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☆ Starbucks' plan to return to its roots involves 200,000 Sharpies
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Some customers think the coffee chain has drifted too far from its core, according to Niccol. He's betting that more personal touches — including bringing back Sharpies to write customer names or messages on cups — will bring customers back to cafes. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee chain plans to buy roughly 200,000 Sharpie markers as part of his plan to take the coffee chain back to its roots. For decades, Starbucks positioned itself as a place to linger, but the company has lost that sheen over the years. Shares of Starbucks have risen roughly 1% this year, trailing the S&P 500's gains of 22%.

Persons: Sharpies, Brian Niccol, Niccol, we've, CNBC's, it's, — CNBC's Jacqueline Corba Organizations: Starbucks, Staples Locations: Manhattan , New York, U.S

☆ How well is Apple’s AI iPhone really selling? We’ll get the first signs soon
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Clare Duffy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company’s Apple Intelligence AI tools would “supercharge” the iPhone 16 when he introduced the new device last month. Now the world is about to get its first glimpse of whether the promise of Apple’s artificial intelligence technology is also supercharging deflated iPhone sales. That means people who bought the iPhone 16 in the first month it was on sale didn’t have access to those AI features until just recently. That figure will include sales of earlier iPhone models that happened during the quarter, too, but could indicate that the iPhone 16 helped raise sales slightly. In the year-ago quarter, when the iPhone 15 launched, iPhone sales grew about 2.8% year-over-year.

Persons: Tim Cook, supercharge, Wall, ”, Angelo Zino, Dan Ives Organizations: New, New York CNN, Apple, Apple Intelligence, Wall, CFRA Locations: New York, China

☆ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: Grand jury hearing from witness who claims he has footage of Combs potentially victimizing celebrities
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A federal grand jury has been regularly convening in the continuing criminal investigation into music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, three sources told CNN. Attorney Ariel Mitchell told CNN that one of her clients was summoned to testify in front of the grand jury on Thursday. “We are here to comply with the court’s order,” Mitchell told CNN over the phone, disclosing her client’s identity. Representatives for Combs did not respond to CNN’s request for comment regarding grand jury testimony. This is an ongoing investigation,” a source familiar with the current state of the investigation told CNN on Thursday.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Combs, Ariel Mitchell, Mitchell, ” Mitchell, “, Damian Williams, Emily Johnson, Sean, Diddy, Christine Cornell, CNN’s Kara Scannell Organizations: CNN, US, Office, Southern, of Locations: of New York

☆ Apple's services unit is now a $100 billion a year juggernaut after 'phenomenal' growth
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Apple CEO Tim Cook (C) joins customers during Apple's iPhone 16 launch in New York on September 20, 2024. Apple's second-largest division after the iPhone has turned into a $100 billion a year business that Wall Street loves. In Apple's earnings report on Thursday, the company said it reached just under $25 billion in services revenue, an all-time high for the category, and 12% growth on an annual basis. Apple's services unit has become a critical part of Apple's appeal to investors over the past decade. After Thursday, Apple's services business alone, based on its most recent run rate, would land around 40th on the Fortune 500, topping Morgan Stanley and Johnson & Johnson.

Persons: Tim Cook, Apple's, Apple, Luca Maestri, We've, Cook, Morgan Stanley, Johnson, Maestri Organizations: Apple, Services, SEC, Google, Apple Pay, Johnson Locations: New York, Europe

☆ Nasdaq 100 futures rise as investors parse latest tech earnings, await jobs data: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Nasdaq 100 futures advanced Thursday night as traders analyzed major earnings reports in the runup to the all-important jobs report. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 15 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 futures also gained 0.1%. Those moves come after a downbeat session on Thursday, which saw the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dragged down by post-earnings slumps in Microsoft and Meta Platforms . The Dow led the major indexes down with a slide of 1.3%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq shed 1% and 0.5%, respectively. On the earnings front, traders will monitor Friday reports from Chevron and Exxon Mobil .

