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Global stocks rallied and the dollar dropped. The upbeat market momentum continued on Monday, with Asian stocks up after China reopened its borders, bolstering the outlook for the global economy. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan (.MIAPJ0000PUS) rose to its highest in more than six months. Redha said that there was "over-excitement" in the market reaction to the U.S. jobs data, and that more wage data would be needed. Emerging market stocks (.MSCIEF) were up 2.4% on the day, and have risen by more than 20% since their October lows.

The upbeat market momentum continued on Monday, with Asian stocks up after China reopened its borders, bolstering the outlook for the global economy. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan (.MIAPJ0000PUS) rose to its highest in more than six months. At 0811 GMT the MSCI World Equity index, was up 0.5%, near its highest since mid-December (.MIWD00000PUS). “The market is reading that wage pressures are easing quite rapidly and seeing that as positive and potentially people whispering the words “soft landing” more loudly now,” said Hani Redha, global multi-asset portfolio manager at PineBridge. Redha said that there was "over-excitement" in the market reaction to the U.S. jobs data, and that more wage data would be needed.

☆ Inside the turmoil at Cheddar News, where an editorial 'identity crisis' and misfired social media strategy divided the newsroom and drove staffers to the exits
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( Reed Alexander | Elaine Low | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +21 min

16 insiders described unrest and discord partly fueled by the site's revamped social media strategy. Malaspina's plan was for Cheddar to look and feel like a social media platform and to position its stars as influencers. Concerns inside Cheddar intensified when Malaspina, a newcomer to journalism, refocused its coverage on social media content. Multiple segments and even an entire show — "Trending" at 7 p.m. — centered on social media trends and TikTok challenges. It's very troubling to think that news professionals would inflate or distort their social media followings.

☆ Global stocks rally to near 4-week highs, oil rises on hopes of 'soft landing'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( David Randall | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The gains were broad across equity markets, with Europe's STOXX 600 near a one-month high (.STOXX) and emerging market stocks (.MSCIEF) up 2.4% on the day. Asian stocks rose after China reopened its borders, bolstering the outlook for the global economy. The U.S. dollar index was down around 0.8%, near its lowest in seven months after it dropped 1.2% on Friday . In bond markets, European government bond yields rose, in a reversal after the previous weeks' sharp falls. Bond yields move in the opposite direction of prices.

☆ Target hopes value-hungry shoppers will come to the rescue this holiday season
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Melissa Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Melissa Repko | CNBCTarget has more than 1,700 toys that are exclusive to its stores and website this holiday season. Target is also trying to cut through the noise of a more promotional holiday season. And, as shoppers juggle holiday parties and hit stores again, Target wants shoppers' store visits to be convenient and fun, said Cara Sylvester, chief guest experience officer. She said the goal is to be a "holiday happy place" where shoppers want to stay awhile and fill up their carts. Baker said investors hope to see signs Target's sales are picking up as the holiday rush gains steam.

London CNN —Doria Ragland has described how she realized Prince Harry was “the one” for her daughter Meghan in the highly anticipated Netflix documentary series released Thursday. In her first extensive public comments, Ragland also admitted fears for her safety and her regrets as a parent. “And so it was from the beginning, it was very sort of, oh my God, nobody can know.”"The last five years have been challenging," Ragland admitted. In Episode 2, Meghan notes: “Obviously now people are very aware of my race because they made it such an issue when I moved to the UK. Interviews were completed in August, the month before the Queen’s death, according to the series.

☆ Eleven more women accuse dead Florida doctor of criminal and suspicious activity; two sue his business
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Julianne Mcshane | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

He bonded out of jail on Nov. 23, according to court records. Another woman who one of the police reports show accused Salata of committing a sex crime is also suing the business, according to court documents. A spokesperson for the Naples Police Department did not respond to a question about why that incident was classified as a suspicious incident. Another trio of police reports were filed Nov. 30. The Naples Police Department's investigation into Salata is ongoing, according to public information officer Lieutenant Bryan McGinn.

"Donald Trump is the only Republican that would lose" in 2024, he said. Trump launched a fresh campaign for the Republican nomination on Tuesday, before the final midterm votes have even been tallied. "We have to stay strong and we have to fight and frankly, you better hope a certain person wins the election in 2024," Trump said to cheers. The man who could pose the largest threat to Trump, DeSantis, also received a fervent response as the final featured speaker on Saturday night. Trump's false claims that the 2020 election was fraudulent had "diminished" the party, he said.

