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☆ A mild recession next year is baked into the market, says GenTrust's Mimi Duff
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | 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 EmailA mild recession next year is baked into the market, says GenTrust's Mimi DuffMimi Duff, managing director at GenTrust, joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss her forecast for a future U.S. recession and her market outlook ahead of the open.

☆ World Cup advertisers are operating in a minefield
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Julia Horowitz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

London CNN Business —Billions of people watch FIFA’s World Cup every four years, a tantalizing opportunity for advertisers who want to capitalize on the feel-good fervor of the world’s biggest sporting event. In 2018, the World Cup drew in a record 3.6 billion viewers. Given such high levels of engagement, companies are eager to capitalize on the hype and spirit of camaraderie attached to the World Cup. “A Euros or a World Cup for four weeks in the middle of the summer — it’s literally like an island in the middle of the ocean,” ITV sales director Mark Trindler said on an industry podcast this past spring. It had already beaten revenue records for the tournament, and succeeded in bringing more than 20 new advertisers on board.

☆ Aaron Carter’s manager ‘pleased’ his memoir has been put on hold
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Aaron Carter’s manager is happy that the planned release of a posthumous memoir has been held. “We are very pleased to hear that memoir has been postponed and would like to thank Andy Symonds [publisher of Ballast Books] for doing so,” his manager Taylor Helgeson said in a statement provided to CNN. “Thank you for respecting our wishes and the wishes of the family.”Carter was found dead in the bathtub of his Lancaster, California, home on November 5. Carter was not just a celebrity but also a father, a brother, a son, and a friend to many still grieving for him,” he said. The LA County Coroner is still working to determine the cause of Carter’s death.

☆ I got my big break as a Lionsgate screenwriter after I moved 2,000 miles from Hollywood. Here's how I made connections and worked my way up from security guard to my dream career.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Ken Miyamoto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Ken Miyamoto was a security guard at Sony, and worked his way up to story analyst for the studio. In 1996, I took one University of Wisconsin screenwriting class, and that was the extent of my screenwriting education. I moved to California from Wisconsin with my wife in late 1999 to pursue a career in screenwriting. The apartment was way overpriced and much smaller than others we looked at, but we signed the lease that day. Lastly, don't write for free.

☆ Lindsay Lohan mourns ex-boyfriend Aaron Carter
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —They were involved in one of the most famous teen dating stories in the early 2000s, and, now, Lindsay Lohan is remembering singer Aaron Carter. In an interview with “Access Hollywood” to promote her new Netflix holiday Film “Falling for Christmas,” Lohan talked about Carter, who died over the weekend at the age of 34. The pair famously dated in 2003 after he split with her fellow teen actress Hilary Duff, whom he started dating in 2001. Carter and Lohan eventually split and he went back to Duff for a time before they called it off for good. “I started dating Hilary on my 13th birthday.

☆ Investors are focused on the upcoming inflation report, says Voya's Barbara Reinhard
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | 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 EmailInvestors are focused on the upcoming inflation report, says Voya's Barbara ReinhardMimi Duff, GenTrust managing director, and Barbara Reinhard, head of asset allocation at Voya Investment Management, join CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss their expectations for the upcoming inflation report.

Aaron Carter's older brother Nick, and twin sister, Angel, posted their first public statements following Carter's tragic death in tributes posted to Instagram Sunday. Angel Carter and Aaron Carter at their 19th birthday party in Hollywood, Calif., on Dec. 15, 2006. Despite what he called a "complicated" relationship with his younger brother, Nick Carter said he has always loved him. Conrad starred in the 2006 "House of Carter" reality show with Carter and their other siblings, including "Backstreet Boys" singer Nick Carter. Carter's death at the age of 34 sparked a number of tributes from those in the entertainment industry.

