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Mujib Mashal is the South Asia bureau chief for The Times, helping to lead coverage of India and the diverse region around it, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan.

Persons: Mujib Mashal Organizations: The Times Locations: South Asia, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan

Despite the gloom about grocery costs, food price increases have generally been cooling for months. A central issue has plagued the Biden administration for most of its term: the steep rise in grocery prices. Despite the gloom about grocery costs, food price increases have generally been cooling for months. Image Several economists said they expected to see grocery inflation remain around current rates in the coming months. Grocery inflation remains a major political issueHigh food costs continue to pose a political challenge for the Biden administration.

Persons: Biden, Donald J, Trump, ”, David Ortega, Ortega, “ We’re, Mr, Jessica Attie, Omair Sharif, Sharif, Kamala Harris, Christopher B, Barrett, Jerlyn, “, Heisz Organizations: Bloomberg, Federal Reserve, Investors, Republican, White, Workers, Michigan State University, The New York Times, Agriculture Department, KPMG, Democratic, PepsiCo, Cornell University Locations: Ukraine, Platteville, Wis

☆ 5 phrases smart people always use to get noticed and succeed at work—without being the loudest in the room
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Jessica Chen | In Jessicachenpage | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

As a global communications expert, I work with a lot of smart and talented people. Here are five phrases the most successful people use every day to help them get noticed and get ahead. DON'T MISS: The ultimate guide to becoming a master communicator and public speaker Then preface your comments with, "I hear what you're saying." Smile when you're speaking or raise your eyebrows to magnify the impact. But smart communicators know it's not just about saying those two words; it's about saying what you're thankful for and why.

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☆ Wall Street still loves the ‘Magnificent Seven’
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Fred Imbert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Don't get it twisted: Wall Street's love affair with the "Magnificent Seven" is alive and well. That's a greater gain than what strategists forecast for the S & P 500 as a whole — a gain of 11.9%. This dynamic is seen through the relative outperformance of the equal weighted S & P 500 versus its market cap weighted counterpart. .SPX RSP 1M mountain SPX vs RSP in past month Despite this rotation, Wall Street analysts still believe staying with megacap technology stocks are the better bet. Elsewhere on Wall Street this morning, Stifel upgraded Starbucks to buy from hold after naming Brian Niccol its new CEO.

Persons: Jessica Rabe, DataTrek, Rabe, Stifel, Brian Niccol Organizations: Research, Big Tech, RSP, Wall Street Locations: That's

☆ Designer 'dupes' go mainstream as shoppers choose affordability over luxury. 'It just makes more financial sense,' expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Jessica Dickler Ana Teresa Solá | Jessica Dickler | Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

From leggings to lip gloss, there's a dupe for almost any brand-name product. Buying a knockoff used to be a consumer's dirty little secret, largely because a "fake" was considered inferior to the real thing, not to mention the economic cost and intellectual property rights infringement. But brand imitators, also known as dupes — short for duplicates — have elbowed their way into the mainstream and are now even cool. "It's not a direct knockoff, it's kind of revising something that's very chic from a designer world into a more accessible product," Walker said. Even when consumers can get the real thing, nearly 33% of adults intentionally purchased a dupe of a premium product at some point, according to a report by Morning Consult.

Persons: Sara Walker, Walker, Ellyn Briggs Organizations: Finance, Morning Locations: Los Angeles

☆ US Open wildcards: Former champions Dominic Thiem, Naomi Osaka, Stan Wawrinka headline
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( James Hansen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

The US Open has announced its singles wildcards for 2024, led by former champions Dominic Thiem, Naomi Osaka, Stan Wawrinka, and Bianca Andreescu. Thiem won the tournament in 2020, beating Germany’s Alexander Zverev in the eerie surrounds of an empty Arthur Ashe stadium during the Covid-19 pandemic. Wawrinka, who beat Novak Djokovic to win the 2016 edition, is currently ranked No 141. Osaka is currently world No 90, with Andreescu world No 166. GO DEEPER Naomi Osaka, The Comeback Interview: A tale of pregnancy, fear and a ballerinaOf the home hopes, Tien and Anisimova stand out.

