DIRS.INFO The most relevant business & tech news

The two women with very similar names offer a snapshot of the different surrogate pools for Trump and Harris. The courting of celebrity endorsements is a long-running tradition in presidential politics and one that Democrats generally win. Swift criticized the fake posting, saying it was part of the reason she is backing Harris’ campaign. Even as he downplayed Harris’ level of celebrity endorsements, Trump has tried to use people with celebrity status to appeal to specific voter blocs. Shortly after Swift backed Harris, Trump said she would “probably pay a price” for the endorsement, and five days later on Truth Social he made his bluntest and most direct attack on Swift.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Scarlett Johansson, Donald Trump, Scarlett Johnson, Harris, Johnson, Trump, Johansson, Lara Trump, Vivek Ramaswamy, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Rock, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Ye, Elon Musk, Hulk Hogan, Lil Wayne, Trump —, Harris ’, Kamala, ” Trump, Winfrey, “ She’s, Jamie Lee Curtis, ”, Hillary Clinton's, Katy Perry, Clinton, Joe Biden, Taylor Swift, Swift, “, Taylor Swift ” Organizations: Liberty, Trump, Democratic, Republican National Committee, Democratic National Convention, West, White, Democrats, Republicans, Puerto, AA, Puerto Ricans, Harvard University, Swift Locations: Wisconsin, Michigan, Hollywood, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rican, Puerto

A Democratic group is launching a legal fund to help secretaries of state in key states defend against an anticipated post-election deluge of lawsuits. The group began aggressively raising money and campaigning to elect Democratic secretaries of state, who oversee elections in many states, in the wake of former President Donald Trump's false claims of voter fraud in 2020. It first funneled money to deal with postelection litigation to then-Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs in 2022 to deal with postelection litigation. “We have a bunch of pro-democracy secretaries of state that we want to support. The initial four states were chosen in part because the group believes state laws will allow it to effectively send money to boost the secretaries of state.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Katie Hobbs, ”, Travis Brimm, “, Trump's, Trump, eyeing Maine's, Jared Golden Organizations: Democratic, NBC News, Democratic Association of, State, Trump's Republican, Electoral, Congressional Locations: Maine , Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, Maine

While it was an asset to Biden in polling against Trump, it appears to be a much bigger advantage for Harris. And in this new NBC poll, Harris’ advantage was just under 20 points. It’s obvious at this point that Trump will win men by close to double digits, ditto with Harris among women. But many voters have seen "Vice President Kamala Harris" as a fresher candidate, including those who previously viewed Trump as a better steward of the economy. That would spell doom for Democrats' Senate majority.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, hasn’t, Harris, Trump, Joe Biden, Republican Bill McInturff, Jeff Horwitt, Biden, Clinton, Roe, Wade, Dobbs, George W, Bush, “ Bidenomics, I’d, don’t, it's, It’s, he’s, Trump’s, he’ll, Jim Justice, Joe Manchin, Democratic Sen, Jon Tester, doesn’t, won’t Organizations: Trump, NBC, Republican, Hart Research, NBC News, Biden, Democratic, Republicans, nab, Senate, GOP Gov, Democrat, Democrats, GOP Locations: Trump, Arizona, North Carolina, stoke, Montana, Florida, Texas, Maryland , Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, Maine, Kansas, Alaska, ‘, Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire , Colorado, Ohio , Pennsylvania

The number of Republican women in the House has tripled to a record 36, including two nonvoting members. Others involved in the effort to boost GOP women are also hopeful they can reach a new milestone this year. The number of House candidates has dropped overall since 2022, a redistricting year that brought a surge of new candidates. The Center for Women and Politics found the steepest drop was among Republican women. For Stefanik, the effort to recruit more GOP women to run for the House has been a resounding success.

