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☆ How Trump’s Phone Calls Played a Role in Georgia Indictment
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( James Fanelli | Corinne Ramey | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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Many wildfires in the United States occur when poles owned by utilities or other structures carrying power lines are blown down, or when branches or other objects land on power lines and cause them to produce high-energy flashes of electricity that can start fires. Image Nearly a week after the wildfire tore through Lahaina, state and local officials have not determined a cause for the blaze. Like most other utilities, Hawaiian Electric operates under the scrutiny of public commissioners who have to approve its spending plans. Power lines have caused catastrophic wildfires in California in recent years, prompting lawsuits that have led to multibillion-dollar payouts by the state’s utilities. Hawaiian Electric in a regulatory filing last year detailed measures aimed at reducing the risk of its equipment causing fires.

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☆ 2023 Women's World Cup semifinals: Everything you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

With just two games standing between them and World Cup glory, let’s have a look at everything you need to know about the four semifinalists. SpainLa Roja’s run to its first ever Women’s World Cup semifinal hasn’t been a straightforward one and the road has been filled with highs and lows. SwedenSweden has shown remarkable determination to reach its second straight Women’s World Cup semifinal – and its fifth overall. Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Getty ImagesSo who is the favorite to win the Women’s World Cup? The lack of previous Women’s World Cup winning experience has made the semifinals and final even more exciting if that’s even possible.

Persons: Jorge Vilda, Ballon d’Or, Alexia Putellas –, Phil Walter, –, Salma Paralluelo, Zećira Mušović, Amanda Ilestedt, Mušović, Sweden's, Catherine Ivill, Australia It’s, Sam Kerr, Kerr, Anthony Albanese, “ I’ve, it’s, ” Albanese, ”, Tertius Pickard, Sarina, Lauren James, Colombia –, James, Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie, Mary Earps, Millie Bright, Kiera Walsh, Georgia Stanway, Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly, Bethany England, Lauren, Charlotte Wilson, what’s Organizations: CNN, Zambia, Roja, Putellas, Sky Sports, FIFA, Japan, Italy, Republic of Ireland, Canada, France, ABC, Australia, England England, Colombia, Chelsea, Brisbane Locations: Spain, Sweden, Australia, England, Spanish, Costa Rica, Zambia, Japan, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden Sweden, South Africa, Japanese, Swedish, Serbian, Republic of, Nigeria, Denmark, 7Plus, New Zealand, China, Nigeria’s, Georgia, Gracenote

☆ How ESPN's $2 billion deal with Penn Entertainment could shake up sports betting, from reinvigorating competition to evolving media's relationship with gambling
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Ashley Rodriguez | Margaret Fleming | Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Many view the deal as a "win-win" for ESPN, Penn, and its former partner Barstool Sports. Industry insiders say the deal could signal a potential ESPN spinoff, disrupt competition, and more. Here's what industry insiders are saying about the deal:1. FanDuel and DraftKings dominate US online sports-betting and gambling market share, followed by BetMGM, according to a July report from Macquarie that analyzed Vixio data. Industry insiders like affiliate-marketing company Gambling.com Group's Max Bichsel aren't sure about that prediction.

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☆ 'This reminds me a lot of 1999 to 2000': An investment chief warns that a recession is right around the corner despite overboard bullish sentiment — and shares the 3 best ways to protect your portfoli
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Investors are ignoring the parallel between today's market and 1999, an investment chief warns. Brent Schutte, the chief investment officer for Northwestern Mutual's wealth management arm, isn't sure this year's returns have staying power. "This reminds me a lot of 1999 to 2000 where a small group of stocks kept pulling the market higher," Schutte said in a recent interview with Insider. Unless there's a sudden influx of workers that drives down wage growth through competition, the investment chief said the economy will steadily lose momentum. 3 ways to protect your portfolio nowDespite the recent market pullback, investors don't seem to be too worried.

