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☆ Asia-Pacific markets open higher as Wall Street rallies ahead of U.S. election results
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A screen displays the Nikkei 225 Stock Average figure on the trading floor at the Nomura Securities Co. headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 11, 2024. SINGAPORE — Asia-Pacific markets opened higher Wednesday after Wall Street surged overnight ahead of the U.S. presidential election results. Japan's Nikkei 225 opened up 0.7%, while the Topix gained 0.4%. The Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting minutes will be released later in the day, which could give insights on where the members stand on the bank's policy path. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.7% higher.

Persons: Kospi Organizations: Nomura Securities Co, U.S, Nikkei, People's Congress Locations: Tokyo, Japan, SINGAPORE — Asia, Pacific

☆ Trump will restart the China trade wars with tariff policy, says Evercore ISI's Sarah Bianchi
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | 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 EmailTrump will restart the China trade wars with tariff policy, says Evercore ISI's Sarah BianchiSarah Bianchi, Evercore ISI, joins 'Fast Money' to talk the implications of Trump's economic proposals.

Persons: Evercore, Sarah Bianchi Sarah Bianchi Organizations: Trump, Evercore ISI Locations: China

☆ Workers in Missouri can look forward to raises after minimum wage boosts passed
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In Missouri, voters opted to raise the minimum wage. Related VideoMissouriIn Missouri, voters have opted to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 by 2026. His opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, has pledged support for raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour. MassachusettsIn Massachusetts, tipped workers won't see their pay slowly rise to meet the state's minimum wage. Massachusetts tipped workers would have had their hourly paychecks shake out to 64% of the state's minimum wage in addition to tips.

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☆ I've been to all 50 states. Here are 8 of the best natural wonders I've seen.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Katherine Parker-Magyar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've seen incredible natural wonders while visiting all 50 states. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. AdvertisementAs a travel writer, I've gone from oceans to national parks in search of the most unique, unforgettable natural wonders in the US. Although I've seen many incredible things while exploring all 50 states, a few natural wonders stand out to me.

Persons: I've, — Organizations: Service Locations: American, Desert

☆ Bill Gates predicted AI's lucrative potential nearly a decade ago—now it's worth billions: Here's what he saw
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Tech giants have poured billions of dollars into AI, and "prompt engineering" is a lucrative, in-demand job. "That kind of technology is in all the leading companies and a lot of universities," said Gates. "They finished it in just a few months," wrote Gates, calling the achievement "the most important advance in technology since the graphical user interface [in 1980]." "Today, somebody could raise billions of dollars for a new AI company [that's just] a few sketch ideas," Gates said, adding: "Just believing in AI, that's not very unique. Start today and use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 50% off through November 26, 2024.

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☆ Chinese vs. American EV: How Xioami's SU7 compares to the Tesla Model 3
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The interior of a Xiaomi SU7 (Top) and a Tesla Model 3. CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images/Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images/TeslaThe SU7's cabin is high-tech and thoroughly modern. Atop its center stack is a massive 16.1-inch infotainment screen with smartphone mirroring. The entire in-car experience is focused on the Tesla's 15.4-inch central touchscreen, which serves as both the instrument display and its infotainment screen. As with all Teslas, the Model 3 comes with the company's signature Autopilot semi-autonomous driving tech.

Persons: Xiaomi Organizations: Tesla, Publishing, Getty Images, Getty, Xiaomi Locations: China

☆ Elon Musk's Grok AI was pretty excited Trump won the 2024 election. Here's what else AI chatbots had to say.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Helen Li | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementThe 2024 presidential election has been called, and this year voters had the option to follow along with AI-enabled search tools. AdvertisementOpenAI's ChatGpt-4o, Perplexity AI, Google Search and Google Gemini, Microsoft's consumer CoPilot, and X's Grok were prompted with the following questions:Who will win the presidential election? Who won the presidential election? The top of the AI search results included the latest news articles about the election and a ticker for the Electoral College. Perplexity AI's election tool answers a question about the 2024 Presidential election.