☆ Aaron Carter's twin sister honors the late singer: 'I loved you beyond measure'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Dakin Andone | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Aaron Carter’s twin sister paid tribute to the former child pop singer after he was confirmed dead Saturday at the age of 34. “To my twin… I loved you beyond measure,” Angel Carter wrote in a post on Instagram, alongside family photos of her and her brother as babies and young children. Actress Hilary Duff, left, hugs singer Aaron Carter as they attend the premiere of "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" on April 26, 2003, in Hollywood, California. Rest In Peace!”The band New Kids on the Block similarly shared their sympathies in a statement on Twitter: “We are shocked and saddened about the sudden passing of Aaron Carter. Sending prayers to the Carter family.

☆ Hilary Duff recreates her viral anti-bullying PSA from 14 years ago
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

The singer and actress has recreated her anti-gay bullying PSA from 14 years ago. They all play teenagers trying on tops in a clothing store, as Duff schools them on not using the word “gay” in a derogatory way. Duff then tells viewers, “When you say, ‘That’s so gay,’ do you realize what you say? Knock it off.’”The original PSA went viral back in 2008. That's So Gay(Hilary Duff AD)See the original PSA here.

☆ The Fed has to balance its latest rate hike with trying not to tank the economy. Here's what to know.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Phil Rosen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Today, I'm breaking down what to know about the Fed's third jumbo rate hike, and how markets could look in its aftermath. In this March 21, 2018, file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in Washington. A third, outsized rate hike is an unprecedented move by the Federal Reserve. For this meeting in particular, billionaire David Rubenstein warned that a 100-basis-point hike this week would shock and depress markets and investors. What's on deck for markets after a third consecutive large rate hike?

☆ Early internet star turned celebrity Andy Milonakis revolutionized live streaming and virality, but he still has regrets
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-31 | by ( Steven Asarch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

One of those original viewers was Jimmy Kimmel, who had started hosting his Jimmy Kimmel Live show and found an affinity for the comedic actor. An executive had been badgering Kimmel for a television show to pitch, which started as scrounged together clips from the web and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Andy joined Twitch and pioneered the world of IRL streamingIn 2016, Milonakis started to gain renewed attention with his Twitch streams. "I really do love the ability to be my own boss and fly all over the world and stream it live," Milonakis said. And when I do really weird, crazy shit, I feel like people don't expect that of me."

☆ The 75 worst movies of all time, according to critics
▼ + stars: | 2021-02-24 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

We turned to review aggregator Metacritic to find out what the worst movies of all time are, based on critic reviews. Sign up for our newsletter to get the news, trends and strategies that advertising and media pros want to know — delivered weekly to your inbox. Loading Something is loading. Loading Something is loading. Here are the 75 worst movies of all time, according to critics:Note: Only movies with seven or more online reviews appear in the ranking, so it skews toward more recent films.

☆ Medusa, Jafar sau Rio. 100+ idei cum poți să îți numești șarpele domestic
▼ + stars: | 2020-09-09 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +2 min

