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☆ Campbell Soup Names New CFO as It Looks to Continue Strong Growth
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | Kathryn Hardison | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +3 min

Campbell Soup Co. appointed its next finance chief as the soup and snack maker looks to build on its recent growth. The Camden, N.J.-based company on Wednesday said Carrie Anderson will become chief financial officer, effective Feb. 6. Carrie Anderson, incoming CFO at Campbell Soup Co. Photo: Campbell Soup Co.Ms. Anderson is set to join Campbell from medical technology company Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp. , where she has been CFO since June 2019. Newsletter Sign-up WSJ | CFO Journal The Morning Ledger provides daily news and insights on corporate finance from the CFO Journal team. Campbell’s brands include its namesake soup, Prego sauces, Pepperidge Farm snacks and breads, and Cape Cod potato chips.

☆ ‘He Acts Swiftly.’ An Investor’s 5-Year, Nearly $100 Million Buying Spree on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( E.B. Solomont | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Brahmin culture runs deep on Martha’s Vineyard, a moneyed enclave where those with means don’t flaunt it and flashy real-estate deals are rare. But over the past few years, local investor David Malm has quietly amassed close to $100 million worth of luxury real estate on the island and in neighboring island Nantucket where his purchases have ranged from small waterfront cottages to grand homes with expansive views.

☆ Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft sinks to more than seven-year low after slashing guidance, cancelling games
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The stock has since pared losses slightly and was last trading at around 20 euros, down 16% from the Wednesday close. In a trading update on Wednesday, Ubisoft lowered net bookings guidance for the third quarter of 2022 to 725 million euros, down from an earlier target of 830 million euros. The company forecast full-year net bookings would likely fall 10% after an earlier projection called for an increase of 10%. Ubisoft said Wednesday that it would depreciate around 500 million euros of capitalized research and development and narrow its focus to fewer titles. The company hopes to cut costs by about 200 million euros through a mix of targeted restructuring, divestment of "non-core" assets, and employee attrition.

☆ A wee cottage perched on top of a New York rooftop is for sale for $2.5 million — take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-07 | by ( Robert Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Hershkowitz said in the listing that the 'crown jewel' of this rooftop cottage is its multilevel terrace. Kristina Crane with Evan Joseph StudiosRooftop cottages in New York come in various styles, from chalets to cape cod and even a lighthouse. Some of New York's rooftop cottages are architectural gems. For instance, there is a rooftop property in the West Village that comes with its own meadow, according to StreetEasy. There's also a penthouse on East 36th Street where the owner can see the Empire State Building from their bedroom window, the New York Post reported in 2017.

☆ A cardiologist shares the 4 worst foods for high cholesterol—and what she eats to keep her ‘heart healthy’
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( Dr. Elizabeth Klodas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

As a cardiologist who treats patients with high cholesterol, I always try to use diet as medicine first. Here are the four worst foods for high cholesterol — and what I eat instead to keep my heart healthy:1. And by small, I mean a portion size of up to three ounces — and eat red meat at most, once a week. What to eat instead: Bake potatoes, kale or broccoli to a crisp when you're craving crunch. What to eat instead: Fake bacon is unlikely to satisfy your cravings for a BLT.

☆ A map shows the most popular Christmas dishes around the world
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

To see who's eating what this weekend, the culinary website Chef's Pencil created a map showing what it says are the most popular Christmas dishes around the world. Those headed to parts of South America can too — the map shows turkey is a top Christmas food in Brazil, Chile and Peru. Source: Chef's PencilItalians traditionally eat veal, while Rwandans grill both beef and goat for Christmas, the map shows. Carp, a freshwater fish, is popular in Central and Eastern Europe, while saltwater cod tops holiday menus in Italy and Portugal, the map shows. In a post about Christmas in Portugal, the travel website Portuguese for a Day states, "Christmas is not Christmas without codfish on the table!"

☆ JetBlue and American announced 11 all-new routes as the pair beefs up its controversial Northeast Alliance — see the full list
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

JetBlue Airways and American Airlines announced 11 new routes as part of their Northeast Alliance. Walter Bibikow/Getty ImagesJetBlue will start once-daily flights between New York and Hyannis near Cape Code in the spring of 2023. Just dance/ShutterstockJetBlue will start once-daily flights between New York and Bermuda in the spring of 2023. Aleenah AnsariJetBlue will start once-daily flights between Boston and Vancouver in the spring of 2023. American will start once-daily flights between New York and Knoxville on May 5.

SANDWICH, Mass.—Rob Martin eases the throttle on his 40-foot boat, pulls on his work gloves and prepares to hoist a string of lobster traps from the seafloor below. But instead of looking for a buoy tethered to the traps on the bottom, as lobstermen typically do when checking their traps, he listens for telltale beeps from an electronic device mounted in the wheelhouse. “I can look at my plotter and see where all my gear is,” Mr. Martin, who has fished the waters off Cape Cod for 42 years, said during a recent outing offshore. “Once you start using this stuff, it’s pretty simple.”

