ken Squire Organizations: Sanwa, Olympus, JSR, ValueAct, Griffon Corp, KKR, Nikkei, U.S, Dalton Investments, 13D Locations: Japan, North America, Europe, U.S, Asia

☆ Meet the 80-year-old Miss Universe Korea contestant proving age is just a number
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Oscar Holland | Gawon Bae | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Earlier this month, she was unveiled as a finalist in the annual Miss Universe Korea competition. Choi surrounded by fellow Miss Universe Korea contestants at a pageant rehearsal on Friday. Charlie Miller/CNNNational-level Miss Universe pageants, although not all directly administered by the Miss Universe Organization, were obliged to follow suit. This year, 58-year-old Lorraine Peters and 60-year-old Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez took part in Miss Universe Canada and Miss Universe Argentina, respectively, though neither advanced to November’s final. It’s so fun and I love it.”More opportunitiesWith a rapidly declining birth rate, South Korea is among the world’s fastest-aging countries.

Persons: CNN —, Choi, hwa, “, ”, —, Charlie Miller, Lorraine Peters, Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez, ‘, ’ ” Choi, Choi —, Beatrice Njoya of, It’s, Jung Yeon, ” Choi, Jean Chung, he’s Organizations: CNN, Miss, Miss Universe, Miss Universe Organization, Miss Universe Canada, Miss Universe Korea, Getty, Seoul Fashion, Harper’s, Elle, South Locations: Miss Universe Korea, South Korea, Mexico, Korea, Miss Universe Argentina, Beatrice Njoya of Malta, Seoul, Cass, Japan

Many said he failed to acknowledge the real reason many grandparents don't help with childcare more: They can't afford to. Many American families are stuck between a retirement crisis and a childcare crisis, with young parents unable to help their own parents — and vice versa. The childcare crisis meets the retirement crisisSandra, 51, has been dealing with both childcare and eldercare challenges over the past year. "And that would help parents who want to stay home and care for kids; it would also help grandparents who want to help care for kids while their parents are working." AdvertisementRachidi also said that revisiting the usefulness of regulations around informal care — settings like friend and family care — should be on the table, too.

Persons: Linda C, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Sen, JD Vance, Linda, I'd, Vance, Trump, she's, —, Taylor Van Kirk, Van Kirk, Sandra, grandpa, Elliot Haspel, Haspel, Kamala Harris, Jennifer Baker, they'd, that's, Baker, who's, Angela Rachidi, Rowe, Rachidi, Connie Adler, Adler, Vance's Organizations: Service, Democratic, Business, AARP, Capita, American Enterprise Institute, asheffey Locations: California, Sweden, Arizona

☆ Opinion | The West Clearly Doesn’t Want to Defeat Putin
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Anastasia Edel | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

As the West watches on, seemingly impotent, Russia grows ever bolder, like a bully who realizes the teacher isn’t coming. Despite having the resources to end this war on Ukraine’s terms, the West clearly lacks the will to win. But the West is wedded to its too-little-too-late approach, justified by the risk of provoking nuclear escalation from Russia. Nor has the West managed to cut off the sources of Russia’s economic might, despite rounds of sanctions. The economy is growing healthily, and the assets of Russian oligarchs remain safe in the West, even if frozen.

Persons: Vasily Nebenzya, isn’t, Vladimir Putin, ”, can’t Organizations: United Nations Security, United Nations, NATO, West Locations: Kyiv, Russia, New York, ”, Russian, Ukraine, U.S

☆ Ryan Reynolds' longtime personal trainer shared 5 simple pieces of advice he gives clients to boost their longevity
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"You're going to move better, you're going to feel better, you're going to build confidence," Saladino said. AdvertisementMuscle loss with age is known as sarcopenia, but strength training and eating a high-protein diet can help prevent this, he said. Prioritize sleepYou often hear people saying getting up early in the morning requires discipline, but Saladino thinks going to bed early requires more. AdvertisementThe three macronutrients that make up all foods are protein, carbs, and fat, but Saladino thinks we should pay as much attention to fiber too. Get your steps inWalking is another underutilized key to health and longevity, Saladino said, and he encourages people to do it as much as possible.

