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☆ An August stocks slump is ‘absolutely normal’ — but strategists urge caution on buying the dip
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on August 1, 2024 in New York City. U.S. stocks kicked off August sharply lower as fresh data prompted fears of a worsening economic outlook. The ISM manufacturing index, a barometer of factory activity in the U.S., came in at 46.8%, worse than expected and a signal of economic contraction. European stocks fell around 1.6% on Friday morning, tracking a slide on Wall Street. We also had bad manufacturing data out of the U.S. and some employment sub-indicators which scared markets," he continued.

Persons: Cedric Chehab, Chehab, CNBC's Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Nikkei, Reuters, BMI, hawkish Bank of Japan Locations: New York City ., U.S, Asia

☆ Ice vests, extra breaks and slushies: Olympians are struggling to keep cool in the Paris heat
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

U.S. gymnastics superstar Simone Biles isn't the only Olympian feeling the Paris heat. A rain-soaked 2024 Olympics opening ceremony has since given way to sun and heat warnings, with temperatures in the French capital climbing to as high as 36 degrees Celsius (97 degrees Fahrenheit) in recent days. "Don't come for me about my hair," Biles said via Instagram before Tuesday's gymnastics team final. "IT WAS DONE but bus has NO AC and it's like 9,000 degrees. They give bottles to the players but the bottles don't stay cool, so, you know, you're drinking hot water out there," he added.

Persons: Jack Draper, Taylor Fritz, Suzanne, Lenglen, Simone Biles isn't, Biles, haven't, it's, Draper Organizations: US, Roland, Reuters Locations: Paris, Instagram, British

☆ Shell beats second-quarter profit expectations, launches $3.5 billion share buyback program
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Shell logo is displayed outside a petrol station in Radstock in Somerset, England, on Feb. 17, 2024. British oil giant Shell on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit despite lower refining margins and weaker liquified natural gas trading. The company reported adjusted earnings of $7.7 billion in the first quarter of 2024. Shell said it would launch a $3.5 billion share buyback program over the next three months, a similar scheme as in the previous quarter. British rival BP on Tuesday increased its dividend and extended its share repurchasing program on the back of stronger-than-expected earnings.

Persons: LSEG, Shell's, Shell, Wael Sawan, CNBC's, Sawan, Chandra Asri Organizations: Shell, Chandra, BP, Exxon Mobil, Chevron Locations: Radstock, Somerset, England, Singapore, Rotterdam, Netherlands, Swiss, London

☆ Japan confirms $36.8 billion currency intervention as weak yen pushes BOJ to hike interest rates
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

New Japanese 1000 Yen banknote on display inside the Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan's Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies. Japanese authorities spent 5.53 trillion yen ($36.8 billion) to shore up the yen in July, official data published Wednesday showed. The move was expected to mark the Bank of Japan's highest interest rates since 2008. It marks a stark contrast from the start of the month, when the Japanese currency fell to 161.96 per dollar for the first time since December 1986. The yen has been combating sustained pressure since the BOJ ended its monetary policy of negative interest rates in March.

Organizations: Currency Museum, Bank of Japan's Institute for Monetary, Economic Studies, Japan's Ministry of Finance, U.S ., of Japan's

☆ Oil major BP raises dividend as second-quarter profit beats expectations
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

British oil giant BP on Tuesday reported stronger-than-expected net profit for the second quarter and raised its dividend despite previously warning of significantly lower refining margins. The oil and gas major posted underlying replacement cost profit, used as a proxy for net profit, of $2.8 billion for the second quarter. BP reported net profit of $2.7 billion for the first three months of the year and $2.6 billion for the second quarter of 2023. BP said earlier in the month that weak refining margins and lower oil trading results would likely dent the firm's second-quarter results by as much as $700 million. BP's net debt stood at $22.6 billion at the end of the second quarter, down from $23.7 billion compared to the same period last year.

