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☆ I decluttered my house, but didn't find true peace until I decluttered my digital life, too
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Theresa Sam Houghton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A weekly routine helps me manage digital clutter so it doesn't become overwhelming. But it's not just physical stuff; the amount of digital clutter I amass is nothing short of spectacular. AdvertisementI dove into digital minimalism with enthusiasm, starting with Eyal's suggestions for dumbing down my smartphone. AdvertisementI have to keep on top of my digital clutter every weekIs my system perfect? But I've developed a weekly routine that helps me reign in digital clutter on a regular basis.

Persons: Marie Kondo, decluttered, doesn't, it's, Marie Kondo's, I'd, Nicholas Carr's, Nir Eyal's, Cal Newport's, I've Organizations: Cal Locations: Bublup

☆ TikTok's CEO met with Trump as the fight to delay ban heads to Supreme Court
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Trump has said he is opposed to the TikTok ban and that he has a "warm spot" for the app. TikTok CEO Shou Chew met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, a person familiar with the meeting told Business Insider. Trump has spoken out against the TikTok ban, which was passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden earlier this year. "We'll take a look at TikTok," Trump said at a press conference earlier on Monday. AdvertisementIn his first term, Trump tried to get the app banned in the US.

Persons: Shou Chew, Trump, TikTok, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Shou, —, Sen, Marco Rubio, Brendan Carr, Jacob Helberg, John Ratcliffe, Doug Burgum, Kristi Noem Organizations: Mar, Business, Congress, America, Federal Communications Locations: Marco Rubio of Florida, U.S, North Dakota, South Dakota

☆ Is it a bird, a plane, or something more mysterious? Sightings in New Jersey's skies have raised questions and intrigue.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Have you ever watched a Hallmark movie (it's ok to admit it) and wondered: Where did they film this thing? AdvertisementIn today's big story, we're looking at how the uproar over mysterious drones has people doing some investigating of their own . The good news: Officials have stressed drones aren't the work of a foreign adversary or a public threat. Videos captured with Ring doorbells of potential drone sightings are being widely shared , writes BI's Ana Altcheck. AdvertisementIf you do decide to do a bit of sky gazing, it's important to remember there are plenty of things up there that aren't mysterious.

Persons: Spectee, Claus, Donald Trump, Jake Epstein, Nicolas Economou, BI's Ana Altcheck, they're, Katie Notopoulos, I've, BI's Taylor, Anna Moneymaker, Donald Trump's, Liz Young Thomas, Maria Ivanova, Getty, Tyler Le, Raaz Herzberg, Klarna, Slack, Javier Jaén, Dan DeFrancesco, Grace Lett, Ella Hopkins, Amanda Yen, Milan Sehmbi Organizations: Business, Reuters Connect, Getty, Federal Aviation Administration, Research, BI, Google, Wiz's, Bluesky, Nvidia, WNBA, Amazon Prime Locations: Victoria, British Columbia, East, Bedminster, N.J, Anna, Sweden, doomscrolling, New York, Chicago, London

☆ 'Mystery drones' drive local residents to surveillance apps Ring and Citizen to discuss possible sightings
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ongoing drone interest has led Ring users to use the "Neighbors" forum to discuss possible sightings. AdvertisementOwners of Amazon-owned Ring video doorbells have taken to the accompanying app, which sends motion alerts, to discuss the possible drone activity in the app's "Neighbors" section. The White House has said many of the drone sightings are likely crewed aircraft that are operating lawfully. It has also said that it doesn't believe the drone sightings are a public safety threat. Reports of the drone sightings have been ongoing across the East Coast since mid-November.

Persons: Becky Quick Organizations: Mount, Citizen Locations: East Coast, East, Mount Laurel, Countryside, New Jersey, Union City , New Jersey

☆ How to know when it's time to take profits in your 2024 winners using charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Katie Stockton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

—Katie Stockton with Will Tamplin Access research from Fairlead Strategies for free here . Fairlead Strategies Disclaimer: This communication has been prepared by Fairlead Strategies LLC ("Fairlead Strategies") for informational purposes only. Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors. The recipient of this information must make its own independent decisions regarding any securities, investment products or other financial products mentioned herein. This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies.

