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☆ Why professional colored pencils are so expensive
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Enxhi Dylgjeri | Amelia Kosciulek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Student-grade colored pencils and professional-grade ones vary drastically not only in their price but how they're made. A set of 120 Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils costs $350, 14 times as much as a similar box of Crayola colored pencils. And some brands price their sets at over $550. That's because of the time and attention put into creating pencils whose colors are rich, blendable, and last decades. At Faber-Castell, this is a result of a combination of pigments and other ingredients, expertly designed cores, and carefully selected wood.

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☆ Countries and companies are repositioning themselves for a new Washington order: Sarah Bianchi
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | 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 EmailCountries and companies are repositioning themselves for a new Washington order: Sarah BianchiSarah Bianchi, Evercore ISI chief strategist of international political affairs and public policy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss President-elect Trump's election victory, the realignment within the Republican party, impact trade and foreign policy, and more.

Persons: Sarah Bianchi Sarah Bianchi, Evercore, Trump's Organizations: Republican Locations: Washington

☆ Trump is the most pro-stock market president in history, Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The stock market could enjoy a bigger boost from President-elect Donald Trump than any previous administration thanks to his pro-business policies, according to Jeremy Siegel, finance professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. "President-elect Trump is the most pro-stock market president we have had in our history," Siegel said Monday on CNBC's "Squawk Box." "He measured his success in his first term by how well the stock market did. You know, it seems to me very unlikely he's going to implement policies that are going to be bad for the stock market." The market already reached new heights in reaction to Trump's election win as investors bet that his promises of tax cuts and deregulation will propel growth and benefit risk assets.

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☆ ‘Yellowstone’ says goodbye to Kevin Costner
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Editor’s Note: This story contains spoilers for the debut of the second half of Season 5 of “Yellowstone.”CNN —We now know the fate of Kevin Costner’s John Dutton in “Yellowstone.”The long-delayed second half of Season 5 debuted Sunday. Moments into the episode, the audience learns that Dutton, the patriarch of the family, had died from a gunshot wound. Costner confirmed in June that he would not be returning for the new season. The actor made the announcement in a video he shared on Instagram. “Yellowstone” viewers took to social media to lament the loss of Costner’s character and how he was written out of the show.

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☆ Japan to double tourist arrivals to 60 million by 2030: 'We are prepared' says Tourism Board CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailJapan to double tourist arrivals to 60 million by 2030: 'We are prepared' says Tourism Board CEOTo move travelers beyond Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan's tourism board is promoting new destinations and new forms of tourism, from gastronomy to adventure tourism, to diversify interest in the country, CEO Eijiro Yamakita told "Squawk Box Asia" on Monday.

Persons: Eijiro Yamakita Organizations: Japan, Tourism Locations: Tokyo, Kyoto

☆ President-elect Trump is the most pro-stock market president in history: Wharton's Jeremy Siegel
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | 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 EmailPresident-elect Trump is the most pro-stock market president in history: Wharton's Jeremy SiegelJeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business and Wisdom Tree chief economist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss President-elect Trump's election victory, the impact on markets and the economy, independence of the Fed, and more.

Persons: Trump, Wharton's Jeremy Siegel Jeremy Siegel, Trump's Organizations: University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business

☆ Former DOJ antitrust chief: Expect more predictability in regulatory reviews under second Trump term
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | 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 EmailFormer DOJ antitrust chief: Expect more predictability in regulatory reviews under second Trump termMakan Delrahim, Latham & Watkins partner and former U.S. Assistant Attorney General at the DOJ’s antitrust division under President Trump, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss antitrust and regulatory outlook under a second Trump administration, impact on current antitrust cases, future of FTC Chair Lina Khan, and more.

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☆ Top tech fund manager at T. Rowe Price gives his best postelection picks from here
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A top technology fund manager is laying out his favorite names in the sector going forward. "It's an exciting time where we're seeing productivity really get enhanced, and perhaps this being a really big industrial economic productivity increaser," Tony Wang, portfolio manager of T. Rowe Price's science and technology equity strategy, told CNBC's " Squawk Box " on Monday. Now, Wang believes the tide is shifting in favor of software companies and app developers launching and integrating AI products. Applovin surged 77%, scoring its best week on record, following a strong earnings report . "Technology trends are often on an exponential adoption curve, and a lot of times the market … underestimates these tech transitions."

