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☆ 5 easy ways to start following the MIND diet for longevity and brain health
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The MIND diet is designed to help prevent cognitive decline such as Alzheimer's disease as we age. Start following the MIND diet with simple steps like adding a few servings of veggies each week. Her daughter, Laura Morris, is a chef, personal trainer, who has carried on her work, co-authoring "The Official MIND Diet." Start by tracking what you're already eatingThe first step of starting the MIND diet doesn't even require a trip to the grocery. AdvertisementDon't worry about being perfectBefore you panic about checking off every box on the MIND diet guide, know that it isn't an all-or-nothing endeavor.

Persons: —, It's, Martha Clare Morris, Laura Morris, Morris, Jennifer Ventrelle, that's, Ventrelle, it's Organizations: Service, Harvard, Rush University, Research Locations: veggies, Ventrelle

☆ Ukraine war live updates: Ukraine's army chief reportedly about to be sacked; Putin pins plane crash blame on U.S. Patriot system
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Commander in Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Valerii Zaluzhnyi attends a ceremony marking the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 28, 2023. Ukraine's army chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi is expected be dismissed from his post by the end of the week, news outlet CNN reported Wednesday, citing sources. Zaluzhnyi reportedly refused a request from Zelenskyy to step down earlier this week and remains in post for now. Defense analysts point out that it's standard practice for military commanders to be replaced during times of war, if new strategy and vision are deemed necessary. Ukraine's forces are seen to be making little headway in reclaiming Russian-occupied territory, instead having adopted a more defensive stance to retain the positions held.

Persons: Ukrainian Armed Forces Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zaluzhnyi, Zelenskyy, Holly Ellyatt Organizations: Ukrainian Armed Forces, Ukrainian, CNN, Ukraine's Armed Forces Locations: Ukraine, Kyiv, Russia

☆ Russia’s frozen assets are generating billions. The EU is getting ready to send them to Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

London CNN —Russian assets frozen in European accounts are generating billions of dollars in interest payments that could be diverted to help repair Ukraine’s war-torn economy — and the European Union just took a step closer to doing that. After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Western countries froze nearly half of Moscow’s foreign reserves — some €300 billion ($327 billion). Around €200 billion ($218 billion) sits in the European Union — mostly at Euroclear, a financial institution that keeps assets safe for banks, exchanges and investors. The EU has been at pains to contrast the illegality of Russia’s invasion with its own strict adherence to the rule of law. Lawyers are working on the text of the agreement before returning it to EU member states for final approval.

Persons: Euroclear, —, ” — James Frater Organizations: London CNN, European Union, EU, immobilised Central Bank of Russia, ”, Group, World Bank, European, European Central Bank, CNN Locations: Ukraine, ” Belgium, Euroclear, Russia, EU

☆ Zelenskyy may want a new commander to replace Ukraine's 'Iron General,' reports say amid signs of rifts in the relationship
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may be moving to replace his top commander, Gen. Valery Zaluzhny, after a period of reported tension between the two. The possibility of such a shake-up raises questions about who would replace Zaluzhny, nicknamed the "Iron General," as well as what Zelenskyy's goals are for Ukraine's war effort in 2024. A senior official familiar with the conversation confirmed to The Washington Post that the Ukrainian president told Zaluzhny he was being removed on Monday. President Of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during meeting with Ukrainian railway workers on November 4, 2023, in Kyiv, Ukraine. AdvertisementA deeper, perhaps more personal division between the Ukrainian president and his top general may also be Zaluzhny's popularity.

Persons: —, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Valery Zaluzhny, Zelenskyy's, Zaluzhny, Ignacio Marin, Zelenskyy, Republicans —, what's, Kyrylo Budanov, Gen, Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Viktor Kovalchuk Organizations: Service, Business, The Washington Post, Anadolu, Getty, Ukraine —, Republicans, Zaluzhny, Economist Locations: Russian, Ukraine, Donetsk Oblast, Israel, Russia, Kharkiv, Kyiv, West, Zelenskyy