Persons: Dow, Jay Hatfield, Dow Jones, nonfarm Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, Dow Jones Industrial, Amazon, Intel, Microsoft, Meta, Infrastructure Capital Management, Chevron, Exxon Mobil

☆ Bird flu was detected in a pig, and it could be a tipping point threatening more human transmission
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A pig has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu in a backyard farm in Oregon. The H5N1 bird flu was detected in a pig in Oregon, the first instance of a swine infection in the US, officials announced on Wednesday. Pigs get both bird flu viruses and human flu viruses, making them a genetic mixing bowl where H5N1 could gain genetic mutations that help it spread between humans. AdvertisementWhy pig infection could be a tipping pointPigs play host to both bird flu viruses and human flu viruses. Inside a pig, the H5N1 bird flu virus could pick up genetic mutations that help it adapt to better infect human bodies.

Persons: —, Stacey Schultz, Cherry, Jude Children's, Jeremy Farrar, Diego Vara, Florian Krammer, Cynthia Goldsmith, Jackie Katz, Schultz, Richard Webby, Jude, Robert Giroux Organizations: Service, St, Jude Children's Research, World Health Organization, Reuters, US Department of Agriculture, USDA, Icahn, of Medicine, STAT, CDC, AP, WHO Locations: Oregon, South America, Sao Jose, Norte, Brazil, New York, St, New York City

☆ 'Slow shopping' can save you money this holiday season. Here’s how it works
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

"This is definitely a shopping trend worth adopting to help you avoid impulse purchases and taking on debt," she said. Slow shopping allows you to time your purchase based on when it's on sale for the lowest price, Woroch explained. Slow shopping also allows for more time to save up for big-ticket items. David Dee Delgado | ReutersMore than half — 54% — of adults made at least one impulse purchase last holiday season, according to a recent survey by Bankrate. "When you are thinking of holiday shopping, make a list and check it twice," he said.

Persons: Andrea Woroch, Woroch, David Dee Delgado, Bankrate, Experian's Griffin, Ted Rossman Organizations: Black, Reuters, Bankrate Locations: Manhattan, New York City , New York, U.S

☆ I'm the CEO of Scholastic. My days are busy, but I always make time for my wife, my health, and Arsenal.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Peter Warwick, the CEO of Scholastic based in New York City about his daily routine. I became president and CEO of Scholastic in August 2021 after serving as an independent director on its board since 2014. I read The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times for world, political, and business news. Scholastic Inc.Outside Scholastic office visits, I attend important conferences related to publishing and education, such as the Frankfurt Book Fair in October. Scholastic Inc.As we wind down at the end of the day, Helen and I solve The New York Times "Connections" puzzle together before heading to bed.

Persons: Peter Warwick, Warwick, —, It's, I've, I'm, Helen, it's, Underpants, Captain Underpants, Jane Zhang Organizations: Scholastic, Service, Thomson Reuters, Pearson, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, English Premier League, Arsenal, The Guardian, London Times, Daily Telegraph, Village, Scholastic Inc, Scholastic HQ, Warwick Locations: New York City, The, Hudson, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Clifford's, Cumberland, Assam, Warwick, New York, Jefferson City , Missouri, Frankfurt

☆ Here's how much money you need to make an hour to comfortably afford rent in 15 major U.S. cities
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Cheyenne Devon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

From coast to coast, the minimum wage is falling short of how much Americans need to comfortably afford average rent prices in major cities. The federal minimum wage has sat at $7.25 for the past 15 years. Fair market rent is based on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's fair market rent standard. Under this model, around 40% of similar units in the area rent for less than the listed fair market rental price and 60% rent for more. Here's how the minimum wage in 15 large U.S. cities compares with the hourly wage you'd actually need to earn in order to comfortably afford a one-bedroom dwelling at fair market price, per Clever Real Estate's data.

