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☆ Stock market today: New record highs as Nvidia surge offsets weak consumer sentiment
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A weak consumer confidence reading caused indexes to briefly drop early morning. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Investors reacted with dismay after the latest consumer sentiment reading, with confidence among US consumers logging its largest one-month drop in more than three years. The Conference Board's consumer confidence index came in at 98.7 for September, well below consensus estimates of a 104 reading. Advertisement"It's never good to see consumer confidence fall this much.

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☆ Zelenskyy attacked JD Vance for being 'too radical' and recommended he 'read up on the history of the Second World War'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Ohio Sen. JD Vance as being "too radical" and recommended that he read up on World War II in an interview with The New Yorker. In exchange, Vance said, Ukraine would need to guarantee it wouldn't join NATO or other "allied institutions." AdvertisementIn his interview with The New Yorker, Zelenskyy dismissed this as an "awful idea" and "just sloganeering." Advertisement"Let Mr. Vance read up on the history of the Second World War, when a country was forced to give part of its territory to one particular person," he told The New Yorker. In the interview, Zelenskyy also addressed Trump's repeated claims that he could end the war between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours, despite his failing to present a specific plan.

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☆ I spent years closeted at work. During a job interview I chose to come out, and the support I got was better than a dream job.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Jacqueline Lieske | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

During a job interview I was asked what the company needed to do to keep me. I played back in my head all the times that I was told to stay closeted so as to not be judged. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The conversation flowed until they asked the most astounding question of my career:This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ All 33 Sebastian Stan movies, ranked by critics
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. He got his start on TV playing roles like Carter Baizen in "Gossip Girl," TJ Hammond in "Political Animals," and the Mad Hatter in "Once Upon a Time." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Thirteen years later, Stan is still playing Bucky, aka the Winter Soldier — "Thunderbolts" is out in 2025 — and has appeared in multiple billion-dollar films in the role. Here's how critics have received all 33 of Stan's films throughout his career.

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☆ Cathay Pacific banned two customers after they got into a row over a reclining seat
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Cathay Pacific banned two passengers after a dispute over a reclining seat on a flight, reports say. The couple began heckling a woman in front who declined to straighten her seat at their request. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementA pair of Cathay Pacific customers are no longer welcome on the airline after a row kicked off with another passenger over a reclining seat, according to multiple reports. The disagreement occurred when a woman refused to put her seat up at the request of a couple behind her.

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☆ Leaders from the CIA, Dell Technologies, HP, SageCXO, and ezCater share how they keep up with AI development
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Helen Li | Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

John Roese, the global chief technology officer and chief AI officer of Dell Technologies. In the long term, those two have to come closer together to achieve the speed necessary for an AI cycle. So the quality of what you produce in your organization as a CTO — if you're going to provide models built in-house — better be superstar quality, or no one's using it. Once you understand that those are high level, then you have to ask if you are actually on a path where if you apply AI, you're going to get to an outcome. DeCesare: I've been most inspired to drive the leverage of AI through the company by finding out how people have applied it.

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☆ NFL Week 3 Monday review: Rookie QB makes history in Washington’s shock win over Bengals, Bills dominate Jaguars
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

Matt Slocum/AP Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dax Hill during the Chiefs' 26-25 victory in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday, September 15. Ken Blaze/USA Today Sports/Reuters Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. breaks a tackle from Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. David Banks/USA Today Sports/Reuters Rhamondre Stevenson of the New England Patriots runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals defenders in Cincinnati on September 8. Ed Zurga/AP Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles during the game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 5. Jay Biggerstaff/USA Today Sports/Reuters Fans enter Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, ahead of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens on September 5.

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☆ Boeing still has a long way to go to convince striking workers
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Boeing and unionized workers remain at an impasse after 10 days of striking. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAfter 10 days on strike, Boeing and unionized workers remain at loggerheads with few signs of a prompt resolution. Some 32,000 Boeing employees are members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and have been on strike since September 13.