Persons: Kate Thomson, Murray Auchincloss Organizations: United Kingdom ., BP Locations: Southend, United Kingdom, Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Gulf of Mexico

☆ Air New Zealand becomes first major airline to scrap its 2030 climate goal
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

An Air New Zealand plane is seen during game two of the Women's ODI series between New Zealand and Pakistan at Hagley Oval on December 15, 2023 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Air New Zealand on Tuesday dropped its 2030 climate goal, citing delivery delays of fuel-efficient aircraft and the affordability of alternative jet fuels. "As such and given so many levers needed to meet the target are outside our control, the decision has been made to retract the 2030 target." Air New Zealand had previously said its 2030 target was to reduce carbon intensity by 28.9%, compared to 2019 levels. The airline said Tuesday that work has begun on a new near-term target.

Persons: Greg Foran, " Foran Organizations: Air, Hagley Oval, Air New Zealand, Zealand Locations: Zealand, New Zealand, Pakistan, Christchurch , New Zealand

☆ Protests erupt in Venezuela after Maduro claims victory in disputed election result
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

An armoured police car drives through tear gas during a protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on July 29, 2024, a day after the Venezuelan presidential election. Federico Parra | Afp | Getty ImagesSecurity forces and protesters clashed in parts of the Venezuelan capital of Caracas, shortly after President Nicolas Maduro claimed victory in a disputed election result. Opponents of Maduro's government could also be seen carrying a large banner that read: "Venezuela, I want you to be free." A riot police officer uses tear gas against demonstrators during a protest by opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government in the Catia neighborhood of Caracas on July 29, 2024, a day after the Venezuelan presidential election. Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado talks to the media, accompanied by opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, following the presidential election results in Caracas on July 29, 2024.

Persons: Nicolas Maduro, Federico Parra, Maduro's, Nicolas Maduro's, Yuri Cortez, Edmundo González Urrutia, González, Marina Corina Machado, Machado, Jesus Vargas, Maduro, John Kirby, Maria Corina Machado, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia Organizations: Venezuelan, Afp, Getty Images Security, Getty, CNBC, Electoral Council, Independent, Guardian, Headquarters, Associated Press, White House Locations: Caracas, Venezuelan, Venezuela, Catia

☆ 13 sports startups poised to shake up the industry, according to VCs and other top investors
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Ashley Rodriguez | Tiara White | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Bandit is an apparel brand that's tapping into running communities around the worldBandit was cofounded by Tim West, Ardith Singh, and Nick West. Investors include Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez's VCP Ventures, Bullish, Drive by DraftKings, Joyance Partners, Scrum Ventures, and 458 Capital. Bandit is helping drive this trend and is poised to benefit from it. Founded in 2021 by CEO Nick West, creative director Tim West, and chief design officer Ardith Singh, the company has been tapping into running communities in the US and around the world. It's grown distribution to include two stores in New York, an online shop, and partnerships with specialty retailers globally.

Persons: Tim West, Ardith Singh, Nick West, Joseph Hale, Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez's VCP, Meredith McPherron, McPherron, Michael Proman Organizations: Investors, Alex Rodriguez's VCP Ventures, Joyance Partners, Scrum Ventures Locations: New York

☆ UK finance chief says public finances show $28 billion spending hole, cuts road and rail projects
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Britain's Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has pledged to make the "necessary", "urgent" and "incredibly tough" choices to restore the country's economic stability. Britain's Finance Minister Rachel Reeves on Monday announced a raft of project cuts after detailing how the newly elected Labour government has inherited a projected overspend of £22 billion ($28.2 billion) from the center-right Conservatives. The finance minister also said she had canceled plans to sell NatWest shares to the public, saying the proposal put forward by her predecessor Jeremy Hunt did not "represent value for money." Britain's finance chief has previously ruled out increases to income tax, national insurance, VAT or corporation tax — the main sources of government revenues. However, Reeves must orchestrate a delicate balance act given the pledges from her party to also boost national investment and public sector pay.

