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☆ Israel may have military superiority, but it lacks a clear strategic vision, say experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | Hannah Abraham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Experts told BI that Israel still lacks a long-term strategic vision on how to end the war. But while Israel may have military superiority in the region, it lacks a clear, long-term strategic vision to end conflict in the Middle East, according to security experts. It's clear the Israel Defense Forces have achieved a series of tactical gains in recent weeks, but they still lack a clear military strategy, security analysts told Business Insider. "Neither outcome achieves Israel's security objectives, which would represent a defeat for the IDF and could threaten the survival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government," Pfaff said. The problem may be that Israel's security doctrine has long been based on short wars.

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☆ 7 red flags to watch out for when getting Botox or filler, especially if you found a great 'deal'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Dr. Morgan Robach, a dermatologist, and Dr. Vivian Chin, a cosmetic physician, both administer Botox and filler treatments. Your injector doesn't have the right credentialsTreatments from unlicensed or unqualified injectors are always dangerous, whether you're getting Botox or "vampire facials," because they can neglect basic safety protocols. If you're getting filler, the office should be stocked with hyaluronidase, an enzyme that breaks down filler, in case you get a filler occlusion. You don't like your injector's styleIf your injector's own Botox and filler looks too dramatic to you, it's worth being cautious, according to Rabach. "I tend to be a conservative injector," Chin said.

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☆ I crafted a masterplan at Google to try to get promoted as fast as humanly possible. This is what went into it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

While at Google, Lee said his most important goal was to get promoted as quickly as possible. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jerry Lee, 29, a former manager at Google and cofounder of Wonsulting, a career consulting company. Jerry LeeThe most important goal I had at Google was to get promoted as fast as humanly possible. One of the things I'm trying to do at my career consulting company, Wonsulting, is force career conversations to happen at every level. AdvertisementSucceeding at work is less about what you know but how you do thingsLee cofounded his career consulting company, Wonsulting in 2021.

Persons: Jerry Lee, Lee, —, it's, they're Organizations: Google, Service, Lucid Software

☆ Why the U.S. is covered in strip malls
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Shawn Baldwin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

More of those consumers are going to strip malls. While some outlets like traditional malls have struggled to retain shoppers, foot traffic to strip malls is booming. Annual visits to strip malls surged 18% last year compared with prior to the pandemic, according to data compiled by analytics company RetailStat. The U.S. has more than 68,000 strip malls from coast to coast, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers. But strip malls face criticism for being eyesores in their communities, adding to environmental problems and contributing to the demise of traditional business districts.

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This has helped push mortgage rates back up near where they were this summer, when 30-year rates were above 6%. 5-Year Mortgage Rate TrendsHere's how 30-year and 15-year mortgage rates have trended over the last five years, according to Freddie Mac data. Mortgage rates are determined by a variety of different factors, including larger economic trends, Federal Reserve policy, your state's current mortgage rates, the type of loan you're getting, and your personal financial profile. But now that inflation has decelerated and the Fed is expected to cut rates soon, mortgage rates have trended down. This means your entire monthly mortgage payment, including taxes and insurance, shouldn't exceed 28% of your pre-tax monthly income.

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And one of them was life, because of course young women between the age of 19 and 30, abortion is their Number One concern. They are single-issue voters," Sheehy continued. “Tim Sheehy calling young women ‘indoctrinated’ because they value reproductive freedom just goes to show how out of touch he is with Montanans,” Tester spokesperson Monica Robinson said. “You know, the left has a lot of single-issue voters,” Moreno said at the event, according to video obtained by NBC affiliate WCMH of Columbus. “Sadly, by the way, there’s a lot of suburban women, a lot of suburban women that are like, ‘Listen, abortion is it.

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☆ Meet Jeff Smith, the hedge-fund investor taking on Pfizer
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Alex Morrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Starboard Value has taken a $1 billion stake in drugmaker Pfizer. The hedge fund, headed by Jeff Smith, has become one of the most feared activist investors. AdvertisementPharmaceuticals giant Pfizer got a wake up call Sunday evening when one of Wall Street's most feared activist investors revealed a stake in the company. AdvertisementPfizer, with a market cap north of $160 billion, is among the largest companies Starboard's Smith has ever targeted. With less than a 10% stake Smith replaced the entire 12-person board and assumed the role of chairman.

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☆ Pete Buttigieg says 'the best thing to do is just to pick up the phone' to talk out a workplace issue. Experts agree — with some exceptions.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Experts say phone calls can resolve conflicts better than digital communication. AdvertisementPicking up the phone really is the best way to figure things out when issues arise with colleagues, experts say. "And, I think, to me, it's an example of how often the best thing to do is just to pick up the phone." Phone calls, in comparison, allow for real-time, personal discussions "where tone and emotion are conveyed much more clearly," McLean said. But phone calls, in general, also help build better relationships in the long run, Sundaram said.