Persons: PLTR's stochastics, APP's, Katie Stockton Organizations: APP, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, Fairlead, CNBC Pro, Securities

☆ TikTok Shop is outperforming Shein and Sephora among US shoppers online
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

TikTok Shop is now a more popular online retailer than Shein and Sephora among Americans. TikTok Shop has surpassed retail giants Shein and Sephora in the online battle for US shoppers. The consumer trends report said 45% of surveyed Americans purchased "fashion, clothing, and accessories" from TikTok Shop. AdvertisementAhead of the potential ban, TikTok launched a "limited-time offer " promotion this week, allowing users to earn $50 in TikTok Shop credits to recruit a new user. Representatives for TikTok, Shein, Sephora, and Qurate did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: Dan Frommer, Gen Alpha, Sephora, Shein, TikTok, Qurate Organizations: TikTok, Capital, Qurate Retail Group, QVC, LVMH, Financial, Foreign, Lawmakers, Business Locations: United States, North America, China, TikTok

☆ Why the U.S. government is saying all citizens should use end-to-end encrypted messaging
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Cheryl Winokur Munk | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Secure messaging apps use end-to-end encryption to protect communications from hackers, surveillance and unauthorized access, so even messaging app providers can't read your messages. There are also paid messaging apps that are end-to-end encrypted, such as Threema. For example, RCS messages using Google Messages are automatically upgraded to end-to-end encryption, but Apple's implementation of RCS on iPhones is not end-to-end encrypted, Horwitz said. For example, Facebook Messenger offers end-to-end encrypted messages, but not in all cases. The app supports end-to-end encryption when messaging other users using Google Messages over RCS, according to the company.

Persons: Michael Hughes, WhatsApp, Trevor Horwitz, Roger Grimes, Grimes, Horwitz, they're, Deirdre Connolly, Connolly, that's, Chris Henderson, it's, Henderson, Kory Daniels Organizations: Apple, Infrastructure Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Verizon, National Security Agency, FBI, Facebook, Rich Communication Services, Google, Justice Locations: U.S, China, Salt

☆ Frank McCourt, the billionaire who wants to buy TikTok, says the path to a sale is murky because 'we don't know what ByteDance is selling'
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-14 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Billionaire businessman Frank McCourt has made a $20 billion bid to buy TikTok without its algorithm. He told Business Insider the path toward a sale is murky since ByteDance isn't entertaining talks. Frank McCourt, the billionaire businessman who wants to buy TikTok, told Business Insider that, despite a Friday court ruling allowing the TikTok ban's looming January 19 deadline to proceed if the company isn't sold, the path to a sale remains unclear because "we don't know what ByteDance is selling." AdvertisementHowever, he said, "It's very, very difficult to have precision" regarding the specifics of a potential sale because "let's be clear, we don't know what ByteDance is selling." ByteDance, TikTok's China-based parent company, has so far refused to entertain talks over a potential sale, McCourt said.

Persons: Frank McCourt, TikTok, isn't, McCourt, Steven Mnuchin, Bobby Kotick, who've, ByteDance, they're, Ellis, Jack Dorsey, Chelsea Manning, Elon Musk's, he's Organizations: Activision, Project Liberty, Chinese Communist Party, Reuters, Appeals, District of Columbia, Business, Guggenheim Securities, Kirkland, Twitter, Army, Meta Locations: TikTok's China

☆ Teens aren't that into X — but another social media platform is increasingly getting their attention
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-13 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The Pew Research Center surveyed American teenagers about social media and technology. Seventeen percent said they used Elon Musk's social media app, X — a steep decline compared to a decade ago. Other popular social media sites also saw a decline in use among teens. Reddit also remained consistent, with 14% of teens saying they used the app, the same as 2022. There was only one social media site that grew in popularity with teens over the past two years: WhatsApp.