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Now that the Fed has cut rates, mortgage rates have generally held steady. See more mortgage rates on Zillow Real Estate on ZillowMortgage CalculatorUse our free mortgage calculator to see how today's interest rates will affect your monthly payments. Current 30-Year Mortgage RatesAverage 30-year mortgage rates have been holding steady at around 5.70%, according to Zillow data. Mortgage rates are determined by a variety of different factors, including larger economic trends, Federal Reserve policy, your state's current mortgage rates, the type of loan you're getting, and your personal financial profile. Now that the Fed has cut rates, mortgage rates may not drop further for the rest of the month.

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☆ Stocks and bonds are at odds on what happens next after Fed rate cut
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Fred Imbert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

For the third quarter, the S & P 500 has popped 4.7%, while the Dow is higher by 7.7%. "The bond market has the fed funds rate being cut below 3% in 2025," Johnston, the firm's head of derivatives and cross asset strategy, wrote in a note Monday. On Monday, S & P Global said its U.S. manufacturing purchasing managers' index fell to a 15-month low in September — while its services sector gauge showed expansion. He likes put spreads on the SPDR S & P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) expiring Oct. 31. If history is any guide, it'll most likely be the bond market.

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☆ Stock market today: Indexes add to records as traders parse more economic data and Fed comments
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Investors are parsing through data and Fed commentary to determine future rate cuts. On Tuesday, Fed Governor Michelle Bowman explained why she dissented against a deep cut in September. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Both indexes closed at all-time highs on Monday amid rising outlooks that the Federal Reserve will deliver another half-point interest rate cut in November. To better understand where monetary policy may be headed after the Fed's first rate cut in four years, investors are tuning into Fed commentary and parsing through incoming data.

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☆ Elon Musk's PAC is pouring millions into these 15 districts to keep the GOP in control of the House
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk's "America PAC" has spent tens of millions of dollars to help Donald Trump. Now, the super PAC is wading into more than a dozen House races across the country. AdvertisementElon Musk's super PAC has already spent tens of millions of dollars on electing former President Donald Trump. Now, the tech billionaire's "America PAC" is wading into the fight for control of the House of Representatives. According to recent filings with the Federal Election Commission, America PAC has spent more than $2.85 million across 15 competitive House races.

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☆ Market headed for first winning September in 5 years, but don't get too comfortable
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In fact, the S & P 500 is on pace for a winning September — its first since 2019 — with a gain of more than 1%. The month is typically the worst stretch of the year on average for all three major averages and the Russell 2000, according to the Stock Trader's Almanac. Some of September's strength could be attributed to the Federal Reserve's supersized rate cut last week . The S & P 500 notched a fresh record close on Monday and an intraday all-time high on Tuesday. The benchmark S & P 500 typically pulls back nearly 1% on average in October in election years, per the Stock Trader's Almanac.

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☆ A deployed US Navy fuel ship suffered damage after apparently running into something in the Middle East
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A US Navy fuel ship suffered damage in the Middle East on Monday. The replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn was apparently involved an allision, a Navy official said. The Big Horn is a refueling asset supporting operations in the Middle East. AdvertisementA US Navy fuel ship deployed to the Middle East suffered damage on Monday after apparently running into something. A Navy official told Business Insider on Tuesday that the replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn appears to have been involved in an "allision" in the Arabian Sea.

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☆ Nvidia stock jumps on report CEO Jensen Huang is done selling shares after $713 million windfall
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Nvidia stock closed 4% higher on a report that CEO Jensen Huang is done selling shares. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementNvidia shares climbed as much as 5% on Tuesday as Barron's reported CEO Jensen Huang is done with planned sales of stock. According to an SEC filing from September 18th, the executive holds over 75 million worth of Nvidia common stock; that's aside from another 785 million held through various trusts and partnerships.

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☆ If you want to take notes like Sam Altman, these are the 2 pens the OpenAI chief swears by
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sam Altman says he likes to take notes using pen and paper. Altman says he prefers to use a spiral notebook because he can rip its pages out when needed. The OpenAI chief said he uses pens from Uni-Ball and Muji to jot things down. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementOpenAI CEO Sam Altman likes to take notes the old-fashioned way — using pen and paper.