☆ The Messenger to Close After Less Than a Year
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Benjamin Mullin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The Messenger, a news website that pledged to shake up the media industry with a playbook borrowed from the doomed publishing start-ups of yesteryear, will be closing down. In an email to staff, the site’s founder, Jimmy Finkelstein, said that The Messenger’s shutdown was “effective immediately.”“This is truly the last thing I wanted, and I am deeply sorry,” Mr. Finkelstein wrote. By closing less than a year after it launched, The Messenger will now be one of the biggest busts in the annals of online news. And its collapse is the most substantial blow in recent months to the news industry, which is reeling from an unrelenting series of cutbacks. The organization hired about 300 people, including journalists with experience at such publications as Politico, Reuters, NBC News and The Associated Press, who joined the company in the hopes that it would deliver on its promise to introduce an important new nonpartisan voice to the American news landscape.

Persons: Jimmy Finkelstein, Mr, Finkelstein Organizations: Politico, Reuters, NBC News, Associated Press

These days, however, conspiracy theories and those who believe them seem to be playing an outsize role in politics and culture. On the left, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has exploited conspiracy theories about vaccines to wage his own campaign for the presidency this year. The Associated Press has examined the history of conspiracy theories in the United States. “I was suicidal before I got into conspiracy theories,” said Antonio Perez, a Hawaii man who became obsessed with Sept. 11 conspiracy theories and QAnon until he decided that they were interfering with his life. Russia, China, Iran and other U.S. adversaries have worked to amplify conspiracy theories as a way to destabilize democracy further.

Persons: Robert F, Kennedy Jr, ”, John Llewellyn, Melissa Sell, Antonio Perez, “, I’ve, they've, —, Nash, peddlers, Trump, Timothy Caulfield Organizations: Associated Press, Illuminati, Wake Forest University, AP, Sandy, Elementary, Capitol, Business, U.S, University of Alberta Locations: United States, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Hawaii, U.S, Russia, China, Iran

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday did what everyone expected, holding interest rates steady for now. But it also avoided saying anything about what it plans to do with rates in the future, dashing hopes for now that rate cuts are in the offing soon. “The Committee judges that the risks to achieving its employment and inflation goals are moving into better balance,” the statement read. Over 12 months, the core rate has come down to 2.9%, he pointed out, adding, “We’re wanting to see more data. “However, they do need to be careful about holding rates up too far, too long.”Economists are predicting a slowdown this year.

Persons: Jerome Powell, ” Powell, “ We’re, You’ve, Powell, ”, Greg Friedman, Brian Henderson, “ There’s, Charlie Wise, Wise Organizations: Federal Reserve, Fed, ”, Dow Jones, Peachtree Group, BOK, “ Locations: American

☆ Ukraine war live updates: Ukraine reportedly set to replace army chief; Russia warns West could interfere in presidential vote
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reportedly preparing to replace army chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi in what would be the biggest shake-up of the country's military command since Russia's full-scale invasion nearly two years ago. Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi during an event dedicated to Ukraine's Independence Day on August 24, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. They said that Ukraine's president may not oust Zaluzhnyi for some time, however. Ukraine's Defense Ministry on Monday appeared to reject speculation about the army chief's position, saying in Google-translated remarks via Telegram, "Dear journalists, we immediately answer everyone: No, this is not true." Ukraine's Defense Ministry did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment.

Persons: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Valeriy, Ukraine Valerii, Zaluzhnyi, Zelenskyy's, Zelenskyy Organizations: Armed Forces, Financial Times, Ukraine's Defense, Google, Ukraine's Defense Ministry Locations: Ukraine, Kyiv, Zelensyy, Russia

☆ Boeing CEO: ‘We caused the problem’
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Chris Isidore | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said that Boeing is responsible for the incident of door plug blowing out of a 737 Max 9 in flight earlier this month, saying that Boeing must do a better job than it did in this instance. “We caused the problem, and we understand that,” he told investors during a call after reporting the latest quarterly loss at the company. It led to a three-week grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 model as inspections discovered problems with the installation of other door plugs. But he said that “I am convinced we have this [door] plug completely under control.”He also defended the company’s decision not to give updated financial guidance. Asked if Boeing has lost the confidence of its airline customers, he said that so far the customers are telling the company they are sticking with Boeing.