Persons: Dominic Thiem, Naomi Osaka, Stan Wawrinka, Bianca Andreescu, Chris Eubanks, Zachary Svajda, Matthew Forbes, McCartney Kessler, Amanda Anisimova, Alexa Noel, Iva Jovic, Chloe Paquet, Taylah Preston, Alexandre Muller, Tristan Schoolkate, Thiem, Germany’s Alexander Zverev, Arthur Ashe, Wawrinka, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Williams, Tien, Jessica Pegula, Billie Jean King, Coco Gauff Organizations: Thiem, Japan’s Osaka, Canada’s, French, Challenger, ITF, WTA, Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre Locations: Vienna, Osaka, Tien, Toronto, Flushing Meadows

☆ FAFSA rollout was 'a stunning failure,' college aid expert says. Here's how next year will compare
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

watch nowBy most accounts, the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, was disastrous from the start. Even now, some college students don't know the status of their aid awards for the fall. "The Department's poor planning has led to a stunning failure: Some college students might not have financial aid dollars in their hands in time to start classes in the next few weeks," said Beth Maglione, interim president and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. Families 'are falling back on borrowing for college'For many families, financial aid is crucial when it comes to covering college costs, which have now crept into the six figures. The share of parents taking out federal parent PLUS loans to help cover the costs of their children's college education has also grown, other studies show.

Persons: Beth Maglione, Education Miguel Cardona, Mark Kantrowitz, —, Kantrowitz, Sallie Mae's, Jennifer Berg, Sallie Mae, " Berg Organizations: Federal Student Aid, National Association of Student Financial, U.S . Department of Education, Education Department, Department, Education, Finance, Harvard, College

☆ Home equity is 'not like bread,' expert says — 'It won't go stale.' Here's when it makes sense to tap it
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Using home equity is "certainly a less expensive borrowing option than resorting to personal loans or credit cards," McBride said. As of August 7, the current average home equity loan interest rate is 8.59%, according to Bankrate. The average HELOC interest rate is 9.37%. To compare, the average personal loan interest rate is 12.38% , Bankrate found. The average credit card interest rate stands at 24.92%, according to LendingTree.

Persons: Iuliia, McBride, Bankrate, Houzz, Jessica Lautz, We've Organizations: Houzz, National Association of Realtors, NAR Locations: U.S

☆ Charlie Cox said he thought Vincent D'Onofrio was 'delusional' for thinking Marvel would rehire them. Now they're back for the 'Daredevil' reboot.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Charlie Cox said he thought Vincent D'Onofrio was 'delusional' for thinking Marvel would rehire them. D'Onofrio turned out to be right, and a new "Daredevil" reboot premieres in March 2025. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementVincent D'Onofrio never gave up hope that he would return to 'Daredevil,' his costar Charlie Cox said. Cox and D'Onofrio starred as beloved characters Daredevil and Kingpin in the show's three seasons.

Persons: Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Marvel, D'Onofrio, —, Cox, Netflix's, Jessica Jones Organizations: Service, Netflix's Marvel, Marvel, Disney, Business Locations: Netflix's

☆ Market Navigator: Finding support in the trading cycle
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | 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 EmailMarket Navigator: Finding support in the trading cycleJessica Inskip, Stockbrokers.com director of investor research, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the market navigator whether this key technical level is a breakout or consolidation.

Persons: Jessica Inskip

☆ Many musicians have copyright gripes with Trump, but only some can win in the courts
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

"Each songwriter belongs to a single PRO, so the Trump campaign would have needed to secure a license from the appropriate PRO," Litman said. According to BMI, Trump's campaign has taken out a "political entities license" from BMI for his 2016, 2020, and 2024 campaigns. Advertisement"If no license was obtained, the copyright owners in the songs can sue Trump, and they would win," Litman said. Trump's campaign has used Hayes' music at the former president's rallies more than 100 times and as recently as Saturday, Walker said. Walker, a 30-year entertainment-copyright lawyer, said the Hayes family hired him "after getting no response" from the Trump campaign for two years.

