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☆ What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 that Trump says he will invoke
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Catherine E. Shoichet | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

“I think a very strong argument could be made that in those situations, the Alien Enemies Act can be employed,” he says. French nationals were the original target lawmakers had in mind when they passed the Alien Enemies Act. Buyenlarge/Archive Photos/Getty ImagesWhen has the Alien Enemies Act been used before? The Alien Enemies Act does allow individuals to bring lawsuits challenging their detention, Reisz says. Some Democratic lawmakers have tried to repeal the Alien Enemies Act in recent years.

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"While company reported 2Q results ahead of guidance on higher take-rate, weaker 3Q guidance and removal of FY GMS outlook suggest no near-term visibility," the analyst wrote. Etsy stock is 20% lower on the year but has increased 16% since July 8. Positively, AmEx did see slightly better [small or midsize enterprise] spend in Q2'24," wrote analyst Donald Fandetti. Bank of America lifted its price target to $563 from $555, while Citi increased its target to $580 from $555. Its price target of $220, up from $175, implies upside of 23% from Wednesday's close.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Robinson, Brian, Ossenback, — Lisa Kailai Han, Oppenheimer, Jason Helfstein, Etsy's, Etsy, Helfstein, he's, Lisa Kailai Han, Wells, David Lantz, Lantz, Carvana, Raymond James, Brian Vaccaro, Vaccaro, AmEx, Donald Fandetti, Fandetti, Goldman Sachs, Ross Sandler, Andrew Percoco, Fred Imbert Organizations: CNBC, GE, JPMorgan, Carvana, TAM, Management, American Express, America Express, Meta, Wall Street, Goldman, Citi, Barclays, Bank of America, Google, GE Vernova, General Electric Locations: C.H, Etsy, Wingstop, Wells Fargo, Q2'24, 2H24, Wednesday's

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Meta, Tesla, Reddit, Amazon, Wingstop, Arm, Dollar General, Carvana, Qualcomm, SoFi & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Bank of America reiterates Arm as buy Bank of America said it's sticking with the stock following earnings on Wednesday. Robinson to overweight from neutral JPMorgan upgraded the shipping company following its earnings. Barclays reiterates Meta as overweight Barclays says it's sticking with the Instagram parent following earnings on Wednesday. " Bernstein reiterates Qualcomm as outperform Bernstein says it's sticking with Qualcomm following earnings on Wednesday. Citi reiterates SoFi as buy Citi said it's getting more bullish on the stock following a series of investor meetings.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Morgan Stanley, Zeta, Oppenheimer, Etsy, Baird, Wolfe, Bill.com, Robinson, Raymond James, RDDT, Wells, David Lantz, Zack Fadem, Bernstein, Leerink, Cantor Fitzgerald, Tesla, Cantor, it's bullish, Morgan Stanley downgrades Voya, SoFi, it's Organizations: Mizuho, Bank of America, ARM, Zeta Global, Zeta, JPMorgan, GE, NFL, NBA, MLB, Nascar, Barclays, Meta, Qualcomm, SOX, Elon Musk's, Citi Locations: OW, 2H24, China, bullish

☆ 3 seafoods that are only popular because of marketing schemes
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Lobster used to be served as prison food and used as fish bait. Here's how some savvy marketing schemes in the 1800s and 1900s gave lobster, calamari, and Chilean sea bass the glow-ups they needed to become so loved. AdvertisementChilean sea bass is actually called Patagonian toothfishChilean sea bass is a top-dollar fish typically sold at ritzy restaurants alongside other luxury items like foie gras and caviar. But the name "toothfish" wasn't very marketable, so Lantz gave it a much more exclusive-sounding name: the Chilean sea bass — and Americans ate it right up. AdvertisementAnd when more popular fish became less available in the early 1970s, politicians and conservationists realized they needed a way to convince Americans to eat more plentiful fish like squid, the Times reported.

Persons: —, Mother Jones, Lee Lantz, Lantz, Priceonomics Organizations: Service, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Business, Pacific, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Times, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Locations: Chilean, North America, New England, Massachusetts Bay, East Coast, California, South America, Chile, Europe

☆ Everything you need to know about the 'Squid Game: The Challenge finalists Sam, Mai, and Phill
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Amanda Paule | Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Finalists Sam Lantz, Mai Whelan, and Phill Cain are competing for the $4.56 million grand prize. The finalist dinner in "Squid Game: The Challenge" episode ten. Mai Whelan (Player 287)Mai Whelan attends the "Squid Game: The Challenge" Celebration at the Trials Live Experience Space on November 30, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. Mai Whelan speaking to Ashley Tolbert in episode nine of "Squid Game: The Challenge." AdvertisementPlayer 337 Bradford and Phill during the marbles game in episode six of "Squid Game: The Challenge."

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☆ How Office Design Has to Change in a Postpandemic Workplace
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Andy Lantz | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Over the past four years, a contentious conversation has played out in the world of design: What is the future of work, and what should it actually look like? The conversation, once a place of common ground, takes as self-evident our desire not to return to where we were before the pandemic, but to move forward in showcasing a new visual expression of what work can be.

☆ Buy this underperforming auto repair stock that can jump more than 20%, Wells Fargo says
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Investors should see opportunity after Valvoline 's recent sell-off, Wells Fargo said. "VVV is a high quality operator w/ category-leading comps, accelerating unit growth and an asset-light model," he said. While electric vehicles present a long-term risk, "recent underperformance is sharp and we see opportunity." While he noted shares trade 13% above auto service providers, they are below auto part peers, high-growth retailers and restaurants. While Lantz admitted that the rise of electric vehicles creates a risk, Valvoline is in a better position than others.

Persons: Valvoline, Wells Fargo, David Lantz, Lantz, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Locations: Aramco

☆ Opinion: From Woody Woodpecker to Mickey Mouse
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-30 | by ( Richard Galant | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

We’re looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. The term is credited to animator Walter Lantz, the creator of Woody Woodpecker. “While I would love to see a progressive in the White House, I am terrified of another Donald Trump presidency. Mickey Mouse warBill Bramhall/Tribune Content Agency“President Franklin Roosevelt launched a war against the Great Depression,” noted Julian Zelizer. “Women still have less access to the internet, with men being 21% more likely to be online than women globally.

☆ 2 Volcom execs attempt to surf, skate, snowboard, and work all in one day. Here's how they pulled it off.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-06 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Insider Studios With Dell Technologies | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The challenge: Attempt a surf, skate, and snowboard "trifecta" in the middle of a busy work dayOver the past few years, remote work has become a routine part of our lives. This is the case for the sales teams at Volcom, a global lifestyle apparel brand based in Costa Mesa, California. Two Volcom sales executives, Brent Lantz and David Jurusik (or BL and Nook, respectively), embrace this — whether it's taking a call on a ski slope or discussing inventory with retailers on the road. Dell Technologies and Intel teamed up with Volcom to see if they could improve and optimize their on-the-go sales efforts and work connectivity. The challenge: Attempt a southern California "trifecta" — surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding within a 12-hour period — all while completing a full day of work.

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