Persons: Dave Calhoun, ”, ” Calhoun, I’ve, “, Calhoun, he’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, Boeing, Federal Aviation Administration, Alaska Airlines, Max, FAA, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, CNBC, National Transportation Safety Board, “ Locations: New York, Alaska

☆ Olympic sponsorship deal with beer company AB InBev criticized as ‘cynical’ and ‘an odd pairing’
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

In a room crowded with people in suits, the sponsorship deal with brewing giant AB InBev was met with beaming smiles and the clinking of beer bottles by many of those in attendance. AB InBev is the latest company to participate in The Olympic Partner (TOP) program – the highest level of Olympic sponsorship – alongside the likes of Coca-Cola, Visa and Deloitte. AB InBev said that it would not reveal the cost of its deal with the IOC. Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for AB InBevThe IOC and AB InBev see the deal as part of a wider market demand for non-alcoholic drinks which, despite being in circulation for decades, have had a recent surge in popularity. Some brands have found ways to navigate France’s restrictive laws when it comes to alcohol advertising.

Persons: Thomas Bach gushed, ” Bach, ”, ” Andrew Misell, Kin Cheung, Sportcal, Michel Doukeris, Thomas Bach, Stuart C, Wilson, Molson Coors, ” Marcel Marcondes, “ Corona Cero, Marcondes, Bach, Garde, ” Ian Gilmore, “ Corona, ” Alex Barker, ” Barker, Xavier Laine Organizations: CNN, Olympic Committee, InBev, IOC, Corona, Cortina, Alcohol, CNN Sport, Cola, Visa, Deloitte, Health, WHO, Centers for Disease Control, University of Liverpool, ”, Getty, AB InBev, Heineken, Molson, Games, Alcohol Health Alliance, University of Derby, rugby’s, Nations, Guinness, Stade de France, French rugby, Wales, TOP Locations: London, Corona Cero, Paris, Milan, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Corona, Garde

☆ Cramer names railroad stocks to watch as Red Sea troubles shake up freight routes
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday suggested railroad stocks may be starting to climb. "Boy is that terrific for the West Coast operators, and there you're thinking about Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific Kansas City." Cramer reviewed earnings reports from Union Pacific , Canadian Pacific Kansas City , CSX and Norfolk Southern , saying all except the latter have potential. Canadian Pacific Kansas City saw the largest volume growth of the bunch. If investors feel confident about the economy, they have Cramer's "blessing to stick with Union Pacific, Canadian Pacific, or CSX — in that order, by the way — and forget about Norfolk Southern for the moment."

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, Cramer, we've, — you've Organizations: West Coast, Union Pacific, Canadian Pacific, Canadian Pacific Kansas City, Norfolk, Pacific's, Canadian, CSX, Norfolk Southern Locations: Yemen, Red, West Coast, Suez, East Coast, Canadian Pacific Kansas, Canadian Pacific Kansas City, CSX, Canadian Pacific, Ohio

☆ H&M shares tumble 8% after weaker sales and surprise CEO exit
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Shares of Swedish retailer H&M were down 8% at 09:05 a.m. London time on Wednesday, after the company announced weaker sales and the surprise departure of its chief executive. H&M sales were 1% lower for 2023 in local currencies, and 4% lower year-on-year in the fourth quarter. In an unexpected leadership shake-up at the H&M group, Helena Helmersson, who has been in the CEO role for four years, will be replaced by Daniel Ervér. "The H&M group is in a strong position, with a positive profitability trend and good conditions to make further improvements in 2024," group chair Karl-Johan Persson said. "Daniel is a competent, experienced and respected leader and has the qualities needed to continue to develop the H&M group."

Persons: Helena Helmersson, Daniel Ervér, Helmersson, Ervér, Karl, Johan Persson, Daniel Organizations: Oxford Street, Regent Locations: London, United Kingdom, Zara

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Shanahan's offense is mimicked throughout the NFL as his innovative schemes are utilized by teams throughout the league. His former assistants are spread around the league as coordinators and head coaches as the “Shanahan offense” has become one of the most predominant ones in today's game. “We’re real proud of a lot of things that we’ve accomplished here in the last five years or so. Shanahan is now 8-3 as a head coach in the playoffs, trailing only Vince Lombardi in winning percentage for coaches with at least 10 playoff games. “The way he describes football, the way that he teaches football to offense, defense and special teams guys.