Persons: it's Organizations: National Conference of State Legislatures, U.S . Department of Housing, Urban Locations: New York, U.S

☆ Big Tech's vanishing perks have left employees to face a stark new reality
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, Big Tech is pulling back on the freebies for its employees . The perks help recruit and retain talent and keep employees working at the office. Some Amazon employees aren't buying it. It's not all bad news for Amazon employees, though. Some Amazon employees support Jeff Bezos' controversial WaPo decision.

Persons: —, David Arky, Tyler Le, Insider's Lara O'Reilly, Rob Price, Hugh Langley, Sydney Bradley, It's, Matt Garman, Frederic J . BROWN, BI's Jyoti Mann, Ashley Stewart, Garman, Stave Huffman, Spencer Platt, Natalie Ammari, Tesla, Meta, Jenny Chang, Rodriguez, Harris, Trump, you'll, Jeff Bezos, Bezos, Dan DeFrancesco, Jordan Parker Erb, Hallam Bullock, Milan Sehmbi Organizations: Business, Service, Microsoft, SEC, Big Tech, Meta, Citibank, Tech, Services, Getty, Amazon Web Services, Amazon, BI, Google, Semiconductor, Intel, Washington Post, Apple Locations: OpenAI, AFP, New York, London

☆ A radical idea to solve inflation from a radical former Fed pick
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

A zero percent inflation target might be popular, but it would represent a sharp departure – one that mainstream economists warn would backfire. “Stable inflation is an oxymoron because it means it’s not stable,” Shelton told CNN in a recent interview. In fact, one reason the Fed set its inflation target at 2% is because it’s safely away from that deflation-danger zone. A zero inflation target would mean a path right on the edge. But even some of Shelton’s biggest fans are opposed to her embrace of a zero-inflation target.

Persons: Judy Shelton, Donald Trump, It’s, ” Shelton, Shelton, Trump, ”, Mark Zandi, Zandi, Justin Wolfers, Kamala Harris, it’s, Wolfers, Bill English, “, ” Trump, Stephen Moore, Jerome Powell, Moore, Powell, Kevin Hassett, Reagan, Arthur Laffer, ” Moore, CNN’s KFile, CNN he’s, he’d, Elon, ‘, haven’t, James Grant Organizations: New, New York CNN, Federal Reserve, Fed, CNN, Federal Reserve Board, Moody’s, University of Michigan, Yale University, Heritage Foundation, Trump White House, Trump Locations: New York

☆ 30 essential tips for living a longer, happier, more successful life with no regrets
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The anti-aging market is littered with innovative products and procedures that promise consumers a healthier, happier, longer life. But prolonging your life isn't only about physical fitness: a near 90-year-long study from Harvard University found that those who live happier, longer lives have good relationships. If you want to live longer and feel more fulfilled you probably don't need lasers or freezers. 30 essential tips for living a longer, happier, more successful life1. If you can't drive, don't live somewhere where the doctor is a 30-minute car ride away.

Persons: superagers, dieticians, Warren, Buffets, Valter Longo, David Watson, Warren Buffet, Neil Paulvin, Danielle Miura, Mark La Spisa, García, Francesc Miralles, Charlie, Munger, Warren Buffett, it's, Thema Bryant Organizations: Harvard University, Italy —, Cancer Laboratory, IFOM, of Oncology, University of Notre Dame, GameStop Locations: New York City, Blue, Okinawa, Japan, Sardinia, Italy

☆ Trump, with a vest and props, turns his attention to trashing Biden over ‘garbage’ gaffe
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Gregory Krieg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Biden has personally denied calling Trump supporters “garbage,” saying his comment on a video call Tuesday night been misinterpreted. “One of my people came in and said, ‘Sir, you know the word ‘garbage’ is the hottest thing right now. Sir, would you like to drive a garbage truck?” Trump said. “They pulled up this garbage truck. “And just the other day, a speaker at his rally called Puerto Rico ‘a floating island of garbage,’” Biden said.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, ” Trump, Biden, Trump, Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, “, Harris, I’ll, ”, ‘, Cary Grant, –, ” Harris, ” – Biden, ’ ” Biden, I’m, ” Biden, Brett Favre, ” Favre, Favre Organizations: CNN, Trump, TRUMP, New, New York City, Joint Base Andrews, ” Star, NFL Hall of Fame, Green Bay Packers Locations: Green Bay , Wisconsin, Puerto Rico, Madison, New York, ”, Wisconsin, Maryland, United States, Washington, Puerto Rican, Delaware, Washington ,