☆ These are the best U.S. states to raise a family if you make over $70,000 a year
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Rocket Mortgage's November report ranked the best states to raise a family based on data from U.S. News and WalletHub. A new report from Rocket Mortgage used data from U.S. News and WalletHub to rank states according to several criteria: family funhealth and safety concernseducation and childcare possibilitiesoverall affordabilitysocial and economic factors Overall, the report found that the best states in the U.S. to raise a family are home to major cities that are continuing to grow in population size and emerging industries. 1 best state to raise a family if you make over $70,000 a year: MassachusettsTotal score: 65.21 Massachusetts is a state that offers everything from the Berkshire Mountains to the beaches of Cape Cod and a major city like Boston. Boston is home to two of the best hospitals in the country: Massachusetts General (rank: 5) and Brigham and Women's (rank: 14). 5 best U.S. states to raise a family if you make over $70,000/year

☆ Cooling job market doesn't take the heat off the holiday hiring spree
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Shannon-Pettypiece-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Shannon Pettypiece | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

Retailers are entering the holiday season amid a swirl of mixed economic signals. That leaves companies expecting another busy shopping season as they continue to grapple with a competitive job market. Before the holiday hiring rush, retailers were already looking to fill 800,000 open positions, according to the retail federation. There are some signs though that the labor market is starting to shift in employers' favor. "This speed is imperative during holiday hiring," John Patterson, Macy’s vice president of talent, said in an email.

☆ This 52-year-old early retiree left the U.S. for Portugal—a look at his typical day: 'It's pretty affordable'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Alex Trias | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

My wife Noki left her nursing job a few years later, and we enjoyed a peaceful retirement in Washington, D.C. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards Bettina Corallo is located in Lisbon's Principe Real neighborhood. Photo: Alex TriasExploring Lisbon's historic centerDay or night, downtown Lisbon is an active city with plenty of ambiance to soak in. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards At the farmers' market in Príncipe Real, you'll find dried fruits and homemade pickles. Alex and Noki spend their time in the communal gardens drinking wine, hanging with neighbors, and enjoying views of the Tejo river.

☆ Climate woes bad and getting worse faster, UN weather report says
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Earth's warming weather and rising seas are getting worse and doing so faster than before, the World Meteorological Organization warned Sunday in a somber note as world leaders started gathering for international climate negotiations. "The latest State of the Global Climate report is a chronicle of climate chaos," United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. "The melting (of ice) game we have lost and also the sea level rate," WMO chief Petteri Taalas told The Associated Press. The data on sea level and average temperatures are nothing compared to how climate change has hit people in extreme weather. The rate of warming the last 15 years is 67% faster than since 1971, the report said.

☆ I was traumatized by a leaky roof in an old apartment, so when it happened in my home I was beyond relieved to have insurance that covered it
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Mandy Shunnarah | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

When my partner and I finally moved, we found an amazing home — but the roof was 25 years old. It leaked within six months, but our homeowners insurance covered the bulk of the bill. It had been lovingly tended; the inspector even said he'd never seen a house this old in this good shape. It was a stressful month of waiting, but in the end, Farmers homeowners insurance saved our tails — and our sanity. Insider's Featured Homeowner Insurance Companies Lemonade Homeowners InsuranceAllstate Homeowners InsuranceNationwide Homeowners Insurance Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options.

☆ The 'Lady of the Dunes' has been identified after nearly 50 years. Now, police want info about her husband.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Ruth Marie Terry in her twenties. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the whereabouts of Terry or Muldavin in New England in 1973 or 1974 to contact them. The death of the “Lady of the Dunes” was one of the most enduring and frustrating murder mysteries in Massachusetts. A young girl out for a walk found the body in the dunes in Provincetown in July 1974. Terry, whose aliases include Teri Marie Vizina, Terry M. Vizina and Teri Shannon, also had ties to Michigan and California, authorities said.

☆ Meta says it's planning to shrink its office space as more employees are working remotely
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Kate Duffy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The social-media giant has embraced remote work, with top executives working from abroad. It comes as Meta, notably its top executives, shifts to remote work. "Some steps, like the ongoing rationalization of our office footprint, will lead to incremental costs in the near term," Wehner said. Wehner added that Meta projected 2023 total expenses are set to be between $96 billion and $101 billion, with $2 billion estimated to go towards consolidating the company's office footprint. Meta employees are expected to spend at least half their time in the office.

☆ An 18-Acre Waterfront Compound on Cape Cod Asks $15.995 Million
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Libertina Brandt | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Be the first to know about the biggest and best luxury home sales and listings by signing up for our Mansion Deals email alert. A waterfront compound spanning about 18 acres on Cape Cod is asking $15.995 million.