Persons: —, Ryan Reynolds, Don Saladino, Saladino, they've, it's, we're Organizations: Service, Business, American College of Cardiology, Communications Biology

☆ A food policy expert is trying a different diet every month this year. Here's why the vegan and Mediterranean diets are his favorites so far.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewA food policy expert who is trying a different diet each month in 2024 told Business Insider that the vegan and Mediterranean diets are his favorite so far. So far this year, Wren has tried veganism, UK-based weight loss company Slimming World, only eating Huel products, intermittent fasting, paleo, and the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet has been voted the healthiest diet for seven years in a row by the US World News & Report. AdvertisementThe Mediterranean diet also appeared to be best for his mental health, he said in a TikTok video. Importantly, though, Wren was on holiday in Italy in June when he followed the Mediterranean diet.

Persons: —, Gavin Wren, Wren, you've, dietitians, Elena Paravantes, it's, Italy Wren Organizations: Service, Business, US Locations: Italy

☆ A dietitian wrote a book on how to make avoiding ultra-processed foods easy. Here's what she eats in a day.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewRegistered dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine is on a mission to help people understand how to limit ultra-processed foods (UPF) while enjoying their lives. To help show how you can eat a predominantly non-UPF diet, Ludlam-Raine shared how she eats on an average day with BI. Sourdough toast is a versatile lunch baseFor lunch, Ludlam-Raine uses sourdough bread as a base, but makes sure to choose one that is genuine sourdough as opposed to "sourfaux." Sourdough bread should only feature flour, water, and salt on its ingredients list. She encourages people to eat unprocessed foods freely while being mindful of the sugar and fat content.

Persons: —, Ludlam, Raine, UPFs, it's, didn't, wouldn't, that's, Deliciously Ella Organizations: Service, Business, Ludlam Locations: Germany, Ludlam

☆ Supercentenarians who live past 110 have 9 things in common, according to a scientist who studies them
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewA supercentenarian expert shared with Business Insider the nine things people who live to 110 and beyond have in common. Be resilientBeing resilient and able to endure hard times is one of the key predictors of longevity in supercentenarians, Lindberg said. Be spiritualSpirituality, meaning believing in something greater than ourselves versus following a specific religion, is also very common among the supercentenarians that Lindberg has studied. AdvertisementMaintain a healthy weight"There haven't really been any obese supercentenarians," Lindberg said. Dr. Robert Waldinger, the study's lead researcher, previously told BI that healthy relationships had a surprisingly large impact on people's odds of living longer.

Persons: —, Jimmy Lindberg, Linberg, Lindberg, Joseph Maroon, Robert Waldinger, Rose Anne Kenny Organizations: Service, Business, Financial Times, Complutense University of Madrid, Harvard, Chan, of Public Health, JAMA, BMI, US Centers for Disease Control, CDC, Development, Trinity College Dublin

☆ A 102-year-old who runs a business shares her longevity tips, including walking every day
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. She doesn't see her age as a reason to change, she told Women's World in May. Related storiesSzekely walks at least a mile each day, which she likes to do in local parks, she told Women's World. AdvertisementHer daily breakfast consists of bananas and yogurt, according to Women's World, but she doesn't shy away from the occasional treat — her favorite is coffee ice cream. Stay positive and have no regrets"The world has tons of problems, and you can't do anything about them," Szekely told Women's World.

Persons: —, Deborah Szekely, Szekely, Women's, Deborah, she'll, Barrons, Dietitian Elena Paravantes, it's, Szekly Organizations: Service, Rancho La Puerta, CNBC, Business, Pew Research, Research, Purdue University , Indiana Locations: Baja California, Mexico

☆ A Poet Who Withholds Blessings, and Makes It Impossible to Look Away
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Daisy Fried | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

SO WHAT: Poems, by Frederick SeidelFrederick Seidel’s best poems balance on a razor’s edge between diagnosing what’s wrong and being in the wrong. But Seidel is among our best contemporary poets, and has continued writing, well into his ninth decade, handsomely and in parody of handsome writing. We need poets’ blessings, but Seidel’s work has never been the place to find them. Instead, he offers something else we also need: poems that won’t let us look away. To submit to a Seidel poem is to encounter constantly shifting attentions and visionary leaps, even if they don’t always stick the landing.