Persons: Meta's, Elon Musk, ByteDance's TikTok, Reddit, Meta, WhatsApp Organizations: Pew Research Center, Facebook, The Washington DC, Elon, Business, YouTube, Google, Inc, Meta, Pew, Facebook Inc

☆ Was your 2024 Spotify Wrapped disappointing? A former engineer explains why it felt like a flop this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Some Spotify users this year lambasted the music streaming app's popular year-end round-up, Wrapped. When Spotify dropped its viral year-end musical round-up Wrapped earlier this month, the disappointment online was palpable. Advertisement"I'm not usually one to complain but this was one of the most boring Spotify Wrapped recaps I've been a part of and I've been a member since 2017," Business Insider reported a Reddit user said. AdvertisementWhile some users called it a flop, a Spotify spokesperson told Business Insider it was the biggest year yet for the music streaming app's year-end round-up. "In the first 12 hours this year's Wrapped was the biggest we've seen, up over 26% compared to day one in 2023," the Spotify spokesperson told BI.

Persons: I've, Sydney Brown, Glenn McDonald, McDonald, Myers, Briggs Organizations: Spotify, The New York Times, Spotify hasn't

☆ What Ultrawealthy Investors Who Want to Buy TikTok Would Do With It
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Related Video TikTok could be banned in US after House vote"Unfortunately, the TikTok ban was conceived and pushed through based upon inaccurate, flawed, and hypothetical information, resulting in outright censorship of the American people," TikTok's statement read. With the app's uncertain future in the United States, a slate of ultrawealthy investors has expressed interest in buying the social media platform. AdvertisementHere's what those who've said publicly that they want to buy TikTok would do with the platform if they acquired the app. Advertisement"Now that the Court has spoken, The People's Bid is prepared to move forward with our bid for TikTok," McCourt's statement reads. Walmart and the software company Oracle also assembled a bid to buy TikTok in 2020, but TikTok ultimately defeated Trump's orders in court and the acquisition plans did not materialize.

Persons: they've, TikTok, Kevin O'Leary, Frank McCourt, who've, O'Leary, Steven Mnuchin, Mnuchin, Bobby Kotick, Kotick, Sam Altman, McCourt, Ellis, Donald Trump, ByteDance, Trump's Organizations: Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Dodgers, Business, CNBC, TikTok, Bloomberg Television, Street, Activision, Allen, Co, Kotick, McCourt Global, Liberty, Guggenheim Securities, Kirkland, Microsoft, Walmart, Oracle, Business Insider Locations: United States, China, America, Beijing, American

☆ Meet Kevin Weil, the Man Turning Sam Altman's Visions Into Reality
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( Melia Russell | Rob Price | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

The event, the AI infrastructure conference Ray Summit, had originally booked OpenAI's chief technology officer, Mira Murati, to speak. If Sam Altman is the starry-eyed visionary of OpenAI, Weil is its executor. That includes Weil, a relative OpenAI newcomer who joined in June and rapidly became one of its most notable ambassadors. Former colleagues say Kevin Weil was key to turning Twitter into a crucial arena for advertisers. That's far from the only struggle the product chief faces.

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☆ Op-ed: If Trump reverses TikTok ban, donors win and U.S. national security loses
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Dewardric L. Mcneal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

Courts generally defer to the executive and legislative branches on national security matters, but the outcome may depend on whether the court frames the issue solely as a national security question or also considers First Amendment concerns. "There's a lot of good and there's a lot of bad with TikTok," Trump said. However, the app's popularity should not outweigh the national security concerns it poses, particularly given its ties to the Chinese government. Allowing donor-driven priorities to eclipse these legitimate security concerns undermines public trust in the policymaking process and erodes confidence in government institutions. Americans deserve a government that treats national security as a top priority and not one that is negotiable or secondary to the interests of private wealthy donors.