Persons: Elise Stefanik, Stefanik, “, Danielle Barrow, —, — Texas ’ Kay Granger, Washington’s Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Debbie Lesko —, Jenniffer, Julie Fedorchak, Carolina’s Sheri Biggs, Amy Walter, ” Stefanik, Young Kim, Michelle Steel, Lori Chavez, Yvette Herrell, Mayra Flores, York’s Alison Esposito, Alabama’s Caroleen Dobson, Tom Emmer, ”, Donald Trump’s, Barrow, Susan B, Anthony Pro, Nancy Dahlstrom, Republican Nick Begich, “ We’re, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Leslie Lewallen, Joe Kent, Kent, Gluesenkamp Perez, “ Joe Kent, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Harris Organizations: GOP, Republican, Action, — Texas, Puerto, Republicans, National Republican Congressional, Center for Women, Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics, Women, RightNOW, America, Democratic, House, Gov, Trump, Fund, Camas City, Green Beret, Congress, Navy, NBC News, New Locations: Puerto Rico’s, Democratic, “, California, Oregon, New Mexico, Mayra Flores of Texas, Minnesota, Stefanik, Washington’s, Camas, Kent, New York, Syria

Ohio Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno is facing a wave of criticism over his remarks about suburban women and abortion heading into the homestretch of the competitive race. Moreno said at a town hall in Warren County on Friday that many "suburban women" are "single-issue voters" when it comes to abortion. “You know, the left has a lot of single-issue voters,” Moreno said. “Sadly, by the way, there’s a lot of suburban women, a lot of suburban women that are like, ‘Listen, abortion is it. Ohio voters in November passed a ballot measure enshrining the right to abortion care in the state constitution.

Persons: Bernie Moreno, Moreno, ” Moreno, “, ’, Sen, Sherrod Brown, Reagan McCarthy, “ Bernie, ” Brown, —, Brown, Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, ” Maura Gillespie, John Boehner, ”, Gillespie, Roe, Wade Organizations: Ohio Republican, NBC, Democratic, Ohio, Senate, Republicans, U.N, CNN Locations: Warren County, Columbus, Ohio

☆ Trump briefed by intelligence officials about ongoing Iranian threats to assassinate him, campaign says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Raquel Coronell Uribe | Dan De Luce | Raquel Coronell Uribe Is A Breaking News Reporter. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Top U.S. intelligence officials briefed former President Donald Trump on Tuesday about threats from Iran to assassinate him, a Trump campaign spokesperson said. “Intelligence officials have identified that these continued and coordinated attacks have heightened in the past few months, and law enforcement officials across all agencies are working to ensure President Trump is protected and the election is free from interference." The Secret Service ramped up security around Trump this year when the Biden administration received intelligence about an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump. Trump told the Daily Mail last month that he was refusing intelligence briefings so he would not be accused of leaks. The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Steven Cheung, Harris, Biden, Ryan Routh, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden Organizations: Trump, National Intelligence, “ Intelligence, United Nations, News, Daily Mail, White Locations: Iran, United States, New York, Trump, Butler , Pennsylvania, West Palm Beach , Florida

☆ Starmer is selling Britain on gloom, and patience is wearing thin
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Rob Picheta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Protesters demonstrate outside the Labour Party conference venue in Liverpool against the withdrawal of the winter fuel allowance, on September 23, 2024. “It has felt a bit blunt,” a Labour Member of Parliament admitted after Starmer’s speech Tuesday, summing up the sentiment across much of conference. Unfortunately, the realities of governing are beginning to bite the Labour Party – and it is likely he will need to show some returns far sooner. Starmer’s speech was was light on fresh content but a heckler was calmly removed and the key messages were confidently delivered. But a premiership can only survive on doom and gloom for so long, and patience is already wearing thin among much of the wider party.

Persons: Keir Starmer, –, Ian Forsyth, Starmer, Taylor, “, Rachael Maskell, Sir Keir Starmer, Peter Byrne, Maskell, ”, Boris Johnson’s, ” –, Patience, Opinium, Sunak, ” James Crouch ,, Reeves, Rachel Reeves, heckler Organizations: Liverpool, England CNN —, Labour, Protesters, Labour Party, Labour Party –, Conservative, Public, Arsenal soccer, Wembley, CNN, ”, London, Tory, National Health Service, Organisation for Economic Co, Development, United Nations General Assembly Locations: England, Liverpool, Starmer’s, Opinium, Britain, New York, July’s

CNN —New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on at least one federal criminal charge, multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CNN. The indictment follows a monthslong federal investigation into campaign fundraising violations and foreign influence. The mayor is expected to have several days to turn himself in, according to sources familiar with the case. New York City campaign finance records show Arkan donated $1,500. As part of their investigation, FBI agents seized Adams’ cell phones days after the raid on Suggs’ home.

