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Learn moreAmazon's Prime Day in October sale, officially called Prime Big Deal Days, has arrived. We've rounded up the best Prime Day soundbar deals below, including great options from other brands like LG, Bose, and Samsung. And for more discounts, check out our liveblog with all of the best Prime Day deals right now. Best Prime Day soundbar dealsAre soundbars worth it? What is a Dolby Atmos soundbar?

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☆ Cheap stocks to buy after the worst sell-off in months
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

After the worst sell-off in months, CNBC Pro sought to find stocks trading at deeply discounted levels that could pay off for investors buying for the long term. Fears of longer-than-expected interest rate hikes hammered down on stocks this week. Citigroup last week trimmed its price target on Devon Energy by $2 to $55 and maintained its buy rating. Other energy names Eversource and Atmos , both in the red for the year, are also trading at significant discounts. Recent highs in oil prices have driven bullish sentiment on energy stocks.

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Learn moreThe Razer Kaira Pro is one of the best gaming headsets you can buy for an Xbox. The Kaira Pro also earns design points thanks to Razer's trademark style, with three color choices and customizable lighting. Razer Kaira Pro Wireless Headset The Kaira Pro headset can connect directly to Xbox consoles using Microsoft’s proprietary wireless signal, and it also has the ability to connect to Bluetooth devices at the same time. Kevin Webb / InsiderThe Razer Kaira Pro for Xbox comes in three colors: black, white, or a Halo Infinite-inspired green. AmazonThe most unique benefit of the Razer Kaira Pro is its ability to connect to Xbox Wireless devices.

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The Nova Pro Wireless improves on many of the best features found on SteelSeries' cheaper Arctis Nova 7, which is another one of our favorite wireless headsets. While cheaper options like the Nova 7 will satisfy most gamers, the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless offers high-end features for those willing to pay top dollar. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is an excellent headset for anyone who wants high-end performance. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Headset: SpecsSpecifications Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Headset Connectivity 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm wired Drivers 40 mm neodymium drivers Battery About 20 hours per battery, two rechargeable batteries included Microphone Embedded dual noise-canceling mics 2.4 GHz Wireless range 30 to 40 feet Charging port Charges battery via wireless transmitter or USB-C Colors Black Weight 0.74lb/336g Platforms PS5, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, MacOSShould you buy the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Headset? SteelSeries' Arctis Nova Pro is the high-end wireless gaming headset to beat.

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☆ Morning Bid: Triple-A headache
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Four thousand U.S. dollars are counted out by a banker counting currency at a bank in Westminster, Colorado November 3, 2009. On Tuesday, Fitch became the second major agency, after Standard & Poor's in 2011, to strip the United States of its prized triple-A credit rating. Jefferies notes that, with two of the three major agencies listing U.S. debt at AA, U.S. bonds no longer count as AAA in some key indices. However, according to Jefferies, most investors have moved away from some of the stricter criteria around holding triple-A rated debt, given Germany is the only large issuer left with that rating. Chart shows that the U.S.'s long-term foreign currency rating was downgraded by Fitch to AA+ in 2023, following a similar move from S&P in 2011.

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The device features unique rotating speakers and immersive 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos performance. And that's where a Dolby Atmos soundbar system like the Vizio Elevate comes in. Vizio Elevate 5.1.4 Soundbar Vizio's Elevate soundbar offers a 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos experience with performance that rivals many full-fledged home theater systems. VizioThe Vizio Elevate is a good buy for anyone who wants a genuine 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos home theater system for under $1,000. If you don't have the space or money to invest in a traditional home theater setup, then the Vizio Elevate 5.1.4 soundbar is the next best thing.

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Whatever your muse, you should not go a step further in your purchase journey without considering this rare gaming laptop deal on the ASUS ROG Flow X16. It came to market at around $2,000 and has hovered between $1,400 and $1,600 in recent months, but Best Buy has it down to $1,100 right now. A gaming laptop deal too good to pass upDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Great Price ASUS ROG Flow X16 The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is a 2-in-1 gaming laptop that can double as a tablet. Grab yours at Best Buy with the link ahead.

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Say hello to the new Galaxy Tab S9 family, comprising three siblings that get bigger the more you're willing to spend on them—take your pick between the Galaxy Tab S9 (11 inches), S9 Plus (12.4 inches), and S9 Ultra (14.5 inches). Note: The link above allows you to select the exact model, storage, and wireless configuration you want across all three Galaxy Tab S9 models. For a limited time, Samsung offers free storage upgrades on all Galaxy Tab S9 purchases. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 preorder dealsOne of the most significant benefits of preordering a Galaxy Tab S9 is the free storage upgrade, regardless of which version you buy. If you're interested in the 1TB Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, you can get $150 off instantly at checkout.