Persons: ChatGPT, Copilot, —, OpenAI's, X's Grok, Elon, Grok, Douglas Adams, Elon Musk, Helen Li, Perplexity, Kento Morita, Morita Organizations: Google, Service, Associated Press, Reuters, Business, Trump, Microsoft, Gemini, Electoral College

☆ Qualcomm pops 10% on chipmaker's earnings and revenue beat
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Qualcomm reported fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday that beat Wall Street expectations for earnings and revenue, and the company guided to a strong December quarter. The company reported $2.92 billion in net income, or $2.59 per share, a sharp jump from last year's $1.49 billion, or $1.23 per share. Qualcomm reported $33.19 billion in total revenue in its fiscal 2024, a 9% increase from 2023. Qualcomm reported a 12% increase in handset chip sales to $6.1 billion, in line with FactSet estimates. The company's profitable technology licensing business, QTL, reported $1.52 billion in revenue, a 21% increase over the same period last year.

Persons: Akash Palkhiwala, Cristiano Amon Organizations: Qualcomm, Apple, Nvidia, Quest, Microsoft

Rudy Giuliani has yet to surrender any of the valuables he was ordered to turn over to the two election workers he defamed, their lawyers say — including the Mercedes he was spotted riding around in Tuesday in Palm Beach, Florida. That includes some of Giuliani's prized Yankees memorabilia, including a signed Joe DiMaggio jersey and an autographed Reggie Jackson picture. Citing Nathan's allegations, Liman on Tuesday ordered Giuliani to appear before him in New York on Thursday, and rejected a request from Giuliani's lawyer that the hearing be held remotely or in-person next week. He also said that Freeman and Moss were trying to leave the former New York City mayor "penniless and homeless," and that Giuliani wasn't being evasive. "Mayor Giuliani has made available his property and possessions as ordered.

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☆ OpenAI hires Meta's former AR glasses lead to head its robotics team
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

OpenAI has hired Meta's former hardware lead to head up its robotics team. Caitlin Kalinowski previously led Meta's AR glasses hardware team. Caitlin Kalinowski, who served as Meta's head of AR glasses hardware until July, said she was joining OpenAI to lead the company's robotics and consumer hardware efforts. "Thank you to the OpenAI team, Sam, Kevin Weil, PW, and to my friends and colleagues in engineering and beyond!" In May, Forbes reported that OpenAI had been hiring research engineers to rebuild the previously abandoned robotics team, something the company later confirmed.

Persons: OpenAI, Caitlin Kalinowski, Kalinowski, —, Sam, Kevin Weil, Orion, Jony, Laurene Powell Jobs, Steve Jobs Organizations: Service, Orion, Forbes, Intelligence, Apple, The New York Times, Business

☆ 7 documentaries to watch if you liked 'Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare" is the latest true crime documentary to hook Netflix viewers. Advertisement"Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare" is the latest internet scammer documentary to grab the attention of Netflix viewers. But within that genre, internet-focused crime documentaries are thriving on the streamer. AdvertisementIn 2022 Netflix's "The Tinder Swindler" became one of the streamer's most-watched documentaries, sparking memes and raising awareness of dating app scams. Here are seven internet-focused true crime shows and documentaries to watch after "Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare."

Persons: Bobby, —, Jeffrey Dahmer Organizations: Netflix, Service

☆ OpenAI hires Meta's former Orion head to lead its robotics efforts
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Hayden Field | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The former head of Meta's Orion augmented reality glasses initiative has joined OpenAI to lead the startup's robotics and consumer hardware efforts. OpenAI has gained popularity for its viral chatbot, ChatGPT, but the hiring underscores its apparent efforts to move into building and selling hardware. Former Apple exec Jony Ive, who helped design some of Apple's most iconic products from the iMac to the iPhone, has also partnered with OpenAI to create an AI device. The startup focuses on "bringing general-purpose AI into the physical world," per its website, and it aims to do this by developing large-scale artificial intelligence models and algorithms to power robots. Kalinowski's first day on the job at OpenAI is Tuesday, Nov. 5, per a LinkedIn post.

Persons: Orion, OpenAI, Caitlin, CK, Kalinowski, Jony, Jeff Bezos, Meta Organizations: Apple, Physical Intelligence, Amazon, Lux Capital, Bond Capital, Meta, Orion, Pro Locations: San Francisco, OpenAI

☆ Whoever wins Pennsylvania will win this election, says Evercore ISI's Sarah Bianchi
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | 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 EmailWhoever wins Pennsylvania will win this election, says Evercore ISI's Sarah BianchiSarah Bianchi, Evercore ISI chief strategist of international political affairs and public policy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the 2024 election, what to watch for in tonight's election results, and more.