Persons: Frederick Seidel Frederick Seidel’s, Seidel, won’t, Whitman, Lucille Clifton, Leonard Cohen Locations: “, America

☆ 3 lifestyle choices that could help you live healthily to 100, according to scientists
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A new study has found that lifestyle choices can help people live to 100. These include not smoking, exercising, and eating a diverse diet. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMaking three lifestyle choices could help you live to 100, new research has found. Researchers at China's Fudan University found that never smoking, exercising, and eating a diverse diet were associated with a higher chance of living to 100.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, China's Fudan University, Business Locations: China

☆ A woman lost 200 pounds over 2 years. It started by walking for 10 minutes and eating one nutritious food a day.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Mancuso started making small tweaks to her diet and lifestyle, stayed consistent, and the weight came off. Leah MancusoNow 188 pounds, Mancuso, a photographer based in Scottsdale, Arizona, feels like a new person. One nutritious food per dayInstead of trying to overhaul her whole diet, Mancuso started small by eating one nutritious food every day — the first was eggs. Nutrition-wise, Mancuso progressed from eating one nutritious food a day to keeping a food journal. She returned to Disneyland 200 pounds lighterIn December 2023, Mancuso went back to Disneyland nearly 200 pounds lighter than her previous visit.

Persons: —, Leah Mancuso, Mancuso, Wegovy, dieter, Jenny Craig, wouldn't, she'd, Taco Bell, Erica, Jon, Mancuso didn't, Tara Dunn, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, Taco, Nutrition Locations: Scottsdale , Arizona, WeightWatchers

☆ A woman lost 44 pounds after ditching fad diets and excessive cardio. She says two simple lifestyle changes helped her lose weight.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Now as an online fat loss coach and personal trainer, she helps others lose weight healthily and sustainably, too. AdvertisementWith the weight loss market in the US expected to reach $93.8 billion in 2024, according to Market Data, Dobson's approach too weight loss — without using fad diet plans or supplements — goes back to basics. Dobson started making lower-calorie versions of her favorite mealsAs a child, Dobson said she was "a bit chubbier" than other kids at school. It's the same approach recommended by many registered dietitians who have spoken to BI about healthy fat loss. AdvertisementDobson felt strongly that she didn't want to feel too restricted or deprived when losing weight.

Persons: —, Bethany Dobson, Dobson, Georgie Glass Dobson, dietitians, Georgie Glass, That's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Manchester

☆ A 79-year-old who started running in her 40s has done 28 triathlons. She has 4 tips for young people wanting to be as fit as her.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Gruenfeld was inspired to start running after watching the 1986 Boston Marathon, at the age of 41. Gruenfeld shared her tips for people wanting to be as fit as her at 79. Get and stay strongGruenfeld said that she has found strength training helpful for her fitness, to maintain muscle as she has aged. To maintain her muscle, Gruenfeld lifts heavy weights, to "really stress those muscles." Add activities you enjoyYou don't have to only do strength training to get fit.

Persons: —, Cherie Gruenfeld, Gruenfeld, that's, it's Organizations: Service, Business, UCLA Health

☆ High inflation made finances worse for 65% of Americans in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The Fed on Tuesday released its Economic Well-Being of US Households report for 2023, examining the financial lives of US adults and their families. Inflation made the financial lives “worse” for 65% of US households, according to the report. Three-plus years of high inflation have taken their toll on Americans’ wallets and their psyches. That was especially true in 2022, when US inflation hit 9.1%, its highest annual rate in more than 40 years. Incomes grew healthily in 2023, but so did spending, the Fed report showed.

