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!”The happy couple’s news comes after they spent the summer supporting each other at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Finally, in 2018, Lyles and Bromfield went on a first date — but “it didn’t click,” Lyles said. Bromfield is a fellow medalist and has a law degreeBoth Lyles and Bromfield have medals. After the 2024 Paris Olympics, Lyles gushed about Bromfield in an interview on TODAY in August. After qualifying for the Paris Olympics in July, she told outlet The Inside Lane that advancing took a weight off her shoulders.

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☆ AI coding startups are becoming a hotspot for VCs. Here are the 12 copilots that have landed funding from funds like a16z, Lightspeed, and Menlo Ventures.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Samantha Stokes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

VCs are investing in generative AI coding and copilot startups. AI coding tools automate coding tasks, allowing developers to focus on creativity. BI has identified which startups in the space have so far raised the most funding from VCs. AdvertisementThe AI revolution shows no signs of slowing down, and some VCs are turning their attention to a new corner of the market: generative AI coding and copilot startups. "I'm really high on AI coding assistants," Menlo Ventures partner Tim Tully recently told Business Insider.

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But mortgage rates are expected to go down next year, so it could be worth waiting if you aren't in a rush. 5-Year Mortgage Rate TrendsHere's how 30-year and 15-year mortgage rates have trended over the last five years, according to Freddie Mac data. Mortgage rates are determined by a variety of different factors, including larger economic trends, Federal Reserve policy, your state's current mortgage rates, the type of loan you're getting, and your personal financial profile. But now that inflation has decelerated and the Fed is expected to cut rates soon, mortgage rates have trended down. This means your entire monthly mortgage payment, including taxes and insurance, shouldn't exceed 28% of your pre-tax monthly income.

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☆ They’re cute, cuddly and coming to America: China’s newest panda diplomats headed for Washington
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Nectar Gan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Bao Li and Qing Bao were taken off public display and placed in quarantine on September 13 – a day after Qing Bao turned three years old. Bao Li and Qing Bao spent their last few days in Dujiangyan getting trained for their first long-haul flight. The zoo’s 24-hour Giant Panda Cam has garnered more than 100 million page views since its launch in 2000. “Giant pandas truly represent how great conservation outcomes can be achieved through great partnerships and with public support,” she said. “The international cooperation on giant pandas holds great significance,” the center said, adding that it had clarified such rumors multiple times.

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If you're part of an online bank, transactions aren't processed on holidays. We've included a list of holidays when most banks (including the best banks in the U.S) close, plus alternatives for accessing cash if you need money quickly. Others, like TD Bank and Regions Bank, have separate pages with bank holiday schedules. Most banking transactions don't process on bank holidays, regardless of whether you use an online or brick-and-mortar bank. Transactions at brick-and-mortar banks like Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America won't be processed until the next business day.

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☆ Big 4 giant EY delayed start dates for some new hires for the 2nd consecutive year
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

EY has delayed start dates for some of its new hires for a second consecutive year. The consulting giant said the move reflected "the current M&A environment and our business needs." AdvertisementThe accounting and consultancy giant EY has delayed the start of jobs for some of its new hires amid an industry slowdown. It's the second year running that the Big Four firm has delayed start dates for new hires. EY pushed back start dates twice in 2023 and also made at least 300 job cuts in its advisory wing.

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☆ North Korea sending citizens to help Russian military fight Ukraine, Zelensky says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Rob Picheta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —North Korea is sending its citizens to help Russia’s military fight Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky has said, increasing concerns about the alliance between Moscow and the secretive state. In his daily video message on Sunday, the Ukrainian president said: “We see an increasing alliance between Russia and regimes like North Korea. It is actually about transferring people from North Korea to the occupying military forces.”Zelensky’s allegation comes amid an increasingly friendly relationship between Moscow and Pyongyang. Russian President Vladimir Putin visited North Korea in June – the first visit of its kind for more than two decades – and Western observers have wondered how heavily North Korea has assisted Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “We believe that the possibility of further deployment of regular troops is very high, as Russia and North Korea have entered a mutual agreement that is almost equivalent to a military alliance.