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☆ Many Americans would rather talk about politics than money. Not having those conversations can cost you
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Kamil Krzaczynski | AFP | Getty ImagesThere are few topics Americans would rather not talk about more than money. 'Missed opportunities' of not talking about moneyFor both couples and families, not having those crucial financial conversations can cost them, financial advisors say. Have talks 'before an emergency situation arises'On a positive note, some money conversations are happening more regularly, U.S. Bank's research found. Still, 45% of respondents say they are unaware of their parents' financial situation, U.S. Bank found. To work past financial standoffs, it helps for couples to create a more welcoming environment to engage their partners in money conversations, Cherry said.

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☆ Fed cuts could turn the tide for commercial real estate. Where to find opportunity
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Federal Reserve interest rate cuts may help turn the tide for commercial real estate. "Lower interest rates are not a magic bullet, but less restrictive monetary policy lays the groundwork for a commercial real estate recovery," wrote senior economist Charlie Dougherty. "Decreased long-term interest rates appear to be easing upward pressure on cap rates and slowing declines in property valuations. "That said, reduced interest rates should prevent distress from spreading and shorten the hurdles coming down the road," he added. Gimple specifically likes single-asset, single-borrower CMBS and commercial real estate collateralized loan obligations.

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☆ Jim Cramer weighs in on Netflix, says he's staying bullish on the streaming giant
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday explained why he's staying optimistic on Netflix , examining the bull and bear cases for the streamer by reviewing two recent analyst notes. Cramer compared reports from analysts at Barclays , who downgraded Netflix, and Piper Sandler , who upgraded the stock. According to the team at Barclays, Netflix may have trouble meeting its earnings goals, and the company's "growth algorithm will come with tradeoffs." And even if the streaming giant hits revenue targets, the analysts said Netflix's valuation assumes it can double its subscriber base, which "seems unrealistic." The analysts said Netflix can grow its subscriber base and has pricing power, adding that they're optimistic on the streamer's advertising potential.

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☆ The podcaster is the new politics power broker, and both the Harris and Trump campaigns know they have to kiss the ring
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Trump has been busy hitting the podcast circuit, doing interviews with Logan Paul and Adin Ross. I mean, I just have to be very candid with you," Harris said of Trump. The Republican nominee has also given multiple podcast interviews in recent months, including sit-downs with Logan Paul, Theo Von, Adin Ross, Lex Fridman, and Dr. Phil. AdvertisementDuring his interview with Fridman, which aired last month, Trump said that he was drawn to podcast interviews for their reach. He added that podcasts are perceived as "more sincere and less controlled compared to traditional media outlets."

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☆ I tried Google's viral new tool that creates an AI podcast about topics you feed it. It's worth the hype.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The feature uses the information you feed it to create a "deep dive" discussion hosted by two AI hosts. Based on the information you feed it, it generates a "deep dive," podcast-like discussion hosted by two AI hosts. Related storiesTo my surprise, this NotebookLM-generated podcast exceeded anything I'd heard so far in terms of AI voice quality. Like any AI tool though, Audio Overviews isn't perfect. Audio Overviews is probably my favorite AI tool I've tried out so far — and it showcases the innovative ways AI can be used in our daily lives.

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☆ Millennials and Gen X Are Figuring Out What to Do With Boomers' Stuff
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

AdvertisementIn short, boomers love stuff, and not just their stuff. They held on to their parents' stuff when they inherited it, and a lot of them are sitting with their kids' stuff in their attics now, too. The market value of the object and the sentimental value don't always go hand in hand. "I often emphasize the idea that the market value of the object and the sentimental value don't always go hand in hand," he said. Remember, it takes a lot of stuff to live a full life — and it's hard to let go of it.

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☆ Morgan Stanley's Slimmon says the U.S. infrastructure sector is 'very powerful,' naming a stock to buy
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Isabella Lok | In Isabellalokys | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Stocks in the infrastructure sector aren't always top of mind. But investors who want to diversify their portfolios away from those popular names and themes can consider the infrastructure theme, says Andrew Slimmon, senior portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management. Stock pick Slimmon is bullish on equipment rental company United Rentals . URI YTD mountain YTD shares of United Rentals Shares in United Rentals trade on the New York Stock Exchange, and are up over 40% year to date, and over 80% over the last 12 months. KeyBanc Capital Markets' analysts identified United Rentals as "interesting acquirers," citing its "strong history of driving solid returns through large deals each year."

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☆ The human life span may have finally plateaued. Here's what you can do to optimize your chances for a long life — and what researchers are working on next.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Life expectancy in the US shot up at a rate of about three years per decade in the last century: from roughly age 47 in 1900 to age 77 in 2000. As more people in wealthy countries make it to old age, human life expectancy gains are nearing a plateau. The study tracks trends in their death rates and life expectancy from 1990 to 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic started. Spending just 3% of your day exercising can mean you stay healthier for longer, an expert in healthy aging said.