Persons: Eric Adams, Adams, “, ” Adams, He’s, Edward Caban, Lisa Zornberg, Adams ’, Zornberg, David Banks, Brianna Suggs, Suggs, Erden Arkan, Arkan, Suggs ’, ”, Jumaane Williams Organizations: CNN, New, New York City, The New York Times, Mansion, City Hall, US, Southern, of, NYPD, Democratic Party, New York Police Department, KSK, FBI, Democratic, Turkish Locations: New York, New, of New York, America’s, City, Brooklyn, New York City, Manhattan, Adams ’, Turkish, Turkey, Üsküdar

☆ Biden finally seems comfortable talking about his age
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewAfter months of having to defend his age, President Joe Biden seems willing to discuss it — and its limitations — openly. Sitting for an interview on "The View" on Wednesday, he subtly acknowledged how age factored into his decision to drop out of the election. While Biden stopped short of pinning his decision on his age alone, he openly hinted at the toll being an 86-year-old president would have taken. At his State of the Union speech in March, Biden simultaneously joked about and worked hard to justify his age. When Whoopi Goldberg, one of the hosts, compared Trump to a bug, Biden slapped the table, miming killing the insect to raucous applause.

Persons: —, Joe Biden, Biden, Donald Trump, it's, he's, Robert Hur, Whoopi Goldberg, Trump, Kamala Harris Organizations: Service, Democratic, Business, Trump

☆ German Greens leadership quits after series of election blows
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

25 September 2024, Berlin: The German Green Party leaders Omid Nouripour and Ricarda Lang resign. Photo: Fabian Sommer/dpa (Photo by Fabian Sommer/picture alliance via Getty Images)The joint leaders of the German Greens, Omid Nouripour and Ricarda Lang said they would step aside, making way for a new leadership to be elected at the next party congress. The decision comes after a series of heavy election defeats for the party, which serves in Social Democrat Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition.

Persons: Omid Nouripour, Ricarda Lang, Fabian Sommer, Omid, Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Organizations: German Green Party, Getty, German Greens, Social Locations: Berlin

☆ Republicans officially miss their chance to impeach Biden before the election
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Time has officially run out for House Republicans to impeach Biden before the election. Lawmakers took their last votes of the week on Wednesday and won't return until mid-November. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAfter nearly two years, the Republican effort to impeach President Joe Biden can be declared dead. While it's technically possible Republicans would attempt to impeach Biden in the final months of his presidency, it's highly unlikely.

Persons: Biden, Lawmakers, He's, —, Joe Biden, it's, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump Organizations: House Republicans, Service, Republican, Business

☆ Harris and Trump ramp up their economic messaging in the sprint to Election Day
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Megan Cassella | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHarris and Trump ramp up their economic messaging in the sprint to Election DayCNBC's Megan Cassella joins 'Squawk on the Street' to report on both presidential candidates leaning into the economy in the final stretch up to election day.

Persons: Harris, Megan Cassella Locations: Trump

☆ In this close election, these reshoring bets are likely to succeed no matter who becomes president
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Trade will work regardless Yet, reshoring is the one macroeconomic trade that will work no matter who wins the White House, according to Societe Generale. Last year, there were 287,000 reshoring and foreign direct investment job announcements, the second-highest year on record, according to the Reshoring Initiative . "One trade that has worked under both of the last two administrations is our US Reshoring 'beneficiary' equities," Kabra wrote. The company provides industrial automation products and services. The industrial conglomerate has a hand in a range of industries, including industrial automation solutions and building automation.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Kamala Harris, John Deere, Harris, Dan Levy, Manish Kabra, Kabra, reshoring, Morgan Stanley, Blake Moret, Jill Carey Hall, Michael Feinger, Feinger, Peter Matt Organizations: Barclays, Societe Generale, Science, Generale's, China, Reshoring, Trump, Packaging Corporation of America, Cummins, Rockwell Automation, Honeywell, Bank of America, Eaton, Steel Dynamics, United Rentals, Commercial Metals Locations: United States, Mexico, China, U.S, reshoring, Midwest