Persons: Trump, hasn't, TikTok, Donald Trump, Jeff Yass, Elon Musk, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, George Soros —, Republicans —, Soros, PAFACA, Laws, ByteDance's, Dewardric McNeal, Obama Organizations: Trump, Supreme, U.S ., Appeals, Facebook, Street Journal, Mar, Lago, Republicans, Elon, Lawmakers, Foreign, Public, Congress, Senate, PAFACA, Longview Global, CNBC, Defense Department Locations: Jan, U.S, China, ByteDance, Yass, Washington, TikTok, Mar, Asia

☆ Why Amazon sellers and retailers are flocking to TikTok Shop despite looming U.S. ban
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

Beachwaver is part of a growing influx of retailers that are flocking to TikTok Shop, the video app's shopping service. "When TikTok Shop was new and people hadn't used it yet, they would ask, 'Is this on Amazon yet?'" Le Bourgeois declined to comment on the looming TikTok ban, but a company spokesperson at the event said TikTok Shop isn't slowing down. Yay's Snacks, which makes crispy Cambodian beef jerky, was one of the earliest companies to join TikTok Shop when it launched. TikTok Shop was a big topic of conversation at a conference for Amazon sellers in New York in October.

Persons: Sarah Potempa, Potempa livestreams, Potempa, TikTok, EcommerceDB, Caila Schwartz, Mira Dix, Dix, Joe Biden, Jan, Donald Trump, Trump, CNBC's, Jeff Yass, Nico Le Bourgeois, Le Bourgeois, It's, Alibaba's, Rachel Cheng, she's, Marlin Chan, Yay's, Cheng, Craig Sjodin, Aaron Krause, Krause, influencers, Vanessa Amaro, Amaro, Dan Hughes, Rafay, Michelle Barnum Smith, Barnum Smith, I've Organizations: Base, Visual China, Getty, TikTok, Nike, Amazon, CNBC, U.S, Black, Disney ABC Television, Daddy, QVC Locations: Wuhan, China, Waukegan , Illinois, Amazon, U.S, ByteDance, Manhattan, New York

☆ Apple's new iOS 18 update on the Photos app has some users complaining. Here's how to fix it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Some users have complained about the redesigned Photos app. The Photos app now contains a "Customize & Reorder" option to adjust to users' preferences. Use the 'Customize & Reorder' option at the bottom of the Photos appThe 'Customize & Reorder' option is found at the bottom of the Photos app. Lauren Edmonds/Business InsiderClick into the Photos app and scroll to the bottom of the page. The Photos app should appear slimmed down and easier to navigate.

Persons: it's, Apple, Lauren Edmonds Organizations: Apple

☆ Will TikTok be banned? Here are the latest details on the app's legal fight to stay in the US and Trump's options
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The US government is on track to force the app out on January 19, the day before Donald Trump takes office. There's a possibility that President Joe Biden could extend that deadline by 90 days, but he hasn't said he will. AdvertisementBut will a TikTok ban actually happen? While there is bipartisan support in Congress for a TikTok ban, support for a ban is fading among the American public. Some members of Congress have raised concerns that TikTok could be used as a CCP propaganda tool.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, hasn't, Read, Amanda Perelli, TikTok, Matthew Schettenhelm, Trump, I'm, G.S, Hans, Nathan Posner, Getty Images Trump, ByteDance, John Moolenaar, Shou Chew, Chip Somodevilla Organizations: Business, Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, DC, Bloomberg Intelligence, DC Circuit, Pew Research, Trump, Department, Congress, Cornell Law School, Washington DC, Anadolu Agency, Getty Images, Rep, Chinese Communist Party, CCP, Foreign Locations: TikTok, Los Angeles, Washington, United States, China, US

☆ How Bluesky rose out of Twitter's ashes to challenge X and Threads
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

And while these larger social media platforms still dwarf Bluesky, the startup now has more than 22 million users and is not showing any signs of slowing down. Bluesky had experienced a previous surge in July 2023 after X, then still named Twitter, temporarily limited the number of posts users could read per day. Just days before Musk officially took over Twitter, the Bluesky team publicly unveiled more details about their project and rolled out a waitlist for the Bluesky app. Despite Bluesky starting as a side project within Twitter, the startup has lost its last connection to the original micro-blogging app. Bluesky is looking for ways to support the users "who are actually the ones making the network awesome and fun," Wang said.