☆ Inside the Yankees’ grisly fifth inning that proved one of the most costly in World Series history
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Tyler Kepner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

Never before had a team rallied to win the World Series after losing the first three games. These Yankees made history, but not the way they wanted – they are the only team to blow a five-run lead while facing elimination from the World Series. Then came something that’s always trouble: a little roller along first by a guy named Mookie in a World Series game in New York. AdvertisementIt was only the seventh game in World Series history in which a team lost after leading by five or more runs. And that no team in 54 years had won even once after losing the first three games of a World Series.

Persons: Aaron Boone, ”, Tommy Kahnle, “, Gerrit Cole, Aaron Judge, Anthony Volpe, Cole, that’s, Mookie Wilson’s dribbler, Bill Buckner, We’ll, Buckner, Bob Stanley, Wilson, – Betts, I’ve, Garry Maddox, Judge, Freddie Freeman, hadn’t, Judge couldn’t, Will Smith, Volpe, Jazz Chisholm, Freeman, ” Freeman, Kiké, ” Cole, Anthony Rizzo, ” Rizzo, Balls, You’ve, Betts, Chisholm, Rizzo, Mickey Owen’s, Fred Snodgrass ’, Don Denkinger’s, Mariano Rivera’s, Wally Skalij Organizations: York Yankees, Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodgers, Mets, Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Jazz, Brooklyn Dodgers, Los Angeles Times, Getty Locations: New York, Los Angeles

I do think that seeing a woman on the ballot will, hopefully, encourage more women to vote, even if they don't vote for Harris. At the time, I thought it was going to be a landslide, like 'We're about to have our first woman president.' I don't think everybody in the U.S. will ever be ready for a woman president, but I don't think everybody in the U.S. was ready for a Black president either. Even if Kamala wins, I don't think everybody in the U.S. is ready for a woman president, just like they weren't ready for a Black president. I think Harris is just bringing a lot of new people into the process who haven't necessarily felt included before.

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☆ What Candidates in Tight House Races Are Saying About Abortion
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Allison Mccann | Vivian Li | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

At least a half-dozen Republican candidates have put out direct-to-camera ads declaring their opposition to a federal abortion ban. Anthony D’Esposito Republican, N.Y. 4 Mike Lawler Republican, N.Y. 17 Marc Molinaro Republican, N.Y. 19 Joe Kent Republican, Wash. 3 Michelle Steel Republican, C.A. What Republican candidates are saying about abortion “ I do not support a federal abortion ban. What Democratic candidates are saying about abortion “ Abortion is health care. position Rep. position Alaska At‑Large Alaska At‑Large Ariz. 1 Ariz. 1 Ariz. 6 Ariz. 6 Calif. 13 Calif. 13 Calif. 22 Calif. 22 Calif. 27 Calif. 27 Calif. 41 Calif. 41 Calif. 45 Calif. 45 Colo. 8 Colo. 8 Iowa 1 Iowa 1 Iowa 3 Iowa 3 Maine 2 Maine 2 Mich. 7 Mich. 7 Mich. 8 Mich. 8 Neb.

