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☆ NATO Accession Looks to Be 'Not a Priority' for Sweden, Hungary Says
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Jan. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Sweden has not done anything to boost confidence in its suitability for NATO membership, and has given the impression that joining the alliance is not a priority for the country, an aide to Hungary's prime minister said on Thursday. Sweden applied to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in May 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine but the accession process, which requires the approval of all existing members, has been held up by Turkey and Hungary. Gulyas suggested that Sweden's foreign minister or prime minister should "get in touch and ask what concerns the Hungarian parliament has" about Sweden's NATO accession. Replying to a reporter's question, he said Hungary wanted to avoid being the last country to ratify Sweden's NATO accession, but "we will probably not manage to do so without Sweden's help. The Turkish parliament's general assembly may debate Sweden's NATO membership bid in the coming weeks, the ruling AK Party's parliamentary group chairman said last week.

Persons: Viktor Orban's, Gulyas, Gergely Szakacs, Anita Komuves, Marie, Alex Richardson Organizations: NATO, Atlantic Treaty Organization, Nordic, Turkish, AK, Marie Mannes Locations: BUDAPEST, Sweden, Ukraine, Turkey, Hungary, Swedish, Moscow, Budapest, Stockholm

EMMAUS, Pennsylvania (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday tried his hand at retail politics — stopping in a trio of Pennsylvania stores to stress the value of small businesses and talk up his economic record. Biden gladhanded and joshed at a running shoe store, bicycle shop and coffee house in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. “If you notice, they're feeling much better about how the economy is doing,” Biden said in response to a reporter's question. “It was cool for him to be able to see the small businesses that power our economy and the folks behind that,” Shapiro said. As he left the coffee shop, the president noted that his birthplace was just 90 minutes away.

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☆ Politicians, particularly Democrats, continue to spend a fortune on Twitter ads even as advertisers leave the platform in droves
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

One group, however, continues to spend on X promotions: political campaigns. AdvertisementAccounting for political ads promoting the accounts of political and other cause-based groups, X has brought in more than $4.5 million. According to the data, groups have spent just over $900,000 promoting Democratic accounts compared to the approximately $840,000 on Republican ones. AdvertisementFor example, more than $330,000 has been spent promoting GOP presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Democrats tend to spend more and spend earlier on digital, according to a Democratic campaign strategist.

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☆ Foreign players in China's market need to sleep restlessly, says Arnold & Porter's Claire Reade
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | 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 EmailForeign players in China's market need to sleep restlessly, says Arnold & Porter's Claire ReadeClaire Reade, senior counsel at Arnold & Porter and former assistant U.S. Trade Representative for China, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss her overall take on the Biden-Xi meeting, what could make the relations between the two countries more constructive, and more.

Persons: Arnold, Claire Reade Claire Reade, Porter Organizations: Arnold, U.S, Trade Representative, Biden Locations: China

☆ Here are 16 stocks Jim Cramer is watching, including Microsoft, Chevron, Southwest
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Monday, Oct. 30, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:Big Morgan Stanley note: Chief Investment Officer and Chief U.S. Equity Strategist Mike Wilson says breadth leads, doesn't like breadth. Fed not near easing interest rates. Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, interesting article. Higher bond yields can tighten financial conditions. Piper Sandler calls release of Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot artificial intelligence assistant the "iPhone moment" for the software and cloud giant.

Persons: Big Morgan Stanley, Mike Wilson, Nick Timiraos, Piper Sandler, Western Digital Raymond James, Valley National Raymond James, Jim Cramer's Organizations: Chief U.S, Equity, Wall Street, Microsoft, Western Digital, Devices, Newell Brands Aerospace, JPMorgan, Valley National, Cisco Systems

☆ TikTok is testing an AI tool that identifies products in user videos so it can sell similar items via its e-commerce platform
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

TikTok has started shilling products for sale using videos that have nothing to do with shopping, as it continues its charge into e-commerce. The company is using artificial intelligence to scan videos, identify items, and encourage users to buy similar products through its e-commerce marketplace, TikTok Shop. The company uses machine-object detection to identify products in videos and suggest similar product categories, they said. TikTok added a "Shop now" button to Insider reporter Shriya Bhattacharya's video, encouraging other users to shop for wedding dresses on TikTok Shop. The arrival of shopping buttons on regular TikTok videos shows how deeply the company is integrating e-commerce into the app's overall user experience.