Persons: —, Donald Trump, Celine Dion, Trump's, Isaac Hayes, Trump, Hayes, Isaac Hayes III, Jessica Litman, Litman, Jodie Thomas, Thomas, Rihanna, Elton John, Neil Young, Pharrell Williams, Eddy Grant, Grant, James Walker Jr, Walker, we've Organizations: Service, Business, Republican, University of Michigan, American Society of Composers, Publishers, Music Inc, ASCAP, BMI, Trump, BI, National Rifle Association Locations: Montana, Hayes, , Texas

☆ 59% of Americans wrongly think the U.S. is in a recession, report finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Officially, the National Bureau of Economic Research defines a recession as "a significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and lasts more than a few months." The last time that happened was early in 2020, when the economy came to an abrupt halt. Economists have wrestled with the growing disconnect between how the economy is doing and how people feel about their financial standing. We're in a 'vibecession'We're in a "vibecession," Joyce Chang, JPMorgan's chair of global research, said at the CNBC Financial Advisor Summit in May. "Everything looks great but when you look beneath the surface, the disparity between the wealthy and nonwealthy is widening dramatically."

Persons: Gene Goldman, Vishal Kapoor, Joyce Chang, JPMorgan's, that's, Chang, Goldman Organizations: Cetera Financial, National Bureau of Economic Research, CNBC, Summit Locations: El Segundo , California

☆ Everything we know about "Daredevil: Born Again," where creepy villain Muse will join the MCU
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read preview"Daredevil: Born Again" is giving Charlie Cox the chance to return as blind lawyer-turned-vigilante Matt Murdock, several years after the Netflix "Daredevil" series was axed. "Daredevil: Born Again" introduces the serial killer, Muse. AdvertisementThis confirms that Daredevil will face off with Bullseye again after their brutal conflict in "Daredevil" season three. "Daredevil: Born Again" releases on Disney+ in March 2025. Marvel Studios/DisneyThe D23 2024 panel for the series confirmed that "Daredevil: Born Again" starts streaming on Disney+ in March 2025.

Persons: —, Charlie Cox, Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Cox, Murdock, Peter Parker, Tom Holland, Jennifer Walters, Ron Garney, Charles Soule, Wilson Bethel, Griffin, Benjamin Poindexter, Bullseye, Jon Bernthal, Frank Castle, Matthew Murdock, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson Charlie Cox, Elden Henson, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jesse Grant, Karen Page, Foggy Nelson, Bernthal, D'Onofrio, Vanessa Fisk, Margarita Levieva, Heather Glenn, los Reyes Organizations: Service, Netflix, Business, Marvel, Marvel Entertainment, Forbes, Disney, Marvel Studios, TV Locations: New York

☆ Trump, Vance double down on call for presidential influence on Fed policy
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesThe president has no direct control over interest ratesAs it stands, the president exerts no direct control over interest rates. The Federal Reserve sets interest rates, and it operates independently of the White House. Last month, Trump said that if elected he would "bring interest rates way down." Now, however, Trump has cautioned against the Fed lowering rates shortly before the presidential election in November. "I think he's going to do something to probably help the Democrats, I think, if he lowers interest rates."

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Raedle, Brett House, Trump, Fed Trump, Jerome Powell, Trump's, reappoint Powell, Powell, Greg McBride, Wells Fargo Organizations: Federal Reserve, White, Fed, Columbia Business School, Reserve Act, Republican, National Association of Black Journalists, Markets, U.S, Bloomberg Businessweek, Fox Business, Barclays Locations: Lago, Palm Beach , Florida, Chicago

☆ Uber, Facing Sexual-Assault Litigation, Pushes Plan That May Curb Suits
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Jessica Silver-Greenberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

It has been a decades-long dream of corporate America: making it harder for aggrieved customers, workers and others to file lawsuits against companies seeking compensation for alleged injuries, mistreatment and other harms. Now Uber, the giant ride-hailing company that has been a magnet for such litigation, is pitching a plan that could fulfill that fantasy, at least in one state. The company is seeking to place a measure on Nevada’s ballot that would drastically limit the amount of money that lawyers could collect when they brought successful lawsuits. If the measure passes, it will make it less attractive — and in some cases financially impractical — for plaintiffs’ lawyers to file such suits.