Persons: Roe, Wade, it’s, Josh Riley, “, Marc Molinaro, Kamala Harris, Anthony D’Esposito, Mike Lawler, Joe Kent, Michelle Steel, Juan Ciscomani, Court’s Dobbs, ”, Will Reinert, ’, Will Rollins, Lindsey Graham, Jessica Arons, Don Bacon of Nebraska, Dobbs, ” David Valadao, ” Don Bacon, ” Gabe Evans, Donald J, Trump, House Republicans —, Scott Perry, Ken Calvert, David Valadao, California —, Mariannette Miller, Meeks, Rob Bresnahan Jr, ” Gabe Vasquez, ” Rudy Salas, ” Tony Vargas, Susan B, Anthony Pro, —, Jared Golden, Golden Organizations: Republicans, Democratic, Republican, Anthony D’Esposito Republican, Mike Lawler Republican, Marc Molinaro Republican, Joe Kent Republican, Michelle Steel Republican, Juan Ciscomani Republican, Senate, National Republican Congressional, The New York Times, Times, American Civil Liberties Union, ” David Valadao Republican, ” Don Bacon Republican, U.S, Supreme, ” Gabe Evans Republican, Colo, House Republicans, Pennsylvania’s, Iowa Republican, America, District, New York Times, ., Pa Locations: New York’s, Washington, California, New York, Calif, Iowa, Pennsylvania’s 8th, Mexican, N.M, Neb, Maine’s, Maine, Alaska, ‑, Mich, Ohio, Va

☆ 'Ghosting is the worst way': Here's how to politely decline a second date, according to a dating coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

The one thing spookier than a bad first date is seeing your phone light up with a text asking for a second. The "easy way out" of delivering the uncomfortable news that you don't want to meet up again is to not respond, also known as ghosting, says Grace Lee, a New York City-based dating coach and founder of A Good First Date. But if the person took the time to see you in person, they probably deserve an actual response. "If someone outright asks you if you want to go on a second date and you don't want to I think ghosting is the worst way to respond because the other person has really put themselves out there," she says. Here's what to say if you aren't interested in continuing a courtship.

Persons: Grace Lee Locations: New York City

☆ Friday's jobs report is expected to show the slowest pace of hiring in years
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Goldman Sachs estimates that Helene could shave as much as 50,000 off the payrolls count, though Hurricane Milton probably happened too late to impact the October count. The Boeing strike, meanwhile, could lower the total by 41,000, added Goldman, which is forecasting total payrolls growth of 95,000. Data has been solidYet indicators leading up to the much-watched jobs report show that hiring has continued apace and layoffs are low, despite the damage done from the storms and the strikes. Still, the White House is estimating that the events cumulatively may hit the payrolls count by as many as 100,000. The "disruptions will make interpreting this month's jobs report harder than usual," Jared Bernstein, chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, said Wednesday.

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☆ 7 ways that Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol plans to change the coffee chain
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Niccol wants to change that. Cutting back an 'overly complex' menuSpain, Barcelona, Plaza de Francesc Macia, Starbucks, coffee shop customer ordering. While the changes may disappoint some customers, Niccol said he thinks that they'll appreciate faster, more consistent service in the long run. Bringing back the condiment barsStarbucks brown sugar sachets are seen in Starbucks Coffee in Krakow, Poland on November 4, 2022. Better staffing in cafesMerida, Mexico, Zona Paseo Montejo Centro, Starbucks Coffee shop, baristas and cashier at work smiling.

Persons: Brian Niccols, Brian Niccol, Rachel Ruggeri, Niccol, Lindsey Nicholson, Macia, Jeff Greenberg, Etienne Laurent, we've, Beata Zawrzel, baristas, Taco Bell, Chipotle, Tressie Lieberman, Almond Organizations: Starbucks, CNBC, Mobile, UCG, Getty, Plaza, Universal, AFP, Nurphoto, Zona Paseo, Centro, Starbucks Rewards, Procter & Gamble, Yum Brands Locations: U.S, Queens , New York, Spain, Barcelona, Manhattan Beach , California, Starbucks Coffee, Krakow, Poland, Merida, Mexico

☆ A Gen Z pop star kicked off Harris’ campaign. Puerto Rican musicians may bring her to the finish line
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | Priscilla Alvarez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Harris campaign officials had always planned for star-studded events in the homestretch of the presidential election. Harris pollster Matt Barreto, who focuses on Latino voters, argued that endorsements can help mobilize voters. Annie Mulligan/APBoth campaigns utilize the power of celebrityEver since Harris’ campaign kicked off with Charli XCX’s lime green stamp of approval, Hollywood’s influence has been in the spotlight. Both Harris and Trump swiftly pounced on the “Swiftie” fanbase, showcasing the pop superstar’s immense reach: The Harris campaign created Harris-Walz friendship bracelets inspired by the singer, while the Trump campaign released Eras Tour-inspired T-shirts. As Election Day nears, the Harris campaign is bringing in more A-listers to mobilize people to vote, including a long-anticipated appearance by Beyoncé last week.