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☆ Make these 9 top investments in a 'stock-picker's market' as economic growth continues, according to a bear-turned-bull whose hedge fund is up 155% in the last 5 years
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-12 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Standout hedge fund manager Charles Lemonides came into the year careful but is now more optimistic. Heading into 2023, hedge fund manager Charles Lemonides was preparing for the worst. His hedge fund is down 8% in 2023 through May, though it's still up 155% in the past five years. The hedge fund manager said the economy can take another rate hike or two, even though investors may groan about it. The hedge fund manager is currently bullish on energy stocks broadly — particularly those in the oil and gas industry.

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☆ Judge Sends FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried to Jail Ahead of Fraud Trial
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( James Fanelli | Corinne Ramey | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Lauren James receives two game suspension in tough blow to England ahead of quarterfinals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( Tara Subramaniam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

It means James can’t be selected for Saturday’s quarterfinal against Colombia in Sydney and will also be out of commission if the Lionesses advance to the semis. “Lauren is really sorry for her actions which led to the red card and is full of remorse. James initially received a yellow card for what appeared to be a petulant and deliberate decision to step on Alozie. After a review from the video assistant referee (VAR), the punishment was upgraded to a red card, leaving England to finish the match down a player. England's Lauren James has been banned for two games after she was sent off for a stamp on Nigeria's Michelle Alozie.

Persons: Lauren James, Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie, James can’t, James, “, ”, “ Lauren, England's Lauren James, Michelle Alozie, Matt Roberts, Sarina Wiegman, ” Wiegman, David Beckham, Argentina’s Diego Simeone Organizations: Sydney CNN —, FIFA, Brisbane, Saturday’s, Colombia, England, Argentina’s Locations: Nigeria’s, Sydney, England

☆ A top-3% fund manager over the past 5 years explains how to ride momentum in markets and find under-the-radar winners overseas
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Instead of attempting to outsmart the market, Ivo Kovachev rides stocks' momentum. While many fund managers aim to buy beaten-down stocks before they rebound, Kovachev goes against the grain by riding momentum in markets. "We are humble guys — we listen to the market," Kovachev said in a recent interview with Insider. As its name suggests, Kovachev's JOHCM Emerging Markets Discovery Fund sticks to unnoticed stocks in developing international markets. Fortunately for stocks in emerging markets, Kovachev said their interest rates can finally fall as inflation declines alongside oil prices.

Persons: Ivo Kovachev, Kovachev, it's, Stephen Lew, Emery Brewer, J, he's Organizations: Market, Discovery Fund, J O Hambro Capital Management, Nvidia, Voltronic Power Technology, Ink Holdings, KPIT Technologies, Narayana Locations: Taiwan, China, Korea, India

☆ Disney's big sports-betting deal has industry insiders abuzz about possibilities, from a potential ESPN spinoff to heightened competition
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Ashley Rodriguez | Margaret Fleming | Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Many view the deal as a "win-win" for ESPN, Penn, and its former partner Barstool Sports. Industry insiders say the deal could signal a potential ESPN spinoff, disrupt competition, and more. Gambling industry insiders thought Disney CEO Bob Iger might make quick work of setting a sports-betting strategy when he took back the reins of the ESPN owner late last year. Here's what industry insiders are saying about the deal:1. Industry insiders like affiliate marketing company Gambling.com's Max Bichsel aren't sure about that prediction.

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☆ Goldman Sachs: These 18 companies have double-digit upside in the best market for stock-pickers since 2016
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Here are 18 stocks with double-digit upside right now, according to Goldman Sachs. Investors taking a top-down look at markets to find opportunities should study individual stocks instead, according to Goldman Sachs. Fund managers usually fare best when stock dispersion is high. The richest 20% of stocks across market sectors trades at a 30x earnings multiple, which is nearly triple that of the bottom quintile, according to Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs highlighted 25 stocks set to separate themselves the most from their index — either to the upside or downside.