Persons: Volodymyr Zelensky, ”, Vladimir Putin, –, ” Zelensky, Dmitry Peskov, Kim Yong, hyun, “, Putin, Kim Jong Un Organizations: CNN, North, National Intelligence Service, Defence, Korean Locations: North Korea, Ukraine, Moscow, Russia, Pyongyang, Russian, Kyiv, Koreans

☆ Trade Tracker: Steve Weiss buys ASML
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTrade Tracker: Steve Weiss buys ASMLSteve Weiss, Founder and Managing Partner of Short Hills Capital Partners joins CNBC’s “Halftime Report” to explain why he's buying ASML Holding.

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☆ I find Elon Musk's foray into politics 'really off-putting', says Musk biographer Walter Isaacson
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailI find Elon Musk's foray into politics 'really off-putting', says Musk biographer Walter IsaacsonWalter Isaacson, ‘Elon Musk’ author, Perella Weinberg Partners advisory partner and Tulane professor, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the fifth test flight of SpaceX’s Starship rocket, Tesla's pivot to AI and robotics, the company's robotaxi reveal, Elon Musk's endorsement of former President Trump, and more.

Persons: Elon, Walter Isaacson Walter Isaacson, ‘ Elon Musk, Perella Weinberg, Elon Musk's, Trump Organizations: Perella Weinberg Partners, Tulane

During an interview with CNBC's " The Exchange " on Monday, Forrest advised investors to look for companies that consistently outperform their peers. Stock picks The investor provided the names of three companies that she believes meet her criteria: Exxon Mobil, artificial intelligence play Micron Technology and Urban Outfitters . Regarding Micron Technology, Forrest said she is a "believer in AI." As for Urban Outfitters, Forrest said that, although its eponymous brand is struggling, there is ongoing strength across its other brands — Free People and Anthropologie. The recent appointment of Urban Outfitters' new president should translate into traction with younger customers in the current quarter, Forrest said.

Persons: Kim Forrest, CNBC's, Forrest, Stock Organizations: Bokeh Capital Partners, Exxon Mobil, Micron Technology, Urban Outfitters, Micron, Free

☆ Pick consistent performers to look past 'noise' in the market, says Bokeh's Kim Forrest
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailPick consistent performers to look past 'noise' in the market, says Bokeh's Kim ForrestKim Forrest, Bokeh Capital Partners CIO, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss how investors should play the market to end the year, why they should look past outside factors affecting the markets, and more.

Persons: Bokeh's Kim Forrest Kim Forrest Organizations: Bokeh Capital Partners

☆ Elliott asks for December special meeting at Southwest Airlines, cuts board slate to 8
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Elliott Investment Management has requested a special meeting at Southwest Airlines , formalizing the launch of a long-signaled proxy fight for control of the carrier's board. Elliott has also trimmed the size of its board slate from 10 director candidates to eight, after Southwest shrunk its board size from 15 to 12. CNBC reported last month that Elliott was preparing to call a special meeting. David Hess, who joined Southwest's board in 2021, was also on the board of Arconic in the midst of its proxy fight with Elliott. Elliott has never before called for a special meeting, which at Southwest carries a higher threshold of approval compared with voting at a regularly scheduled shareholder meeting.

Persons: Elliott, Bob Jordan, Gary Kelly, David Hess, Elliott . Hess, Jordan, Southwest's, John Pike, Bobby Xu, — CNBC's Leslie Josephs Organizations: Hartsfield, Jackson Atlanta International, Elliott Investment Management, Southwest Airlines, Southwest, CNBC, Alcoa, Artisan Partners, Salesforce, Starbucks Locations: Atlanta , Georgia

☆ Russia pitches trading centers in a widening plan to move away from the US-dominated global financial order
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Russia is proposing alternative payment systems and commodity centers. Challenges include entrenched dollar dominance and existing global trading systems' liquidity. Other than championing alternative payment systems based in non-dollar currencies, Russia is also pitching the set-up of centers for mutual trade in commodity resources. Moving BRICS trade to trading centers within the bloc would also involve the use of local currencies and facilitate a move away from using the dollar for trade, according to the document. Russia faces an uphill battle in changing the basics of dollar-dependent financial trading systems.

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☆ 'Let chaos reign': AI inference costs are about to plummet
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

All kinds of startups are rushing into the AI inference market. AdvertisementJared Quincy Davis and his AI computing startup Foundry sell inference. And cost in inference computing is even more important than in training, Groq cofounder Jonathan Ross recently told BI. In other words, "it turns out, when you make inference cheaper, people decide to do a lot more inference," Davis said. He agrees the next few years will be wildly competitive for inference providers, but he believes the winners will be decided on merit.