Persons: CNN —, Nicky Jam, Donald Trump, ” Nicky Jam, Harris, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, Don Omar, “ Despacito, Luis Fonsi, Bunny, Lopez, Trump, –, Danielle Alvarez, Bunny –, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio –, Harris ’, “, ”, Bad Bunny, Harris pollster Matt Barreto, ” Barreto, Barreto, ” Beyoncé, Kamala Harris, Annie Mulligan, kamala, Charli, Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift’s, Walz, Beyoncé, Brett Favre, Phil McGraw, Elon Musk, Angela Weiss, Leonardo DiCaprio, Arnold Schwarzenegger, I’m, ” Schwarzenegger, Schwarzenegger, Jon Voight, Kelsey Grammer, Roseanne Barr, Jason Aldean, John Rich, Dennis Quaid, Zachary Levi, Mel Gibson, Mike Tyson, Harrison Butker, Buzz Aldrin, podcasters, Adin Ross, podcaster Joe Rogan Organizations: CNN, Las, Puerto Ricans, Trump’s New, Trump’s New York City, Puerto, Bad, Hollywood, Packers, Trump’s, Television, Madison, Getty, Republican, ”, Trump, Kansas City Chiefs Locations: Las Vegas, Trump’s New York, “ Puerto Rico, Puerto, Puerto Rican, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Houston, Gen, Green Bay , Wisconsin, Trump’s, New York City, California, American, Hollywood

☆ Brewer AB InBev softens third-quarter miss with share buyback, guidance raise
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

AB InBev Budweiser and Bud Light brand beer cans at a store in the Queens borough of New York on Feb. 28, 2024. Anheuser-Busch InBev on Thursday reported third quarter profits, revenues and volumes all well behind forecasts, as the top brewer sold less beer in key markets like the United States, Mexico and China. The world's largest beer maker however also raised its full-year guidance and announced a $2 billion share buyback over the next 12 months. Its revenues and volumes, meanwhile, saw a 2.1% rise and 2.4% decline respectively, compared to analyst forecasts for a 3.4% increase and 0.4% decline. Revenues and volumes were down 16.1% and 14.2% respectively in China, with AB InBev flagging particular weakness in sales in venues such as bars and restaurants.

Persons: Michel Doukeris, Stella Artois Organizations: InBev Budweiser, Bud Light, Anheuser, Busch InBev, InBev Locations: Queens, New York, United States, Mexico, China

☆ Why rich Trump backers aren’t scared of his inflationary economic agenda
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —The last three years have upended everything about the way we expect the economy to work. But the pandemic-era inflationary period played out unlike any other in history, and wealthy people made out like bandits. And that may be because the only real inflation we’ve seen in decades was a multi-year profit bonanza for them. And that has provided a permission structure for some wealthy Trump supporters to shrug their shoulders at his inflationary economic agenda. But it won’t be the same flavor of profit-driven inflation we’ve seen over the past three years.

Persons: CNN Business ’, That’s, Donald Trump’s, “ It’s, ”, Kent Smetters, “, we’ve, ” It’s, He’s, Harris, Josh Bivens, Bivens, ” Bivens Organizations: CNN Business, New York CNN, Wall, University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, Trump, Wall Street Journal Locations: New York, Ukraine

☆ North Korean troops will become 'cannon fodder' if they join Russia's war against Ukraine, South Korea says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

South Korea's UN ambassador says North Korean soldiers will become "cannon fodder" in Ukraine. AdvertisementNorth Korean troops headed to fight in Ukraine will "end up as mere cannon fodder," Joonkook Hwang, the South Korean ambassador to the UN, said on Wednesday. 'Cannon fodder'The news of North Korea's troops joining Russian troops comes as Russia has struggled to find the manpower for its military. Hwang's prediction of the fate that awaits North Korean troops echoes comments Ukraine and the US have made over the course of the war. AdvertisementIn June, the Pentagon said North Korean soldiers will become "cannon fodder" if they are sent to aid the Russian war effort.