Persons: Rachel Reeves, Reeves, Boris Johnson, Jeremy Hunt Organizations: Britain's, Monday, Labour, Railways Fund, Conservative, NatWest

☆ I ranked every flavor of Tate's cookies, and the classic chocolate chip didn't make it anywhere near the top
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Meredith Schneider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tate's Bake Shop is a popular store-bought cookie brand, especially on the East Coast. I wasn't quite sure what to think of the lemon cookie, but I loved the salted-caramel flavor. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAlthough I've always loved gooey cookies that melt in your mouth, I can understand why many of my friends prefer crunchy store-bought cookies since they'll never be fresh. I think Tate's Bake Shop has come closest to meeting that goal.

Persons: —, I've Organizations: Service, The, Business Locations: East Coast, The New York

☆ 33-year-old commutes from New York City to the Hamptons every summer to nanny: ‘The best job I’ve ever had’
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Swanson has been working as a live-in nanny in the Hamptons since 2020. On July 1, the 33-year-old posted a 90-second clip on her account @meredithgswanson walking people through a day in her life as a nanny in the Hamptons. "I was stunned," says Swanson, who started vlogging about nannying in the Hamptons over a year ago. Every family she's worked with in the Hamptons has loaned her a car for the summer, which is how she commutes. Care.com puts the average rate for a live-in nanny in East Hampton at $26.33 an hour.

Persons: Swanson, Meredith Swanson, nannying, I've, she's, Summers Organizations: Hamptons, Broadway Locations: New York City, Manhattan, nannying, nannied, East Hampton

☆ Food delivery fees are rising, and everyone's feeling the pinch
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Justine Fisher | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

Third-party food delivery is becoming the norm for American consumers, as delivery apps like Grubhub, DoorDash and Uber Eats take hold in day-to-day dining. It's also presenting customers and restaurants with an increasingly complicated equation of service fees, delivery costs and worker tips. San Francisco resident Zainab Batool, who said she orders delivery from either Uber Eats or DoorDash weekly, called the added fees "insane." The share of consumers choosing third-party delivery services over direct restaurant delivery is rising, up from 15% in 2020 to 21% in 2024, according to Technomic's 2024 Delivery & Takeout Consumer Trend Report. But using their delivery services instead of paying for in-house delivery is worth it for a business on the smaller side, he said.

Persons: Luiz C, Ribeiro, Uber, It's, Zainab Batool, Batool, Gordon Haskett, Grubhub, it's, DoorDash, Covid, Spencer Platt, they've, Shelle Santana, Lindsey Nicholson, Tony Scardino, Pizza, He's, Scardino, Meredith Sandland, Ann, Phillis Engelbert, Engelbert, Gabby Jones Organizations: Ribeiro | New York Daily News, Tribune, Service, Getty, Gordon Haskett Research Advisors, Companies, U.S . Mobility, Uber, Bentley University, Grubhub Marketplace, UCG, Amazon, Bloomberg Locations: Manhattan, Ribeiro |, Francisco, Amsterdam, California, New York City, U.S, Canada, Illinois, Chicago, Ann Arbor , Michigan, Detroit

☆ Consumers are struggling, home equity access can be resourceful, says Meredith Whitney
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | 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 EmailConsumers are struggling, home equity access can be resourceful, says Meredith WhitneyMeredith Whitney, Meredith Whitney Advisory Group CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the June Personal Consumption Expenditure data, consumer health, homeowners, Fed rate cuts and more.

Persons: Meredith Whitney Meredith Whitney, Meredith Whitney Organizations: Consumers, Meredith Whitney Advisory Group

☆ No, Taylor Swift isn't in 'Deadpool & Wolverine.' Here's why Swifties and Marvel fans were convinced she'd make an appearance.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The Grammy-winning singer later cast "Deadpool & Wolverine" director Shawn Levy as the dad in her "All Too Well" short film, which was released in November 2021. Following the success of "Deadpool" (2016) and "Deadpool 2" (2018), Reynolds confirmed that a third installment was in the works in 2019. Rumors intensified when production began on 'Deadpool & Wolverine'Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds will star in "Deadpool 3." Gotham/GC ImagesLevy then played coy about the possibility of Swift being in "Deadpool & Wolverine." AdvertisementJust before the release of "Deadpool & Wolverine," Reynolds told E!

