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☆ Mexican drug gangs ‘increasingly targeting’ Australia as meth supplies overtake rivals, police say
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Chris Lau | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Drug cartels from North America have overtaken rivals in Southeast Asia to become Australia’s top suppliers of methamphetamine, police said, warning that Mexican gangs are “increasingly targeting” the country. Meanwhile, Southeast Asian meth fell to less than 15% of seizures of the drug, a highly addictive and potent stimulant. A wastewater detection program led by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission projected meth to be Australia’s second most used drug. In 2022, authorities stopped 1.8 tons of liquid meth masquerading as coconut water in Hong Kong before it reached Australia. They were bound for New Zealand, Australia and the surrounding Pacific region, police said.

Persons: Jared Taggart, Taggart, ”, Sam Gor, Terry Goldsworthy, Criminologist John Fitzgerald, Masood Karimipour Organizations: CNN —, Australian Federal Police, Police, ”, Australian Institute of Health, Welfare, Australian Criminal Intelligence, AFP, Bond University, Australian Capital Territory, University of Melbourne, Drugs, New Zealand police, Southeast, Pacific, United Nations Office Locations: North America, Southeast Asia, Australia, AFP, Mexico, United States, Canada, ” Australia, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Japan , New Zealand, Hong Kong, Asia, Pacific, Queensland, American, Europe, Ukraine, New Zealand

☆ Wholesale inventories up 0.5% in final February print
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | 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 EmailWholesale inventories up 0.5% in final February printCNBC's Rick Santelli reports on the latest economic data to cross the tape.

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☆ Stock futures slip on Wednesday evening as traders brace for another inflation report: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Stock futures dipped as Wall Street looked ahead to a second key inflation report. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 60 points, or about 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures also lost 0.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led Wednesday's losses, tumbling 1.09%, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.95%. Ten of the 11 S&P 500 sectors finished the session in negative territory, with real estate bearing the brunt of the selling pressure and posting decline of more than 4%. Economists polled by Dow Jones expect wholesale prices to have grown by 0.3% in March, and 0.2% when excluding food and energy.

Persons: Stocks, —, Goldman Sachs, Jan Hatzius, CNBC's, Dow Jones, Wells Organizations: Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Constellation Brands, JPMorgan, Citigroup Locations: Wells Fargo

☆ Small business optimism hits 11-year low as inflation fears won't go away
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Small business confidence hit its lowest level in more than 11 years for March as proprietors worried that inflation is still very much a problem. A quarter of all respondents reported that rising costs were the biggest problem. "Small business optimism has reached the lowest level since 2012 as owners continue to manage numerous economic headwinds," NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said. "Inflation has once again been reported as the top business problem on Main Street and the labor market has only eased slightly." A quarter of all respondents cited inflation, and in particular higher input and labor costs, as their most pressing issue.

Persons: Bill Dunkelberg Organizations: Costco Wholesale, National Federation of Independent Business, The Labor Department Locations: Colchester , Vermont

☆ Tesla Cyberbeast auction hits $250,000 with only hours left to bid— take a look
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Jordan Hart | Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A souped-up Tesla Cyberbeast is up for auction on Sotheby's Motorsport. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. A Foundation series Cyberbeast is up for auction at Sotheby's Motorsport, and the window to place a bid is only hours away from closing. A week later, bids are topping out at $250,000 during the final hours of the auction. In a previous auction, one reseller was able to auction off their Cybertruck to a Porsche dealer for $244,500 — more than double the sticker price.

Persons: Tesla, —, Tesla's, Cyberbeast, ShibaInu —, GiveMeTheVin, Musk Organizations: Sotheby's Motorsport, Service, Tesla, Porsche Locations: Manheim

Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Ford after the company reassessed its electric vehicle strategy. That "paints path to ~$230-$290 stock price as we argue AMZN could warrant an even higher multiple in this scenario," he added. — Michelle Fox 7:38 a.m.: Evercore hikes Disney price target, points out near-term catalysts Walt Disney has a bright near-term outlook, according to Evercore ISI. In addition to cutting his price target, Harned also pulled down his outlook for free cash flow and deliveries. — Alex Harring 5:48 a.m.: KeyBanc raises Nvidia price target There's no slowing down Nvidia , according to KeyBanc.