Persons: —, Joonkook Hwang, Hwang, Kim Jong, Cannon, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un Organizations: North, Service, South, UN, UN Security, Ukraine, Russian, Pentagon, Business Locations: UN, Ukraine, North Korea, South Korean, New York, Russia, South Korea, North, Iran, DPRK, Europe

☆ How a Trump or Harris presidency could impact the future of AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Business Insider spoke to five experts about what a Trump and Harris presidency would bring for AI. AdvertisementReese worked at the Department of Homeland Security during the final year of the Trump administration. "When I worked under the Trump administration, there was actually quite a bit of activity, they were very active," he said. Whether Trump or Harris wins the White House, Etzioni and Bailey said that having AI experts in the administration is crucial. Among the few upsides Bailey sees to Biden's executive order is the call to have agencies appoint AI directors.

Persons: Trump, Harris, —, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Darrell West, John Bailey, Biden, Taylor Swift, Trump hasn't, Joe Biden, overreach, Nicholas Reese, Bailey, Biden's, Megan Shahi, Oren Etzioni, Etzioni, Joe Biden's, Reese, they're, Shahi, — Bailey, Tony West, Uber — Harris Organizations: Big Tech, Service, White, Business, Center for Technology Innovation, Brookings Institute, American Enterprise Institute, New York University, Emerging Technology, Department of Homeland Security, Technology, Center for American Progress, Allen Institute, Republican, Security, China, Trump, National AI Research, Harris Locations: California

☆ Russia’s Swift March Forward in Ukraine’s East
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Constant Méheut | Josh Holder | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

Russia’s Swift March Forward in Ukraine’s EastTwo years of territorial changes in the Donbas Russia gained more territory in October than any month since July 2022 150 sq. miles Amount of territory Russia gained 100 50 0 Ukraine has made only marginal gains this year 50 Amount of territory Ukraine gained 100 Jan. April July Oct. Jan. April July Oct. 2023 2024 Amount of territory Ukraine gained Amount of territory Russia gained 100 50 0 50 100 150 sq. Amount of territory Ukraine gained Amount of territory Russia gained 100 50 0 50 100 150 sq. In August, Ukraine’s defensive lines buckled, and Russia rapidly advanced 10 miles toward Pokrovsk and closed in on Selydove from the west and north. In just the past week, Russia advanced roughly six miles north of Vuhledar — an unusually swift pace compared with previous gains.

Persons: Russia’s Swift, Jan, Vuhledar, Pasi, ”, Russia Vuhledar, Selydove Kurakhove, Marinka, Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, Paroinen, Vincent Tourret, Tourret, “, Oleksandr Lytvynenko, Chasiv Yar, Russia “, Serhii Kuzan, Chasiv, ” Mr Organizations: Ukraine, New York Times, Institute for, American, The New York Times, Bird Group, Railways, Russia, French Foundation for Strategic Research, Russian, National Security and Defense Council, Ukraine’s Security, Cooperation Center, Territory, LUHANSK, Kramatorsk, Selydove Avdiivka, Sloviansk, Vuhledar, Ukraine’s Territorial Defense Locations: Ukraine’s East, Donbas Russia, Russia, Ukraine, Donbas, Selydove, Pokrovsk, Finland, RUSSIAN, Russia Selydove, Russia Vuhledar Russia, Russian, Luhansk, Donetsk, Ukraine Ukraine, Chasiv Yar DONETSK, Selydove Avdiivka Donetsk, Azov Ukraine, Sloviansk LUHANSK, Azov, Vuhledar, Kursk, Ukrainian

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