Persons: TikTok, it's, Shriya Bhattacharya, Shriya, Bhattacharya Organizations: Facebook, Google

☆ US Supreme Court turns away challenge to steel import tariffs
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( John Kruzel | Companies Need To Integrate Climate Reporting Across Functions To Comply With California S New Law | Henry Engler | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

People visit the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S., August 31, 2023. Biden's administration had urged the Supreme Court not to take up the appeal. PrimeSource appealed to the Supreme Court in July. The Supreme Court in March turned away a challenge to the 2018 tariffs by a group of U.S.-based steel importers. The justices in 2022 refused to hear a separate challenge by steel companies to Trump's 2018 decision to double tariffs on steel imports from Turkey, also on national security grounds.

Persons: Kevin Wurm, Donald Trump, Irving, Joe Biden's, Wilbur Ross, Trump, Judge Richard Taranto, PrimeSource, John Kruzel, Will Dunham Organizations: U.S, Supreme, REUTERS, Rights, Trump, Commerce, Congress, Court of International Trade, White, Appeals, Federal Circuit, Trade, European Union, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Irving , Texas, United States, St, Louis, Oman, Manhattan, Washington, China, Turkey

WASHINGTON (AP) — New House Speaker Mike Johnson inherits many of the same problems that bedeviled Republican leaders with far more experience. But can he unite House Republicans where others failed? Trump, who is running for a second White House term, enthusiastically backed Johnson and said he will be “a fantastic speaker." The House Republican Conference is deeply divided on those issues. The intractability of many House Republicans forced McCarthy to turn to Democrats for help in keeping the government running.

Persons: Mike Johnson, Kevin McCarthy, Jim Jordan, Johnson, “, ” Johnson, McCarthy, John Boehner, Christian, Donald Trump, Democrat Joe Biden, Johnson's, Trump, Biden, Matt Gaetz, Gaetz, Alejandro Mayorkas, Chip Roy, Roy, Veronica Escobar, George Santos, Santos, Jordan, ”, Don Bacon, Rep, Thomas Massie, stabby Organizations: WASHINGTON, Republican, House, Louisiana Republican, GOP, Caucus, Republicans, Committee, Democrat, Trump, lotto, Ukraine, Democratic, White, Fox, Homeland, Republican Conference, Texas Republican, Texas Democrat, New York Republicans, Nebraska Republican, Jordan, Kentucky Republican Locations: Louisiana, Ohio, California, Israel, Ukraine, Mexico, Texas, Kentucky

☆ Here are the 10 stocks Jim Cramer is watching, including Apple and Exxon Mobil
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Apple CEO Tim Cook greets customers purchasing Apple’s new iPhone 15 during a launch event at the Fifth Avenue Apple Store in New York City on Sept. 22, 2023. Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Wednesday, Oct. 25, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:If you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free.

Persons: Tim Cook, Jim Cramer's Organizations: Apple, Fifth Locations: New York City

☆ Detained WSJ Reporter's Sister Urges Biden to Remain Focused on His Release
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Oct. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

"When we see the news, any news, we're always thinking of it through the lens of what does this mean for Evan? "We just have to continue to ask President Biden to prioritize this and bring Evan home to us." The White House has called the charges "ridiculous" and Biden has said Gershkovich's detention is "totally illegal." Danielle Gershkovich urged people who would like to help bring Evan home to read his stories and post on social media with the #IstandwithEvan hashtag. "We're doing all that we can on our end to keep focus on Evan in the news," she said.

Persons: Humeyra Pamuk, Evan Gershkovich, Biden, Washington, Danielle, Evan, Joe Biden's, we're, U.S . Marine Paul Whelan, Gershkovich, Judith Tai Raanan, Natalie, Danielle Gershkovich, Bill Berkrot Organizations: Wall Street, Reuters, White, U.S . Marine, Friday Locations: Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Moscow, Israel, Russia, Yekaterinburg, Gaza, Chicago

☆ Dov Charney is fighting over his Silver Lake mansion in bankruptcy court. Only problem: The court can't get rid of squatters like Milo Yiannopoulos and Ye's hanger-ons.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dov Charney is trying to prevent his Silver Lake mansion from being sold in bankruptcy proceedings. A sprawling, 20-room estate, the Garbutt House is located in the gated Hathaway Hills Estates community in a residential neighborhood of Los Angeles. The structure was built with its original owner's deathly fear of fire in mind, the Times reported. He declined to respond to the Times reporter's questions about the Garbutt House, calling the requests "audacious and impertinent." It remains unclear whether he lives or has lived at the Garbutt House.

