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☆ Chris Pine had negative $400 in his bank account before his 'Princess Diaries 2' payday changed his life
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Chris Pine said that "The Princess Diaries 2" was a major turning point in his career. The actor said that he had overdrafted his bank account before learning he would be paid $65,000. AdvertisementIf you would describe "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" as an "earth-shattering," life-changing film, you're not alone — Chris Pine would say the same, but for likely different reasons. With a Shonda Rhimes-penned screenplay, it's delightful — and if we're lucky, maybe we'll get a "Princess Diaries 3." Pine told Geist in the preview clip that he felt like booking the film represented the moment when he truly "started working."

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☆ Cramer says he likes Cracker Barrel, but investors should wait for more information before buying
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday analyzed Cracker Barrel 's business over the past few years, telling investors they should wait to buy the stock until the company gives a progress update on its conference call in two weeks. So as the competition raises prices to combat inflation, Cracker Barrel has less room to do so. Cramer also said he wants to know whether the company will cut its dividend. "I want to recommend Cracker Barrel, I really do," Cramer said. Cracker Barrel did not respond immediately to CNBC's request for comment.

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☆ Cramer's week ahead: Earnings from Disney, Uber and Warner Bros. Discovery
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday guided investors through the upcoming earnings-packed schedule on Wall Street, saying to focus on reports from companies such as Uber , Disney and Warner Bros. Since April's labor report was weaker than expected, he said investors can worry less about the Federal Reserve's next move. Monday brings earnings from Simon Property Group and Tyson Foods , the latter of which Cramer said he thinks could be a "bounce-back play." Wynn Resorts and Reddit also release earnings that day, and Cramer said he thinks both could put up solid numbers. Cramer will be paying attention to Uber's report on Wednesday, saying he wonders whether its earnings will be hurt by competition from Lyft .

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☆ Regulation, energy prices and geopolitics are hitting FDI into the euro zone: EY
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | 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 EmailRegulation, energy prices and geopolitics are hitting investment into the euro zone: EYJulie Linn Teigland, EMEIA area managing partner at EY, talks through her firm's report that found foreign direct investment in the euro zone had fallen 11% since the pandemic.

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☆ Cramer says he's willing to pay up for Viking, the biggest IPO of the year
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday reviewed the IPO of Viking , a cruise line whose market debut this week was the biggest of the year so far. And despite its hefty price tag, Cramer said he's willing to pay up for the stock. Viking stands apart from much of the competition — its ships don't have casinos, children aren't allowed, and it specifically targets a wealthy consumer. He conceded that Viking doesn't have a perfect balance sheet, but neither do the other publicly-traded cruise lines. But to Cramer, Viking deserves a premium.

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☆ Cramer's Lightning Round: General Motors is a buy
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

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☆ Low leverage is 'absolutely critical' in the current rate environment: Kayne Anderson's Julie Biel
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | 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 EmailLow leverage is 'absolutely critical' in the current rate environment: Kayne Anderson's Julie BielJulie Biel, chief market strategist at Kayne Anderson Rudnick, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to break down investing strategies around the Fed's rate decision, stock picks, and more.

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☆ ‘Ping pong-sized’ hailstones ravage famous French wine region
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Julen Chavin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A violent hailstorm wreaked havoc on vineyards in Chablis in the famous French wine region of Burgundy Wednesday evening, delivering another weather blow to already hard-hit local Chardonnay winemakers. The extent of the damage was still unclear as winegrowers checked over their plots on Thursday, a representative for the Burgundy wine association told CNN. “We’ve never seen anything like this, it’s dramatic,” Julie Fèvre, a winemaker, told BFM. Some 38 million bottles of Chablis Chardonnay wine are sold every year, generating an estimated $340 million turnover, according to the Burgundy wine association. Around 67% of Chablis wine is exported to foreign markets, the association said.

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☆ Cramer says inflation data is driving market action, even during a major earnings week
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday that investors need weaker figures from Friday's labor report if they want stocks to rally, adding that inflation data is what is truly driving market action. "I wish the market didn't work this way, but that's the reality, and it's why you need to bet against the U.S. economy tomorrow if you're hoping for higher stock prices." Cramer said he hates having to root against the economy, but investors are so focused on what "big picture data" might signal to the Fed that information such as the April jobs report controls market action — even during an influential earnings week. He also said the focus on the federal funds rate makes the stock market a "plaything" for those who want to bet on the Fed's next move. "It's absurd — it's the opposite of a stock picker's market."

