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☆ How to protect your portfolio against risks tied to President-elect Trump's tariff agenda
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Krysta Escobar | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Money manager John Davi is positioning for challenges tied to President-elect Donald Trump's tariff agenda. Davi said he worries the new administration's policies could be "very inflationary," so he thinks it is important to choose investments carefully. "Small-cap industrials make more sense than large-cap industrials," the Astoria Portfolio Advisors CEO told CNBC's "ETF Edge" this week. Davi, whose firm has $1.9 billion in assets under management, also likes staying domestic despite the tariff risks. But Davi plans to stay away from fixed income due to challenges tied to the growing budget deficit.

Persons: John Davi, Donald Trump's, Davi, CNBC's, Russell, Trump Organizations: Astoria

☆ ETF world buzzing about new cash flooding into funds seen winning from Trump trades
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

"For example, during Trump's previous administration, deregulation in the energy sector boosted oil and gas stocks, benefiting energy ETFs." Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) and Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF (BND), two of the world's largest bond ETFs, and longer-term funds like iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT). Crypto ETFS having big year and getting bigger Since launching in January, crypto ETFs have attracted roughly $70 billion in assets, one of the most successful ETF launches ever. Bitcoin ETFs including the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the largest bitcoin ETF by assets under management, have seen significant inflows since October. Rosenberg at Texas Capital acknowledges that certain ETF sectors, like industrials ( Vanguard Industrials Index Fund ETF , or VIS; iShares U.S. Industrials ETF , or IYJ), "could be hurt by more tariffs."

Persons: Trump, Tom Lydon, John Davi, iShares Russell, ROE, Matt Bartolini, Bartolini, Gavi, Edward Rosenberg, Gary Gensler, Michael Novogratz, Cathie Wood, Todd Sohn, Wood, Davi, Rosenberg, industrials Organizations: Astoria, CNBC, Potential Trump, Bank ETF, Assets ETF, Trump, ETF Research, Street Global Advisors, Regional Bank ETF, Treasury, Aggregate Bond, Vanguard, Fund, Treasury Bond ETF, Texas, SEC, Commodity Futures, Galaxy Digital Holdings, ARK, Innovation, ARKK, Downside, China ETF, Texas Capital, Index, Industrials, U.S, Edge Locations: Astoria, Congress, rulemaking, Coinbase, China, Mexico

☆ My family has traveled to 33 states, but none has wowed us as much as this coastal gem — and, no, it's not Hawaii
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Daryl Austin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

My wife, four kids, and I have been to 33 states together including Hawaii, California, and Maine. Still, Oregon is our favorite state we've visited, and we recently spent eight days exploring it. To date, we've been to 33 states including famously scenic ones like Hawaii, Maine, California, and Montana — and we've found many things to love about each one. We appreciated the picturesque beaches and were happy to find them uncrowdedOur favorite Oregon beach was "Secret Beach." The Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls State Park was our favorite because its 7-mile loop took us to or behind 10 beautiful falls.

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☆ NYC's short-term rental ban slashed Airbnb listings. A year later, it's unclear if it's made housing more affordable.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Eliza Relman | Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

It's been a year since New York City began enforcing its near-ban on short-term rentals, including Airbnbs. While the number of short-term rentals has plummeted, the effect on the housing market is unclear. AdvertisementNew York City's ban on most short-term rentals was supposed to make housing cheaper in the city. In September 2023, NYC began enforcing new regulations — known as Local Law 18 or LL18 — that severely restricted short-term rentals. With so many Airbnbs out of the short-term rental picture, they've been able to charge more.

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☆ Slump for tech stocks could open the door for tactical trades in fourth quarter, investors say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The tech trade lost some of its steam over the summer, and that could create opportunities for tactical trading in the fourth quarter, several investors told CNBC. The Nasdaq Composite rose 2.6% during the third quarter, lagging behind both the broader S & P 500 's gain of 5.5% and the small Russell 2000's jump of 8.9%. Still, many investors are cautious of abandoning the tech trade completely even after a few bumpy months. Even after the recent slump, those stocks still account for about 31% of the S & P 500, and even more in many funds focused on tech or growth. RSP 6M mountain This equal weight version of the S & P 500 outperformed the regular S & P 500, the Nasdaq Composite and the Dow Jones Industrial Average in the third quarter.