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☆ I've worked at Costco for 18 years. Here are 10 of the best things I'm seeing on shelves this month.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Veronica Thatcher | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've worked at Costco for 18 years, so I know which items are worth buying at the store each month. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFrom fresh-baked goods to limited-edition clothing items, Costco offers plenty of enticing merchandise to hold its place as a leading retailer in customer satisfaction. As a longtime Costco employee , I'm always on the lookout for the best-value items at the wholesale retailer. Here are 10 things I recommend checking out at Costco this April.

Persons: I've, Kirkland, —, I'm Organizations: Costco, Service

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Tesla, Take-Two Interactive, BJ's Wholesale, Boeing and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. BJ's Wholesale — Shares of the warehouse club added 2.4% following an upgrade by Goldman Sachs to buy from neutral. Boeing — Shares were roughly 1% lower in premarket trading. Take-Two Interactive — Stock in the video game holding company advanced more than 2% following an upgrade to buy from Citi. Fastly — Stock in the cloud computing company gained nearly 4% following an upgrade to overweight from Piper Sandler.

Persons: Elon Musk, Ulta, Anthony Chukumba, Goldman Sachs, Biden, Piper Sandler, James E, Fish, CNBC's Michelle Fox Organizations: Loop, Boeing —, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Airlines, Denver Airport, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Arizona, Citi, UiPath Inc, —, KeyBanc

☆ Modelo maker Constellation Brands is primed for market share gains but we still see one issue with the company
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-07 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Constellation Brands stock is looking like it could be ready to break out, with its strong beer business well-positioned for market share gains in the upcoming fiscal year. Morgan Stanley anticipates Constellation to continue gaining market share at the expense of Bud Light during this period. Since Constellation tends to boast industry-leading results in its beer business, we're confident it will deliver strong numbers again next week. Over the past few years, Constellation has been trying to boost sales in its wine and spirits business — shifting from lower-priced brands to more premium names. While wine and spirits make up a small part of Constellation's overall business, Jim has said it must go.

Persons: It's, Jim Cramer, Morgan Stanley, Jeff Marks, Jim, Bud Light, Marks, Piper Sandler, Newlands, Kim Crawford, Eli Lilly, Elliott, Jim Cramer's, Justin Sullivan Organizations: Constellation Brands, Anheuser, Busch Inbev, Modelo, Nielsen, Cinco de Mayo, Bud Light, Constellation, Piper, Elliott Investment Management, CNBC Locations: Corona, Pacifico, U.S, GLP, Modelo, San Rafael , California

☆ Wall Street gets key inflation data next week amid concerns the stock market is overbought
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Economists polled by FactSet anticipate the March consumer price index will show prices rising by 0.3% on a monthly basis, less than February's 0.4% advance. Similarly, the March producer price index is expected to show an increase of 0.5%, according to FactSet consensus estimates. Monday April 8 Tuesday April 9 6 a.m. NFIB Small Business Index (March) Wednesday April 10 8:30 a.m. Consumer Price Index (CPI) (March) 8:30 a.m. Initial Claims (04/06) 8:30 a.m. Producer Price Index PPI Earnings: CarMax Friday April 12 8:30 a.m. Import Price Index (March) 10 a.m. Michigan Sentiment preliminary (April) Earnings: State Street , Wells Fargo , JPMorgan Chase , Progressive , Citigroup

Persons: Stocks, we're, Ross Mayfield, Baird, Mayfield, FactSet, David Einhorn, CNBC's Scott Wapner, he's, Michelle Bowman, Bank's Tom Hainlin, Hainlin, Jamie Myers, JPMorgan Chase Organizations: Federal Reserve, Investors, Treasury Bond, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, . West Texas, Treasury, Fed, Investment Group, Investors Intelligence, American Association of, Walmart, Citigroup, JPMorgan, Index, Treasury Budget NSA, Air Lines, Price Index, Progressive Locations: U.S, Wells Fargo, Michigan

☆ March jobs report comes in hot: The US economy added 303,000 positions last month
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Instead, on Friday, yet another jobs report defied expectations. “Today’s jobs report raises the possibility that rather than slowing down, job growth might be holding steady,” Nick Bunker, Indeed Hiring Lab’s economic research director for North America, said in a statement. Last month’s job growth was driven by industries such as health care (+72,300 jobs); government (+71,000 jobs); leisure and hospitality (+49,000 jobs); and construction (+39,000 jobs). President Joe Biden touted March’s jobs report Friday. With today’s report of 303,000 new jobs in March, we have passed the milestone of 15 million jobs created since I took office.