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☆ Biden to Address Holocaust Remembrance While Still Quiet on Campus Unrest
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Peter Baker | More About Peter Baker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

“No president has spoken more forcefully about combating antisemitism than this president,” she said. Since then, Mr. Biden has left it to aides to speak for him, trying to balance the free speech rights of protesters with rejection of violence and antisemitic statements. “Americans have the right to peacefully protest as long as it’s within the law and it’s peaceful,” Ms. Jean-Pierre said. “Forcibly taking over a building is not peaceful. “I hope the president speaks as boldly and as forcefully as this moment requires,” Mr. Deutch told Julie Mason on her Sirius/XM radio show.

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It was the most times she had mentioned Trump at an event so far this year, according to a Biden campaign official. She also mentioned how abortion bans like the one going into effect in Florida on Wednesday threaten medical providers with criminal prosecution. “Donald Trump stripped away the rights and freedoms of women in America,” Biden said in Tampa. In remarks last month from Tucson, Arizona, she issued a blistering rebuke of the state’s Civil War-era ban while warning a second Trump term could see a possible federal abortion ban. “Part of a full-on attack, state by state, on reproductive freedom – and we all must understand who is to blame.

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☆ Cramer says not to second-guess Fed Chief Powell after Wednesday's remarks
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer told investors to take Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell at his word when he said on Wednesday that it's unlikely there's a rate hike on the horizon, even as inflation remains stubborn. Although Powell's comments calmed many on Wall Street, Cramer said it's likely investors will become anxious again ahead of employment data set to be released Friday. Even though Powell didn't suggest there will be a rate cut in the near future, Cramer stressed that he managed to take "the dreaded rate hike scenario off the table." The Fed also decided it would slow the price of bond sales, which Cramer said is a "dovish sign." He just thinks that inflation will gradually go away on its own, making him more of a dove than a hawk," Cramer said.

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☆ Cramer's Lighting Round: Dell is a buy
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Tanger CEO explains the upside in replacing tenants and how outlets appeal to luxury brands
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday why it can be more valuable to replace tenants instead of renewing leases. "We've traditionally, at least over the last couple of years, have renewed existing tenants at a rate of about 95%," Yalof said. He added that not renewing a tenant's lease doesn't mean Tanger is getting rid of them completely. Yalof also explained how Tanger appeals to luxury brands. Because "the customer is aspirational," he said outlets draw in new clientele that may not have considered these high-end brands otherwise.

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☆ Jim Cramer says interest rate worries helped bring on Tuesday's end of April sell-off
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

After a generally rough April, CNBC's Jim Cramer parsed Tuesday's market action, telling investors that anxiety about interest rates is a major reason stocks fell at the end of the month. All three broke a five-month winning streak, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw its worst monthly performance since September 2022. Cramer emphasized that much of Wall Street's attitude hinges on rate decisions made by the Federal Reserve, whose two-day meeting ends Wednesday. Cramer pointed to a survey released on Tuesday that suggested consumer confidence dropped to its lowest level since July 2022. Tuesday also saw data from the latest Chicago Purchasing Managers' Index, which could signal a weakening economy, Cramer added.

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☆ Same-Store Sales at Starbucks Drop, Pushing Revenue Down 1.8%
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Julie Creswell | More About Julie Creswell | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Throughout the Covid pandemic, various supply chain issues and high inflation, Starbucks could still count on its consumers to buy their iced oat milk lattes. But that economic certainty may be in doubt after the coffee giant reported weaker-than-expected revenue and earnings in the latest quarter. Starbucks said on Tuesday that global revenue fell 1.8 percent, to $8.56 billion, while net earnings slid 15 percent, to $772.4 million, in the three months that ended March 31. Starbucks also lowered its revenue and earnings growth for the full year, reflecting the difficulties in the quarter. “It did not meet our expectations, but we understand the specific challenges and opportunities immediately in front of us.”

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☆ Cramer's Lightning Round: Don't sell Trade Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

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☆ Sandra Oh recreates iconic ‘Princess Diaries’ scene to introduce Anne Hathaway on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Sandra Oh provided the “Princess Diaries” nostalgia that we all needed on Tuesday while introducing the star guest on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”On a new episode of the talk show, Oh appeared in a surprise cameo in which she reprised her role as Vice Principal Gupta from the 2001 movie to help introduce the titular princess, Anne Hathaway. Mhm,” Oh said in the clip, while seated at a desk talking on the phone on the “Clarkson” set. (From left) Anne Hathaway and Kelly Clarkson on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show.' The fun gag came as fans of the beloved franchise continue to wait for more updates about a possible third installment. A sequel, “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement,” came out 20 years ago in 2004.