Persons: Russell, James Ragan, DA Davidson, We're, Frank Tedesco, Ragan, Jason Browne, Alexis, We've, we've, Browne, LEXI Organizations: CNBC, Nasdaq, Nvidia, Microsoft, DA, Astoria, RSP, Dow Jones, Quality, Alexis Investment Partners, Big Tech Locations: Astoria

☆ I took my 86-year-old mom on a river cruise. The smaller ship and bingo nights were perfect for her.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Rebecca Deurlein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I took a river cruise because it was on my mom's bucket list. AdvertisementI took my first river cruise somewhat reluctantly. I wanted these memories with my mom, and a small cruise like this one was manageable and easy. AdvertisementThe small ship made it easier for her to navigateAmerican Cruise Lines booked everything for us, including flights and our pre-cruise hotel. AdvertisementWhile I might not have quite been the target demographic for our river cruise, my mom was, and I got to witness and share in her absolute delight.

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☆ A Bike-Riding Barber Cuts Hair on Broadway, in the Park and on the Roof
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Jordi Lippe-Mcgraw | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Imagine a barbershop where the sky is the ceiling and the bustling cityscape of New York City forms its walls. That is the world of Julien Howard, who is known as the Vélo Barber. Born and raised in the Bronx and now living in Astoria, Queens, Mr. Howard, 33, has combined his love of cycling and urban exploration into a career that breaks the conventional boundaries of cutting hair. “When I became a barber, I didn’t want to be confined to one location all the time,” he said. and dyslexic, I see the world differently.

Persons: Julien Howard, Vélo Barber, Howard, ” Locations: New York City, Bronx, Astoria , Queens, Central Park, Mexico City, Machu Picchu

☆ 39-year-old gives New York food tours for a living—his company brought in more than $145,000 in a year
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In 2023, after getting let go from his job at Meta, he decided to take his company, Ultimate Food Tours, full-time. "They were sending me little goals to challenge me to make these food tours," he says. "The first dollar I made from my Chinatown Food Tour was in October of 2019," he says. 'I made the decision to cut the safety net'By 2021, he'd added his Iconic Food tour and given his business its name: Ultimate Food Tours. "So I made the decision to cut the safety net in early 2023," he says, "to run Ultimate Food Tours full time and leave the corporate world."

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☆ The Zombie Pharmacies That Are Holding Back New York City Retail
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Stefanos Chen | Lucía Vázquez | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Over a million square feet of retail space is empty in vacant chain-drugstore locations across New York City. Aug. 6, 2024An empty Duane Reade, steps from Wall Street, darkens a landmark office building. Scores of chain drugstores that once anchored shopping hubs across New York City remain shuttered even as much of the city’s storefront real estate has bounced back from the Covid-19 pandemic. The result is over a million square feet of prime real estate collecting dust in some of the busiest commercial districts, according to a new analysis of the city’s pharmacy market. And critics say the stores have become neighborhood eyesores that attract illegal activity and detract from nearby businesses.

Persons: Duane Reade, Murray Hill Organizations: Walgreens Locations: New York City, darkens, Murray, Astoria

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Get up to $200 back each year on eligible Hilton purchases after you use your Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card. Enjoy complimentary Hilton Honors ™ Gold Status with your Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card. Hilton Surpass Card Review: Is It the Best Credit Card for You? Enjoy complimentary Hilton Honors ™ Gold Status with your Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card. So, for example, if you already have The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card, Hilton Honors American Express Card, or Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, you could still qualify for the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card.

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American Express issues four co-branded Hilton credit cards, but only one — the Hilton Honors American Express Card — has a $0 annual fee. Hilton Credit Card Benefits and FeaturesThe Hilton Honors American Express Card comes with a handful of useful perks that can improve your travel experience and save you money. Hilton Credit Card Annual Fee and Other CostsThe Hilton Honors American Express Card has no annual fee, so it's easy to keep without incurring a yearly cost. The Hilton Honors American Express Card is the only one of the four Hilton credit cards that charges a $0 annual fee. Methodology: How we reviewed the Hilton Credit CardBusiness Insider's credit cards team compared the Hilton Honors Amex to other co-branded Hilton credit cards, as well as similar no-annual-fee hotel credit cards from other chains like Marriott, IHG, Wyndham, and Choice.