Persons: Rose Wang, Elon Musk's, Bluesky, Wang, David Carr, Carr, Jay Graber, Jack Dorsey, Jay, Graber, Daniel Holmgren, Paul Frazee, Dorsey, Parag Agrawal, Musk, Nostr, Jack, we're, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Johnston, Johnston, Gen, That's, It's, Similarweb's Carr Organizations: Twitter, CNBC, Brazilian Supreme, Google, Yahoo, Myspace, Facebook, Anthropic, Delaware State, PBLLC, Bluesky, Blockchain Capital, Blockchain, cryptocurrency Locations: Brazil, San Francisco

☆ Ex-Google CEO warns that 'perfect' AI girlfriends could spell trouble for young men
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementIn a podcast interview, Eric Schmidt warned that AI dating may increase loneliness among young men. The former Google CEO said young men dating the "perfect" AI girlfriend may also lead to obsession. He suggested AI regulation changes but expects little action without a major incident. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt recently shared his concerns about young men crafting AI romantic partners and said he agrees that AI dating will actually increase loneliness. AdvertisementSchmidt said he doesn't expect much AI regulation in the next four years as Trump's administration will likely have other priorities.

Persons: Eric Schmidt, Schmidt, G, Scott Galloway, he's, Donald Trump's, Brendan Carr Organizations: Google, Study

☆ Uber and Lyft drivers say they're earning less — so some are starting their own ride services
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementSome Uber and Lyft drivers are starting businesses driving people they meet through the apps. Uber and Lyft drivers can make as little as $3 per ride, pushing some to look for alternatives. Brian is one of four drivers who told BI about starting his own business offering rides outside Uber and Lyft. When BI asked whether drivers are allowed to pitch their own businesses while on a trip for Uber, an Uber spokesperson said the app's drivers are independent contractors. The spokesperson also referenced company statistics showing that Uber drivers make more than $30 per hour "while active on the app."

Persons: Brian, Lyft, Uber, Torsten Kunert, YouTuber, Kunert, Phil Organizations: Business, Uber, Rideshare Services Locations: California, Ontario, Canada, San Diego

☆ Goldman's hedge fund stock list is up 30% this year. Here's what's in it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Goldman Sachs' list of top-performing longs in hedge funds has seen outsized gains in 2024, a sign that moves made by these firms have paid off this year. The bank's so-called very important positions, or "VIP," list has climbed about 30% year to date. Goldman strategist Ben Snider noted that hedge funds shifted somewhat to cyclical industrials from defensives in the third quarter, allowing them to benefit from the postelection rally. Goldman has a running list of its very important stock picks within hedge fund long holdings. However, most analysts surveyed by LSEG rate the stock a buy or strong buy, consensus price targets suggests shares may drop more than 23%.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Ben Snider, Snider, Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, AppLovin, Piper Sandler, James Callahan, Eli Lilly, Donald Trump, Robert F, Kennedy, Jr Organizations: China ADR, Netflix, Department of Health, Human Services, LSEG Locations: defensives, China

☆ The DOJ vs. Google: Breaking down the latest in the antitrust case and what it means for Chrome's future
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementThe DOJ has asked the judge in its antitrust case against Google to force the tech giant to sell Chrome, its massively popular browser. In August, a judge ruled Google violated antitrust laws and acted as a monopoly when it came to its search engine. Google will have a chance to respond next month with its own plan before the judge makes a ruling next year. That makes it a powerful distribution arm for Google since Chrome's default search engine is … Google. And Apple was making at least $20 billion a year by defaulting to Google Search .

Persons: Billy Bob Thornton, Trump, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Chelsea Jia Feng, Hugh Langley, Lara O'Reilly, Lara, Apple, Donald Trump, Matt Gaetz, Marc Rowan, Arturo Holmes, Apollo, Scott Kleinman, Jim Zelter, Morgan Stanley's, Jeff McMillan's, he's, You've, that's, Michael M, Tyler Le, Google's DeepMind, John Deere, Biden, Dan DeFrancesco, Grace Lett, Ella Hopkins, Hallam Bullock, Amanda Yen, Milan Sehmbi Organizations: Business, Justice Department, Google, Tech, Nvidia, Elon, DOJ, Microsoft, YouTube, Bloomberg, Big Tech, Trump, Getty, —, Comcast, Boston Celtics, White Locations: Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, London

