DIRS.INFO The most relevant business & tech news

☆ Mark Zuckerberg should forget the Quest: Meta's Orion is the real game changer, tech analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But some tech analysts contend people are most interested in truly wearable tech, like Orion. Quest is limiting because of its bulk — and Orion AR glasses are an improvement, the analysts said. Some said they're persuaded that augmented-reality wearable glasses like Orion have more potential than mixed-reality headsets, like the bulky Quest. Meta's Quest, pictured in May, doesn't have as much potential as its new Orion glasses, some analysts say. AdvertisementHe said that's why he likes Zuckerberg's vision of more easily wearable tech, like Orion.

Persons: —, Mark Zuckerberg, they're, Zuckerberg, Gene Munster, Munster, doesn't, It'll, Justin Post, Meta hasn't, Ben Thompson, Andrew Bosworth, Orion Organizations: Meta, Service, Orion, Quest, Deepwater Asset Management, Munster, Orion . Bank of America Locations: Orion .

☆ She was one of the only Black women in her engineering program. Now, this MIT grad is using dance to introduce a new generation to STEM
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Meg Dunn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

“I think my parents’ careers in the STEM fields made it so that I always believed that I could also do something in STEM,” Toussaint said. While she had a love for math, the dance studio was her “home away from home,” she said. In 2012, she created STEM From Dance, a nonprofit program that integrates dance with STEM education to make these subjects more engaging and accessible. “When I first started the dance part, I really liked it,” recalled Myrtha Plaisime, 14, a STEM From Dance participant. CNN“That feeling that they get, we want them to remember that and … remember that they are celebrated for doing things in STEM,” Toussaint said.

Persons: New York CNN — Yamilée Toussaint, “, ” Toussaint, ”, CNN Hero Yamilée Toussaint —, CNN Hero Yamilée Toussaint — CNN “ It’s, Toussaint, Plaisime, Myrtha Plaisime, ‘, ’ ” Toussaint Organizations: New, New York CNN, CNN, CNN Hero Yamilée Toussaint — CNN, MIT Locations: New York, Brooklyn

☆ BofA's Savita Subramanian breaks down the areas on which investors should focus
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | 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 EmailBofA's Savita Subramanian breaks down the areas on which investors should focusSavita Subramanian, BofA Securities head of U.S. equity and strategy, joins CNBC's 'Closing Bell' to discuss value stocks against growth, her playbook for the Fed's easing cycle, and more.

Persons: Subramanian Organizations: BofA Securities

☆ OpenAI's CFO is trying to get the company's investors to keep calm and carry on
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar emailed investors the day after three top execs suddenly left, per CNBC. Friar sought to soothe investor worries, saying the firm is still "laser-focused" on AI that can bring them returns. AdvertisementOpenAI's chief financial officer, Sarah Friar, is trying to assure investors that the company is still in good hands despite the sudden exit of three top executives, according to an email reported by CNBC. The outlet's Kate Rooney cited an email from Friar to OpenAI investors on Thursday night, a day after the firm saw the departure of its chief technology officer, Mira Murati. Murati, McGrew, and Zoph left OpenAI just a month after other top leaders stepped away from the company in August.

Persons: Sarah Friar, execs, Friar, OpenAI, —, Kate Rooney, Mira Murati, Barret Zoph, Bob McGrew, helming Nextdoor, nix, Sam Altman, Zoph Organizations: CNBC, Service, Research, Post, Bloomberg, Business Insider Locations: OpenAI

☆ The oil market today doesn't preemptively price in risk, says S&P Global's Dan Yergin
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | 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 EmailThe oil market today doesn't preemptively price in risk, says S&P Global's Dan YerginDan Yergin, S&P Global vice chairman, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss state of the oil market, impact of Middle East conflict on energy market, oil price outlook, and more.

Persons: Dan Yergin Dan Yergin Organizations: P Global

☆ Hoda Kotb says her 60th birthday prompted her to reevaluate the next phase of her life
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Hoda Kotb, longtime anchor of NBC's "Today," said she will be stepping down from the role. In a tearful announcement, she said her 60th birthday had prompted her to reevaluate her next phase of life. AdvertisementAfter 26 years at NBC, Hoda Kotb said she plans to step down as anchor in 2025. During "Today with Hoda & Jenna," Kotb explained to her co-anchor, Jenna Bush Hager, that she had a longing to do something new. AdvertisementKnowing when to switch gears in your careerFor Kotb, turning 60 prompted her to reevaluate her career.