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(AP) — Travis Kelce is happy to have Taylor Swift on the Kansas City Chiefs bandwagon heading to the Super Bowl. Thanks for joining the team.”Whether Swift makes it to the Super Bowl against the 49ers on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas remains to be seen. Kelce and Swift have tried to keep their relationship out of the spotlight, though it has become increasingly difficult. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said last week that he appreciates the way Kelce has focused on his job amid everything else. “I haven’t really seen it affect him in any way," Reid said.

Persons: — Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, Jason Kelce, Swift, ” Jason Kelce, Travis, Taylor, — Swift, That's, Brittany Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes, Kelce, Andy Reid, Reid, That’s, ” Kelce, Jerry Rice, Rice, Chiefs —, she's, ” Reid, Trav, ‘, She's, ” Organizations: KANSAS CITY, Kansas City Chiefs, Super, Chiefs, Eagles, 49ers, American Airlines and United Airlines, Kansas, Associated Press, NFL, CBS, Baltimore, AFC, Jets, Steelers, Ravens, Miami, Delaware Locations: KANSAS, Mo, Chiefs Kingdom, Tay, Las Vegas, Tokyo, Kansas City, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Buffalo

Starbucks reported record revenue in its fiscal first quarter but lowered its sales outlook for the rest of the year as spending weakens in China and other markets. Starbucks said its revenue rose 8% to a record $9.43 billion for the October-December period. Global same-store sales rose 5%, which was also lower than the 7% increase analysts forecast. Starbucks also saw record U.S. spending per order as visitors bought more food and spent more to customize their drinks. Starbucks and Workers United plan to try to resolve the lawsuit in mediation sessions next month, according to court filings.

Persons: Laxman Narasimhan, Narasimhan, “, ” Narasimhan, boycotters, Belinda Wong, We’re, Wong Organizations: Starbucks, Workers United, Israel, Workers Locations: China, Seattle, U.S, Narasimhan, Gaza

RICHFIELD, Minn. (AP) — Travelers in northwestern Minnesota can shake off their trepidation about hitting the winter roads knowing Taylor Drift is clearing a path ahead of them. The snowplow named for Taylor Swift was the runaway winner of Minnesota’s fourth annual Name a Snowplow contest, with eight new names announced Tuesday. Walz thanked the state’s snowplow drivers for braving dangerous conditions, working 12-hour shifts and clearing 200 miles (322 kilometers) or more at a time. The Name a Snowplow contest is a way to personalize both the massive trucks and the people who drive them. Previous winners over the years in Minnesota include Plowy McPlowFace, Darth Blader, Blizzard of Oz, Scoop Dogg and Han Snolo.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Taylor, Clark W, Dolly Plowton, Waipahinte, “, Tim Walz, ”, Walz, Anne Meyer, ” Meyer, Meyer, snowplows, Plowy, Darth Blader, Dogg, Han, ___ Trisha Ahmed, @TrishaAhmed15 Organizations: —, Twin Cities, Minnesota Department of Transportation, state's Department of Transportation, Associated Press, America Statehouse News Initiative, America Locations: RICHFIELD, Minn, Minnesota, Waipahinte —, Twin, Alaska , California , Ohio, Massachusetts