Șerpii, în calitate de animale de companie, sunt mai rar întâlniți, dar totuși sunt multe persoane a căror inimă se topește când în jur este înconjurat de aceste ființe adorabile. Dacă ești în pană de idei ce nume să îi pui noului tău prieten de companie, dar vrei neapărat un nume cât mai deosebit care ar caracteriza perfect temperamentul șarpelui, echipa #diez îți vine în ajutor cu 100+ sugestii. # Nume pentru șerpoaice:AnemoneAuroraBabyBellaBindiCatalinaCherryChinaDakotaDoloresGingerIndiaIvyIzzyJuniperLeafLotusPreciousRavenZoe# Nume pentru șerpiApolloBowieBuddyDangerDuffGhostHarleyHendrixJacksonLennonMaliMarsMojoMossNigelNirvanaPicklePigletSammyZiggy# Nume inspirate din istorie și ficțiune:AsmodeusAttilaBasil or BasiliskDiabloEdenEveGenghisHeavenHydraIndianaJafaarKaaMedusaNaga or NaginiRainbowSeverusShivaSir HissSlytherinSnape# Nume unice:AmethystBrazilCherryCoralCorneliusCurlsEbonyGoldieJadeOpalPearlPokeRainbowRexRioRosySliderSlinkyStripesWorm# Nume cu literele A și B:AmethystAnemoneApolloAsmodeusAttilaAuroraBabyBasil or BasiliskBellaBindiBowieBrazilBuddyButtercup# Nume cu literele C și D:CatalinaCherryChinaCobra KaiCoralCorneliusCuddlesCupcakeCurlsDakotaDangerDiabloDoloresDuff# Nume cu literele E-H:EbonyEdenEveFluffyGenghisGhostGingerGoldieHarleyHeavenHendrixHydra# Numele cu literele I-LIndiaIndianaIvyIzzyJadeJacksonJafaarJuniperKaaKittyLeafLennonLotus# Nume cu literele M și N:MaliMarsMedusaMojoMonty the PythonMossMr. HuggyMuffyNaga or NaginiNigelNirvanaNofeetNoodles# Nume cu literele O-L:OpalPearlPicklePigletPokePreciousPretzelRainbowRavenRexRioRosyRumplesnakeskin# Nume cu litera S:SammySerpicoSeverusShivaSir HissSliderSlinkySlithersSlytherinSmilesSnapeSnugglesSparklesSSSSSamStripes# Nume cu literele T-Z:

Persons: echipa, diez, Bella Bindi Catalina Cherry, Dolores Ginger India Ivy Izzy Juniper, Raven Zoe, Bowie Buddy Danger Duff, Harley Hendrix Jackson Lennon Mali, Mojo Moss Nigel Nirvana, Sammy Ziggy, ficțiune, Asmodeus Attila Basil, Basilisk, Eden Eve Genghis Heaven Hydra, Severus Shiva Sir Hiss Slytherin Snape, Cherry, Cornelius, Ebony Goldie Jade, Pearl, Rex Rio Rosy, Asmodeus Attila Aurora Baby Basil, Basilisk Bella Bindi Bowie, Buddy Buttercup, Catalina Cherry, Catalina Cherry China Cobra Kai Coral Cornelius Cuddles Cupcake, Diablo Dolores Duff, Ebony Eden, Genghis, Ginger Goldie Harley Heaven Hendrix, India Indiana Ivy Izzy Jade Jackson, Juniper, Kitty Leaf Lennon, Monty, Moss, Huggy, Nigel Nirvana, Sammy Serpico Severus Shiva Sir Hiss, Slytherin Organizations: Catalina Cherry China Cobra, India Indiana Locations: Bella Bindi Catalina Cherry China, Catalina Cherry China, Mali

☆ How an ex-lawyer built Halo Top into an ice cream sensation with $347 million in sales
▼ + stars: | 2018-11-01 | by ( Catherine Clifford | In Catclifford | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

During the summer of 2017, low-calorie Halo Top Creamery was the best-selling pint of ice cream in America. "He just wanted to eat an entire pint of ice cream and not hate himself for it." To satisfy his sweet tooth, he wanted to concoct something that tasted like ice cream but was healthier and had less sugar. He liked his creation so much that he eventually bought an ice cream maker (on sale on Amazon for $20). The ice cream market in the U.S. was $6.7 billion for the 52 weeks ended Sept. 28, 2018, according to Nielsen.

Persons: Jerry's, Doug Bouton, that's, we've, Bouton, Justin, Woolverton, Margie Brevidoro, Haagen Dazs, Dazs, Justin Woolverton, Kirk McKoy, Latham & Watkins, who'd, we're, it'd, Khloe Kardashian, Kloss, Ashley Benson, Nina Dobrev, Hilary Duff Organizations: Ben, CNBC, Nestle, Woolverton, Latham &, Amazon, Bouton, Foods, Top, U.S, Nielsen Locations: America, United States, U.S, Los Angeles, L.A, Oakland , California, Chicago

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