Persons: Hoda Kotb, reevaluate, Haley, Hope, —, Kotb, Jenna, Jenna Bush Hager, Haley Joy, Hope Catherine, She's, Alan Castel, Kathy Feest Organizations: Service, NBC, Rockefeller Plaza, Hoda, NBC News, BI

☆ Meet the brash lawyer that everyone from Eric Adams to Alec Baldwin and Elon Musk turns to in a crisis
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Matt Turner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Alex Spiro, a high-profile lawyer, is representing Mayor Eric Adams as he battles criminal charges. He's defended both Elon Musk and Alec Baldwin. The litigator is bringing his hard-charging tactics to the federal criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The manslaughter case against Baldwin was shockingly dropped earlier this year after Spiro argued that prosecutors hid key evidence before trial. Read the full profile of Alex Spiro here.

Persons: Alex Spiro, Eric Adams, Spiro, He's, Elon Musk, Alec Baldwin, —, Adams —, Adams, Jack Newsham, who's, Jay, Robert Kraft, Thabo Sefolosha, he's, cocounsels, Baldwin, Newsham, Alex, Randy Zelin, Zelin Organizations: Elon, Business, Service, New York City, New York Police Department, Prosecutors, Turkish Airlines, BI, Harvard Law, New England Patriots, NBA, Cornell Law School Locations: New

☆ The 10 happiest states in the US, ranked
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

WalletHub released its ranking of the happiest states in the US. Hawaii was ranked the happiest state to live in. The personal finance company compared the 50 states using three categories: emotional and physical well-being, work environment, and community and environment. AdvertisementFrom WalletHub's final list, Business Insider pulled the 10 highest-ranked states to identify the 10 happiest. From Idaho to Hawaii, here are the happiest states in the country.

Persons: WalletHub, — Organizations: Service, Census Bureau, of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control, AmeriCorps, Business Locations: Hawaii, Idaho

☆ The case for an economic bumpy landing ahead
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | 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 EmailThe case for an economic bumpy landing aheadAcademy Securities' Peter Tchir and CNBC's Rick Santelli discuss China's monetary stimulus measures, the U.S. economy and the Fed's balance sheet.

Persons: Peter Tchir, Rick Santelli Organizations: Securities Locations: U.S

☆ A super-rare bullish signal with a perfect track record just flashed in the stock market, suggesting another year of record highs
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A rare bullish signal with a perfect track record flashed in the stock market this week. This signal has flashed 28 times since 1962, with the S&P 500 averaging 15% returns one-year later. AdvertisementAn ultra-rare bullish signal with a perfect track record flashed in the stock market this week, suggesting another year of record highs ahead. Advertisement"Similar improvements in market breadth resulted in a 96% win rate over the following year," Christians said in a note to clients on Tuesday. But the signal has a perfect win rate when it flashes while the stock market is at or near record highs, as it did this week.

Persons: —, McClellan, SentimenTrader, Dean Christians, that's Organizations: Service

☆ Brat summer is over. Here's what Gen Z's wearing to the office this fall.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Gen Z workers are redefining office dress codes with their fall fashion trends. AdvertisementCharli XCX may have painted this summer "Brat" green, but a new season — and thus new style trends — are upon us. As a result, office fashionistas are building their fall work wardrobes. As for "Brat Summer," Rose compared it to the pink craze sparked by "Barbie" summer in 2023, which she said faded away by September last year. The office encourages employees to wear what they want, and Butler takes full advantage by expressing her street style.

Persons: —, what's, Zers, Jordan Booker, Jordan Booker Booker, Booker, Ralph Lauren, he's, Bella Hadid, Syndey Rose, Sydney Rose, Sydney Rose Rose, Rose, Barbie, Tealoni Butler, Butler, Tealoni Butler Butler Organizations: Service, Business, Nike, Sydney Locations: Patagonia

☆ Global Entry fees are going up for the first time ever—apply before Oct. 1 to lock in the lower rate
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Membership prices for the expedited security program Global Entry are increasing for the first time ever, from $100 to $120 for both new members and renewals, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. However, the price hike takes effect Oct. 1, so you can still lock in the current price by applying or renewing before then. Keep in mind that you can only renew a year in advance, so if your current membership is valid beyond October 2025, the higher fee will apply. While adults can save by renewing before Oct. 1, it's better to wait if you have kids. From Oct. 1, children under 18 will no longer have to pay the $100 membership fee.

Organizations: U.S . Customs Locations: U.S

☆ Retail set for stabilization and growth in the next few months, says Bernstein's Aneesha Sherman
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | 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 EmailRetail set for stabilization and growth in the next few months, says Bernstein's Aneesha ShermanAneesha Sherman, Bernstein Research's U.S. apparel and specialty retail vice president, joins CNBC's 'Closing Bell' to discuss rising consumer sentiment, her retail outlook for the holiday shopping season, and more.