☆ Right-wing media targets Taylor Swift with Super Bowl conspiracy theory ahead of the Super Bowl
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Oliver Darcy | Andrew Kaczynski | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York CNN —Right-wing media is burning red at Taylor Swift. “Taylor Swift is an op,” Benny Johnson, a right-wing media personality who boasts millions of followers across different social media platforms, wrote on X. You’re being played.”“The Democrats’ Taylor Swift election interference psyop is happening in the open,” added Laura Loomer, a self-described Islamophobe who has been embraced and promoted by Trump. “It’s not a coincidence that current and former Biden admin officials are propping up Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. They are going to use Taylor Swift as the poster child for their pro-abortion GOTV Campaign.”“The NFL is totally RIGGED for the Kansas City Chiefs, Taylor Swift, Mr. Pfizer (Travis Kelce),” agreed Mike Crispi, a Salem Media host.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Joe Biden, Swift, Jesse Watters, Travis Kelce, Biden, ” Vivek Ramaswamy, ” Ramaswamy, Jack Posobiec, Roseanne Barr, Posobiec, ” Donald Trump, Barr, “ Taylor Swift, ” Benny Johnson, You’re, ” “, ’ Taylor Swift, ”, Laura Loomer, “ It’s, “, Mike Crispi, ‘, ’ Joe Biden, Kelce, ” Crispi, drivel, Jared Holt, ” Holt, they’re Organizations: New York CNN, Kansas City Chiefs, Media, NFL, Democratic Party, Fox News, Pentagon, Chiefs, Pfizer, The New York Times, Super, Trump, Biden, Salem Media, KC, MAGA Media, Republican Party Locations: New York, Salem

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine court on Tuesday overturned labor rules proposed by President Javier Milei that would make it easier to fire workers, in a new blow to the leader's efforts to shake up regulations that he says have hampered the country's struggling economy. The appeals court already temporarily suspended the incoming president's new regulations in early January after a legal challenge brought by the main union group, the General Labor Confederation. Milei's administration did not immediately say whether it would do so. Milei in December announced a decree that would make several changes to labor rules, like increasing job probation from three to eight months, reducing severance compensation and allowing the dismissal of workers who take part in blockades during protests. Last week, the president faced a one-day general strike, organized by the biggest union, but some government officials downplayed the effects of the protest.

Persons: —, Javier Milei, Milei Organizations: General Labor Confederation, Congress Locations: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Argentine, Buenos Aires

☆ Oppenheimer says bank stocks are ‘significantly undervalued’ and gives its top picks
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

It's time for investors to shake off the fear of bank stocks created by last year's deposit outflows and regional bank failures, according to Oppenheimer. Analyst Chris Kotowski said in a report to clients on Tuesday that bank stocks are "significantly undervalued," highlighting that the KBW Bank Index finished 2023 down 4.8% for the year, or 29 percentage points behind the S & P 500. That gap is too large to justify even with the collapse of a few regional banks such as Silicon Valley Bank, Kotowski said. The firm's top two bank stocks are Goldman Sachs and Jefferies , both of which can serve as a bet on a rebound in the capital markets business. Kotowski also recommended several other large bank stocks, including Bank of America , JPMorgan Chase and U.S. Bancorp .

Persons: Oppenheimer, Chris Kotowski, Kotowski, Goldman Sachs, David Solomon, Jefferies, Goldman, JPMorgan Chase, —, CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: KBW, Silicon Valley Bank, Jefferies, Goldman, LSEG, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, U.S . Bancorp, JPMorgan Locations: Silicon, LSEG

☆ Bill Ackman accuses Harvard of ‘election interference’ and Mark Zuckerberg wades into board battle
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Each January, Harvard University alumni are eligible to gather enough signatures to run for the university’s Board of Overseers. Mark Zuckerberg is throwing his support behind former Facebook exec Sam Lessin, a venture capitalist calling for significant reform to Harvard. Ackman, who led the campaign to oust former Harvard president Claudine Gay, is drawing attention to the tedious process of gathering signatures from alumni. “In the securities world, the SEC would come in an prosecute a company that made it this difficult to vote for an alternative slate,” Ackman wrote. It’s not more complicated than that.”During the virtual event on Friday, Zuckerberg said Lessin is the “type of person” he’d want governing Harvard.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Lessin, Lessin, Penny Pritzker, Bill Ackman, Ackman, Claudine Gay, Gay, “, ” Ackman, ” Harvard, Bill, ” Lessin, ”, they’ve, Zuckerberg, Josh Kushner, Alfred Lin, Mark, He’s, It’s, Sam, ” Zuckerberg Organizations: New, New York CNN, Harvard University, university’s, Harvard, Facebook, Harvard Corporation, SEC, “, CNN, Sequoia Locations: New York, Harvard, Israel