Persons: Nick Bunker, Joe Biden, “, ” Biden, —, Greg Daco, ”, ” Daco, we’ve, Erica Groshen, ” Brett House, Daco, Price Organizations: New, New York CNN, of Labor Statistics, Federal Reserve, North, ”, CNN Business, Cornell University, CNN, Brookings Institution, Congressional, Columbia Business School, Fed, Labor Locations: New York, North America, EY, United States

☆ KKR says China's real estate correction may only be halfway done
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"A fundamentally overbuilt real estate industry needs to be addressed — and quickly," he said in the report, which counts Changchun Hua, KKR's chief economist for Greater China, among the co-authors. Real estate and related sectors once accounted for about one fifth or more of China's economy, depending on the breadth of analysts' calculations. Based on comparisons to housing corrections in the U.S., Japan and Spain, China's "housing market correction may be just halfway complete" in terms of its depth, the KKR report said. watch nowWhile KKR's report didn't provide much detail on expectations for specific real estate policy, the authors said more action by Beijing to improve China's real estate sector "could materially shift investor perception." Chinese officials have said the real estate sector remains in a period of adjustment, while Beijing shifts its emphasis toward manufacturing and what it considers "high-quality development."

Persons: Henry H, McVey, " McVey, Hong, Nomura Organizations: West Coast New, Nurphoto, Getty, BEIJING, KKR, Authorities, Housing Locations: West, Qingdao, East China's Shandong, China, Changchun Hua, Greater China, U.S, Japan, Spain, Beijing, China's

☆ Nearly half of Levi's sales are happening online and in its shops, a shift as department stores fade
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Excluding one-time costs related to Levi's restructuring, the company reported earnings per share of 26 cents, ahead of Wall Street's estimates. The sales slump was primarily attributed to a shift in Levi's wholesale orders, which boosted profits by about $100 million in the year-ago period. For the last couple of years, Levi's has been moving away from wholesalers and doing more of its sales through its own stores and website. If Macy's store closures or other challenges to department stores affects Levi's business, she expects direct-to-consumer sales will offset those losses. During the quarter, sales of items like denim skirts, dresses and tops were up 19% in Levi's direct-to-consumer channel, said Gass.

Persons: Levi Strauss, Levi's, Macy's, Levi's —, Michelle Gass, Gass, Harmit Singh, Beyoncé, Carter, Post Malone Organizations: Levi's, LSEG, Arkhouse Management, CNBC Locations: U.S, Europe

☆ Indian carmakers end fiscal 2024 at record levels as March sales rise
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra reported higher car sales in March, wrapping up fiscal 2024 at record levels, monthly data from the automakers showed on Monday. Maruti Suzuki , Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra reported higher car sales in March, wrapping up fiscal 2024 at record levels, monthly data from the automakers showed on Monday. Each month, automobile makers in India release wholesale numbers, or vehicle sales to dealers. A surge in domestic sales of pricier sport utility vehicles, or SUVs, last year has extended into 2024. Utility vehicles accounted for nearly 60% of total passenger vehicle sales from April 2023 to February 2024, according to industry data.

Persons: Maruti Suzuki Organizations: Tata Motors, Mahindra Locations: India

☆ I was Michelle Obama's right-hand assistant, and she encouraged me to start my own business. Here are 6 tips for new entrepreneurs.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Jamishia J.J. Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I secured an internship during my senior year of college at the White House during the historical Obama administration in 2010. Clayton with Michelle Obama and colleagues in the Rose Garden before a 2016 College Signing Day event. Clayton assisting Michelle Obama backstage before a "When We All Vote" rally in 2018. Michelle Obama gave me the ultimate vote of confidence to start my businessMrs. Obama was the person who planted the seed for me to start my business. AdvertisementMy company focuses on business development, personnel development, and personal development.