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☆ Jack Smith Is Known to Take On Tough Cases. But He Doesn’t Always Win.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Sadie Gurman | James Fanelli | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ A top-1% fund manager over the past 3 years highlights a 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity in an underrated part of the market — and shares 10 stocks to buy now
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-05 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Focusing on small caps and international companies has led to his outperformance. Large stocks have risen relative to their smaller peers in the last 10 years. What followed was a dominant stretch for small caps, the fund manager said. 10 top stocks to buy nowBesides small caps, Fine said he's now especially bullish on stocks in international markets. He estimated that 70% of his fund is in foreign stocks versus 20% in US names and 10% in cash.

Persons: Matthew Fine's, Matthew Fine, Morningstar, he's, Fine, Stocks, —, that's, it's Organizations: Nasdaq, Companies Locations: United States

☆ Trump Organization monitor flags 'incomplete,' 'inconsistent' financial disclosures
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump looks on as he speaks during a campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, July 29, 2023. The independent financial monitor for the Trump Organization told a New York judge she identified issues of incompleteness and inconsistency in certain disclosures to lenders and others by the company owned by former president Donald Trump. CNBC has reached out to lawyers and representatives of the Trump Organization requesting comment about Jones' claims. The former federal judge was appointed in November as a financial monitor as part of a case where the company, Trump and several of his children are being sued by New York Attorney General Letitia James for alleged widespread fraud related to financial statements. James, last year, requested an outside monitor after becoming concerned that Trump was trying to move the legal structure of his companies out of New York to avoid her jurisdiction.

Persons: Donald Trump, Barbara Jones, Arthur Engoron, Trump, Jones, Letitia James, James Organizations: U.S, Republican, Trump Organization, New, Trump, CNBC, New York Locations: Erie , Pennsylvania, New York

☆ Tech Entrepreneur Admits to Being Hacker in $4.5 Billion Bitcoin Heist
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Isaac Yu | James Fanelli | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Trump’s New Lawyer Calls DOJ’s Case a Shocking Abuse of Power
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Jan Wolfe | James Fanelli | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Buy these 16 stocks to prepare for new all-time market highs while also protecting against the risk of higher volatility, according to BMO Capital Markets
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dividend stocks have long been a favorite of BMO's since their yields offer protection against heightened market volatility. And to have sufficient dividend growth and yield, companies must have a higher dividend yield than the S&P 500's, and it must be growing at a faster rate than the market's yield. Additional qualifications include having a below-market dividend payout ratio, a free cash flow yield higher than its dividend yield, and no dividend cuts in the prior five years, according to the note. "By focusing solely on high current dividend yield investors could be missing potential recovery and/or dividend growth opportunities." After outlining its barbell strategy and methodology, BMO listed eight stocks in each group that fit those descriptions and are worth considering.

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☆ A veteran chartmaster warns stocks will crash 11% from their peak as the remarkable market rally loses steam — but these 7 investments look destined for further gains
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

US stocks have defied all odds this year, and the market rally only strengthened in July. After two months of nearly nonstop gains for the S&P 500, a long-time chartmaster warns that the weakness that markets displayed in early August is just the beginning. As expected, the S&P 500 rallied after October when that headwind passed, and finished 2022 with a bang. Charts that Keller studies also indicate that this market rally has reached its late innings. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking those sectors include the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF), the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI), and the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB).