Persons: —, Taylor Swift, Swifties, Ryan Reynolds, Reynolds, He's, Swift, Blake Lively, who's, they've, Meredith, Olivia, Shawn Levy, Levy, Guy, Jackman, Logan, Wolverine, She's, Hugh Jackman, Monica Schipper, Dazzler, Simon Kinberg, James McAvoy, Sophie Turner, Lively, Jim McIsaac, Travis Kelce, TheWrap, That's Taylor, she's Organizations: Service, Marvel, Business, Entertainment, Swift, Netflix, Reynolds, NFL, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, Chiefs, coy, SAG Locations: New York, Village

☆ Venezuela’s Maduro bids for a third term in power — as U.S., Brazil warn over need for free election
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro rises his hand during a mass gathering convene by supporters on July 18, 2024 in Caracas, Venezuela. The 74-year-old is widely regarded as the only contender capable of denying Maduro a third six-year term. Maduro's United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) has governed Venezuela since 2013, with the former union leader taking power after the death of his mentor Hugo Chavez. His 2018 election victory was widely regarded as an unfair contest, given that many prominent opposition parties were banned from taking part. "The destiny of Venezuela depends on our victory," Maduro said at a rally earlier this month, according to the Associated Press.

Persons: Venezuela Nicolas Maduro, Nicolas Maduro, Edmundo González Urrutia, Maduro, González, María Corina Machado, Corina, Maduro's, Hugo Chavez Organizations: Democratic, Maduro's United Socialist Party of Venezuela, Associated Press Locations: Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuelan

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Meredith Whitney Advisory Group CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | 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 EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Meredith Whitney Advisory Group CEOMeredith Whitney, Meredith Whitney Advisory Group CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the June Personal Consumption Expenditure data, consumer health, homeowners, Fed rate cuts and more.

Persons: Meredith Whitney Organizations: Meredith Whitney Advisory, Meredith Whitney Advisory Group

☆ India is on alert after a fresh outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus. Here’s what you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Bats are believed to be one of the carriers of Nipah virus, a zoonotic disease that spreads from animals to humans. Health authorities in the southern Indian state of Kerala are on high alert following the latest flare-up of the deadly Nipah virus. Kerala Health Minister Veena George said Tuesday that the close relatives of the teenager had tested negative for the virus, according to local media reports. The Nipah virus, which partly inspired the fictional "MEV-1" virus in the 2011 Hollywood film "Contagion," is considered one of the most dangerous pathogens circulating in the wild. The Nipah virus is transmitted to humans from animals such as fruit bats or pigs.

Persons: Veena George Organizations: World Health Organization Locations: Kerala, Malaysia, Nipah

☆ Jeep, Dodge-maker Stellantis reports 48% drop in first-half net profit on weak U.S. sales
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Auto giant Stellantis on Thursday reported a steep drop in first-half net profit, citing reduced volumes, temporary production gaps and lower market share in North America. The company, which owns household names including Jeep, Dodge, Fiat, Chrysler and Peugeot, reported first-half net profit of 5.6 billion euros ($6.07 billion), down 48% from the same period of 2023. Stellantis' adjusted operating income for the first six months of 2024 came in at 8.5 billion euros, down 5.7 billion euros on the year, primarily due to decreases in North America. For its part, Stellantis posted first-half net revenues of 85 billion euros, down 14% compared to the same period a year earlier. Of the 20 new product launches planned for 2024, Stellantis said 10 had already started production in the first six months of the year.