Persons: Evercore, Sarah Bianchi Sarah Bianchi Organizations: Pennsylvania

☆ Nvidia passes Apple as world's most valuable company
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Nvidia passed Apple in market cap on Tuesday becoming, for a second time, the most valuable publicly traded company in the world. Nvidia rose nearly 3% to close with a market cap of $3.43 trillion, ahead of Apple at $3.4 trillion. Nvidia is the dominant supplier of GPUs, which are used to develop and deploy advanced AI software such as OpenAI's ChatGPT. Apple was the first company to reach a $1 trillion and a $2 trillion market cap. S&P Dow Jones announced last week that Nvidia will join the Dow Industrial Average on Friday, replacing longtime rival Intel , and joining Apple in the blue-chip index.

Persons: Jensen Huang, OpenAI, Dow Jones Organizations: NVIDIA, Center, Washington , D.C, Nvidia, Apple, Apple Intelligence, Microsoft, Dow, Intel Locations: Washington ,

☆ Workers in 4 states are up for a raise. This map shows the minimum wage in every state.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementThis Election Day, minimum wage workers in four states are waiting to learn if they'll get a raise. The minimum wage in Massachusetts is $15 an hour, and the tipped minimum wage is $6.75. If Massachusetts' question 5 passes, the tipped wage would slowly increase to become level with the state minimum wage, reaching full parity by 2029. As it stands, Arizona employers are able to pay tipped workers up to $3 less than the standing minimum wage — as long as workers' tips still bring them to the minimum wage. Are you a worker earning at or near the minimum wage in your state?

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☆ Election will come down to 'blue wall' of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, says OpenAI's Lehane
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | 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 EmailElection will come down to 'blue wall' of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, says OpenAI's LehaneChris Lehane, OpenAI's vice president of global affairs discusses the election night results thus far, and tech's positioning for each presidential hopeful.

Persons: OpenAI's, Chris Lehane Locations: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin

☆ Our view is to sell a 'Trump rip' or buy 'Harris dip,' says Citi's Scott Chronert
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | 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 EmailOur view is to sell a 'Trump rip' or buy 'Harris dip,' says Citi's Scott ChronertScott Chronert, Citi U.S. equity strategist, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss trades to watch during the U.S. presidential election, how markets could react to both candidates, and more.

Persons: Citi's Scott Chronert Scott Chronert Organizations: Citi U.S, U.S

☆ How Women Are Building Community to Succeed in the AI Space.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Samantha Stokes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

But others building startups report facing various gender-related obstacles to success, including bias in the fundraising process, limited mentorship opportunities, and difficulty building meaningful business relationships with men. And recent data from the UK shows that only about 4% of AI startups in the country have women founders. Developing relationships with other women working in the AI space has become a vital lifeline, she said. There were plenty of women interested in building AI companies, she said. AdvertisementThis observation was the catalyst for the Female Founder Circles, a community for women engineers interested in building AI startups.

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☆ Ferrari's core profit rises 7%, helped by product mix, personal touches
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A Ferrari logo is being installed on a Ferrari car at Ferrari's new 'e-building' facility where the luxury sportscar maker is testing lines before an expected start of car production in early 2025, in Maranello, Italy, June 21, 2024. Ferrari said on Tuesday its core earnings rose 7% in the third quarter, despite a slight decrease in car shipments, as the luxury sports car maker continued to benefit from a richer product offer and increased demand for personalization. Ferrari said in a statement it was now even more confident of hitting its full-year targets. A richer product offer, including stronger pricing power, brought a 60 million euro positive contribution to the quarterly result, the company said in a statement. Chief Executive Benedetto Vigna added the company enjoyed "exceptional order book visibility well into 2026."

Persons: Ferrari, Benedetto Vigna Locations: Maranello, Italy, Milan

☆ I loved my 10-day trip to Croatia, but knowing these 6 things could have made it better
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Erin LiamI booked my trip to Croatia assuming that daily expenses would be similar to countries like Italy or Hungary. Visiting in off-peak season has its pros and consThe Old Town of Stari Grad was quiet and empty when the author visited in October. On a day trip to the UNESCO Old Town Stari Grad, we were surprised to see most shops closed, with the sign "See you in June 2025!" Watch "Game of Thrones"The author visited Dubrovnik's Old Town, a popular filming location for "Game of Thrones." For example, Cersei's walk of shame scene was filmed at the Jesuit Staircase in Dubrovnik's Old Town.