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☆ Sovereign AI explained: An AI cloud CEO unpacks what's behind the trend
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The company started buying Nvidia GPUs in 2021, getting to the AI cloud computing business earlier than most. CEO J.J. Kardwell describes the company as the largest privately-held cloud computing platform in the world. It also makes the Vultr boss well-positioned to explain a phrase frequently on the lips of AI luminaries like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: sovereign AI. Sovereign cloud is the delivery of cloud infrastructure as a service, typically inside a country. BI: AI computing is extremely energy intensive, and concerns about the US grid abound.

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☆ The job interview question that 'stumped' this HR expert—now it’s her favorite to ask
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Holly Taylor estimates she's interviewed hundreds of people in her decade-long career in the HR space. The head of people at Public Digital, a London-based consultancy, says she tries to be innovative and equitable in the hiring process, such as recently sending interview questions to job candidates in advance. But one question is her favorite to ask in interviews, even though "it stumped me so much" when she first heard it seven years ago: What is the most valuable piece of feedback that you have received in your career? They explain "this was the feedback, this is how I approached it, this is how I changed, and this is the impact of having that feedback," Taylor says. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

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☆ Sweden told people to open their hearts to immigrants 10 years ago. Its U-turn has been dramatic
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Sweden registered 81,301 asylum seekers in 2014, data shows. Jonas Ekstromer | Afp | Getty Images"It pains me that Sweden is no longer capable of receiving asylum seekers at the high level we do today. Since then, Sweden's immigration policy has been on a one-way street. A decade ago, all member states of the European Union were encouraged to welcome asylum seekers and refugees fleeing conflict zones in the Middle East, notably Syria but also Iraq and Afghanistan. This year, Sweden is expected to have its lowest number of asylum seekers since 1997.

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☆ The problem — and opportunity — with Wall Street downgrades of Apple and Amazon
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

A couple of analyst downgrades are making the rounds Monday on megacap stocks that rarely see ratings cuts: Apple and Amazon. At Jefferies, analysts downgraded Apple to a hold but increased the price target to $213 apiece from $205. It also presents a problem for investors who see the downgrades as a reason to sell some shares. After all, you'll be hard-pressed to find companies anywhere more in charge of their own destinies than Apple, Amazon — or any of the Super Six (Meta, Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft). Apple and Amazon aren't where they are because of luck, but rather because they make their own luck.

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☆ Bernstein upgrades Campbell as people taking GLP-1 drugs eating more soup
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Campbell Soup could be poised to benefit from an uptick in GLP-1 drug usage, according to Bernstein. Among the 20 analysts covering Campbell, only five have a strong buy or buy rating, while 12 have a hold rating. In addition, the analyst anticipates that reduced chocolate consumption from GLP-1 intake may hinder U.S. chocolate volumes by 2% to 3%. "Unfortunately, chocolate category volumes remain stubbornly negative and Hershey's chocolate volumes also remain weak despite lapping easier and easier comparables in recent months," Howard continued. Meanwhile, only four have a strong buy or buy rating, and its average target of $202.14 implies a gain of about 5% ahead.

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☆ Elon Musk's childhood fascination with sci-fi motivates his desire to lead the AI race, biographer Walter Isaacson says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Walter Isaacson said Elon Musk's AI motives likely stem from early ambitions inspired by sci-fi themes. Isaacson said Musk told him he wanted to start an AI company because he didn't trust Sam Altman. "He's telling me, 'I'm gonna start from scratch an AI company 'cause I don't trust Sam Altman,'" Isaacson recalled in an interview with CNBC's Squawk Box published Friday. The AI company competes directly with OpenAI, which he helped found and fund before a reported falling out. Isaacson, Musk, and xAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

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☆ We spent over $12,000 replacing our carpets with vinyl-plank flooring. It looks nice, but I regret it every day.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Lauren Salles Gumpert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

We thought replacing our carpets with vinyl-plank flooring would be pretty easy and cost $6,000. We consulted specialists at a home-improvement chain, got measurements and estimates, and chose our luxury vinyl-plank flooring. Lauren Salles GumpertThis project wasn't done once our vinyl-plank flooring was put down. AdvertisementAlso, the vinyl flooring keeps our downstairs much cooler than our carpeted upstairs, where our bedrooms are. And if I'm being honest, my young kids would've preferred the soft carpet to the harder vinyl floors, which I now cover with rugs, anyway.

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☆ How Sri Pangulur went from building his own syndicate to co-leading Mayfield's Series B investing practice
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Sri Muppidi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

He decided to formally create a syndicate called Overtime VC, investing up to $250,000 in seed and Series A rounds. Through Overtime, Pangulur invested nearly $20 million in 65 companies, with a focus on enterprise infrastructure and apps. Related storiesHe also continued investing through his syndicate, Overtime VC, and brought these firsthand experiences to the founders he advised. 'Cooking' at the Series BPangulur began raising his own venture fund based on the success of his syndicate fund, Overtime VC. Earlier this month, Pangulur announced two new investments he led: a $25 million Series B for billing infrastructure startup Orb and a $28 million Series B for TeamBridge, a workforce operating software startup.

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