☆ What stocks do in the next month is a 'coin flip' due to election, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | 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 EmailWhat stocks do in the next month is a 'coin flip' due to election, says Fundstrat's Tom LeeTom Lee, Fundstrat Global Advisors managing partner and head of research, joins CNBC's 'Closing Bell' to discuss market outlooks ahead of the election, whether he thinks investors are sold on the Fed's narrative on the economy, and more.

Persons: Tom Lee Tom Lee Organizations: Fundstrat Global Advisors

☆ Economic Outlook: Fall 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Leslie Picker | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailEconomic Outlook: Fall 2024Today, many women are concerned about the rising cost of living, interest rates and inflation. In addition to these economic headwinds, there's also a presidential election fast approaching. How will this impact your money and investments? Racquel Oden, HSBC US Head of Wealth and Personal Banking shares her expert perspective.

Persons: there's, Racquel Oden Organizations: HSBC US, Banking

“Those cities are gone, they’re gone, and we continue to give billions of dollars to a man who refused to make a deal, Zelensky. The comments come at the same time as a rising furor on Capitol Hill over the Ukrainian president among Republicans. Republican leaders are so far declining to meet Zelensky while he is in Washington, DC, while Democrats are embracing the opportunity. A deal could have been made if we had a competent President,” Trump said. It’s just sloganeering.”Vance’s Republican colleagues in the Senate sent a clear message to the Ukrainian president when asked about the remark on Wednesday.

Persons: Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, “, they’re, ” Trump, Sen, JD Vance, Trump, Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries, Kamala Harris, Zelensky, Biden, ”, He’s, Harris, ” “, it’s, would’ve, Vance, ” Vance, “ It’s, Shawn Ryan, Johnson, Oksana Markarova, ” Johnson, James Comer, ” Comer, ” Zelensky, ” Vance’s, John Cornyn, Mitch McConnell, Vance “, John Thune, ” CNN’s Morgan Rimmer, Ted Barrett Organizations: CNN, GOP, Republican, Zelensky, United Nations General Assembly, Ukraine, Republicans, Biden, Harris Administration, White, Department of Justice, Department of Defense, Wednesday, Pentagon, Senate Locations: Ukraine, Mint Hill, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Russia, Washington ,, New York, it’s, United States, Yorker

☆ WisdomTree CEO cautions investors against fixating on 2025 until the election outcome is known
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | 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 EmailWisdomTree CEO cautions investors against fixating on 2025 until the election outcome is knownJonathan Steinberg, WisdomTree founder and CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss how capital flows have changed following the Fed's rate cut, why the election could pose risks to market performance, and much more.

Persons: Jonathan Steinberg Organizations: fixating

☆ With more interest rate cuts, market volatility on the horizon, here's what investors can do to prepare
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"We know there needs to be a continuation of rate cuts," Oden said. "The new debate is the question, is the next one going to be another 50 [basis points], or will it be 25 [basis points]?" Expect market volatility aheadYet the U.S. faces another looming uncertainty with the upcoming November election. Market volatility, which tends to increase in September, will likely continue in October, according to Oden. "Pre- and post-election, we will still see some volatility," Oden said.

Persons: Thomas Barwick, Racquel Oden, Oden, we're, Carolyn McClanahan, McClanahan Organizations: Digitalvision, Federal Reserve, HSBC, CNBC's, Investors, Planning Partners, CNBC FA Locations: U.S, Jacksonville, Fla

☆ LDP election might affect Yen, not small and mid-cap Japanese stocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | 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 EmailLDP election unlikely to affect small-cap Japanese stocks, but it might affect the Yen: AmundiHiromi Ishihara of Amundi Japan discusses how the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party presidential election might affect the Japanese markets, future interest rate policy by the Bank of Japan, and her year-end target for the Yen.