Persons: —, Jared Quincy Davis, Davis, Jonathan Ross, Mitesh Agrawal, Agrawal, it's, Jensen Huang, Davis isn't, Intel Andy Grove, Sriram Viswanathan, Viswanathan, Hugh Langley Organizations: Service, Foundry, SambaNova Systems, Lambda, Nvidia, Microsoft, Business, o1, Intel, Celesta Capital

☆ Katie Stockton says it's too early to buy the dip in Boeing, stick with aerospace winners
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Katie Stockton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

—Katie Stockton with Will Tamplin Access research from Fairlead Strategies for free here . THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSITUTE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE OR A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY ANY SECURITY OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSET. Fairlead Strategies Disclaimer: This communication has been prepared by Fairlead Strategies LLC ("Fairlead Strategies") for informational purposes only. Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors. The recipient of this information must make its own independent decisions regarding any securities, investment products or other financial products mentioned herein.

Persons: Lockheed Martin, Katie Stockton Organizations: Boeing, Aerospace, Defense, U.S . Aerospace, Defense ETF, ITA, GE Aerospace, Lockheed, RTX Corp, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, Fairlead, CNBC Pro, Securities Locations: U.S, uptrends

☆ Before my dad died, he was put on the maternity floor for hospice. The nurses took such good care of us, and it was quiet and calm.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The hospital put him on the maternity floor for hospice care. In the ER, I chose to move my dad to hospice careMy dad had been very sick for more than a decade. Then I saw where we were really headed: the maternity floor. "Make sure you tell her we're on the maternity floor," I told my brother. No one expects life to end on the maternity floor, but I know this hospital was onto something.

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☆ Nagel: This is the step in the right direction for Nike.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailNagel: This is the step in the right direction for Nike. Brian Nagel, Senior Analyst at Oppenheimer & Co., discusses Elliott Hill's appointment as Nike's CEO. He believes this change signals a 'back to basics' strategy focused on product innovation and rebuilding relationships with wholesale partners.

Persons: Email Nagel, Brian Nagel, Elliott Hill's Organizations: Nike, Oppenheimer, Co

☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Broadcom, Apple, Tesla, Flutter, Caterpillar, Alphabet & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Monday: TD Cowen reiterates Nvidia as buy TD said Nvidia remains a top pick at the firm. Goldman Sachs upgrades Ibotta to buy from neutral Goldman Sachs reiterates Alphabet as buy Goldman lowered its price target on the stock to $208 per share from $217 citing a slew of headwinds for Alphabet. Wells Fargo upgrades Flutter to overweight from equal weight Wells says investors should buy the dip in shares of the gambling company. Goldman Sachs downgrades AutoZone to sell from buy Goldman downgraded the auto parts retailer due to "muted growth." Goldman Sachs upgrades Ibotta to buy from neutral Goldman says it likes the growth opportunity for the mobile tech company.

Persons: TD Cowen, Mizuho, Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Wells, Truist, Morgan Stanley, Caterpillar, Piper Sandler, Tesla, Piper, wouldn't, it's, Baird, KeyCorp, Jefferies, it's bullish, Stock, GOOS, AppLovin, Oppenheimer Organizations: Nvidia, NVIDIA, Away Tech, Mizuho, AMD, Broadcom, UBS, Partners, Surgery Partners, Apple, VF Corp, Vans, UW, Walmart Locations: Wells Fargo, China

☆ True Value declares bankruptcy and sells itself to a hardware rival
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —True Value, a 75-year old hardware store brand, has filed for bankruptcy and is selling substantially all of its operations to a rival, the company announced Monday. True Value said its stores will remain open, because they are not part of the bankruptcy proceedings. In bankruptcy court filings, True Value said it faces a significant cash crunch as the housing market stalled and consumers have become far more picky about discretionary purchases like hardware. Bigger rivals like Home Depot and Lowe’s have also been in a yearslong slump since the pandemic boom, but they remain in a significantly stronger financial situation than True Value. Do it Best is a member-owned wholesaler that sells hardware, lumber and other home goods to independent stores.

Persons: ”, Chris Kempa, Dan Starr, there’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, Home Locations: New York

☆ Tech sector faces these two key issues ahead, says Elevation Partners' Roger McNamee
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTech sector faces these two key issues ahead, says Elevation Partners' Roger McNameeRoger McNamee, Elevation Partners founder, joins CNBC to discuss market outlooks, expectations for AI, and more.