☆ Alice, the first all-electric passenger airplane, takes flight
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Jennifer Korn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN Business —The world’s first all-electric passenger aircraft has successfully taken to the sky. Israeli company Eviation Aircraft successfully launched the Alice on Tuesday morning from Washington’s Grant County International Airport. The zero-emission plane traveled at an altitude of 3,500 feet for its eight-minute inaugural flight. Three different versions of the Alice are in protoype stages: a “commuter” variant, an executive version, and one specialized for cargo. The executive design has six passenger seats for a more spacious flight, and the cargo plane holds 450 cubic feet of volume.

☆ A man who helped get migrants on DeSantis flights to Martha's Vineyard says he feels betrayed: 'I never ever, ever knew it was a governor' behind the stunt
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A man who helped recruit migrants to get on flights bound for Martha's Vineyard says he feels betrayed. "I have nothing to do with the deception," the man, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told CNN. Dozens of migrants were flown to Martha's Vineyard in a move planned by Florida Gov. She also gave the man $10 McDonald's gift certificates to give to those who agreed to get on the planes, the man told CNN. An attorney representing a group of the migrants told Insider last week that the immigrants have been left "traumatized" by the stunt.

☆ Legal consequences are murky for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after he flew migrants to Martha's Vineyard
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Nicole Gaudiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Former federal prosecutors say criminal laws may have been broken during the transport of migrants. Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyFormer federal prosecutors say Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may have broken criminal laws when he sent Venezuelan migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard. Levin said one possibility is human trafficking laws, even though he said those statutes are intended for cases of sex trafficking or human trafficking for profit. "Whether a federal prosecutor's office or a state prosecutor's office is going to go forward with that kind of charge against a sitting governor, we'll see," she said.

☆ Martha's Vineyard lawmakers call for federal investigation of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' 'political stunt' of flying Venezuelan migrants there
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Nicole Gaudiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Martha's Vineyard lawmakers want DOJ to investigate Ron DeSantis' transport of migrants to the island. They say the Venezuelan refugees seeking asylum were deceived and their rights were violated. Ron DeSantis' transport of migrants to the Massachusetts island, saying the Venezuelan refugees seeking asylum were deceived and their rights were violated. They were promised employment and assistance in Boston, but they ended up stranded in the dark on the tarmac on Martha's Vineyard with nowhere to go. As soon as he learned the news, he got on the first boat to Martha's Vineyard and found people who were "incredibly terrified" and "confused."

☆ Migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard have been left 'traumatized' after being 'thrust' into political firestorm 'without their consent': lawyer
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Migrants who were flown to Martha's Vineyard have been left "traumatized," a lawyer told Insider. "They're scared, they're traumatized, and they don't know what's going to happen next," the attorney said. Dozens of migrants were flown to Martha's Vineyard in a move planned by Gov. "They're scared, they're traumatized, and they don't know what's going to happen next," Love said. "Luckily," Love said, Martha's Vineyard locals quickly mobilized to support the migrants.

☆ 'Punked': DeSantis keeps White House, Delaware and media guessing on migrant flight plans
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Marc Caputo | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Lauren-Egan-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre accused DeSantis of not wanting a workable, bipartisan solution on immigration. “Obviously,” DeSantis said, “it’s sad that Martha’s Vineyard people deported them the next day. Ray Ewing / Vineyard Gazette via APThe migrants who were flown to Martha’s Vineyard weren’t deported; they were moved to a military base near Cape Cod. “If you say you’re a sanctuary state, then don’t complain. Share in the pain — whether you’re president, God or anyone else.”Marc Caputo reported from Florida and Lauren Egan reported from Delaware.

☆ 2 migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard by Gov. DeSantis have already left for NYC, says Massachusetts lawmaker
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Two of the migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard have left for NYC, a local politician told Insider. The lawmaker said he wouldn't be surprised if more of the migrants left for other parts of the US. Some of them, said Massachusetts State Sen. Julian Cyr, even want to return to Martha's Vineyard. Cyr, a Democrat, said that some of the migrants even want to return to Martha's Vineyard. "They loved Martha's Vineyard," the politician said of the migrants.

☆ Lawmakers who represent Martha's Vineyard says they've gotten death threats for supporting the migrants flown there by DeSantis
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Two lawmakers say they've gotten death threats over their support of the migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard. Last week, 50 migrants were flown to Martha's Vineyard in a move planned by Florida Gov. Cyr was quoted by Axios saying that he's taking the backlash he has gotten over his advocacy for the migrants "in stride." Last week, DeSantis sparked a firestorm of criticism after he had the migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard on two chartered planes in what attorneys for the immigrants called a "shameful political stunt." Fernandes told WGBH's Greater Boston that the threats he's gotten "is nothing compared to what these people have gone through."

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