Persons: Amundi Hiromi Ishihara Organizations: Amundi, Japanese Liberal Democratic, Bank of Japan Locations: Amundi Japan

☆ Dow futures are little changed after index breaks four-day winning run: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were little changed on Wednesday night after the index broke a four-day win streak. Dow futures slipped 16 points, or 0.04%. S&P 500 futures rose 0.1%. The semiconductor manufacturer was trading 14% higher in Wednesday's extended trading session after issuing strong guidance for the current quarter. In regular trading, both the S&P 500 and the Dow retreated from their records to close lower.

Persons: Dow, Tom Lee, Dow Jones, Jerome Powell, John Williams Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Futures, Dow Jones, Dow, Nasdaq, Micron Technology, Lam Research, Fundstrat Global Advisors, Federal Reserve, New York Fed, CarMax, Accenture, Costco Wholesale

☆ Pop star Chappell Roan says she’ll vote for Harris after previously waffling on 2024 election choice
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Donald Judd | Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

“If you come to my shows, if you read my full interviews, if you literally know anything about me and for what I stand for. “So yeah – I’m voting for f**king Kamala, but I’m not settling for what has been offered, because that’s questionable.”CNN has reached out to the Harris campaign. A representative for Roan declined to comment further when contacted by CNN. The saga marks the latest example of the tightrope celebrities in the age of TikTok and social media have had to tread in voicing their support – or silence – on politics. After Swift endorsed Harris, the superstar faced backlash from Trump, who told Fox News that he “was not a Taylor Swift fan” and said that she will “probably pay a price for it in the marketplace.”

Persons: Chappell Roan, Kamala Harris, ” Roan, “, Rolling Stone, Roan, Roan –, –, ”, Donald, Trump, Kamala, Harris, Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes, who’s, Swift, Taylor Organizations: CNN, Guardian, White, Democratic, ” CNN, Kansas City Chiefs, Trump, Fox News Locations: Gaza, ”, Palestine

☆ Gas prices unlikely to play a big role in US election, says energy expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | 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 EmailGas prices unlikely to play a big role in US election, says energy expertDan Pickering of Pickering Energy Partners says big oil majors are proving to be slow in their decarbonization processes, and offers his view on the role of energy prices in the race for the White House.

Persons: Dan Pickering Organizations: Pickering Energy Partners, White

☆ These companies could be poised to start paying dividends, Morgan Stanley says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The Federal Reserve's move to start cutting interest rates bodes well for dividend-paying stocks, and Morgan Stanley thinks several companies are poised to join their ranks. "Equity investors are seeking durable, higher yielding dividends as market volatility is expected to continue throughout the easing cycle," wrote Morgan Stanley strategist Todd Castagno in a report last Friday. Morgan Stanley drew up a list of companies that might have what it takes to start paying dividends, drawn from stocks that boast net cash and generate a free cash flow exceeding 3%. Instacart was also seen as a potential dividend initiator by Morgan Stanley. Other companies that Morgan Stanley highlighted as potential dividend initiators include short-term vacation rental company Airbnb and biotech play United Therapeutics .

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Todd Castagno, Castagno, Morgan, Piper Sandler, James Fish, Instacart, Raymond James, Josh Beck Organizations: Equity, Companies, United Therapeutics

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Centerview Partners co-founder Blair Effron
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | 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 Centerview Partners co-founder Blair EffronBlair Effron, Centerview Partners co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss state of the 2024 election, Vice President Kamala Harris' economic policies, what to expect from Harris' economic speech today, why he's supporting VP Harris in the race, and more.

Persons: Blair Effron Blair Effron, Kamala Harris, Harris Organizations: Centerview Partners

☆ Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman on his favorite holdings
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | 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 EmailBillionaire investor Leon Cooperman on his favorite holdingsLeon Cooperman, Omega Family Office chairman and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, the Fed's interest rate decision, state of the economy, 2024 election, his favorite holdings, and more.

Persons: Leon Cooperman Organizations: Billionaire, Omega Family

Search resuls for: "Election"

25 mentions found