Persons: Bernstein's Aneesha Sherman Aneesha Sherman, Bernstein

☆ Melania Trump has been largely absent from the 2024 campaign trail. Here's what she's been up to.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

But she's remained largely absent from Donald Trump's 2024 campaign. For most attendees, it was likely their first time seeing Melania Trump in months. After her husband lost to President Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential race, Melania Trump retreated from the public eye. She has remained largely absent from Donald Trump's public endeavors, including most of his current reelection campaign. While Melania Trump has taken a behind-the-scenes approach to her husband's campaign, she's been spotted at other public events and around Trump family properties.

Persons: Melania Trump, she's, Donald Trump's, —, Dior, Joe Biden, Biden, Donald Trump, she'll Organizations: Republican National Convention, Service, Press, CNN Locations: Pennsylvania, Trump

☆ 'Jailbreak: Love on the Run' looks at Casey White, a man who escaped prison with a corrections officer. Here's where he is now.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"Jailbreak: Love on the Run" revolves around Casey White, an inmate who escaped prison in 2022. He broke out of Lauderdale County Jail with the help of corrections officer, Vicky White. It revolves around Casey White, who was given a 75-year prison sentence for attempted murder and robbery in 2015. Casey White remains in prison, and he was almost charged with Vicky White's death. Casey White being escorted by police officers as seen in Netflix's "Jailbreak: Love on the Run."

Persons: Casey White, Vicky White, Casey, —, Connie Ridgeway, Vicky, Vicky White's, Vicky's, William E, Ridgeway, Austin Williams, There's Organizations: Netflix, Service, CNN, Donaldson, Alabama Department of Corrections, Fox News Locations: Lauderdale County, Lauderdale County Jail, Alabama, Lauderdale, Florence , Alabama, Evansville , Indiana, Bessemer

☆ The S&P 500 hit multiple records this week, but it's still Nvidia's market
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The S & P 500 earned three records this week alone. The S & P 500 is also moving in tandem with de facto market leader Nvidia , which advanced 4.6% on the week. Meanwhile four sectors in the S & P 500, real estate, financials, energy and health care, all ended the week lower. .SPX NVDA 5D mountain The S & P 500 still ended the week higher despite a slight pullback in gains on Friday. The month is typically the worst stretch of the year, but so far the S & P 500 is ahead 1.6%.

Persons: Michael Rosen, NVDA, Lori Calvasina, Calvasina, CNBC's Organizations: Nvidia, Equity, Angeles Investments, Macro, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, RBC Capital Markets

☆ Muriel Furrer: 18-year-old cyclist dies after fall in junior road race
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Muriel Furrer, an 18-year-old cyclist, has died after suffering a serious head injury in a race, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced Friday. Furrer was competing in the women’s junior road race at the world championships in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday when she was badly injured in a fall. “With the passing of Muriel Furrer, the international cycling community loses a rider with a bright future ahead of her. The 18-year-old rider fell heavily yesterday, Thursday 26 September, during the Women Junior road race, and suffered a serious head injury before being flown to hospital by helicopter in a very critical condition. “The UCI and the Organising Committee of the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships offer their sincere condolences to Muriel Furrer’s family, friends and her Federation Swiss Cycling.

Persons: Muriel Furrer, Furrer, Muriel Furrer’s, “ Muriel Furrer’s, ” Organizations: CNN, Union Cycliste Internationale, UCI, Women Junior, Zurich University Hospital, “, Federation Swiss Cycling, ” CNN, Zurich Cantonal Police Locations: Zurich, Switzerland, Para, Swiss

☆ Japan's new prime minister could try to shake up the country's military pact with the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Hannah Abraham | Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Shigeru Ishiba is set to be appointed Japan's prime minister on Tuesday. Ishiba has previously suggested that Japan's military pact with the US should be overhauled. AdvertisementShigeru Ishiba, a former defense and agriculture minister, is set to become Japan's next prime minister. AdvertisementHis leadership is likely to transform Japan's military alliance with the US, as well as have wider implications for the region's security. However, Japan's military is beset by recruiting challenges and is experiencing manpower shortages.

Persons: Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's, Ishiba, —, Fumio Kishida Organizations: Liberal Democratic Party, Service, LDP, Reuters, Wall Street, Washington, Foreign Relations, NATO, Guardian, Japan's Yomiuri Locations: Japan, Taiwan, China

☆ Timmons: The economic impact of a strike could be consequential
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | 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 EmailTimmons: The economic impact of a strike could be consequentialJay Timmons, President & CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, warns that a strike could hurt manufacturers like Pfizer and Toyota by raising costs and disrupting supply chains.