Persons: ”, Michelle Bowman, Tuesday’s, they’d Organizations: CNN, Reserve, Tuesday, Household Economics, Survey, ”, Federal Reserve

☆ A precision medicine doctor shares 5 diet tips that could help you live longer
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dr. Florence Comite is a precision medicine doctor who specializes in healthy aging. She shared five diet tips she shares with patients to help them live longer. AdvertisementA precision medicine doctor shared with Business Insider six diet tips she gives her patients to help them live healthily for as long as possible. A separate study from 2023 found that people who ate diets rich in whole grains, nuts, and fruit lived around 10 years longer than those who consumed more red meat, processed foods, and sugary drinks. 10'000 Hours/ GettyDespite its name, the Mediterranean diet is more of an eating plan that is low in processed foods and red meat.

Persons: —, Florence Comite, jittery, Dietitians Organizations: Florence Comite, Service, Business, Allied Market Research, Comite Center, Precision Medicine & Health, Nutrition Board, National Academies of Sciences Engineering, Medicine, Comite Locations: Florence, York

☆ A woman who lost 55 pounds by making 2 simple changes shared 10 fat loss lessons she learned
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

This time, she wanted to get healthier and lose weight in a way that was sustainable. Tjelle's experience is a reflection of how approaches and attitudes toward weight loss are changing. Tjelle, now 30, shared the 10 fat loss and fitness lessons she's learned during her journey. Walking is great for fat loss"Walking was by far the most effective exercise for weight loss early in my weight loss journey," Tjelle said. You won't always feel motivatedFor the first few months of her weight loss journey, Tjelle really didn't want to go to the gym, she said.

Persons: —, Megan, Tjelle, she's, Megan Tjelle, Patience Organizations: Service, Business, Research Locations: Chicago, Seattle Sutton

☆ White House counts jobs report as a win, though inflation path – and interest rate cuts – far from certain ahead of November
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Kayla Tausche | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Within the walls of the White House, it was seen the same way, stoking relief among officials, who said the data hewed near the team’s own targets for ideal job creation. In the wake of the latest jobs report, many market participants are now expecting the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates in September, potentially easing a source of consternation for voters. Mark Zandi, an economist at Moody’s cited frequently by the White House, said certain psychological thresholds will remain important as the election approaches. In the meantime, White House officials continue to watch the data carefully and refrain from declaring victory until it bears out the trajectory the Biden administration wants to see. “The best measure of inflation is inflation,” the official told CNN.

Persons: Joe Biden, Ron Klain, “, Mark Zandi, Moody’s, ” Zandi, Biden “, ” Biden, Mandel Ngan, – Biden, Biden Organizations: CNN, Federal Reserve, White, Biden, Democratic, Reserve, Wilmington Convention, Getty Locations: Wilmington, Wilmington , North Carolina, AFP

☆ Four healthy lifestyle choices could add years to your life, regardless of your genes, scientists say
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A study found linked between healthy lifestyle habits and living longer. AdvertisementHealthy lifestyle choices could help us live up to five years longer, regardless of our genetic makeup, a study suggests. At the same time, a healthy lifestyle appeared to offset the effects of genes linked to a shorter lifespan by 62%. Making favorable lifestyle choices despite having genes linked to a shorter lifespan was linked to living 5.22 years longer than those who made unfavorable choices. However, she said that the effects of lifestyle factors in the study were notable because they suggest that while we can't change our genes, healthy habits may lessen their impact.

Persons: —, Liz Williams, wasn't, Williams, It's Organizations: Service, University of Sheffield, Centers for Disease Control

☆ Diplomats Head to Saudi Arabia for New Talks About War in Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Vivek Shankar | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

By Saturday, the heat had significantly eased and the forecast was for more moderate temperatures in coming days. Mr. Fayyad was displaced with his wife and only daughter from Khan Younis, where they lived and owned a pharmacy. Nearly two million Palestinians in Gaza were forced to flee their homes under Israeli bombardment and military evacuation orders. Parents across the Gaza Strip are relying on water to keep their children cool when it is already not easy to get. He added: “The tent, the heat wave, and the horror of this war are all a nightmare.