Persons: Ram, Stellantis, Carlos Tavares, Wall Organizations: Dodge Chrysler, Auto, Dodge, Fiat, Chrysler, Peugeot, U.S, General Motors, Ford Motor, GM, Ford Locations: Miami , Florida, North America

☆ 5 beauty trends I'd never follow after working as a hair and makeup artist for over 6 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Meredith Schneider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I worked as a hair and makeup artist for over six years, so I've seen my fair share of trends. I'm not a fan of the wet-hair look or slicking my hair back into a tight little bun. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Luckily, I was a hair and makeup artist for over six years and still sometimes work with clients, so I have an eye for beauty trends. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Business

☆ World shatters heat record for the second time in just two days
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A worker, called 'torchers', works in a charcoal production during scorching heat exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in Diyarbakir, Turkiye on July 18, 2024. The world registered its hottest day on record for the second time in just two days, according to the latest data compiled by the European Union's climate monitor. C3S, which has been tracking the daily global mean temperature since 1940, said Sunday's record had already shown "we are now in truly uncharted territory." The EU's climate monitor has warned that new temperature records are inevitable as the planet keeps warming. The fresh all-time high comes as excessive heat has gripped large parts of the U.S., Russia and southern Europe in recent days.

Locations: Diyarbakir, Turkiye, U.S, Russia, Europe

☆ 10-year Treasury yield dips as investors closely monitor economic data
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Treasury yields slipped on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to a fresh batch of economic data and considered the outlook for the U.S. economy. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note traded marginally lower at 4.237% at 4:50 a.m. ET, while the yield on the 2-year Treasury note fell less than 1 basis point to trade at 4.439%. Yields and prices move in opposite directions, and one basis point is equivalent to 0.01%.

Locations: U.S

☆ I tried 5 ways to add protein to my coffee. Egg whites were good, but the best add-in was completely undetectable.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Meredith Schneider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried five different ways to add protein to my coffee to see if I could find a new go-to. Although I still like whey protein powder, collagen is my new favorite protein booster. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Luckily, my social-media feeds have been full of "proffee" (protein coffee) recipes lately, and it turns out the internet trend actually has some merit. "Consuming protein along with coffee can help to stabilize blood-sugar levels," registered dietitian Bianca Coats told Business Insider.

Persons: —, Bianca Coats Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Scientists discover ‘dark oxygen’ being produced by seabed metals in ground-breaking study
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A team of international scientists has found that oxygen is being produced in complete darkness approximately 4,000 meters below the ocean's surface. An international team of scientists has discovered that oxygen is being produced by potato-shaped metallic nodules thousands of feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean. A team of scientists led by Professor Andrew Sweetman at the U.K.'s Scottish Association for Marine Science found that oxygen is being produced in complete darkness approximately 4,000 meters (13,100 feet) below the ocean's surface. "For aerobic life to begin on the planet, there had to be oxygen and our understanding has been that Earth's oxygen supply began with photosynthetic organisms," Sweetman said. "But we now know that there is oxygen produced in the deep sea, where there is no light.

Persons: Andrew Sweetman, Sweetman Organizations: Nature Geoscience, Scottish Association for Marine Science

☆ World logs hottest day since records began — with fresh highs expected in the coming months
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The world's average temperature climbed to its highest level ever recorded on Sunday, according to the European Union's climate monitor. "On July 21st, C3S recorded a new record for the daily global mean temperature," C3S Director Carlo Buontempo said Tuesday. "What is truly staggering is how large the difference is between the temperature of the last 13 months and the previous temperature records. C3S confirmed on Tuesday that Sunday's average temperature reflects a fresh high, in their records which stretch back to 1940. CS3 said there have now been 57 days since July 3 last year that have exceeded that previous record.

Persons: C3S, Carlo Buontempo, Buontempo

☆ I ordered the same meal at McDonald's and Red Robin. The winning burger was only $4 more and far superior.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Meredith Schneider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Red Robin and McDonald's are well-known for burgers, but which chain is better? I ordered the same meal at both chains to compare their signature cheeseburger and fries. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWhen I was in high school, I hung out at Red Robin on the weekends. But now, I find myself driving under McDonald's golden arches because I think of the chain as quicker and more budget-friendly.

Persons: Red Robin, McDonald's, — Organizations: Service, Business

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