Persons: Timmons, Jay Timmons Organizations: National Association of Manufacturers, Pfizer, Toyota

☆ UNGA: Inside one of the biggest security operations in America: Protecting thousands of visiting world leaders
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Richard Roth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

United Nations headquarters CNN —It’s one of the biggest security operations in America: Protecting thousands of world leaders and their entourages at the annual high level United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York. High shots from cameras looking at nearby corners outside the UN are always on. The UN security officials said its impossible to monitor all 1400 cameras at the same time but there are personnel checking out the scene. New York police and diplomatic security are tasked with rushing long and short motorcades from hotels across Manhattan to the UN and back. UN security officials say their priority is providing a secure environment.

Persons: CNN —, It’s, They’ve, Linda Thomas, Greenfield, ” Organizations: Nations, CNN, United Nations, Assembly, UN, New York Police Department, Secret Service, New York, New York Stock Exchange, New Locations: America, New York, Manhattan

The good news is that recent data suggests a decline in overdose deaths, the first significant drop in decades. Skyrocketing overdose deaths are nearly unavoidable, regardless of whether a state enforces tough penalties for drug possession or decriminalizes it. Since 2021, at least two-thirds of America’s 100,000 annual overdose deaths involved a synthetic opioid like fentanyl. Overdose deaths in the Northeast Deaths per 100,000 people Looking at regional overdose deaths shows this pattern clearly. It’s not coincidental that the exponential rise in overdose deaths has occurred in tandem with a profound increase in income inequality.

Persons: bartenders, skyrockets, didn’t Organizations: for Disease Control, National Forensic Laboratory Locations: East Coast, United States, America, East, Mississippi, Texas, Idaho, Oregon, New York City, Chicago, Rural West Virginia, Florida, West, U.S, Mexico

☆ Google's reported $2.7 billion deal to bring back a former employee is proof AI geniuses are the new 'star quarterbacks'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Google struck a $2.7 billion deal with Character.ai., largley to rehire AI expert Noam Shazeer, WSJ reported. It's an eye-popping example of how expensive and in demand top AI talent is as competition heats up. AI career experts told Business Insider it's a bit like pro sports — the superstars are worth it. AdvertisementThere are plenty of stories out there about just how ruthless the hiring wars for AI talent have gotten. Grennan predicted this pattern will continue as the AI talent window stays hot for the next three to four years.

Persons: Noam Shazeer, —, Shazeer, he's, it's, Mustafa Suleyman, Karen Simonyan, Andree Mendoza, Mendoza, Sergey Brin, Zuckerberg, Meta, Altman, Conor Grennan, Grennan, Noam Shazeer isn't Organizations: Google, Service, Nvidia, Wall Street, Business, Microsoft, Carex Consulting, Big Tech, NYU's Stern School of Business, Wall, Apple

☆ The Wrap-Up for Friday September 27
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | 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 EmailThe Wrap-Up for Friday September 27The top headlines that could drive today's trading.

☆ Watch these warning signs for a potential peak in the stock market's long-term bull rally, NDR says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The secular bull market, which began in 2009, is in a mature stage according to NDR's Tim Hayes. "With the secular bull mature, we're watching out for signs that it may be at risk," he said. AdvertisementWith the S&P 500 in its 15th year of a secular bull market that started in 2009, Ned Davis Research says investors should watch for warning signs of a potential peak. The first warning sign of a near-term peak in the stock market is worsening breadth among the underlying issues of the US stock market. And a rebound in inflation, coupled with rising interest rates, would be an unwelcome warning sign for the current bull rally in stocks.

Persons: Ned Davis, Tim Hayes, —, Hayes Organizations: Ned Davis Research, Service, NDR

☆ LVMH's Bernard Arnault set to overtake Mark Zuckerberg as the world's 3rd-richest person after $24 billion wealth surge
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Bernard Arnault's net worth has soared by $24 billion in four days to $201 billion. The LVMH CEO is set to leapfrog Mark Zuckerberg and become the world's third-richest person. AdvertisementBernard Arnault has grown $24 billion richer in four days — and looks set to overtake Mark Zuckerberg as the world's third-richest person. He was the richest person on the planet with a $231 billion net worth in late March. AdvertisementThe decline in LVMH stock this year has narrowed from about 20% to 5%, meaning it's no longer languishing at a two-year low.

Persons: Bernard Arnault's, Mark Zuckerberg, —, Bernard Arnault, leapfrog Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, He's, who's, Louis Vuitton, Dom Perignon Champagne Organizations: Service, Dior, Tiffany, Oracle, LVMH Locations: China, Moncler, Cashmere, Japan

Search resuls for: "the"

25 mentions found