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☆ A popular China ETF is surging Tuesday. It's not time to jump in just yet, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Frank Cappelleri | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Not surprisingly, the news has given a jolt to the most liquid Chinese ETF today, as well. The iShares China Large Cap ETF (FXI) has been trading even higher than that so far on Tuesday. The ETF was trading considerably higher in pre-market trading hours and opened a whopping 6% higher from the prior day's close. And that's exactly why we need to look beyond the last few months to a get true sense of its trend. And at that point, the ETF would be hitting its highest level since early 2022.

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☆ Sam Altman says his private home office includes a prehistoric piece of technology
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home office holds collections of objects "from the history of technology"Altman's personal objects include a hand ax, one of the earliest tools in human history. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWhile OpenAI might be focused on the future of technology with artificial intelligence, CEO Sam Altman's home is a love letter to the past. In an episode of the "Life in Seven Songs" podcast, Altman said that he stores collections of personal objects "from the history of technology" in his private home office.

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☆ Watch Tuesday's full episode of the Halftime Report — September 24, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | 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 Tuesday's full episode of the Halftime Report — September 24, 2024"Fast Money Halftime Report" is on the front lines of CNBC's market coverage. Host CNBC's Scott Wapner and the Street's top investors get to the heart of the action as it's happening and help set the agenda for the rest of the day. Watch today's full episode on CNBC PRO.

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☆ US Justice Department hits Visa with antitrust lawsuit over its debit card business
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit accusing Visa of engaging in anticompetitive behavior. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . As a result, Visa's unlawful conduct affects not just the price of one thing — but the price of nearly everything."

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☆ CNBC Daily Open: Fedspeak reassures markets
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Markets regain momentumU.S. markets rose Monday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average notching fresh closing highs. Asia-Pacific stocks mostly climbed Tuesday, with the Chinese and Hong Kong markets popping over 3% on Beijing's announcement of policy easing measures. PBOC policy easingThe People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng on Tuesday announced a cut to banks' reserve requirement ratio.

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☆ Amazon cut a popular remote-work benefit months before its strict new RTO rule kicks in
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Ashley Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Amazon corporate employees must return to an office five days a week starting January. Amazon updated its policy to immediately end a remote work benefit for most employees. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But the company just ended a popular remote-work benefit months before that. Last week, the company radically altered this approach by requiring all corporate employees to work in an office five days a week starting next year.

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☆ Diddy and crypto fraudster SBF are sharing a dorm-style room in a Brooklyn jail
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Kelly Cloonan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Rapper Sean Combs and crypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried are sleeping in the same jail dormitory. Combs, known as Diddy, has been in the Brooklyn jail since last week on sex trafficking charges. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementCrypto fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried just got a new roommate. Combs has been held at Metropolitan Detention Center for almost a week after being denied bail on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

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☆ China's latest stimulus boosts emerging-market stocks to the highest level in 2 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Kelly Cloonan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The boost comes shortly after China introduced a swath of new stimulus measures to prop up its sluggish economy and boost domestic demand. AdvertisementThe new stimulus measures also boosted China's CSI 300 of Shanghai- and Shenzhen-listed shares, with the index closing 4.3% higher on Tuesday in its best day in four years. And the Stoxx Europe 600 index climbed as much as 0.9%, led by luxury stocks amid hopes that sluggish Chinese consumer spending will rebound. Yet, some analysts remain wary that China's stimulus measures won't have drastic enough impacts to actually rescue the country from its economic woes. AdvertisementIn recent months, China's economy has struggled to escape weak consumer sentiment and continues to face a struggling property sector.

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☆ Rep. Patrick McHenry: SEC hearing is the result of four years of mismanagement
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | 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 EmailRep. Patrick McHenry: SEC hearing is the result of four years of mismanagementHouse Financial Services Committee chairman Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss what he is hoping for in today's hearing with SEC Chair Gary Gensler, how the election could change the agency, and more.

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