☆ As Trump Awaits Fraud Penalty, a Monitor’s Report Could Raise His Risk
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Jonah E. Bromwich | Ben Protess | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

After a monthslong trial, the attorney general, Letitia James, asked for a penalty of roughly $370 million, which would come on the heels of a separate jury verdict in a defamation case requiring Mr. Trump to pay $83.3 million. The new accusations against Mr. Trump’s family business, the Trump Organization, came late last week in a report from an outside monitor whom Justice Engoron assigned in late 2022 to keep an eye on the company. The monitor, Barbara Jones, a former federal judge, has overseen how the company represents its finances to lenders. Her report highlighted several paperwork issues at a family company trying to shake a legacy of sloppiness: missing disclosures, typos, math errors and questions about a $48 million loan between Mr. Trump and one of his companies. Ms. Jones, now a law firm partner, told the judge that collectively, the issues “may reflect a lack of adequate internal controls.”

Persons: Donald J, Arthur F, Trump, Letitia James, Justice Engoron, Barbara Jones, Jones Organizations: New, Trump Organization Locations: New York

☆ It's a make-or-break week for the stock market. Here's why.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. In today's big story, we're looking at why this is such a big week for the stock market . The big storyA week to rememberThree trends in the stock market are bound to vault equities higher in 2024, Wall Street strategists say. Getty ImagesWe're less than a month into 2024, but this week could determine the market's trajectory for the rest of the year. Tim Cook AppleThe information overload comes amid an uncertain time for Big Tech and the broader stock market.

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☆ Holcim eyes $30 billion valuation with North American business listing, picks new CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Switzerland's Holcim will spin off 100% of its North American operations in a New York flotation which could value the business at $30 billion, the building materials giant said on Sunday, as it also named a new chief executive. The spin-off could value the new company at around $30 billion, Jenisch told reporters, with Holcim retaining no stake. Holcim North America was trading at only 7 times operating profit, far less than the 10 to 15 times multiple of peers. Holcim is the biggest cement maker in North America, where it employs 16,000 people across 850 sites. The remaining Holcim business will have sales of around 17 billion Swiss francs ($19.69 billion), and employ 48,000 people.

Persons: Switzerland's, Miljan Gutovic, Jan Jenisch, Lafarge, Jenisch, Zuercher, Martin Huesler, Carlisle, James Hardy Organizations: Holcim, New York Stock Exchange, Eagle Materials Locations: New York, Holcim, Swiss, U.S, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, America, North America, Carlisle, The U.S

☆ 2023 income tax return: Here’s what you need to know before you file
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-28 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

New York CNN —Come Monday, the IRS will start accepting and processing 2023 federal income tax returns. Pull out your return from last year: Your 2022 tax return will give you a good starting point for figuring out what documents you need to have handy to fill out this year’s return, said Tom O’Saben, director of tax content and government relations at the National Association of Tax Professionals. Here is a list of the most common and costly tax return mistakes the IRS has seen over the years. Lastly, the program cannot be used to file your state returns, so you’ll have to do that separately but your state may have its own free file program. (More details on the federal Direct File program are here.)

Persons: Tom O’Saben, you’ve, ” O’Saben, O’Saben, didn’t, you’re, filers, Katie Lobosco, Tami Luhby Organizations: New, New York CNN, IRS, Patriots, National Association of Tax, Social Security, Child, filers, Social Locations: New York, Maine and Massachusetts, brokerages, Arizona , California, Florida , Massachusetts, Nevada , New Hampshire , New York, South Dakota , Tennessee , Texas, Washington and Wyoming

☆ Opinion: What could fall apart after Trump’s victory
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-28 | by ( Richard Galant | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

We’re looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. CNN —In 2018, Irish journalist Fintan O’Toole proposed the “Yeats Test” to determine how bad things are in the world. Although … Haley is the last contender standing between former President Donald Trump and the Republican nomination…most Republican voters do not want an alternative to Trump; they overwhelmingly back him. Polling shows Trump even leads Haley in her home state of South Carolina.”Haley’s quest is going nowhere, wrote Daniel McCarthy. Join us on Twitter and FacebookTrump’s election-night needling of South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, who endorsed the president over Haley, stood out.

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