☆ Chris Christie criticized Trump and said it's time to 'stop being afraid' of one person as speculation grows he could also run for president in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Chris Christie said Republicans shouldn't be afraid of one person in an apparent reference to Trump. Christie has been named as a potential candidate to run against Trump in the 2024 presidential race. "It is time to stop being afraid of any one person. Christie, or those around him, have hinted multiple times in the past that he would consider running for president against Trump again. "We keep losing and losing and losing.

☆ Brian Eno Reveals the Hidden Purpose of All Art
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( David Marchese | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +19 min

I think I’m still answering it. I’m absolutely fascinated by this question, because I think I have an answer, and I don’t think it has ever been well answered. Since we’re talking about how things work: How do you want your new album to work for people? You have to take that on board as being one of the things that’s happening in culture and quite different from the story that we’re generally hearing. I don’t think many people take that as seriously as I do.

MIDLAND, Mich. — The closing days of Michigan’s midterm elections for governor and other statewide offices have erupted into a scramble, with tightening polls, hostile tones and dire warnings from both parties. “As the state of Michigan goes, so goes the whole country, and as the United States of America goes, so goes the globe,” Democratic Gov. “It’s really about power for them,” Dixon said Wednesday night at a rally here in Midland. “I will always follow the Constitution,” Dixon told reporters after her rally in Midland. “So we got six days, six more days.

☆ Liz Truss was defeated by the bond market. Investors aren’t satisfied yet
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Julia Horowitz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

London CNN Business —After a bruising three-week battle with bond markets, UK Prime Minister Liz Truss admitted defeat on Friday. The price of 30-year UK government debt, which has been whipsawed in recent weeks, fell after the press conference. The Bank of England was forced to announce three separate interventions to avoid a full-scale meltdown in the UK government bond market. That’s putting investors on edge, especially since more details on the revised Truss plan aren’t formally expected until Oct. 31. Global dynamics could also make it more difficult for UK markets to find their footing even as the government backtracks.

☆ Trina McGee, who played Angela on ‘Boy Meets World,’ says she was asked to ‘turn down’ her ‘Black meter’
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Another “Boy Meets World” mystery was solved during a recent episode of the rewatch podcast, “Pod Meets World.” Trina McGee, who portrayed Angela Moore during the final three seasons of the sitcom, revealed why she wasn’t part of the series finale. She’s somehow taking our light.’ [That] was the gist of it,” said McGee, who played Shawn Hunter’s (Rider Strong) girlfriend on the show. I remember when I was doing ‘Angela’s Ashes’ episode, somehow my Black meter had slipped up and I was at about a 9. Just got her for her hat.’”After the scene, McGee told Friedle his comment referring to her as Aunt Jemima was not okay. McGee recalled feeling “very small,” to which Friedle responded, “How could you not?”“It literally changed my life,” he continued.

☆ Satanic panic is making a comeback, fueled by QAnon believers and GOP influencers
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-15 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Brandy-Zadrozny-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Brandy Zadrozny | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +23 min

Utah County Attorney David O. Leavitt speaks on July 31, 2019, in Provo. The accusations were part of a new case from Utah County Sheriff Mike Smith. Discussion about satanism and satanic abuse has increased in recent years, according to data provided to NBC News by Zignal Labs, which analyzes social media conversations. Popular culture and social media have also ferried ideas about satanism and widespread child abuse from fringe to the mainstream. (Anti-LGBTQ politicians and activists have equated LGBTQ people with predators who abuse children as part of a “gay agenda,” the well-worn panic that the gay rights movement’s true motivation is recruitment.

☆ Brandy Melville employees describe racism, Hitler memes, and sexual exploitation at the 'evil' cult teen brand
▼ + stars: | 2021-09-07 | by ( Kate Taylor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +34 min

According to Brandy Melville employees, CEO Stephan Marsan wants his staffers to be young, thin, pretty, and white. But to secure their spot in the world of Brandy Melville, employees at all levels said they had to endure — and often enforce — Marsan's beliefs. Hollis Johnson/InsiderIn late September 2017, Stephenie Legros, who is Black, was nearing her first anniversary as a Brandy Melville employee. Brandy Melville USA/InstagramSeveral former employees mentioned the behavior of Longo, the brand's top executive alongside Marsan while Brandy Melville gained footing in the US. Brandy Melville USA/Instagram"Every year that goes by, the beauty standard is shifting a little bit," a Black woman who worked at Brandy Melville from 2016 to 2019 said.

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