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Down to $164.99, this Prime Day price matches the record low we saw for Black Friday. $10.14 from Amazon Originally $25.00 Save 59%Prime Day deals: StyleWe've got you covered for head-to-toe deals across the fashion world today. This Prime Day deal is the best price we've ever seen, and it's only available by invite for Prime members during Amazon Prime Day. $12.99 from Amazon Originally $23.99 Save 46%More Prime Day dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. You'll also get a bonus of $10 with this Prime Day deal when you use the code "HAPPY" and spend $50.

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Prime Day 2023 ends tonight and we're still working hard to round up all the best deals of day 2. Down to $164.99, this Prime Day price matches the record low we saw for Black Friday. On select sizes and colors, you can get up to 60% off, the lowest Prime Day price to date. Even with a newer C3 model out this year, this remains a better value, especially at this current Prime Day deal price. This Prime Day deal is the best price we've ever seen, and it's only available by invite for Prime members during Amazon Prime Day.

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We're still rounding up all the best Prime Day deals for you before the summer blowout sale ends tonight. This Prime Day Music deal is one of the best we're seeing, and it's still going for day two. This promotion is only good for new members, though, so you won't be able to get this Music Unlimited deal if you've subscribed in the past. Don't miss this Prime Day Music Unlimited dealImmense value for HiFi music streaming musicAmazon Music Unlimited is a robust music streaming service that provides good value for money, especially with the current deal. Whether you enjoy chart-topping pop hits, thumping hip hop, bluesy jazz sessions, or timeless classical pieces, Amazon Music Unlimited probably has it.

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The best Prime Day TV dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. $89.99 from Amazon Originally $149.99 Save 40%Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Lowest Price Amazon 43-inch Omni Series 4K Fire TV The Omni Series The smallest version of Amazon's flagship TV brand boasts 4K picture quality and Alexa-powered voice controls. Prime member exclusive $429.99 from Amazon Originally $559.99 Save 23%Deal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Deal Amazon Fire TV Cube (2022) Amazon's latest Fire TV Cube offers 4K streaming support, hands-free Alexa, an HDMI input, and video upscaling.

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Limited-Time Deal Amazon Music Unlimited (Prime Member Plan) Amazon Music Unlimited lets you stream more than 90 million songs ad-free and millions of podcasts. $16.99 from Amazon Originally $29.99 Save 43%Prime Day deals: AudioDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Deal Amazon Echo Buds (2023) If you need a new pair of wireless earbuds with decent sound, try the newest Echo Buds. $279.99 from Amazon Originally $499.99 Save 44%Prime Day deals: BeautyDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. $145.00 from Amazon Originally $210.00 Save 31%More Prime Day dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt.

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Are you looking for the best Amazon Prime Day deals? Some of these deals are open to everyone, but once Prime Day properly lands, you must be a Prime member to enjoy these exclusive discounts. If you want to browse the entire selection yourself, then you can see the Prime Day landing page over at Amazon. Prime Day deals: AudioDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Prime Day deals: ComputingLenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook This convertible 2-in-1 Lenovo Chromebook offers considerable value for the specs.

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Though the 6-Series name might be retired, its legacy lives on in TCL's brand-new Q7 4K TV. It's not perfect, but the Q7 is easily one of the best 4K TVs you can buy for under $1,000. TCL 65-inch Q7 QLED 4K TV TCL’s Q7 is an excellent midrange QLED 4K TV, delivering better picture quality than similarly priced competitors. The Google TV interface is intuitiveThe Google TV interface offers easy access to popular apps and handy integration with other Google services. The TCL Q7 is easily one of the top midrange 4K TVs you can buy this year.

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Amazon is encoring another classic trick from its Prime Day deals bag for those who enjoy streaming music. Amazon Music Unlimited, its comprehensive music streaming service, is significantly discounted, and we're not even sure that's the correct term here. Normally, Music Unlimited costs $8.99 per month for Prime members and $10.99 for others. But with this early Prime Day deal, new subscribers can enjoy four months of one of the best music streaming services for free. A tempting Amazon Music Unlimited deal for sureAmazon Music Unlimited may not be the prodigious pick among a host of music streaming platforms, but it's a robust service that provides good value for money, especially with the current deal.

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☆ Dolby Atmos Wants You to Listen Up. (And Down. And Sideways.)
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Bob Mehr | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

In 2017, R.E.M.’s “Automatic for the People” became the first album mixed for Atmos, and over the next few years, several notable Atmos releases — from Elton John, Queen and the Beatles — showcased the format’s possibilities. It began by partnering with Dolby to encourage recording studios to upgrade to the format. There are now some 800 officially recognized Dolby Atmos studios in over 40 countries, a 350 percent increase in just two years. (Dolby estimates there are two or three times that number of other studios capable of delivering music in Atmos.) Wood, initially dismissive of learning to work in Atmos, said he changed his mind once he realized the inevitability of its rise.

