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☆ ‘We are not Disneyland’: Outrage in Rome over Airbnb ‘gladiator’ battles at the Colosseum
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Barbie Latza Nadeau | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Rome CNN —The ancient Colosseum in Rome has witnessed some historic battles, with toga-clad crowds once packing the gigantic venue to watch gladiators slug it out against opponents including lions and baboons. On one side of the arena is holiday rental giant Airbnb and the Colosseum Archaeological Park, which oversees the ruined structure, which is one of Rome’s most visited attractions. You will become a gladiator,” promises the AirBnB advertisement. “A publicity stunt by Airbnb which, after having effectively taken possession of the historic center, completely distorting it and turning it into a large tourist park, now wants to ridicule the Colosseum,” he said Friday. Federico Mollicone, a member of her party who heads the Lower House of Parliament’s Culture Commission said he applauds the innovative idea.

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☆ American fighter pilots explain how they fought an overwhelming Iranian drone swarm in total darkness
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Natasha Bertrand | Haley Britzky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

“You feel the terrain rush, you feel yourself getting closer and closer to the ground,” Coffey told CNN. Obtained by CNNThe fighter pilots had not had much time before then to practice, said F-15 pilot Lt. Col. Timothy “Diesel” Causey. Air defense systems at an undisclosed US military base in the Middle East intercept Iranian drones and missiles. “Missiles and drones are flying over base, and they’re being intercepted over base, so the alarm red goes off,” Causey said. CNNMany of the F-15 pilots, air and ground crews who took part in the operation that night received awards this week for bravery.

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☆ The market still has 'plenty of room to run,' says Commerce Street's Dory Wiley
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | 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 EmailThe market still has 'plenty of room to run,' says Commerce Street's Dory WileyDory Wiley, president and CEO of Commerce Street Holdings, joins CNBC's 'Power Lunch' to discuss why the post-election rally still has legs, the case for small cap banks, and more.

Persons: Dory Wiley Dory Wiley Organizations: Commerce Street Holdings

☆ Palantir surges after announcing its move to Nasdaq
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | 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 EmailPalantir surges after announcing its move to NasdaqCNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders—Karen Finerman, Tim Seymour, Julie Biel, and Steve Grasso—discuss Palantir as the stock surged after the company announced that it was moving to the Nasdaq from the New York Stock Exchange.

Persons: Melissa Lee, — Karen Finerman, Tim Seymour, Julie Biel, Steve Grasso — Organizations: Nasdaq, Fast, New York Stock Exchange

☆ Jamie Dimon on not getting a job under Trump: 'I haven't had a boss in 25 years and I'm not about ready to start'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Donald Trump sent a public message to Jamie Dimon, telling the CEO he would not be part of the Trump administration. Trump previously said he'd consider Dimon for the role of treasury secretary, then walked back the comment. AdvertisementJPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has no hard feelings about not being part of President-elect Donald Trump's new administration. "I haven't had a boss in 25 years and I'm not about ready to start," he said on Thursday in response to being told Trump was not inviting him to be treasury secretary. "I have a lot of respect for Jamie Dimon," Trump said in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek published in July.

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☆ Treasury yields tick higher as investors digest Powell’s comments, await further data
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

ET, the 10-year Treasury yield rose by more than two basis points to 4.4453%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury rose by more than three basis points to 4.3307%. U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as investors digested Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's latest comments, and awaited further economic data. The remarks come after the Fed cut interest rates by a quarter point last week. Investors will turn their attention to further economic data due to be published on Friday, including retail sales, industrial production, and import prices.

Persons: Jerome Powell's, Powell, Powell's Organizations: Treasury, U.S, Investors, Fed

☆ I'm a Microsoft manager. AI reduced my time spent on coding by 70%, but that doesn't mean I work any less overall.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementA 37-year-old manager at Microsoft says AI has changed his workflow. AI reduced his time spent on coding by 70%, and also cut time spent on reading and meetings, he says. Whatever time I'm getting back from leveraging AI, I'm using it for some other work. Once the developers start writing code for these projects and do the actual work, that's where we leverage AI. So that's why developers are using AI wherever they can to reduce their time, but they are using any time saved for other tasks or other features.

Persons: Santhosh Reddy, ChatGPT, Susanne Franz I've, I've, I'm, it's Organizations: Microsoft, Google Locations: OpenAI

☆ Space stocks saw big gains this week in part due to 'Trump-Elon trade' rally, analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Michael Sheetz | In Michaeljsheetz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This past week saw several pure-play space stocks rally, with leaders up as much as 20% or more, in part driven by what sector analysts said is a "Trump-Elon trade," a nod to the relationship between President-elect Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Just this week saw Rocket Lab up 41%, Intuitive Machines up 28%, Spire Global up 26%, Planet Labs up 16%, Redwire up 15% and AST SpaceMobile up 10%. But there's a broader market sentiment that's driving these stocks too, said Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Andres Sheppard, who has buy ratings on Rocket Lab, Redwire and Intuitive Machines. "I think there's definitely a risk-on, post-Trump-win rally that's being reflected in this industry," Sheppard told CNBC. Back out even further to take a year-to-date perspective, and this week's top-performing space stocks have broken out of a post-SPAC malaise to triple or even quadruple in 2024.

