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☆ LeBron James, Stephen Curry had a ‘healthy resentment’ — the Olympics offer something new
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Joe Vardon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — LeBron James was genuinely thrilled to see Stephen Curry in that Bellagio hotel ballroom in Las Vegas on the eve of Team USA training camp. If they say they want to play for Team USA, they aren’t going to be told no. Advertisement“It’s just cool, I’m not going to lie,” said Tyrese Haliburton, a Team USA guard at the tender age of 24. LeBron James congratulates Stephen Curry after the 2017 NBA Finals. (Jesse D. Garrabrant / NBAE via Getty Images)But from 2015 through 2018, James’ Cavs and Curry’s Warriors met every June in the NBA Finals.

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☆ The 'Gen Z Boss and a mini' trend is taking off on TikTok. A lawyer says it's a lesson in how not to use social media.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementOne of those accounts was run by Australian brand Tbh Skincare. But while many considered it simple, lighthearted fun, the skincare company ran into trouble when its video spread farther afield. The Tbh Skincare women didn't take the criticism lying down, posting two more videos. In Australia, where Tbh Skincare is based, mental health is covered by a workplace's insurance. The internet is forever, and young workers should assume anything posted will be visible to future employees, Hart said.

Persons: —, Boss, Andrew Tate, didn't, they'd, Rachael Wilde, Craig Schweighoffer, Roxanne Hart, Hart, There's, it's, Gen Zers, Wilde Organizations: Service, Business, Smart Company, York St Brands, Hart & Co Locations: Australia

☆ Gareth Southgate leaves England men’s team after defeat in Euro 2024 final
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Gareth Southgate announced on Tuesday he will leave his role as the manager of the England men’s national team. His decision comes two days after England’s 2-1 defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin. Southgate spent eight years as England’s manager, taking charge of 102 matches. I’m an England fan and I always will be.”Southgate was appointed England manager in 2016 after the abrupt departure of Sam Allardyce. As England manager, Southgate won 62 of the 102 games he presided over.

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☆ Do Olympians get paid? Everything you need to know about prize money – for some – at Paris Games
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

On the line are Olympic medals – gold, silver and bronze – as well as the recognition that comes with them. But, unlike many other professional sports, financial reward isn’t necessarily a prize awarded to Olympic athletes in the past. Here’s everything you need to know about Olympic athletes and the compensation they can receive. A Paris 2024 Olympic Games gold medal (top) is seen on display with Paralympic Games gold (right) and silver medals (left). “And they do so and then many of them reward the athletes with prize money for winning medals or diplomas or whatever.

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☆ Has ‘world’s rarest whale’ washed up on a beach? Scientists are scrambling to find out
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Isaac Yee | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Now, experts in New Zealand are scrambling to confirm whether a 5-meter (16-foot) carcass that recently washed ashore on the country’s South Island is the near-mythical spade-toothed whale. After inspection and consultation with marine-mammal experts, scientists believed the carcass was that of a male spade-toothed whale, though more tests were needed. It may take several weeks or months for the DNA to be processed and a final species ID to be confirmed, according to New Zealand’s conservation department. If the carcass is confirmed as a spade-toothed whale and dissected, Hendriks from the DOC said scientists will be very interested in details of its its stomach and gastrointestinal tract. “This can tell us about what the whale has been eating, but it is also significant because every beaked whale species has a unique stomach plan,” she said.

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☆ Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, and David Sacks personally lobbied Trump to pick Vance: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewTesla billionaire Elon Musk, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, and venture capitalist David Sacks personally lobbied Donald Trump to select JD Vance as his running mate, according to Axios. Axios said that a secret lobbying campaign continued into Monday morning, led by key figures such as Musk, Carlson, and Sacks. Tucker Carlson praised JD Vance after he was announced as Trump's VP nominee. Advertisement"When the Twin Towers came down, JD Vance enlisted in the Marine Corps, gung-ho to exact justice on America's enemies," Sacks wrote on X. Representatives for Donald Trump, JD Vance, Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, and David Sacks did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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☆ Trump 2.0 could be bad news for global inflation, analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty ImagesA second presidential term for former President Donald Trump could reignite global inflation as his America-first policies drive up costs across the world, analysts warned. "The level of inflation is higher, inflation expectations are higher, and we're still in this inflation mindset." A recent poll of economists suggested, however, that the majority see inflation ticking higher under Trump due to his hard-line protectionist stance. watch nowThat higher inflation could spill over into Asia, too, Nomura's Gareth Nicholson said in a note to CNBC. In Europe, Goldman Sachs predicted in a Friday note that a Trump presidency could add a 0.1 percentage point increase to inflation as higher tariffs weigh on global trade.