Persons: Dov Charney, Milo Yiannopoulos, —, Dov Charney slogs, Ian Connor, Milo Yiannopoulos —, Frank A, Charney, Connor, Brad Krasnoff, Krasnoff, Yiannopoulos, Eric Israel, Ye — Yiannopoulous, Bruce Marks Organizations: American Apparel, Service, Kanye West, Charney's, Los Angeles Times, Estates, Times, Los Angeles Apparel, Apex Locations: California, Hathaway, Los Angeles

☆ How Baltimore PD's tactics in handling convicted sex offender Jason Billingsley may have enabled him to kill a tech CEO
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Glynis Kazanjian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

At a press conference on Thursday, Sept. 28, Worley defended the department's decision to not alert the public about Billingsley on Sept. 19. "We should have been informed," said Eric Chapman, 31, who lives in the same block where the Sept. 19 attack occurred. "Unfortunately, at a very young age, Jason started to get in trouble with the law," Jasmine Billingsley added. "I think he's a magnet for women," Jasmine Billingsley said. While Jasmine Billingsley was trying to encourage him to improve his life, their mother did not.

Persons: Jason Billingsley, Pava LaPere, Billingsley, ”, —, Jason Dean Billingsley, Louis Schlesinger, Schlesinger, Sigmund Freud, Glynis, Mosby, Jason Rodriguez, Richard Worley, Frank LaPere, Nico LaPere, Caroline Frank, LaPere, Stephanie Scarbrough Stephanie Scarbrough Pava LaPere, Pava, Worley, Marilyn Mosby, Eric Chapman, Chapman, Woody Whitaker, Duvon Bailey, Jasmine Billingsley, Jason, Jasmine, Billingsley's, Natalie Musumeci Organizations: Service, Baltimore City Police Department, John Jay College of Criminal, Baltimore Banner, Police, Baltimore City, Department of Public Safety, Correctional Services, Division, Maryland Office, Public, Baltimore Police, Baltimore, Edmondson Avenue . Police, Baltimore Police Department, Technologies, AP, EcoMap Technologies, West, Tuesday, Baltimore City Council, Associated Press, Spotify Locations: West Baltimore, Maryland, Baltimore, Edmondson, West Franklin, Bowie, Prince George's County , Maryland, Brooklyn

☆ Here are 22 stocks Jim Cramer is watching Tuesday, including DraftKings and McDonald's
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

People check out a Michael Jordan-themed Bubba Wallace race car parked outside DraftKings Sportsbook and Wrigley Field on June 29, 2023. Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Tuesday, Oct. 24, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:If you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free.

Persons: Michael Jordan, Bubba Wallace, Sportsbook, Jim Cramer's Organizations: Wrigley Field

Jim Pillen is facing backlash after comments he made about the Chinese nationality of a reporter whose story cited environmental concerns at farms owned by the governor. Consuming high levels of nitrate has been linked to health problems such as thyroid disease, birth defects and cancer, according to the report. Political Cartoons View All 1211 Images“As a Nebraskan, it embarrasses me,” Wynn wrote. She has worked for the Flatwater Free Press, an independent, nonprofit news organization based in Omaha, for two years. Several journalists were among those who criticized Pillen on social media for his comments.

Persons: LINCOLN, Jim Pillen, Yanqi Xu, ” Pillen, “, Matt Wynn, ” Wynn, wasn't, Xu, Pillen Organizations: —, — Nebraska Gov, Flatwater Free Press, Republican Locations: Neb, — Nebraska, China, U.S, Omaha

☆ Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in The Hague urge ICC action
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Fighting began on Oct. 7 when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel as part of its goal to end Israeli occupation. Israel has since retaliated by bombing Gaza, and an estimated 1,400 Israelis and 3,000 Palestinians have been killed so far. The ICC is investigating potential atrocity crimes that Hamas militants in Israel and Israelis in the Gaza Strip have committed since 2014, which also covers the current conflict. We came here to say enough is enough," Rafat Alkayyali, 50, said, adding that he came to the ICC to protest because he believes in international law. Protesters carried signs that said: "Justice for Palestine - Stop the Genocide" and "How many children will die until Israel is prosecuted".

Persons: Fighting, Karim Khan, Piroschka van de, Stephanie van den Berg, Josie Kao Organizations: Hamas, Criminal Court, ICC, HAGUE, Protesters, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Gaza, Israel, The Hague, Palestine

☆ Here are 18 stocks I'm watching in the market Thursday, including Chipotle, Target, Nvidia
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Thursday, Oct. 12, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:It's the one-year anniversary of the S&P 500Hotter than expected September consumer price index, consumer inflation. The Social Security Administration issues announced a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment for 2024. Chipotle Mexican GrillBank of America upgrades Target TJX CompaniesGoldman Sachs tactical buy trades on Club names Wells Fargo Humana NvidiaBofA initiates Snowflake (SNOW) with a buy rating. If you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Jim Cramer's Organizations: Social Security, Grill Bank of America, TJX, Wells, Humana Nvidia

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., arrives to the U.S. Capitol for a procedural vote on a motion to vacate against Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Federal prosecutors hit Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., with 23 additional charges Tuesday, including allegations of identity theft and that he charged a supporter's credit card in excess of their contribution and then transferred the money to his personal bank account. He's also alleged to have been involved in a credit card scheme where the campaign would charge contributors' credit cards repeatedly and above FEC individual contribution limits. On another occasion, he allegedly "charged $12,000 to the Contributor's credit card, ultimately transferring the vast majority of that money into his personal bank account." Marks pleaded guilty last week to some of the same conduct involving false FEC filings that Santos was charged with Tuesday.