Locations: America

☆ Buy the dip in tech stocks including Nvidia amid market uncertainty, Bank of America says
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

There's still plenty of top technology stocks to buy even as the market unease continues, according to Bank of America. Apple Services saw record revenue, leading Mohan to conclude there's plenty of upside ahead for Apple shares as new products debut in September. Apple shares are down about 3% this month. Meanwhile, Netflix shares are down almost 8% over the last month. Palantir "PLTR's dominant position in the AI-powered software market, differentiated end-to-end, ontology-powered & highly secure solutions and first mover advantages should support revenue growth and improving profits in the midterm.

Persons: Palantir, Wamsi Mohan, Tim Cook, Mohan, Jessica Reif Ehrlich, Reif Ehrlich, BofA, Uber, Justin Post, Post, he's bullish, Nvidia, Blackwell Organizations: Bank of America, CNBC, Netflix, Nvidia, Apple, Apple Intelligence, Apple Services, Post, Uber, intel, TAM Locations: Bank

☆ I'm a scientist who moved to Lithuania from the US. I am less stressed and my work-life balance is so much better that I don't consider moving back any time soon.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Jessica Orwig | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Stephen Knox Jones Jr., a 37-year-old scientist who lives in Vilnius, Lithuania. Here, people recognize the value of having time away from work for well-being — and now I don't feel guilty anymore when I take time off. Jones Jr. thinks the quality of his research is better because he's less stressed and has more head space to dedicate to his work. That's why I think the quality of my research is better in Lithuania than it might be in the US. Jones Jr.'s quality of research is important to him because of his strong desire to contribute to humanity's advancement.

Persons: —, Stephen Knox Jones Jr, It's, there's, that's, I've, Jones, it's, Stephen, Jessica Orwig Organizations: Service, Business, Molecular Biology Laboratories, Jobs Locations: Vilnius, Lithuania, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Texas, After Texas, Europe, jorwig@businessinsider.com

☆ Flood insurance likely doesn't cover storm damage in your basement
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Homeowners and renters insurance policies do not cover flood damage, however. Most people who have flood insurance get it through the federal government, via FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, experts said. On average, about 30% of U.S. homes in the highest-risk areas for flooding have flood insurance, according to the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton Risk Center. Private insurers also offer flood policies and may offer higher coverage than FEMA's policies, according to the Insurance Information Institute. What basement items are covered by flood insurance?

Persons: Debby, Joe Raedle, Storm Debby, Miguel J, Rodríguez Carrillo, Johnson, Jessica Rinaldi, Kochenburger, Anna Moneymaker, NFIP, Don Griffin, Peter Kochenburger Organizations: Getty, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Homeowners, Flood Insurance, FEMA, University of Pennsylvania's Wharton Risk, Insurance, Boston Globe, Consumers, Lincoln, Washington DC, American, Casualty Insurance Association, CNBC, Southern University Law, Census Locations: Cedar Key , Florida, Charleston , South Carolina, U.S, Vermont, Washington ,, Washington, freezers

☆ NWSL Commissioner: We have a league ready to capitalize on the momentum of the Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | 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 EmailNWSL Commissioner: We have a league ready to capitalize on the momentum of the OlympicsCNBC’s Carl Quintanilla and National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the performance of Team USA women's soccer at the 2024 Paris Olympics, growing popularity of women's soccer, impact on the growth of NWSL, and more.

Persons: Carl Quintanilla, Jessica Berman Organizations: Olympics, Women’s Soccer League, USA

☆ A woman gave 2 weeks' notice but was fired on the spot. Employment lawyers say it's not ethical, but it is legal.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewA woman who said she would be handing in her two weeks' notice at work was shocked when her company terminated her employment immediately without pay. She said she would give her two weeks' notice when she was ready. Afraid You Might Be," told BI that this is when the phrase "at will" matters. Jessica B. Summers, principal employment and labor attorney at Lerch, Early, & Brewer, told BI nobody was technically in the wrong in this case. "So when an employee says they are leaving, absent a contract, the employee does have the legal right to end the relationship before the last day proposed by the employee," Summers said.