Persons: Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Andrew Chanin, Cantor Fitzgerald, Andres Sheppard, Sheppard, inbounds, We're Organizations: Trump, Elon, SpaceX, CNBC, Planet Labs Locations: U.S

☆ Spirit is struggling to survive. Bankruptcy will likely mean other airlines raise their prices.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Spirit Airlines is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection, The Wall Street Journal reported. AdvertisementFlying is likely to become more expensive for some passengers if Spirit Airlines falls into bankruptcy protection. The Journal reported in October that Spirit was weighing up bankruptcy. Frontier Airlines is based in Denver. "The domestic US air travel market does need some rationalization, and it is likely to start with Spirit Airlines," McNally said.

Persons: —, Guy, Raymond James, Savanthi Syth, David Neeleman, Denver . Don Mammoser, Peter McNally, McNally Organizations: Airlines, Street Journal, Frontier, Service, Spirit Airlines, Street, Frontier Airlines, The, American Airlines, JetBlue, Equity, Big Locations: Charlotte, Los Angeles, Denver .

☆ Peter Thiel says Elon Musk's embrace of Donald Trump helped other Silicon Valley leaders feel safe supporting him
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Peter Thiel attributed recent Trump support in Silicon Valley, in part, to Elon Musk's efforts. Thiel told journalist Bari Weiss that Musk provided "cover" for other tech leaders to support Trump. AdvertisementBillionaire Peter Thiel credited Elon Musk, in part, with helping other tech leaders feel comfortable publicly supporting President-elect Donald Trump. Weiss asked Thiel if the Tesla CEO was "the critical ingredient" that allowed other business leaders to feel safe endorsing the divisive president. Thiel characterized the feeling inside Silicon Valley as one of growing frustration toward "corporate governance" and "how ridiculous it's gotten to manage these ideologically deranged millennial employees."

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☆ How drought is ruining Christmas in the Northeast
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Rachel Ramirez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Christmas tree farmers across the Northeast are looking decidedly less merry as they struggle to keep their trees alive amid a weeks-long drought that has left vegetation brown, shriveled and crisp. Nearly 60% of the Northeast was in drought last week, according to the US Drought Monitor, and more than a quarter of it was in severe to extreme drought conditions, having received little to no rain for weeks. It’s the young trees at Christmas tree farms that are getting hit hardest, threatening to impact many farms’ tree sales in the future, since it takes about seven to eight years to grow a mature Christmas tree. Meanwhile, about 500 of the 2,700 Christmas trees the farm planted earlier this spring have already died from drought conditions. “Christmas tree farms in the Northeast have, unfortunately, been hit with drought conditions that will impact the crop for several years to come,” Warner told CNN.

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☆ Investing in tech makes 'the most sense', says Potomac Wealth's Mark Avallone
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | 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 EmailInvesting in tech makes 'the most sense', says Potomac Wealth's Mark AvalloneMark Avallone, Potomac Wealth Advisors president, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss where Avallone sees investing opportunities following Trump's election, which tech stocks are the most attractive, and much more.

Persons: Mark Avallone Mark Avallone, Avallone Organizations: Potomac, Potomac Wealth

☆ Piper Sandler sees 50% upside for this renewable energy play cashing in on the AI data center power trend
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Bloom Energy may be due for massive gains on the heels of its recent supply agreement with American Electric Power , according to Piper Sandler. Analyst Kashy Harrison upgraded the stock to overweight from neutral and raised his price target by $10 to $20. BE YTD mountain BE, year-to-date On Thursday, Bloom Energy announced that it reached an agreement with AEP to power artificial intelligence data centers and supply up to 1 gigawatt of its products. The company also said that AEP has ordered 100 megawatts of fuel cells, with more orders expected next year. "Given the endorsement of BE's technology from a large utility, agreements with other large players could materialize."

Persons: Piper Sandler, Kashy Harrison, it's, Harrison, Aman Joshi Organizations: Bloom Energy, American Electric Power, BE, AEP

☆ I was Twitter's head of content strategy. Bluesky has the edge over Threads to be the new Twitter as people leave X.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementUsers and brands, like former CNN anchor Don Lemon and The Guardian, have been leaving X.Gordon MacMillan, ex-head of content strategy at Twitter, says Bluesky is most like the old Twitter. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Gordon MacMillan, who was previously the head of content strategy at Twitter. Bluesky feels familiar to Twitter usersBluesky, I think, is the most like the old Twitter and feels more familiar than Threads, which doesn't have Twitter-style lists and can be hard to organize content on. They have tweaked Threads and made improvements, but Bluesky feels more familiar, even beyond the use of the color blue. It feels like BlueSky and Threads have a much better environment.