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Tingshu Wang | ReutersFrom Apple to Starbucks , U.S. consumer brands are reporting yet another quarter of China sales declines. Apple last week reported Greater China sales fell slightly to $15.03 billion in the three months ended Sept. 28, down from $15.08 billion in the year-ago period. The quarterly sales decline reduced Apple's China revenue share to 15.8% of total net sales, down from 16.9% in the year-ago period. Low consumer confidenceU.S. sportswear giant Nike said that Greater China revenue for the quarter ended Aug. 31 fell by 4% year-on-year to $1.67 billion. In Europe, luxury giant LVMH also felt the drag from the China market.

Persons: Tingshu Wang, Tim Cook, Apple, Brian Niccol, Niccol, Matthew Friend, Jean, Jacques Guiony, Isaac Stone Fish, Cummins, Walt, Fish Organizations: Reuters, Apple, U.S, Starbucks, Nike, Carrier, Coca Cola, RTX Corporation, Honeywell, Walt Disney, Caterpillar Locations: Chengdu, Sichuan province, China, U.S, what's, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Greater China, Europe, Asia, Japan, COVID, Japan Asia

☆ I want to lose weight but maintain my muscle. A dietitian said to eat more carbs, and keep prioritizing whole foods, protein, and plants.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A dietitian said that measuring foods for a brief period help with knowing how many calories to eat. She said that her goals are to lose fat and maintain muscle. AdvertisementMockler said she loves that Silvia is prioritizing mostly whole foods, protein, and lots of plants. "She focuses a lot on protein, which is fantastic for both fat loss (keeps you full) and maintaining muscle (protein helps build muscle)," Mockler said. "She didn't mention how much protein she eats, but generally 1.6 to 2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight is a safe range for active individuals looking to build or maintain muscle."

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☆ The surge in election betting has catapulted Kalshi and Polymarket to the top of Apple's App Store
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Kalshi and Polymarket catapulted to the most downloaded free apps on the Apple App Store on Tuesday. Kalshi and Polymarket show Trump favored to win the Electoral College, with Harris expected to win the popular vote. AdvertisementKalshi and Polymarket zoomed to the top of the Apple App Store on Tuesday amid a surge in election betting in the waning days of the 2024 US presidential campaign. Kalshi's ascent in the Apple App Store rankings represented a key goal being reached for the company's CEO, Tarek Mansour. 1 for the entire App Store by Election Day, so the demand curve truly is exponential," Mansour told CNBC last month.

Persons: Kalshi, Trump, Harris, —, Tarek Mansour, we're gunning, Mansour, Polymarket, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris Organizations: Apple, Electoral, Service, CNBC, Electoral College Locations: Polymarket

☆ I've been on 4 ultra-luxury cruises — here's how they compare and how to pick the best ship for you
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

I've been on the ships of their four high-end counterparts: Silversea, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn, and Explora. AdvertisementSilversea's Silver Ray: A modern resort with local cuisinesIn June, Silversea invited me to spend five complimentary nights on its newest 54,700-ton ship, Silver Ray. It launched its newest ship, Silver Ray, in June. Brittany Chang/Business InsiderSilversea's SALT — "sea land and taste" — program brings the itinerary's regional cuisines into the cruising experience. Related storiesRegent Seven Seas' Seven Seas Grandeur: Classic luxuryRegent Seven Seas invited me on a three-night "christening sailing" for its one-year-old Seven Seas Grandeur.

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☆ Is this the world's 'coolest hotel room' for baseball fans? Go inside to see the view
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Oliver Horovitz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Es Con Field Hokkaido is a stadium on the Japanese island of Hokkaido with a grass field, retractable roof and space for 35,000 spectators. Es Con Field Hokkaido says it's the world's first baseball stadium with a natural onsen overlooking the field. Ohtani's old teamThe Hokkaido Fighters, founded 78 years ago, compete in the Pacific League of Nippon Professional Baseball, or the NPB. A room with a view at Es Con Field Hokkaido, a stadium built in Japan in 2023. Extra inningsFans routinely arrive at Es Con Field Hokkaido well before the first pitch to partake in pre-game festivities.

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