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☆ Shannen Doherty's mom and 'Beverley Hills, 90210' co-stars are among those to pay tribute to 'loving and generous' actor
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewShannen Doherty's mother and her "Beverly Hills, 90210" costars are among those to pay tribute to the actor who died from cancer on Saturday, at age 53. Doherty played Heather Duke in 1989's "Heathers," but was best known as Brenda Walsh in the beloved 1990s Fox teen drama series, "Beverly Hills, 90210." The series turned Doherty and co-stars including Jason Priestly, Luke Perry, and Jennie Garth into household names. Related stories"Shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of my friend Shannen. They became friends in the 1990s when they both starred on TV shows airing on The WB network — Gellar on "Buffy," while Doherty played young witch Prue Halliwell on "Charmed."

Persons: —, Doherty, Heather Duke, Brenda Walsh, Jason Priestly, Luke Perry, Jennie Garth, Leslie Sloane, Bowie, Rosa Doherty, Priestly, Brenda Walsh's, Shannen, Garth, Doherty's, Ashley Hamilton, TMZ, Hamilton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, — Gellar, Prue Halliwell, @theshando, Kevin Smith, Mallrats, Smith, Rose McGowan Organizations: Service, Fox, Business, Social Locations: Beverly Hills, Instagram

For Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, being almost the only game in town for AI chips isn't enough. AdvertisementThe company also runs Nvidia Inception, an incubator and venture network that counts more than 20,000 early-stage companies among its membership. "I think it's crazy," said another founder whose company received investment from NVentures, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Any company trying to do anything major in AI has spent the past two years buying them by the truckload. AdvertisementHe says he's received personal calls from Huang in which the Nvidia CEO weighs in on company decisions or expresses disapproval of his public statements.

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☆ Lionel Messi and the unmistakeable sense of an ending
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Jack Lang | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

And Lionel Messi is not a player who goes down for nothing. A second or two later, the camera returned to Messi, zooming in on the most recognisable face in football. For Messi, wherever he treads in this extended career outro, is always accompanied by the unmistakable sense of an ending. Post-game, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni said that Messi didn’t want to come off but his injury rendered any other option redundant. Advertisement“I’m lucky I can do something I’m passionate about,” Messi said in the Apple documentary about his American adventure.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Nicolas Gonzalez, Messi, Leandro Paredes, —, ”, “, there’s, Juan Mabromata, Lionel Scaloni, Messi didn’t, “ Leo, Lautaro Martinez, Tata Martino, Leo, ” Messi, Buda Mendez, Chandan Khanna, Ray Orr Organizations: Messi, Messi gambol, ESPN Argentina, Getty, Inter Miami, MLS, Apple Locations: Argentina, United States, Mexico, Canada, “, AFP, Miami

☆ The delivery reckoning is here
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Unlike employees, contractor delivery workers have to cover many of their own costs. "No one wins under this law, including delivery workers," the spokesperson said. Gig workers have had to get choosier about jobsThe dilemma isn't unique to the food delivery world. Timothy Turer, who has worked in rideshare and gig delivery in Florida since 2016, remembers the dirt-cheap fares that Uber and Lyft offered riders early on. But with many telling BI that the job has gotten less profitable for them lately, or setting up their own delivery services, or even begging food delivery customers for better tips, it's clear cracks are starting to show in the well-polished delivery system.

Persons: —, Uber, that's, it's, Instacart wouldn't, Instacart, he's, you'd, They've, Timothy Turer, Lyft, I'm, Turer, hasn't, DoorDash Organizations: Service, Business Locations: California, North America, New York, Seattle, rideshare, Florida

☆ He turned around his private-equity firm after he started using executive coaches. Here's what he told us.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Alex Nicoll | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

At the time, I hadn't even heard of the term "executive coach." Here's how an executive coach changed my company and myself forever and why executive coaching is still an important part of our continued success. Another lesson was that I had to set very clear goals. AdvertisementIf you can be super clear on where you're going and what your goals are, you're going to be 20 times more effective. You're going to get that hour back 20 fold, maybe even a hundredfold.