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☆ American Express CEO explains how the company is attracting younger consumers
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

American Express CEO Steve Squeri told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday how the company attracted more Millennial and Gen Z customers, saying the cohort made up 60% of new card acquisitions during the last quarter. Squeri said American Express realized that attracting younger clientele was a "key thing" for the company, so it was important to offer cards with a high enough value proposition for that group. Younger card holders create a greater "lifetime value" than older ones, as they will continue to use their American Express cards as they age, he added. "We used to go after them with a no-fee card, but a no-fee card didn't have a lot of benefits—that's why you pay no fee for it," Squeri said of Millennials and Gen Z. The younger customer base is also growing because more merchants accept American Express cards than in previous years, Squeri added.

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☆ Restaurant Brands' Patrick Doyle says Burger King's varied prices help customers burdened by inflation
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Restaurant Brands International 's Executive Chairman Patrick Doyle discussed the state of the consumer with CNBC's Jim Cramer, saying that menus with meals at varying price points help those who feel the weight of inflation. Restaurant Brands International owns a number of fast food chains, including Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons. Doyle specifically discussed Burger King and indicated the chain can't just hike up prices when inflation is high. "We think we've got a great menu offering now that has higher end items and kind of entry level items," Doyle said. Restaurant Brands International reported solid earnings on Tuesday, and shares were up 2.72% by close.

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☆ Trump doesn’t rule out political violence if he loses, and other takeaways from his Time interview
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Steve Contorno | Kate Sullivan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Former President Donald Trump wouldn’t dismiss the potential for political violence from his supporters if he isn’t elected in November, suggesting it would depend on the outcome of the presidential race. “I don’t think we’re going to have that,” the presumptive GOP nominee told Time magazine. It always depends on the fairness of an election.”The remarks came in a wide-ranging interview with the magazine that published Tuesday. But pressed by the magazine in a later phone interview, Trump was less definitive about the future. Throughout his political career, Trump has regularly refused to accept the results of an election or commit to a conceding defeat.

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A general view of the atmosphere during The SDI Takeover @ Dave & Buster's in Los Angeles on June 23, 2022Arcade giant Dave & Buster's is taking its games to a new level by offering social wagering on its app. Customers can soon make a friendly $5 wager on a Hot Shots basketball game, a bet on a Skee-Ball competition or on another arcade game. Dave & Buster's, started in 1982, now has more than 222 venues in North America, offering everything from bowling to laser tag, plus virtual reality. The company says it has five million loyalty members and 30 million unique visitors to its locations each year. "We're thrilled to work with Lucra to bring this exciting new gaming platform to our customers,"said Simon Murray, senior vice president of entertainment and attractions at Dave & Buster's.

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☆ Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana, easing restrictions nationwide
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Julie Tsirkin | Monica Alba | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

"DOJ continues to work on this rule," a Biden administration official said. "No one should be jailed for using or possessing marijuana," the president said during the speech. "Reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug sends the message that marijuana is less addictive and dangerous now than ever before. US President Joe Biden speaks during the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner at the Washington Hilton, in Washington, DC, on April 27, 2024. Nearly six in ten Americans say that marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational purposes, according to a Pew Research poll last month.

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☆ 4 Zebras Broke Free on a Highway. A Rodeo Clown Stepped In.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Michael Levenson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Four zebras escaped from a trailer on a highway exit in Washington State on Sunday, leading dozens of residents, police officers and volunteers to join in an effort to corral them. Among them was a person with particular expertise in wrangling loose animals: David Danton, of Mount Vernon, Wash., who worked for nearly 15 years as a rodeo clown and rodeo bullfighter. He and his wife, Julie Danton, had been driving home from a cattle drive in eastern Washington when they stopped to help the police and neighbors capture the zebras in North Bend, Wash., about 30 miles east of Seattle. “It was kind of divine intervention — we happened to be in the exact spot and had the knowledge,” Ms. Danton said.

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☆ Cramer's bullish on Alphabet after earnings, would buy on a pullback
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer told investors he's pleased with Google parent Alphabet 's most recent quarter, lauding the company's proof of profitability. Cramer added that it underscores why his CNBC Investing Club Charitable Trust owns Alphabet, saying he'd buy the stock on a dip. But after listening to the company's conference call, Cramer was convinced that AI is helping search, which in turn helps advertising revenue. According to Cramer, another reason for Alphabet optimism is the success of its cloud business, which he noted boasts clients like Mercedes-Benz , Cintas and Walmart . He added that he's happy with another arm of the business, YouTube, saying it's a big positive in the company's ad revenue growth.

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