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☆ Warner Bros. Discovery unveils 'Max' super-streaming service
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The new service, announced by CEO David Zaslav at a press event Wednesday, will launch May 23 and give consumers access to a large library of programming across Warner Bros. Discovery’s sprawling portfolio: Warner Bros., HBO, HGTV, Food Network, Cartoon Network, TLC and others. The ad-free version will cost $15.99, the price of the company’s existing HBO Max service. Warner Bros. Discovery's forthcoming "Max" streaming service Courtesy of Max“We are a global leader in sports and we are a global leader in news,” Zaslav said. Warner Bros.

☆ Nike Air Max Day is Sunday. Here's how the huge sneaker holiday, known for hyped drops, got its start.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-25 | by ( Danni Santana | Matthew Kish | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Nike Air Max Day is one of the highly anticipated days on the sneaker calendar. Nike launched Air Max Day in 2014, and has released sneakers from its Air Max vault to mark the occasion every year. This Sunday, two planned releases are the original Air Max 1 "Big Bubble" and a brand new silhouette for Gen Z, the Air Max Pulse. Nike has a large catalog of classic Air Max sneakers released throughout its history, including the Air Max 97, Air Max 95, and Air Max 90. Sneaker collectors are known to celebrate the day by wearing their favorite Air Max sneakers and posting photos of them online.

☆ Foot Locker is closing 400 stores by 2026
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-20 | by ( Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Foot Locker is planning to shut 400 stores by 2026 as it strives to become more relevant to younger shoppers by relaunching its retail brands, introducing “experiential” new store concepts and simplifying its operations by closing underperforming mall-based stores. The stores slotted for closing across North America account for nearly 10% of Foot Locker’s total sales, said Anthony Aversa, Foot Locker senior vice president of store development. Under its corporate umbrella, Foot Locker operates more than 3,000 Foot Locker, Kids Footlocker, Champs Sports, WSS and atmos stores globally. Foot Locker reported fourth quarter sales Monday that eased 0.3% versus a year ago. Foot Locker CEO Mary Dillon told analysts she thinks hybrid work is here to stay and it’s fueling the strength and longevity in casual dressing.

☆ Movie theaters aren't dying — they're evolving
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-25 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

As the space contracts, cinema operators are investing in the basics, improving sounds, picture quality and seating as well as in bolstering its food and beverage offerings, events and alternative programming. While cinema operators are pleased that studio production has increased, they are no longer taking audiences for granted. Over the last few years, movie theater operators have been removing traditional digital projectors and installing laser units, citing cost savings over time and a better picture quality for moviegoers. Many theater operators told CNBC they are planning similar upgrades to sound systems, saying they have partnered with companies like Dolby to bring quality speakers into their auditoriums. So far in 2023, that premium ticket average is higher — $17.33 each — because so many moviegoers saw Disney's "Avatar: The Way of Water" in premium formats and 3D.

☆ Morning Bid: Powell's state of the union
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Jerome Powell makes his first speech since the Fed's latest quarter-point interest rate rise last week. More importantly, it's his first chance to comment on Friday's seemingly blockbuster U.S. employment report for January. Perhaps just as significantly, they now price year-end Fed rates higher than the 4.5-4.75% range they are at right now. Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic on Monday said of the jobs readout: "It'll probably mean we have to do a little more work." Investors will watch Biden's State of the Union with one eye on the potentially destabilising debt ceiling standoff with Congress.

"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is now streaming exclusively on Disney Plus. Check out the trailer for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'Though the original "Black Panther'' movie starred Boseman as T'Challa, Boseman does not appear in the sequel. How to watch 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' on Disney PlusYou can watch "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" at home on Disney Plus. How to rent or buy 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is also available for purchase for $20 from digital retailers including Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, and Vudu. Is 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' worth watching?

"Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" is coming to theaters on February 17. Where can I buy 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' tickets? 'Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania' Movie Tickets The first film in Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” premieres in theaters on February 17. Are there any 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' movie ticket promotions? Disney/Marvel StudiosThough no date has been confirmed yet, "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" will stream on Disney Plus after its run in theaters.

☆ 'The Banshees of Inisherin' won best comedy at the Golden Globes — here's how to watch the critically acclaimed film starring Colin Farrell
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Jordan Williams | Freelance Writer | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"The Banshees of Inisherin" hit HBO Max and digital retailers on December 13. How to watch 'The Banshees of Inisherin'You can watch "The Banshees of Inisherin" at home on HBO Max. A subscription to HBO Max starts at $10 a month for ad-supported viewing or $15 a month for ad-free playback. You can watch "The Banshees if Inisherin" for free if you sign up for an HBO Max trial. The movie holds a "97% Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which is the highest score yet for director Martin McDonaghThe movie won best picture (musical or comedy), best screenplay, and best actor (musical or comedy) at the 2023 Golden Globes.

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