Persons: —, Graham Weaver, Alex Nicoll, JP Flaum, Graham, Flaum, I'd, We're, It's, I've Organizations: Service, Alpine Investors, Business, Stanford Graduate School of Business ., Alpine, Graduate School of Business Locations: Denver , Colorado, Dallas, Chicago, Washington ,

☆ Jacoby Jones, Ravens’ Super Bowl star and All-Pro returner, dies at 40
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Mark Puleo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

Jacoby Jones, the former NFL receiver and kick returner who helped the Baltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII with the longest play in the game’s history, has died at the age of 40. Jones, who also caught a touchdown pass in the game, was named an All-Pro returner after that season. “If I see a Ravens fan, they’ll look at me and point and just say, “Mile High.” They don’t care about the Super Bowl. They’ll be like, “Mile High.”The Ravens went on to win in double overtime to fuel their Super Bowl run. Free tickets available: https://t.co/bLA8I0MNCD pic.twitter.com/wg3XpYyCDD — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 28, 2019“I loved Jacoby Jones,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said in a statement.

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☆ Ex-Secret Service special agents explain why counter-sniper who saved Trump's life may have lost crucial seconds
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Laura Italiano | Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

"This counter-sniper made an amazingly quick decision and clearly saved Trump's life," said Bill Pickle, the former special agent in charge of Al Gore's vice-presidential Secret Service detail. AdvertisementCangelosi said the Secret Service team at the event should have a "site plan" that would include a layout of the area and the surrounding buildings. The Secret Service has advance teams that scope out sites and make staffing recommendations ahead of major events, one expert said. The CS team returned fire, long-gun-toting counter-assault agents in black jumpsuits and helmets rushed the stage, and business-suited agents on the rally platform hurried Trump off stage. "The worst nightmare for the Secret Service has always been a lone gunman who hasn't been announcing his views publicly and is ready to die."

Persons: —, Donald Trump, Bill Pickle, Al Gore's, Pickle, Anthony Cangelosi, Cangelosi, couldn't, Jabin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, Crooks, it's, Trump, hasn't Organizations: Service, Business, Saturday, CS, Secret Service, Washington, Getty, Trump, FBI, Inter, Congress Locations: Butler , Pennsylvania, Bethel Park , Pennsylvania, Washington

☆ Cramer: Here are 5 stocks I would buy right now — plus 3 to keep your eyes on
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +18 min

In the meantime, we received some terrific feedback from members after revealing in late May five stocks we would buy right here, right now. So which stocks would I buy right now? And while we expect Monday may not be a good day for tech stocks — remember it is only day three of the rotation — you have to buy AMD before the tide turns back to tech. I said that Best Buy was much more than just a brick-and-mortar company and that its integrity was high. More importantly, like AMD, Best Buy is where people will try out a new AI PC.

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McGaha started plotting her move abroad as soon as she turned 18. "Travel started as a coping mechanism for me to stay excited about life and heal after surviving such a horrific experience and losing my dad," McGaha says. One of her friends suggested she look at teaching jobs in Budapest, Hungary, noting the teacher shortage there and the short visa processing timeline. Her teaching contract included a furnished one-bedroom apartment in Budapest, with a monthly stipend to help cover rent and utilities. Photo: Bence BamerSince moving to Budapest — and losing her teaching job — McGaha has had to apply for several different visas.

Persons: Denae McGaha, McGaha, McGaha's, Ronnie, …, expats, — McGaha, she's, She's, hasn't Organizations: United States —, Budapest — Locations: Harvest , Alabama, Europe, London, Copenhagen, Whidbey, Washington, Budapest, Hungary, United States, American, Covid, ., Instagram, Philadelphia, Budapest's 5th, Hungarian, Seattle

☆ A couple in their 20s converted 11 camper vans before building their dream one. Take a look inside the $127,000 Ram ProMaster.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

After a bout of burnout, the pair decided to quit their conversion business and prioritize building a van to travel in. Scarlett and Seth EskelundAfter five years of converting and selling vans, the couple was ready to build their dream oneIn 2018, Seth and Scarlett felt stuck. Since 2018, Seth and Scarlett converted 11 vans, including three they lived in; their builds typically took three to six months. Side-by-side images of the interior of the couple's $127,000 van build. And while they accomplished their dream van, Scarlett said, "You couldn't pay us to do it again."