Persons: ”, Mohammed Fayyad, Fayyad, Julia, Mr, Khan Younis, Mohammed Abu Hatab, “, Abu Hatab Locations: Gaza, Al

☆ A centenarian who starts her day with gentle exercise and loves walks shares 5 longevity tips, including staying single
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Joyce Preston, who's from the UK, turned 100 in March. It was also the year that Joyce Preston, who turned 100 years old last month, was born in the British town of Stockport. There, she starts her day by doing yoga or gentle exercise and loves going for walks. Joyce Preston/ Care UKPreston never married, and her biggest tip for reaching 100 is to "stay single." Joyce Preston/ Care UKBe religiousAs a founding member of an independent evangelical church, religion is important to Preston, and she believes it has contributed to her long life.

Persons: Joyce Preston, —, Preston, Bryan Johnson, Paul Dolan, Preston doesn't, Rose Anne Kenny, doesn't, Joseph Maroon, Heidi Tissenbaum Organizations: Service, Care UK's, Court, Abney Court, Abney Court Care, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Care, London School of Economics, Guardian, gerontology, Trinity College Dublin, LongeviQuest, University of Locations: who's, Ottoman Empire, Soviet Union, Stockport, Preston, Abney, Latin America

☆ Data centers are set for an AI-fueled boost, UBS says — naming 3 stocks to play the trend
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Data centers house vast amounts of computing power needed for AI workloads, and that need is set to grow as many tech companies are rapidly developing infrastructure for artificial intelligence. The bank named three stocks to play the trend: U.S.-listed power management firm Eaton , French energy tech firm Schneider Electric and U.S. power tech firm Cummins . It says Eaton is the key U.S. play on data centers, with 14% exposure and "broad favourable trends" in electrification, while Cummins has "favourable backup power exposure" to data centers. UBS gave Eaton a price target of $330, representing marginal downside. It gave the stock a price target of 250 euros ($270), or around 20% potential upside.

Persons: Eaton, Cummins, Schneider, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: UBS, Capital Goods, Schneider Electric

☆ Coinbase partner ClearBank posts first full-year of profit as revenue almost doubles
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Charles McManus, CEO of ClearBank, speaks at the Innovate Finance Global Summit in April 2023. ClearBank, a British financial technology firm powering payments for the likes of Coinbase, scored its first full year of profit after higher interest rates helped drive a 91% jump in revenues. The firm swung to an £18.4 million ($23.3 million) pre-tax profit in the year ending Dec. 31, 2023, according to financial statements released Thursday. ClearBank's first profit comes on the back of a near doubling of its total income. ClearBank saw overall revenue jump 91% year over year in 2023 to £111.3 million.

Persons: Charles McManus, Coinbase, ClearBank, McManus, We've Organizations: ClearBank, Global Summit, London, CNBC Locations: British

☆ I'm a Gen Z mom. DINKs showing off their splurging and traveling gave me FOMO, but I don't regret having kids.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

He really wanted kids but said it was fine if I didn't, as he loved me and just wanted to be with me. I thought having a family with him would be amazing. I don't think we would have planned far ahead enough to do a trip like that before having kids. I don't regret having kids youngI really enjoy being a mom. I didn't want to get to a point in my career where I was doing really well and then take a big break.

Persons: —, Megan Pagel, Michael, DINK —, Pagel, Covid, it's, I'm, DINK, I'd, I've Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Tasmania, Australia

☆ 4 of the best practices and 4 of the worst mistakes employees make when traveling for business
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Mariette Williams | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

This article is part of "Business Travel Playbook," a series about making the most of work travel. Business travel continues to rebound from the early stages of the pandemic as employees take more work trips. With professionals traveling more for work, Business Insider talked to three frequent business travelers about their successful habits and a few things they avoid when on the go. Eating healthily and exercisingWhile business travel can disrupt your routines, eating healthier meals and drinking plenty of water can help you feel more energized. 4 things successful business travelers avoid:1.

Persons: —, Donzella Burton, Michael Murray, Murray, I've, Anneleah Williams, Overpacking, Williams, Bridges, Overplanning, Burton Organizations: Service, Travel Association, Business, Kopin Corp, TSA, Bridges, Ireland Locations: East Coast

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