Persons: —, Chynna Clayton, Michelle Obama, It's, I'm, Obama, Clayton, Chuck Kennedy, Michelle Obama's, Barack Obama's, who's, Uncle Sam, Linder Williams, Margaret Berry, Grandmother, Mildred King, Doris King Organizations: Service, Business, University of Florida, Greyhound, White, Invest Locations: Liberty , Florida, Liberty City , Florida, Kathleen , Georgia, Miami

☆ Move over Nike — Jim Cramer says Deckers and 3 others companies are 'taking share'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday highlighted a group of shoe companies challenging Nike 's position in the market, following positive Wall Street research that pointed to multiple catalysts to propel the brands forward. Cramer discussed Hoka with Deckers then-CEO on "Mad Money" in 2014 , only a few years after Deckers acquired the brand . Still, the day after Nike issued its guidance, Cramer suggested Nike was not a king "anymore." As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER .

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, Cramer, Roger Federer, Hoka, Nike's, Jim Cramer's, Nike, Jim Cramer, Jim Organizations: Nike, Barclays, Skechers, Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust, CNBC Locations: Skechers USA, Switzerland, U.S, China

☆ Norfolk Southern CEO says activist investor's responses to settlement are 'unreasonable'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw denounced Ancora Holdings, the activist investor currently engaged in a proxy fight with the railroad company's board, during an interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday. "We've gone to the activist, and we've offered a settlement — their responses have been unreasonable at the determination of our board," he said. Norfolk Southern faced criticism over the past year after one of its freight trains derailed in East Palestine, Ohio in February 2023 and released toxic chemicals into the soil, water and air. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, 90 minutes from East Palestine, Ancora challenged Norfolk Southern in February, aiming to add eight directors to the board and oust Shaw as CEO. "We enhanced safety, we're making it right in East Palestine," Shaw said.

Persons: Alan Shaw, Ancora, CNBC's Jim Cramer, We've, we've, Shaw, he's Organizations: Norfolk Southern, Ancora Holdings, Norfolk, Regulators Locations: East Palestine , Ohio, Cleveland , Ohio, East Palestine, Norfolk

Here's a rapid-fire update on all 33 stocks in Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust, the portfolio we use for the CNBC Investing Club. Amazon's recent AI moves have been impressive, specifically its close relationship with fellow Club holding Nvidia and, most recently, its multibillion-dollar venture investment in startup Anthropic. Best Buy : We added the electronics and appliance retailer to the portfolio shortly after the Monthly Meeting concluded. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

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☆ Non-members will no longer be able to buy Costco's iconic $1.50 hot dog combo
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Starting next month, you might need to pay $60 for access to Costco's famous $1.50 hot dog. That's because the wholesale retailer will soon be barring non-members from dining at a number of its food courts. Though shopping at Costco and enjoying the chain's deals and discounts has always required an annual membership, the food court has traditionally been open to the public. Sign up for CNBC's new online course How to Earn Passive Income Online to learn about common passive income streams, tips to get started and real-life success stories. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Rich Galanti Organizations: Costco, CNBC Locations: Issaquah , Washington

☆ Costco and Sam's Club's smaller rival BJ's Wholesale will open more clubs in Southeast
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Similarly, club stores resonate with budget shoppers because they emphasize getting more for less. The smaller rival of Costco and Walmart -owned Sam's Club is just the latest warehouse club to share its goals for expansion. The company plans to open a dozen new clubs this fiscal year, including an already announced club in Louisville, Kentucky. Most of the Marlborough, Massachusetts-based retailer's clubs have been concentrated on the East Coast. BJ's Werner said the company's typical customer has an average household income of between $75,000 and $100,000.