Persons: —, Kelsi, Tom Spiggle, Spiggle, Jessica B, Summers, Brewer, Andrew Zelman, doesn't, Jonathan Hinton Westover, Janice Killion, Killion Organizations: Service, Business, BI, Washington DC, Fort, Utah Valley University Locations: Washington, Lerch, Montana, Berger, Fort Lauderdale

☆ Fitness club company Life Time, heavily invested in pickleball, creates its own ball for the booming sport
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Life Time fitness club company said it has created the "ultimate" ball for the booming sport of pickleball. On Friday, the upscale fitness and lifestyle company announced it has created what it dubs "the ultimate pickleball." "Our goal is to provide the right venues for people to play, the right experience, the right consistency," Akradi added. Life Time also hosts professional tournaments at its clubs for Major League Pickleball and the Professional Pickleball Association. The company has also teamed up with tennis legend Andre Agassi and top-rated pickleball player Ben Johns to grow the sport further.

Persons: pickleballs, Bahram Akradi, Akradi, Major League Pickleball, Lululemon, Andre Agassi, Ben Johns Organizations: Major League, Professional Pickleball Association Locations: pickleball

☆ These Gazan children have been reunited with their families after months of war. But thousands remain unaccompanied
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Antoinette Radford | Billy Stockwell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Ten days after the war started, Abdallah’s pregnant wife and three children fled to the south of the Gaza Strip seeking safety. Under-18s make up close to half of the population of the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian census figures. It’s not known exactly how many children in Gaza are unaccompanied or separated, according to UNICEF. Agencies like UNICEF are working hard to identify and support children at risk of exploitation, particularly unaccompanied and separated children, she said. But there are many operational constraints restricting their efforts and more information is needed about unaccompanied and separated children living in displacement camps, she added.

Persons: Abdallah, ”, Abdallah’s, “, –, Israel’s, Liz Allcock, Majdi, Allcock, ” Allcock, OCHA’s, Jessica Dixon, That’s, Tanya Haj, Hassan, WCNSF, Yasser Abu, Dixon Organizations: CNN, “ UNICEF, UN, UNICEF, Gaza, Ministry of Health, Aid, UN’s, Humanitarian Affairs, West Bank, Frontieres, Mental Health Locations: Gaza, Israel, United Kingdom, Deir, Balah, ”, Wadi Gaza, ” Wadi Gaza

☆ Average consumer now carries $6,329 in credit card debt. 'People are stretched,' expert says.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Jessica Dickler | Jessica Dickler Is A Personal Finance Writer For Cnbc. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Credit card debt is on the rise. Over the last year, roughly 9.1% of credit card balances transitioned into delinquency, the New York Fed reported. The average credit card charges more than 20% — near an all-time high. “With credit card balances at an all-time high and the average credit card rate hovering near record territory, it’s more important than ever to pay down this debt as soon as possible,” Rossman said. If you’re carrying a balance, try consolidating and paying off high-interest credit cards with a lower interest personal loan or switch to an interest-free balance transfer credit card, he advised.

Persons: TransUnion, ”, Michele Raneri, “, Ted Rossman, Bankrate, ” Raneri, ” Rossman Organizations: Federal Reserve Bank of New, New York Fed, Consumers Locations: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, TransUnion

☆ The Endless Quest to Max Out on Happiness - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Jessica Grose | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Three times a day my phone pings with a notification telling me that I have a new happiness survey to take. After I took 100 surveys over about a month, that’s not what my results told me. I reported the most happiness when I was eating and the least when I was working. Being reminded that most of my life is obligatory does not exactly spark joy. Rather than just walking one of my kids home from school and contentedly listening to her chatter about sedimentary rocks, I was thinking about the survey’s infernal happiness toggle and where this experience ranked relative to the other moments I had tracked.

Persons: that’s Locations: TrackYourHappiness.org

☆ Opinion | Mockery Won’t Increase Fertility
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( David French | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

I’m not a natalist for economic reasons — though I do think aging societies can create economic problems. And I agree with my colleague Jessica Grose that there is too much panic among natalists about declining birthrates. Sacrificial love is not exclusive to parents, of course, but it flows naturally from decent people when they have kids. It has more promise as a cultural cause, but even then it is often scolding and even malicious. When JD Vance rants, for example, about “childless cat ladies,” he’s not engaged in a coherent cultural argument.

Persons: I’m, Jessica Grose, JD Vance, ” he’s, Charlie Kirk, ”

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