Persons: —, Scarlett, Seth Eskelund, Seth, It's, Scarlett Eskelund, Ram ProMaster, Scarlett Eskelund paddleboarding, van Scarlett, haves, Lula, Sasha, they've Organizations: Service, Business, The New York Times Locations: The, Colorado, Mexico, Canada

☆ Shelley Duvall is remembered for being the perfect victim. But she was so much more
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Sadly, that victim identity was only reinforced in the mid-2010s, when Duvall appeared on an episode of “Dr. Phil” episode with a ratings-bait title, the then 67-year-old actress made confusing claims and was apparently struggling with her mental health. Shelley Duvall, Herve Villechaize, on set, in May 1982, "Rumplestiltskin," for "Faerie Tale Theatre." It was buoyed, however, by Duvall, whose unique charm and childlike whimsy as host and presenter of each tale was the perfect fairy dust. A reminder to perhaps not focus so much on her elusiveness, but on the legacy of Duvall’s work – which was there all along.

Persons: Shelley Duvall, Wendy Torrance, Jack Nicholson’s, Stanley Kubrick’s, Stephen King, ”, Duvall, Dr, Phil ”, –, Anjelica Huston –, Nicholson, Huston, “, Shelley, shortchange, Wendy –, ” Duvall, Robert Altman, Herve Villechaize, Richard Hewett, TVG, Mia Farrow, Vivian Kubrick –, Phil, CNN’s Chris Wallace, Gen Xers, Helen Mirren, James Earl Jones, Treat Williams, Terri Garr, Gena Rowlands, Francis Ford Coppola, Tim Burton, Steve Martin’s, Dixie, Cyrano de Bergerac, “ Roxanne, Martin plumbs Organizations: CNN, Hollywood, Everett, New York Times Locations: London, Colorado

☆ Opinion: Dr. Ruth taught us not only about sex but also chosen family
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Opinion Allison Gilbert | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Dr. Westheimer — who was widely known as Dr. Ruth — was in her early fifties when she became the first therapist to use mass media to educate adults and hormone-buzzing teenagers about sex. The answer was yes, yes, and yes. Ruth’s Guide to Safer Sex.” She worked relentlessly to reach new audiences and succeeded by expanding her fanbase to television with “The Dr. Ruth Show,” “The All New Dr. Ruth Show,” “You’re On the Air with Dr. Ruth,” and more. There has simply been no one like her.”Debby Herbenick, director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University, wrote: “Countless of us have been described at various times as ‘the next Dr. Ruth’ though of course there is only one Dr. Ruth. Without much fanfare, Dr. Westheimer had decided to make me a member of her chosen family, too.

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☆ Gen Z might have missed out on their chance to get rich through homeownership
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | Andy Kiersz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewHomeownership is helping some millennials get rich — but Gen Zers might have a hard time following in their footsteps. Some Gen Zers managed to get in on the fun — about a quarter of Gen Zers between the ages of 19 and 26 owned a home as of 2023, per Redfin. AdvertisementWhat's more, Silk said there's a larger reason Gen Zers shouldn't count on homeownership to boost their wealth. AdvertisementThese costs are already putting pressure on current homeowners, and by the time more Gen Zers buy homes, they could be even more burdensome. Their monthly payment is gone forever, and it has zero chance of providing an investment return.

Persons: —, Zers, millennials, Gen Zers, Roger Silk, Silk, hasn't, It's, it's Organizations: Service, Federal Reserve, Business, World Bank

☆ Wende Zomnir revolutionized makeup with Urban Decay. She's not done building her empire.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

And Urban Decay was the first brand to have all recycled paper cartons," she told BI. "So it's not like Caliray's wellness and sustainability is a 180 departure from Urban Decay. Wende Zomnir at an Urban Decay party in 2018. Wende Zomnir CalirayStarting fresh with CalirayConceptualizing a new makeup brand with a California aesthetic was a no-brainer for Zomnir. While on the road promoting Urban Decay, she noticed that people asked her the same questions: What's California like?