Persons: Don Lemon, Gordon MacMillan, Bluesky, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Musk, X, it's, Jack Dorsey, BlueSky, Mark Zuckerberg Organizations: CNN, Guardian, Twitter, Facebook, Elon, Trump, Business Locations: Israel

☆ Maps show how the US has voted in every presidential election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Noah Lewis | Lilian Manansala | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The United States has had 60 presidential elections, starting in 1789. New parties have come and gone, while new states expanded the electoral map. Maps show us how each state has voted over time — and who have been the winners and losers along the way.

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☆ This uranium play is toying with a breakout to a 20-year high, says Carter Worth
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Carter Braxton Worth | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

It's game time for the world's largest publicly traded uranium company, Cameco (CCJ) . Long-term: CCJ 20-Year Monthly Bar Chart "The lines draw themselves." The stock is at a major inflection point, toying not only with the prospect of a breakout near-term, to a new 52-week high (see the 2-year chart), but also toying with the prospect of a breakout to a new 20-year high and all-time high (see the 20-year chart). THE CONTENT IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND DOES NOT REFLECT ANY INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

Persons: ., toying, Carter Braxton Worth Organizations: CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ Here's why tax-loss harvesting can be easier with exchange-traded funds
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The tactic, known as "tax-loss harvesting," involves selling losing brokerage account assets to claim a loss. "Tax-loss harvesting is a tried and true strategy to lower investors' tax bills," said certified financial planner David Flores Wilson, managing partner at Sincerus Advisory in New York. "Investors can benefit substantially over time" by tax-loss harvesting consistently throughout the year, Wilson said. What to know about the wash sale ruleTax-loss harvesting can be simple when you're eager to offload a losing asset. How exchange-traded funds can helpWhile the wash sale rule is a challenge, exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, can help investors avoid trouble with the IRS, experts say.

Persons: David Flores Wilson, Wilson, George Gagliardi, Gagliardi Locations: New York, Lexington , Massachusetts

☆ The 15 best things to watch this weekend, from 'Deadpool & Wolverine' to the series premiere of 'Dune: Prophecy'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Olivia Singh | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementNew shows like "Dune: Prophecy" and "Landman" debut this week. "Twisters" and "Deadpool & Wolverine," released in theaters over the summer, are now streaming. If you want to relive the action of "Deadpool & Wolverine" — or perhaps just listen to its very good choral arrangement of Madonna's "Like a Prayer" in context — you can check it out on Disney+. The long-awaited "Dune" prequel series, "Dune: Prophecy," hits HBO and Max on Sunday. Here's a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you're looking for.

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☆ Russia imposes temporary restrictions on the export of enriched Uranium to the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Pippa Stevens | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRussia imposes temporary restrictions on the export of enriched Uranium to the U.S.CNBC's Pippa Stevens reports on news regarding the global Uranium market.

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☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with The Home Depot CEO Ted Decker
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | 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 The Home Depot CEO Ted DeckerTed Decker, The Home Depot president and CEO, joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's most recent earnings, raised outlook, and more.

Persons: Ted Decker Ted Decker Organizations: Home, Home Depot

☆ How Trump's potential tariffs could impact the wine industry
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | 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 EmailHow Trump's potential tariffs could impact the wine industryBen Aneff, U.S. Wine Trade Alliance president, joins CNBC's 'Closing Bell' to discuss how the wine industry is preparing for president-elect Trump's potential tariffs, how inflation may impact the new administration's tariff policy, and more.

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☆ Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte: Broad support for nuclear from the Trump administration
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | 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 EmailOklo CEO Jacob DeWitte: Broad support for nuclear from the Trump administrationJacob DeWitte, Oklo co-founder and CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results, DeWitte's expectations for support from the new administration, and much more.

Persons: Jacob DeWitte, Trump, Oklo

☆ I've sailed on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian ships. Here's which was my favorite — and how to choose the right cruise for you.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementI've been on Norwegian, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean's newer cruise ships. Brittany Chang/Business InsiderWhen a few rounds of foosball and ping-pong have worked up your appetite, you'll have 16 dining venues to choose from. AdvertisementNorwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Cruise Line has 18 cruise ships. Norwegian Cruise LineIt's the only cruise line on the list with a semi-inclusive "More at Sea" — formerly known as "Free at Sea" — promotion. The company operates 28 cruise ships, several of which are the biggest in the world.

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☆ UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the third quarter, below expectations
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( April Roach | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Bank of England in the City of London on 6th November 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The City of London is a city, ceremonial county and local government district that contains the primary central business district CBD of London. The City of London is widely referred to simply as the City is also colloquially known as the Square Mile. Gross domestic product came in at 0.1% in the three months to September compared to the previous quarter. That's below the 0.2% growth expected by economists polled by Reuters and follows an expansion of 0.5% in the second quarter of the year.

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☆ I got sober thanks to a monthly shot of a drug that helps stop my craving for alcohol. I lost 70 pounds in the process.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He wasn't present for his son as he grew up since he could only think about his next drink. The granddad finally got sober at 50 by getting monthly shots of a drug that manages his cravings. I wasn't present for my son, Joel, when he was growing up. AdvertisementIn high school, I'd drink at parties and friends' houses. I told Suzanna to get rid of my distilling equipment in the basement.

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