Persons: David Keller, Keller, chartmaster, Stocks, headwind, Brace, we've, StockCharts.com, Keller doesn't Organizations: Energy, P Oil & Gas Exploration, Production, Commodities

☆ Here are the 9 smartest ways to invest in artificial intelligence right now, according to Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and UBS
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Here's how Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and UBS recommend investing in AI. Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and UBS are more optimistic about AI stocks after each expressed hesitations earlier this year as shares of companies tied to the technology exploded higher. In contrast, Morgan Stanley has dismissed concerns that AI stocks are in a bubble. "Inevitably, the market will compare AI to the dot-com boom," wrote Morgan Stanley analyst Shawn Kim in a July report. As for chipmakers, Morgan Stanley agreed with Bank of America that the path forward is bifurcated.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Marcelli, Art Cashin, Michael Hartnett, Shawn Kim, Mike Wilson, Morgan, Vivek Arya, Wilson Organizations: Wall, Bank of America, UBS, Americas, Nvidia, Marvell Technology, Broadcom, Cadence Design Systems, Bank of, Accenture, Microsoft, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Consumer Locations: California, Snowflake, OpenAI

☆ A portfolio manager who's outperformed 91% of funds over the past 15 years shares his contrarian method for finding underrated companies — and 5 of his favorite stocks to buy now
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Here are five investments VanCronkhite loves now with market volatility likely to rise in late 2023. According to fund manager Bryant VanCronkhite, many investors make a common mistake when building portfolios: overlooking mid-sized stocks. After all, he's co-managed the $12.8 billion Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund (WFPAX) since early 2009 and has crushed his competitors in that span. Investors with the exact same priorities will likely target similar stocks and end up with average returns, VanCronkhite noted. 5 top stocks to buy as market volatility spikesAn outstanding rally for US stocks so far this year could get choppy in the coming months, VanCronkhite warned.

Persons: Bryant VanCronkhite, he's, Morningstar, VanCronkhite, James Tringas, they're suboptimal, VanCronkhite isn't, we're Organizations: Value, Value Fund

☆ Rent growth has plummeted to a two-year low as inflation continues to cool — and apartments in these 38 cities are getting more affordable fastest
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-30 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Here are 38 cities where rent is cheaper than it was last year, according to Zumper. ZumperLower rent growth comes as inflation falls from multi-decade-highs. While rent growth is modest compared to the double-digit rates of 2022, renters are contending with an affordability crisis, Zumper's researchers noted. That's a recipe for lower rent growth, but not a dramatic dip. Along with each city are its year-over-year and month-over-month rent changes, average rent price, and national rent ranking among the largest 100 US cities.

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☆ Morgan Stanley: Buy these 38 stocks that will increase their profits during another better-than-feared earnings season
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-30 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Here are 38 stocks that will revise earnings estimates higher, according to Morgan Stanley. Corporate profits are on pace to fall 9% through roughly a fifth of the Q2 earnings season, which is about 6 percentage points better than anticipated, according to Morgan Stanley. Morgan StanleyIn fact, the firm found that earnings revisions decelerated in two thirds of industries in the weeks since early July. That's cause for concern as a seasonally challenging time for revisions nears — earnings revisions breadth traditionally trends downwards in the months of July through November. Morgan Stanley expects nominal earnings and sales growth to suffer as price growth slows faster than expected, even if long-awaited interest rate cuts come.

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☆ Ongoing strikes could kill Hollywood's momentum after the 'Barbenheimer' bump, but 4 industry insiders and analysts are still optimistic about the future of these 5 entertainment companies
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-29 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Here's which entertainment companies will outperform, according to analysts and industry insiders. Four industry veterans Insider spoke with unanimously agreed that unless the strikes are resolved soon, the movie industry's much-needed revival will fizzle out. In a mid-July note about the movie industry, Reese and Pachter highlighted three theater-related companies that are best positioned to survive in this difficult environment. FuboTV should be a winner since it's a solid alternative for cord cutters who still need news and sports coverage, which aren't impacted by the strikes, Pachter noted. Netflix is perhaps the most fascinating company in the media industry right now.

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☆ Sam Bankman-Fried Faces New Scrutiny for Pretrial Conduct
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Corinne Ramey | James Fanelli | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Prosecutors Want Sam Bankman-Fried Jailed Before Fraud Trial
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Corinne Ramey | James Fanelli | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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