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Finally, Lyft and Hilton have teamed up to offer 3x Hilton Honors points on Lyft rides, or 2x Hilton points for shared Lyft rides. You can do so at the following ratios:HawaiianMiles : 1 HawaiianMile = 1.5 Hilton Honors points: 1 HawaiianMile = 1.5 Hilton Honors points Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1 Virgin Atlantic point = 1.5 Hilton Honors pointsOther ways to redeem Hilton rewards pointsExperiences and shoppingThe Hilton Experiences program offers a variety of unique opportunities for redeeming points. Redeem Hilton Honors points for event creditsIt's also possible to redeem your points for events at a Hilton, though this isn't generally considered a good way to maximize your Hilton points value. Here's how much the credits cost:25,000 points = $5050,000 points = $10075,000 points = $150125,000 points = $250250,000 points = $500Exchange Hilton points for airline milesIf you'd rather have airline or rail points, you have the option to transfer Hilton points to partner airlines, though redemption rates vary. Maximizing Hilton Honors points frequently asked questionsHow can I earn Hilton Honors points?

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Today, there are 55 Hispanic American banks and credit unions that are FDIC or NCUA insured around the United States. Nave BankBranches: 0 (online-only)ATMs: 0Services: savings accounts, business banking, business loansNave Bank is currently only available for businesses, and has a waitlist to join. We selected Hispanic American-owned credit unions from the National Credit Union Administration's list of minority depository institutions which was also updated in September 2023. You can open up savings accounts, checking accounts, CDs, and money market accounts in most of the institutions listed. Results from the study found that Hispanic Americans made up a greater percentage of those who took out home loans or small business loans at Hispanic American banks in comparison to non-minority banks.

☆ Droughts are threatening California's water supply. The state is racing to save what's left.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Leila Jordan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

In 2012, San Francisco's Public Utilities Commission began developing the Onsite Water Reuse Program to investigate whether water reuse, also known as water recycling, in buildings could be a solution to California's water problem. The adoption of on-site water reuse can also be a sensible decision for developers. Water reuse to overcome hurdlesWhile large plants and on-site water systems in major buildings have been California's more established methods of water reuse, the state's biggest hurdle is retrofitting systems for existing buildings. During times of drought, the state has encouraged water conservation and water recycling, such as the use of recycled water for plants. In 2023, California made progress toward establishing recycled water for direct potable reuse and allowing recycled water to be used in the state's drinking-water supply.

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Introduction to the Hilton Honors Business CardThe Hilton Honors American Express Business Card is worth considering if you're loyal to Hilton and qualify for a small business credit card. Hilton Honors Amex Business Card OverviewThe Hilton Honors American Express Business Card is the only business card in the Hilton credit card family. The other three — Hilton Honors American Express Card, Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card, and Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card — are great options if you're in the market for a consumer-focused Hilton credit card. Hilton Honors Amex Business Card Benefits and FeaturesThe Hilton Honors Amex Business Card comes with several perks that can make your travels more comfortable and help you save money. Hilton Business Credit Card Annual Fees and Other CostsThe annual fee on Hilton Honors Amex Business Card more than doubled in early 2024, jumping up to $195.

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Hilton Honors used to offer free breakfast for all members with Gold and Diamond elite status. Introduction to Hilton Free BreakfastOne of Hilton's most lauded and customer-friendly policies has been its free breakfast benefit for all members with Hilton Gold or Diamond elite status. Overview of the BenefitThe Hilton breakfast offering has changed over the past couple of years, for better or worse. Below are all the cards that net you either free breakfast or food and beverage credits with Hilton:Participating Hilton BrandsFull-Service vs. Limited Service BrandsMany Hilton hotel brands offer free breakfast to all guests. Yes, the free breakfast benefit is available at many international Hilton properties, but offerings and eligibility may vary.

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Introduction to Hilton Free Night CertificateWhat Is a Hilton Free Night Certificate? The easiest way to earn a Hilton free night certificate is with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire. Redeeming Your Hilton Free Night CertificateWhen you've earned a Hilton free night certificate, you'll receive an email from Hilton Honors letting you know your award is in your Hilton account. Can the Hilton Free Night Certificate be used at any Hilton property? Redeem by calling Hilton Honors customer service or, in some cases, directly through your Hilton Honors account online, depending on the certificate's terms.