Persons: George Santos, Kevin McCarthy, Prosecutors, Santos, Nancy Marks, Marks, He's, texted Santos Organizations: U.S, Capitol, Federal, Commission, United, Eastern, of, Republican Party, Santos, Prosecutors, United States House, Representatives, NBC News Locations: United States, of New York

☆ Here are 20 stocks I'm watching Tuesday, including Lilly, AMD and Goldman Sachs
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Tuesday, Oct. 10, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:If you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free. Harley-DavidsonRivian AutomotiveRealty IncomeMizuho lowers WalgreensJMP and Barclays lower RobinhoodBlockUnity Software CEO John Riccitiello out. James Whitehurst, former Red Hat chief in at UnityCiti takes Corning

Persons: Jim Cramer's, Davidson, John Riccitiello, James Whitehurst, Corning Organizations: Realty, Walgreens, Barclays, Unity Software, Red Hat, Unity Citi

☆ The Latest News, Headlines, and Business Stories for October 10
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Business: All the best deals for Amazon's October Prime Day sales. 3 things in businessAmazonAll the best October Prime Day deals. Amazon Prime Big Deals Days (also known as the October Prime Day) kicks off today.

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☆ 20 stocks I'm watching in the market, including Emerson, DoorDash, Royal Caribbean
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Monday, Oct. 9, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:If you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free.

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☆ Here are 18 stocks I am watching in the market, including Clorox, Rivian and Airbnb
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Thursday, Oct. 5, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:If you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free.

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☆ Here are 23 stocks I'm watching in the market, including Meta, Ford and Chipotle
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Wednesday, Oct. 4, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:If you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free.

Persons: Jim Cramer's

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas police chief who led an August raid on a small weekly newspaper seemed to have the support of most city leaders in the weeks since the search, despite public outcry and calls for his resignation. Publisher Eric Meyer told Cody via email that the paper got the document from a source it did not name. Newell said that on Aug. 7, Cody contacted her and told her he believed she had been the victim of a crime. On Aug. 8, Cody emailed the KBI's office in Wichita, about 60 miles (100 kilometers) to the southwest. That evening, Leeds sent Marion Police Officer Zach Hudlin an email about a search warrant for Meyer's home.

Persons: Gideon Cody's, Cody, ‘, Kari Newell, “, ”, Newell, Brogan Jones, Jones, ” Cody, Marion Mayor Dave Mayfield, Ruth Herbel, Eric Meyer, Todd Leeds, Newell's, Herbel, Meyer, Phyllis Zorn, ” Leeds, Zach Hudlin, Hudlin, Joan, Deb Gruver, Hudlin beckoning Cody, he's, Zorn, ___ Vancleave Organizations: Kansas police, Marion Police, Marion County, City Council, Kansas City, Associated Press, Kansas, of, Marion, City, AP, Leeds, Recorder Locations: TOPEKA, Kan, Kansas, Marion, Wichita, Kansas City , Missouri, Minneapolis

☆ Here are 18 stocks I'm watching in the market, including Starbucks, Disney and Boeing
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Tuesday, Oct. 3, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:If you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free.

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☆ House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will bring Gaetz motion to oust him to a vote Tuesday
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Emma Kinery | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told his Republican caucus members he will bring a motion that seeks to oust him to a vote Tuesday afternoon, two GOP lawmakers told NBC News. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., a longtime foe of McCarthy's, on Monday night filed a motion to vacate targeting the speaker's position. Gaetz has been threatening McCarthy with a motion to vacate since he worked with Democrats on a debt ceiling deal in the spring. McCarthy told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Tuesday morning that Gaetz has "personal things in his life that he has challenges with." In January, as a condition to secure enough votes to become speaker, McCarthy agreed to change the rules to lower the threshold needed to bring a motion to oust a speaker from five votes to just one.

Persons: Kevin McCarthy, Matt Gaetz, Gaetz, McCarthy, CNBC's Organizations: Republican, U.S, Capitol, WASHINGTON —, NBC News, GOP Locations: Washington

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