Persons: Tony Wang, Rowe, CNBC's, Wang, Applovin Organizations: Nvidia, Wang, Marvell Technology Locations: ChatGPT, allocator

☆ Mattel pulls thousands of 'Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult website on packaging
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Instead of listing the website for Universal's "Wicked" movie, boxes featured a link to a pornographic website for a group called Wicked Pictures. "Mattel was made aware of a misprint on the packaging of the Mattel Wicked collection dolls, primarily sold in the U.S., which intended to direct consumers to the official WickedMovie.com landing page," Mattel said in a statement. Consumers who already have the product are advised to discard the product packaging or obscure the link and may contact Mattel Customer Service for further information." Target , Walmart and Amazon had removed the line of "Wicked" dolls from their online storefronts as of midday Monday, as had Best Buy , Barnes & Noble and Macy's . The mishap comes as Universal floods retail shelves with "Wicked"-related product ahead of the film's Nov. 22 release.

Persons: Mattel, Noble, James Zahn, —, Jaime Katz, Zahn, NBCUniversal Organizations: Wicked Pictures, Mattel, Consumers, Service, Walmart, Amazon, Barnes, Universal, Morningstar, eBay, Facebook, Comcast, CNBC Locations: U.S, Target, NBCUniversal

☆ Mattel apologizes for accidentally printing X-rated link on boxes for 'Wicked' dolls
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Mattel apologized for including an X-rated site link on "Wicked" doll packaging. AdvertisementToy maker Mattel has apologized for a printing error on the packaging of a line of "Wicked" dolls that listed an X-rated adult site. Related storiesWalmart confirmed it had paused the sale of the dolls as Mattel works to correct the misprint. A completed eBay listing for a Mattel "Wicked" doll with a URL misprint on the packaging. EbayAlthough the "Wicked" dolls are still visible on the Mattel website, the purchase links didn't yield available results on Monday morning.

Persons: Mattel, —, Stanley, Mattel's Organizations: Service, Mattel Locations: Target, U.S

☆ Walmart is testing a new way to make it easier to access locked-up items. Here's why that's smart.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Walmart is testing tech that lets employees use an app to unlock anti-shoplifting displays. The tech, currently in several hundred stores, could lead to shoppers having access too. 1 in 5 shoppers surveyed said they would buy from another retailer when faced with locked-up merch. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The assumption behind the Freedom Case is that customers who share their personal information in order to access merchandise are unlikely to steal.

Persons: —, Carol Spieckerman, Chris Walton, Spieckerman Organizations: Walmart, Service, Bloomberg, Omni, Kroger, Safeway

☆ Lazard CEO Peter Orszag: It's in President-elect Trump's interest to have an independent Fed
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | 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 EmailLazard CEO Peter Orszag: It's in President-elect Trump's interest to have an independent FedLazard CEO Peter Orszag joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss President-elect Trump's election victory, impact on the markets and the economy, state of M&A, regulatory outlook, rooting out government waste, the Fed's independence, and more.

Persons: Peter Orszag, Lazard, Trump's Organizations: Lazard

☆ Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick: We're an organic growth story going forward
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTake-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick: We're an organic growth story going forwardStrauss Zelnick, Take-Two Interactive chairman and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results, growth outlook, future of gaming, impact of AI, M&A outlook, and more.

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☆ T. Rowe Price's Tony Wang on what to buy in Big Tech
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | 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 EmailT. Rowe Price's Tony Wang on what to buy in Big TechTony Wang, T. Rowe Price portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the tech sector, performance of AI stocks, what to buy in Big Tech, and more.

Persons: Rowe, Tony Wang, Big Tech Tony Wang, Rowe Price Organizations: Big Tech

☆ Lazard CEO Peter Orszag: It’s in President-elect Trump’s interest to have an independent Fed
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | 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 EmailLazard CEO Peter Orszag: It’s in President-elect Trump’s interest to have an independent FedLazard CEO Peter Orszag joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss President-elect Trump’s election victory, impact on the markets and the economy, state of M&A, regulatory outlook, rooting out government waste, the Fed’s independence, and more.

Persons: Peter Orszag, Lazard, Trump’s Organizations: Lazard

☆ Lazard CEO Peter Orszag: Trump's election victory will be good for our business 'temporarily'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | 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 EmailLazard CEO Peter Orszag: Trump's election victory will be good for our business 'temporarily'Lazard CEO Peter Orszag joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss President-elect Trump’s election victory, impact on the markets and the economy, state of M&A, regulatory outlook, rooting out government waste, the Fed’s independence, and more.

Persons: Peter Orszag, Lazard, Trump’s Organizations: Lazard

☆ Kate returns to official royal duties with commemoration of war dead
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Freddie Clayton | Freddie Clayton Is A Freelance Journalist Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Charles was joined by Prince William and Princess Kate, who has slowly returned to public duties this year following treatment for cancer. The wreaths were adorned by poppies, a symbol of remembrance also worn on lapels by many across the U.K. in the lead-up to Remembrance Day. Poppies were a common sight on the battle-scarred lands of Europe during World War I. Princess Kate was also in attendance at Saturday evening’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, her first major public appearance since finishing chemotherapy. Both events form part of the United Kingdom’s Remembrance Day commemorations as the nation pays tribute to those whose lives were affected by World War I and remembers those who died.