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The information for the following product(s) has been collected independently by Business Insider: American Express® Green Card, Amex EveryDay® Credit Card, Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card, Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. History and overview of the Amex Membership Rewards programThe Amex Membership Rewards program debuted way back in 1991 with just seven U.S. airline partners. In this comprehensive guide, we'll show you how to transfer American Express points for travel, and teach you our best tips for maximizing value for Amex Membership Rewards transfers. We'll also walk you through Amex points transfer ratios and policies, point out the best Amex airline transfer partners, and walk you through transferring Amex points to hotel loyalty programs. The best cards for earning American Express Membership RewardsThe Platinum Card® from American Express Apply now lock icon An icon in the shape of lock.

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☆ This equal weight ETF is on a five-day winning streak and outperforming its peers in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Astoria US Equal Weight Quality Kings ETF (ROE) , which launched in 2023, is up 17.6% year to date through Tuesday's close, according to FactSet. By comparison, the Invesco S & P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) and iShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted ETF (EUSA) are up 9.7% and 10.1%, respectively. ROE YTD mountain This equal weighted ETF is outperforming some of its rivals in 2024. The Astoria fund is underperforming some other funds that focus on quality, like the iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) . The Astoria fund also has a higher expense ratio than some of its rivals at 0.49%.

Persons: John Davi, ROE, Davi, Frank Tedesco, Todd Sohn Organizations: Astoria, RSP, EUSA, Nvidia, Big Tech Locations: ROE

☆ How professional investors are gearing up for the presidential election
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Heading into November's U.S. presidential election, professional investors agree on one strategy — diversification remains key. Diversification to hedge tax rate risk FBB Capital Partners' Mike Bailey said that should former President Donald Trump win, his tax cuts might mean better overall prospects for equities. Bailey emphasized that while his investment strategy avoids predicting macroeconomic events and timing the market, Depending on the election's outcome, there could obviously be different results for investors, investors could find it helpful to look at the extreme outcomes of the election. He recommended diversifying across different asset classes, since higher tax rates could lead to downside in the equity market. "If tax rates change, I don't think bonds are going to move that much, so you're pretty safe on that side," he said.

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☆ A New York City Airbnb host was shut down under the short-term rental law. He's now renting his basement illegally on Facebook and making crucial income after he was laid off.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But they're knowingly violating New York City's new law banning most short-term rentals. To comply with the law, they would need to open up their personal living room and kitchen to their Airbnb guests. Less than a year into enforcement of the near-ban, it's not clear whether New York City is achieving this goal, but it has made hotel rooms more expensive. AdvertisementCrucial income after a layoffAfter the city rejected his application, Paul says he was "pissed off" and decided to find other ways to rent the basement out to short-term guests. AdvertisementHave you been impacted by New York City's short-term rental regulations?

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☆ Why you’re seeing lots of teens at work this summer — but still so many empty lifeguard chairs
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

New York CNN —Your kid’s summer camp is likely fully staffed. The shift is a refreshing change after the pandemic drove many teens away from working during their summer breaks. “Now I’m seeing parents pushing their kids to work again,” said Pritikin, who employs around 350 staff members each summer. Ten years ago, high school-aged camp staff made around $1,000 for an entire summer. Lifeguards prepare for the opening of the Astoria Pool in the New York City borough of Queens on June 27, 2024.

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☆ Jesse Owens’ achievements at 1936 Olympics were ‘thumb in the eye’ to Adolf Hitler, says US athlete’s grandson
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Ben Morse | Don Riddell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Owens’ grandson Stuart Owen Rankin describes the track and field great’s actions as a “thumb in the eye” to Hitler. Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images‘A bond, a brotherhood, a connection’Another enduring memory from the 1936 Games was Owens’ connection with the German long-jumper Luz Long. Owens and Long were seen as the two favorites to compete for the gold medal in the long jump at the Berlin Games. According to Rankin, Owens said Long offered him advice on how to not overstep, which was an issue the US athlete was having in the long jump qualifying competition. DHM/ullstein bild/Getty Images)StridesAfter the Berlin Games, widespread, institutionalized racism and segregation in the US meant Owens’ achievements weren’t fully appreciated when he returned home.

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