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Evercore ISI lowered its price target on Alphabet to $200 from $225 , citing antitrust worried. Analyst Atif Malik's $130 price target, up from $119, implies that the stock could rally 17% from here. The firm upgraded the software giant to a buy rating and hiked its price target to $210 from $155. The investing firm downgraded the online bank to neutral from buy and removed its $44 price target. — Lisa Kailai Han 5:49 a.m.: Evercore ISI trims Alphabet price target Alphabet's antitrust issues will limit upside going forward, according to Evercore ISI.

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☆ China is taking over the South China Sea, and the US isn't doing enough to stop it, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewTensions between the Philippines and China have heightened around contested waters in the South China Sea in recent months. In recent months China has engaged in increasingly aggressive operations against the Philippines around the disputed islands of Sabina Shoal, Escoda Shoal, and Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. Chinese Coast Guard holding knives and machetes as they approach Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea on June 17, 2024. A Chinese Coast Guard firing a water cannon at a Philippine Navy-chartered vessel resupplying troops stationed at Second Thomas Shoal in March 2024. AdvertisementSpeaking at a conference, he said that the "escort of one vessel to the other is an entirely reasonable option within our Mutual Defense Treaty."

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☆ Trump won't say if he wants Ukraine to win the war; Blinken visits Kyiv on long-range strikes
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Yuliya-Talmazan-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Yuliya Talmazan | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Ukraine woke Wednesday to a glaring display of the potentially expanding range — and possible limits — of American support. Hours after former President Donald Trump refused to say whether he wanted the U.S. ally to win the war against Russia, Kyiv welcomed Washington's top diplomat — hoping he will bring a long-awaited shift on its use of long-range weapons. President Joe Biden hinted Tuesday that Kyiv might be about to get what it wants after months of resistance from the White House. Trump was asked twice whether or not he wants Ukraine to win the war, but on both occasions he skirted the question. His response may heighten concerns in Kyiv that a Trump administration would remove U.S. support and seek an end to the war on terms favorable to Russia.

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☆ Ally Financial plunges 19% after CFO says its borrowers are struggling
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ally Financial shares dropped 19% Tuesday after its CFO warned of weaker financial health among borrowers. Ally Financial, a major auto lender, expects rising delinquency rates going forward. AdvertisementShares of Ally Financial plunged as much as 19% on Tuesday after the company's CFO said it is seeing a deterioration in the financial health of its consumers. He added: "We're clearly dealing with a cohort of borrowers who have been struggling with cost of living and now are struggling with an employment picture that's worsened." Overall, Ally Financial's comments are not encouraging for the consumer picture, but Ally Financial is known for catering to borrowers with credit scores in the lower to middle ranges.

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☆ China's air force is again being called out for 'dangerous' moves over the South China Sea, this time for popping flares in front of a US ally's aircraft
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Philippines said two Chinese jets flew dangerously close to one of its planes over the South China Sea. It said the Chinese aircraft also released multiple flares in the plane's path. It's not the first time China has been accused of aggressive flight behavior in the region. AdvertisementA key US ally has accused China of dangerous behavior in the skies above the South China Sea, saying two Chinese Air Force jets flew close to a Philippine transport plane and released flares in its flight path. The Philippines accused China of provocative actions violating lawful international flight operation on Saturday, saying two Chinese Air Force aircraft endangered a Philippine Air Force NC-212i light transport plane flying above the South China Sea last Thursday.

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With nearly three-fourths of the S & P 500 reporting second-quarter results, the earnings picture for the back half of the year is looking unusually complicated. It's been a 'meh' quarter so far We have the usual beat on bottom-line earnings, but revenue beats are below expectations. Most companies are beating on earnings estimates but are declining to hike full-year guidance beyond the beat. Plenty of complaints about a slowing China consumer A weak China economy has been a significant headwind for a number of global companies this season. Procter & Gamble's China sales tumbled 8% from a year ago as consumer spending slowed.

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☆ Why the market's smallest stocks will surge 15% in August, according to Fundstrat's Tom Lee
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The small-cap-heavy Russell 2000 will jump 15% or more in August, Fundstrat's Tom Lee told CNBC. Expectations of a Trump White house are also helping drive small-cap buying, Lee added. Fundstrat's Tom Lee told CNBC that the small-cap-focused Russell 2000 is likely to gain 15% or more through August, if history is any guide. Lee says the market's certainty in upcoming interest-rate cuts — expected to commence in September — is helping drive the small-cap rally. "The nine times it did that since 1979, when you were in a bear market, we were up 100% — one month, three months, six months, 12 months later," he said.