Persons: I'm, Zomnir, she's, Calvin Klein, Elizabeth Arden skincare, Leo Burnett, Sandy Lerner, Lerner, she'd, Wende, Han Myung, Carol Hamilton, Tara Simon, Caliray's mascara, Caliray, There's, She's Organizations: Business, Leo, Leo Burnett Worldwide, Cisco Systems, Beauty Independent, Urban, Fast Company, BI Locations: New Jersey, she's, Newport Beach , California, It's, Texas, California, Sandy, L'Oréal, Sephora

☆ I moved our family from California to Costa Rica for love, and it ended up being the best thing for us — despite the breakup
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ivette Cuevas, a café owner living in Costa Rica, and her 16-year-old son, Vincent Alcampo. Ivette: I didn't choose Costa Rica — it chose me. By the time I sold the restaurant, I'd put down roots in Costa Rica. My son, Vincent, traveled back and forth between California with his father and Costa Rica to visit me until, a little over a year ago, he decided to move here permanently. Vincent: Life in Costa Rica is different from back home.

Persons: —, Ivette Cuevas, Vincent Alcampo, I'd, Costa, Vincent, I've, He's, I'm, he's Organizations: Service, Business, pats, Embassy Locations: Costa Rica, California, Uvita, Costa, Pacific, San Jose, Costa Rica's, Canada, Guanacaste, Barcelona, —

☆ ‘It was magical:’ Remembering Greece’s miracle triumph at Euro 2004
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

One of those stars was Stelios Giannakopoulos, who walked out for the Euro 2004 final knowing he was on the verge of something incredibly special. It was unbelievable.”Stelios Giannakopoulos celebrates on the pitch after lifting the Euro 2004 title. George Tsitsonis is a Greek-American writer who has penned a book about the team’s incredible performances at Euro 2004. Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty ImagesThe Euro 2004 triumph came shortly before the country hosted the summer Olympic Games, an event that further united the population. For Giannakopoulos, the team’s Euro 2004 victory was further proof of what the Greek people can do when they come together.

Persons: CNN — It’s, Stelios Giannakopoulos, “, I’m, ” Giannakopoulos, Alain Gadoffre, George Tsitsonis, Tsitsonis, Luís Figo, Cristiano Ronaldo, Giannakopoulos, – Angelos Charisteas, Angelos Charisteas, Vincenzo Pinto, ” Tsitsonis, ”, Otto Rehhagel, – Organizations: CNN, CNN Sport, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Greece, Russia, English Premier League, Getty, Aris Messinis, Greek, Georgia Locations: Greece, It’s, Lisbon, Portugal, Athens, France, Czech Republic, Greek, AFP, Spain, England

☆ Vulnerable kids get a second chance of their own by helping dogs get adopted
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Allie Torgan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

“Most of the dogs didn’t really catch my attention until I’d seen this boxer named Quincy,” one UnChained participant recounted. The students work alongside coaches, a professional dog trainer, and volunteer classroom assistants. By establishing an emotional connection and teaching young people about a dog’s needs, Wolf says her team sees a change occur. Students learn from professional dog trainers and implement a clicker method where a dog is praised and rewarded for good behavior with a treat. There’s a vulnerability that the dogs allow the kids to open up with.”The dogs in the program are rescued from shelters and are vetted by a professional dog trainer before they join the program.

Persons: Melissa, Wolf, “, ” Wolf, Melissa Wolf — Allie Torgan, CNN Wolf, I’d, Quincy, ”, they’ve, CNN “ You’ve, “ It’s, she’ll, she’s Organizations: Santa Cruz , CA CNN, CNN, Quincy Locations: Santa Cruz , CA, California, Texas, chihuahua

☆ A CIO overseeing $22 billion shares his 3 favorite market areas — and 3 reasons the Magnificent 7's earnings growth can't last forever
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( William Edwards | Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

He favors small-cap, mid-cap, and quality stocks over the Big Tech mega-caps leading the market rally for three reasons. One is that the earnings winning streak that Magnificent Seven stocks have enjoyed is simply difficult to keep going. In the first quarter of this year, Magnificent Seven earnings grew by 50% annualized year-over-year, according to Ned Davis Research. Wall Street estimates Magnificent Seven earnings will grow by 28% year-over-year in Q2. When it comes to innovating and adapting, small and mid-cap companies' size gives them a relative advantage.

Persons: —, Larry Kochard, Ned Davis, Kochard, reinvesting, It's, it's Organizations: Service, Big Tech, Capital Management, Business, Ned Davis Research, Wall, The, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, European Union, Quality

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