☆ Welcome to the shopping mall for the TikTok era
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Dan Whateley | Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A new brick-and-mortar store from the e-commerce startup Outlandish is bringing to life the world of TikTok Shop. In addition to TikTok Shop, Outlandish has experience working with brands to help them sell on Douyin and other social apps. Other TikTok Shop sellers have experimented with adding livestreaming spaces to their storefronts, such as the New York-based pre-owned luxury store What Goes Around Comes Around. Outlandish, which began in 2018 as a social shopping agency in China, is an official TikTok Shop partner. If that does happen, August said Outlandish's Santa Monica sellers could pivot to livestreaming on other platforms.

Persons: Anker, TikTok, Allison Wise, Amanda Perelli, William August, ByteDance, it'll, Outlandish's, Outlandish's Santa Monica Organizations: Goli, QVC, TikTok, US, Congress Locations: Los Angeles, China, Santa Monica's, influencers, Santa Monica, Asia, Los Angeles and New York, Mexico, Spain, America, New York, Santa, Outlandish's Santa, livestreams

☆ Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Netflix, Microsoft, Robinhood, Amazon, Dell, Chewy & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Loop reiterates Nvidia as buy The firm said it's standing by the stock heading into earnings on Wednesday. "We see more upside potential and are moving up our target price to $51 from $30. Pivotal reiterates Netflix as buy Pivotal raised its price target on Netflix to a Street high $1,100 from $925. Goldman Sachs reiterates Microsoft as buy Goldman said it's standing by the stock following the company's Ignite Conference in Chicago on Tuesday. Citi downgrades Target to neutral from buy The firm downgraded the stock following earnings on Wednesday morning and says it's losing share.

Persons: NVDA, hasn't, Bernstein, Robinhood, HOOD, Tyson, Paul, Apple, Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Piper Sandler, Piper, Morgan Stanley, it's, DELL, qtr, Guggenheim, Oppenheimer, JPMorgan Chase, Cava Organizations: Nvidia, Deutsche Bank, Gaming, Leisure Properties, Deutsche, Netflix, Bank of America, Walmart, Microsoft, Adobe, JPMorgan, Dell, of America, Underperform, Trump, Barclays, Newell Brands, Citi, Target, TGT, HSBC Locations: Chicago

☆ Piper Sandler says this tech stock that's up 700% in 2024 has more room to run
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Hakyung Kim | In Hakyungkim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Mobile app development company AppLovin may have soared more than 700% this year. Piper Sandler thinks the stock is an artificial intelligence winner with more room to run. The firm initiated coverage with an overweight rating and $400 price target on shares, implying shares could climb an additional 24.5% from Tuesday's close. APP YTD mountain AppLovin in 2024 "The stock is up over [700%] YTD, more recently driven more by multiple expansion than estimate revisions. "APP's impressive revenue growth has occurred despite a challenged overall market.

Persons: Piper Sandler, AppLovin, James Callahan, Callahan Organizations: APP, NASDAQ Locations: Tuesday's

☆ I started using dating apps in my 50s and quickly grew frustrated. Coming up with the 'burned haystack' dating method helped.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Jennie Young | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

At 50, Jennie Young started using several dating apps and felt that they were all toxic. The Burned Haystack Dating Method began as an academic project and now has a Facebook group with over 128,000 members. In February 2023, she started a Facebook group for the Burned Haystack Dating Method. Articles from 2024 alone included: "It's Not You: Dating Apps are Getting Worse" in The New York Times; "America is Sick of Swiping: Dating Apps are Falling Back to Earth" in The Atlantic; and "Why Gen Z is Ditching Dating Apps" in Time. The project evolved into a new dating method that I named the Burned Haystack Dating Method.

Persons: Jennie Young, Young, —, I'm, I've, swiped, swipes, it's, Albert Fox Cahn, Cahn, respresentive, Bumble Organizations: Service, University of Wisconsin, The New York Times, Facebook, Match Group, Match Locations: Green, The

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