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☆ Watch for potential wave of share splits as the average price of S&P 500 stock hits $160, says Strategas
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The market may see a new wave of stock splits, creating another growth catalyst for a market that wants to keep rallying, according to Strategas. The median gain of a stock 65 days post-split is 4.1%, compared to the S & P 500's median 2.7% gain during the same period. Stock splits do not change anything fundamentally about the company, but they generally make shares more attractive to the retail trader because of lower prices. Here are the highest-priced stocks in the S & P 500 that Strategas thinks investors could benefit from if they split. Another name on the list, pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly , last announced a 2-for-1 stock split in September 1997.

Persons: Jason Trennert, Trennert, Strategas, Jensen Huang, CNBC's Jim Cramer, Eli Lilly Organizations: Micro Computer, Nvidia, Broadcom, Costco Wholesale

☆ FDA approves new drug that may help stop and even reverse a rare, fatal condition that doctors call a ‘ticking time bomb’
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Brenda Goodman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

These proteins cause the walls of a person’s blood vessels to keep growing and thicken over time. As the blood vessels narrow, the heart is forced to work harder to pump blood to the lungs. Treatment with a combination of drugs that dilate, or relax, blood vessels can improve this outlook, but they are not a cure. Both groups were also taking the standard medications for the condition, which help relax blood vessels to improve blood flow. But Galiatsatos said that as promising as the drug looks, there are still many unknowns, including whether the drug will benefit all PAH patients equally.

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☆ Canada Goose to cut 17% of its corporate workforce, following string of retail layoffs
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Canada Goose said Tuesday that it will cut about 17% of its corporate workforce, following a string of other retailers that have laid off employees this year as consumers continue to pull back on discretionary spending. The cuts will affect staff at Canada Goose's corporate headquarters, which had about 915 employees as of April 2023, according to a securities filing. Between April 2021 and April 2023, Canada Goose nearly doubled the number of employees at its corporate head offices from 544 to 915 to support its "continued growth," the filing says. When releasing its holiday-quarter results, Canada Goose noted that its wholesale revenues were particularly weak, an ongoing dynamic for the company that many other retailers have felt. The layoffs at Canada Goose come after Nike, Macy's , Wayfair , Hasbro and Etsy all announced widespread layoffs over the past few months.

Persons: Goose, Dani Reiss, Reiss, Canada Goose Organizations: Canada, Armour, Nike, Hasbro, Etsy Locations: Canada

☆ Why Nike wants to make Air Force 1 sneakers harder to find
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Nike Air Force 1 and Nike Pegasus sneakers are everywhere. The Air Force 1 and Pegasus are staples of Nike’s sneaker lineup, and some of Nike’s oldest sneaker lines. The Air Force 1’s are known for their all-white design, while the Pegasus have large Nike swooshes on their mid-sole. “We are pulling back supply of classics such as the Air Force 1, and we’re reducing supply of Pegasus.”Nike’s moves could also make it harder for consumers to find traditional white Air Force 1 sneakers and Pegasus versions at shoe stores. Sneaker collectors focus on limited-edition and special collaboration lines — not mass market lines like Air Force 1, he said.

Persons: Matthew Friend, “, ”, Christopher Burns, Burns, Nike, Randal Konik, Joe Biden, Locker Organizations: New, New York CNN, Nike Air Force, Nike Pegasus, Nike, Air Force, Pegasus, Arch USA, Jefferies, Consumer, White, Dick’s Sporting Goods Locations: New York, French

☆ Two firms say Foot Locker wins from a strategy shift at Nike. We're not so sure
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

I felt that if they have to start embracing Foot Locker more, eh, man, if that's the strategy. While there's "no guarantee" that Foot Locker will benefit from Nike's pivot, Citi said, increased allocation of Nike products at Foot Locker "would be a positive" for sales and margins over time. Evercore ISI turned "more confident" on Foot Locker after it gathered positive takeaways from meeting with the FL's management team. Foot Locker also confirmed it has "also now gained share in the U.S in February," they added. Additionally, they said Foot Locker can achieve its operating margin target of 8.5% to 9% before 2028.

Persons: I'm, it's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Nike, Nike's, Locker, we've, Evercore, Mary Dillon, Foot Locker, Jim Cramer's, Paul Faith Organizations: Nike, Evercore, Citi, CNBC, Evercore ISI, Getty Locations: U.S, Dublin

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