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We reviewed banks and credit unions who do business in Texas to find the best financial institutions for people who live in Texas. We selected Ally, Bank of America, Rally Credit Union, and GECU as the best banks and credit unions for Texas residents. Editor's Rating 4.5/5 A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star Editor's Rating 3.5/5 A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star Editor's Rating 4.25/5 A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star Editor's Rating 4/5 A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star Start banking Ally Bank, Member FDIC Learn more On Bank of America's website Learn more On Rally Credit Union's website Learn more On GECU's websiteBest Financial Institutions in Texas ReviewsThe best banks and credit unions in Texas will offer strong interest rates, good perks, and low monthly fees. Here are the best banks and credit unions in Texas as picked by Business Insider editors in 2024. We looked at the top 10 biggest banks and credit unions in the state, plus state financial institutions featured in our Black-owned banks and credit unions guide and Hispanic American-owned banks and credit unions guide.

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☆ JPMorgan's Jordan Jackson: Market will end 2024 higher than where it is now
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | 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 EmailJPMorgan's Jordan Jackson: Market will end 2024 higher than where it is nowStrategas' Chris Verrone, NewEdge's Cameron Dawson, and JPMorgan's Jordan Jackson join 'Closing Bell' to discuss markets, earnings, and the rally's staying power.

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☆ Watch CNBC’s full interview with Strategas' Chris Verrone, NewEdge's Cameron Dawson and JPMorgan's Jordan Jackson
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | 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 Strategas' Chris Verrone, NewEdge's Cameron Dawson and JPMorgan's Jordan JacksonStrategas' Chris Verrone, NewEdge's Cameron Dawson, and JPMorgan's Jordan Jackson join 'Closing Bell' to discuss markets, earnings, and the rally's staying power.

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Best Banks in North Carolina FAQsWhat is the most popular bank in North Carolina? There are 35 state-chartered banks in North Carolina, according to the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks. North Carolina Bank ReviewsThe best North Carolina banks and credit unions will offer strong interest rates, good perks, and accessibility to North Carolina residents. Here are the best North Carolina banks as picked by Business Insider editors in 2024. We reviewed the 10 biggest banks and credit unions in the state and financial institutions included in our Black-owned banks and credit unions guide and Hispanic American-owned banks and credit unions guide.

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Earn 5.26% APY with a NexBank High Yield Savings Account. It got me thinking about the money I have stashed away in my current high-yield savings account at Ally, paying 4.20% APY. Here's why I'm sticking to my current savings account. With Ally, I can enjoy the fact that there are no monthly account fees, nor a minimum balance requirement. That's more money than I would ever feel comfortable keeping in a short-term savings account, let alone locked for a long stretch.

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☆ Biden orders independent probe of Trump rally's security after the assassination attempt on the former president
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

President Joe Biden on Sunday said that he has ordered an independent investigation into the security for the rally where a shooter attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. "I've directed an independent review of the national security of yesterday's rally, and we will share the results of that independent review as well," he said on Sunday afternoon. There will also be a review of the security plan for the Republican National Convention, which begins in Milwaukee on Monday. Both the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee have said that the party's major event will still go on as planned. The president also extended his condolences to Corey Comperatore, who was killed while shielding his family after shots rang out at the Trump rally.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, I've, Biden, Trump, I'm, Jill, Corey Comperatore Organizations: Sunday, Business, Secret Service, Republican National Convention, Republican National Committee, Trump Locations: Milwaukee

☆ These stocks set to report earnings next week have a history of beating estimates
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As earnings season begins ramping up, there are some early reports to watch that have historically beaten expectations and rallied as a result. Earnings season kicks into higher gear next week, with major names including Goldman Sachs , United Airlines and Netflix on the docket. Bespoke Investment Group screened for stocks reporting next week that have beaten the Street's consensus earnings estimate at least 75% of the time. Entering this earnings season, JPMorgan Michael Rehaut named the stock one of his longs. But the average analyst, while having a buy rating, sees a correction of more than 2% coming over the next year.

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☆ As NATO meets, leaders look to 'Trump-proof' the military alliance
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

US President Donald Trump arrives for the NATO summit at the Grove hotel in Watford, northeast of London on December 4, 2019. U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speak during a meeting in New York on September 25, 2019. Hanno Pevkur, Estonia's defense minister, emphasized that NATO allies did not interfere in each other's domestic politics and democratic processes. So when, when the choice of American people is Donald Trump, then it's Donald Trump. Then all the countries in the world, including Estonia, including the NATO allies, have to talk with this administration who will be put in place."

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☆ 'A kind of civil war': Divided France on high alert for unrest amid political earthquake
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has said French voters now have a "moral duty" to halt the party's advance. The officer — a father of three who's in his 40s, and a right-leaning voter — said the polarization in French society was "very worrying, but unfortunately normal with the 'diversity' of our society." The police officer said he expected civil unrest after the vote, whichever party gained the most votes. "There will be civil unrest whoever is elected, this is France and the people speak their mind." Civil unrest possiblePolitical experts agree that the current febrile atmosphere of French politics, and antagonism between the main bodies of voters, are the ingredients for further civil unrest.