Persons: Roger McNamee Roger McNamee Organizations: Email Tech, Partners, CNBC

☆ Russia's oil trade is rising as record volumes of Russian crude are carried on 'dark fleet' vessels
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Lori Ann Larocco | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

According to Clearview Energy Partners, Russian crude prices over the last four weeks have averaged about six cents below the Brent crude price. Record volumes of sanctioned Russian oil were carried by the "dark fleet" and known sanctioned tankers without known insurance over September, according to a recent report from Lloyd's List. The Price Cap Coalition continues to engage with industry to ensure compliance with the price cap and to increase Putin's costs of going outside it." The increased use of dark fleet vessels comes with greater maritime safety and environmental risks. Insurance giant Allianz said in May that dark fleet tankers had been linked to more than 50 accidents.

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☆ Ye's former assistant alleges sex trafficking, sexual assault in amended suit against rapper
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

The civil complaint, which initially accused Ye of sexual harassment, was amended and filed Oct. 8 in Los Angeles County Superior Court. In one case, the amended suit says, Ye texted Pisciotta for advice about his desire to have sex with the mother of a celebrity model he said he knew intimately. Ultimately, the spokesperson said, the plaintiff “engaged in blackmail and extortion” when sexual advances didn’t get the results she desired. The original version as well as the amended filing allege wrongful termination, breach of contract, sexual harassment and hostile work environment, unlawful retaliation and emotional distress. The amended complaint also emphasized allegations of false imprisonment, sexual battery and infliction of emotional distress.

Persons: Ye’s, drugging, Ye, Lauren Pisciotta, “, didn’t, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Pisciotta, Combs, Ye “ Organizations: Kanye, NBC, Pisciotta, Plaintiff Locations: Los Angeles, Pisciotta ., San Francisco, Santa Monica , California

☆ South Fork Wind offers a glimpse at what's possible as offshore wind power projects struggle to gain traction
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Pippa Stevens | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Soren Lassen, head of offshore wind research at Wood Mackenzie, said the U.S. offshore wind industry is going through a needed readjustment, and that while the long-term outlook remains intact, progress has been pushed out. South Fork Wind offers tangible evidence that wind projects can work. The company developed the five-turbine Block Island Wind Farm, which is northwest of South Fork Wind, in 2016. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management first awarded the leases for South Fork Wind in 2013, which where acquired by Deepwater Wind. In September, Skyborn Renewables, a Global Infrastructure Partners portfolio company, acquired Eversource's 50% stake in both South Fork Wind and Revolution Wind.

Persons: Pippa Stevens, Soren Lassen, Wood Mackenzie, –, Orsted, David Hardy, Equinor, Jones, Biden, Avangrid, Wood Mackenzie's Lassen, Lassen Organizations: CNBC GREENPORT, U.S, Wind, CNBC, of Ocean Energy Management, Deepwater, Eversource Energy, Skyborn, Global Infrastructure Partners, CNBC Offshore, Power Authority, Ørsted, New, BP, Dominion Energy, South Brooklyn Marine, Fork, The U.S . Department of, Interior, Maryland –, GE Vernova, American Clean Locations: –, Montauk , New York, U.S, Greenport , New York, East Hampton, East Hampton , New York, Wainscott, Denmark, New York, Atlantic City , New Jersey, New Jersey, Brownsville , Texas, Virginia, Port of Virginia, Connecticut's, of New London, South Carolina , Texas, Rhode Island and Connecticut, The, Maryland, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket , Massachusetts, Nantucket

For Love & Money is a column from Business Insider answering your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader won't be able to afford to visit their friend when she moves. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. I imagined us living as roomies in the retirement home someday," keep your love for your friend front and center. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form .

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Mortgage rates for October 13, 2024, are flat around 6.20%, according to Zillow data. See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage CalculatorUse our free mortgage calculator to see how today's mortgage rates would impact your monthly payments. 30-Year Mortgage Rates TodayAverage 30-year mortgage rates are hovering near 6.20% today, according to Zillow data. 15-Year Mortgage Rates TodayAverage 15-year mortgage rates remain in the mid 5% range, according to Zillow data. 5-Year Mortgage Rate TrendsHere's how 30-year and 15-year mortgage rates have trended over the last five years, according to Freddie Mac data.

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