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In his last term, Trump paused some work visa programs used by tech firms to hire skilled talent. This order left many tech workers stranded outside of the US in 2017. The H-1B visa program is the nation's largest temporary work visa program, with over 600,000 workers across 50,000 employers. Vice President-elect JD Vance has a venture capital background, and Musk is an immigrant himself who has said he was on an H1-B visa previously. Shin Yi Chong, who received her H1-B visa in 2019, was recently laid off from her tech job as a product manager.

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☆ Painting the town pink and green: 'Wicked' takes over retail ahead of theatrical debut
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

These "Wicked" collaborations cross the spectrum from apparel, accessories, footwear, beauty and costumes all the way to home decor, toys and even one-of-a-kind cars. Universal 's theatrical retelling of the famed Broadway musical is creating buzz ahead of its Nov. 22 release with hundreds of merchandise offerings from dozens of retail partners. "Barbie" painted the town pink in 2023, and now "Wicked" is upping the ante by adding a splash of green. The report, which surveyed 2,000 adults in the U.S., also determined that fandom collaborations and partnered releases are most successful among niche super-fandoms. What could also drive demand is the fact that these merchandise collaborations are limited-time only.

Persons: Barbies, Betty Crocker, it's, Evan Hanson Organizations: Walmart, Mattel, Lexus, Gershwin, Broadway, Retailers, Universal, Hollywood Locations: New York City, U.S

☆ New aspects of mummified Egyptians revealed by scans at Chicago’s Field Museum
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Researchers at the Field Museum scan a mummified individual displayed in the "Inside Ancient Egypt" exhibition. Ancient Egyptians believed that the soul remained inside the body after death, so embalmers mummified bodies to preserve the spirit for the afterlife, according to Field Museum scientists. A Field Museum researcher analyzes composite scans of a mummified child. On display at the New York World’s Fair for two years, he then returned to the Field Museum after getting lost in the luggage and being sent to San Francisco. “One of the big things for these ancient Egyptian individuals is how you continue to live after death.

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☆ Fixing the broken government should be a nonpartisan issue, says Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | 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 EmailFixing the broken government should be a nonpartisan issue, says Palantir co-founder Joe LonsdaleJoe Lonsdale, 8VC founding partner and Palantir co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss President-elect Trump's election victory, top priorities under a second Trump term, and more.

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☆ Indeed prepares for 2025 rollout of its new AI tool, Pathfinder, which aims to help job seekers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Julia Hood | Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Indeed is launching an AI-powered tool called Pathfinder to help job seekers discover career paths. Jessica Jensen, Indeed's chief marketing officer, said the focus will be on positioning Indeed as a "livelong talent agent." The new product comes as job seekers report profound frustration with the hiring process, citing indignities like "ghost jobs" and overwhelming competition. Related storiesThe company's internal marketing team is executing the product launch, and channels will include email, events, and job seeker content. "Outreach on the part of employers is so valuable and drives better results for job seekers and employers."

Persons: Jessica Jensen, —, Chris Hyams, Hyames, you've, Hymes, " Hyams, it's, Jessice Jensen, Jensen Organizations: Service, Pathfinder, BI, Companies

☆ Dear Santa: Please bring me a Skibidi Toilet for Christmas
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Now in Walmart aisles: a Skibidi Toilet action figure — a $45 mystery toilet bowl. For $44.95, I could be the proud owner of the Skibidi Toilet — complete with toilet-themed toys in the bowl. The Skibidi Toilet is marketed as a "mystery surprise toilet" by Bonkers Toys. AdvertisementThe original Skibidi Toilet was the creation of animator Alexey Gerasimov, who made it for his YouTube channel DaFuq! He said the Skibidi Toilet was outselling LankyBox by around double.

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☆ Vivek Ramaswamy on Trump's election victory: Let's turn the page to chase the future
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | 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 EmailVivek Ramaswamy on Trump's election victory: Let's turn the page to chase the futureAnthony Scaramucci, SkyBridge Capital founder and managing partner, and Vivek Ramaswamy, Strive Asset Management co-founder, join 'Squawk Box' to discuss President-elect Trump's election victory, how Trump can best unify the country, and more.

Persons: Vivek Ramaswamy, Anthony Scaramucci, Trump's, Trump Organizations: SkyBridge Capital, Management

☆ It's a fraught time in terms of economic policy, says Roger Ferguson
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | 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 EmailIt's a fraught time in terms of economic policy, says Roger FergusonFormer Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's rate cut decision this week, takeaways from Fed Chair Powell's commentary, post-election outlook for the Fed, and more.

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