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High-yield savings accounts have become very popular. With many boasting interest rates over 5% — far greater than the average savings account interest rate — there's no question why they're on so many people's minds. My first high-yield savings account was with AllyWhen I started my savings journey, I opened my Ally high-yield savings account after reading articles that compared different banks and seeing that name come up often. I use the savings account for longer-term savings (right now, an upcoming extended time off from work) and the checking account for shorter-term goals, like buying a new iPad. Using high-yield savings accounts with high interest rates helped, allowing me to get a small bonus deposit each month.

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☆ A NATO sub hunter captured these shots of a Russian submarine in waters newly surrounded by the alliance
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Ella Sherman | Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

These images of a Russian submarine were taken last week by 🇵🇹 P3 Maritime Patrol Aircraft while under #NATO in the #BalticSea. While it's unclear what Russian sub was documented in these photos, Russia recently conducted a submarine exercise in the Baltic Sea. The Russian nuclear-powered submarine Kazan, part of the Russian naval detachment visiting Cuba, arrives at Havana's harbor. Russian submarines are active far beyond the Baltic Sea and remain an important element of the Russian navy. For instance, the submarine Kazan was spotted in Cuba recently during a Russian navy flotilla visit and prior to exercises in the Caribbean.

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☆ Withdrawal of NFP election candidates a clear decision to prevent RN victory, says NFP MP
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | 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 EmailWithdrawal of NFP election candidates a clear decision to prevent RN victory, says NFP MPNathalie Oziol, a lawmaker for La France Insoumise, discusses National Rally's success in the first round of the French elections, and explains what her party, part of the NFP, will do to prevent a far-right majority.

Persons: Nathalie Oziol Organizations: La France Insoumise, NFP

☆ France's far right looks headed for victory in the first round at the polls. Here's what that means
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Nurphoto | Getty ImagesWith just days to go until France's snap parliamentary election kicks off, victory for the far right looks increasingly likely in the first phase of the two-stage runoff. But predicting the outcome of France's final vote on July 7 is less clear-cut, given the complexity of France's voting system. Voter turnout for the national election is also expected to be larger — and therefore more representative — than the 51% who cast their ballot in the EU vote. With that in mind, analysts see a 30% to 40% chance of the National Rally winning the 289 seats needed to secure an absolute majority in the 577-seat National Assembly. A majority government for either the far-right or the ultraleft alliance, meanwhile, could spark a far more dramatic outcome.

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☆ Willie Mays, supreme baseball talent among the best to ever play, dies at 93
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( David K. Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

San Francisco Giants great Willie Mays waves his hat as he rides around the track of Oracle Park, Friday, May 7, 2021, in San Francisco,. Focus On Sport | Getty ImagesA 1981 song and ode to America's pastime by Terry Cashman was appropriately titled "Talkin' Baseball: Willie, Mickey & The Duke." "I can't believe that Babe Ruth was a better player than Willie Mays," all-time pitching great Sandy Koufax once said. Willie Mays Hays here: Play like Mays and I run like (Olympic gold medal sprinter Bob) Hayes. Outfielder Willie Mays #24 of the San Francisco Giants rounds second base during a circa early 1970's Major League Baseball game.

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☆ White Castle is taking drive-thru orders using an AI voice system that claims to be more accurate than a human
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

White Castle is just one in a long line of restaurant chains toying with drive-thrus powered by voice-recognition AI. Chains such as Taco Bell, McDonald's, and Checkers & Rally's have all tested or introduced voice AI drive-thrus. AdvertisementBut voice AI drive-thrus are far from achieving widespread adoption. Last year, restaurant-tech company Presto Automations revealed in an SEC filing that over 70% of its voice AI orders required assistance from off-site human workers. AdvertisementIf customers don't want to order using the voice AI system, they can ask to speak to a human, he said.

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☆ The unloved stock market rally: Why so many investors find it hard to embrace this run to records
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Michael Santoli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

The S & P 500 has made an all-time high on nearly thirty days this year, four of them this past week. The main S & P is up more than 3% in the second quarter while its median stock is off 5% quarter to date. .SPX mountain 2024-03-29 S & P 500 quarter to date The S & P 500 has added $5.5 trillion in market capitalization in 2024, with roughly half kicked in by the Big Three. Wall Street strategists as a group project no upside for the S & P 500 in the second half , their average and median targets both below Friday's closing level. The weekly American Association of Individual Investors survey shows the spread between bulls and bears narrowing lately even with the S & P grinding higher.

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☆ The leaders at this year's G7 summit look weaker than ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThe G7 summit has long been a showcase of global leadership and power. But 2024's group of leaders appears to be one of the weakest that has attended the summit for some time. French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, US President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the G7 summit. 'Brittle at best'Payne argued that some of the G7 leaders aren't outright weak; rather, they face circumstances that threaten their authority. And right now, the domestic foundations of most of the G7 leaders are brittle at best," he added.

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