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☆ Investors are ignoring 2 big risks to markets, says CIO, naming stocks that are bond 'substitutes'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Investors are ignoring two major risks to the market, according to Vahan Janjigian, chief investment officer at Greenwich Wealth Management. Geopolitical tensions and weak oil prices are the second risk, Janjigian said. He has been "surprised" that the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Hamas conflict and weak oil prices haven't elicited a bigger reaction from the market. The International Energy Agency said in its recently monthly reports that global oil demand has been decelerating , adding that oil consumption in China — long the "engine of global oil demand growth" — contracted in April and May this year. In June, it added that Chinese oil demand contracted for a third consecutive month , driven by a slump in industrial activity.

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☆ UK regulator finds Vodafone and Three merger would lead to price rises, seeks remedies for deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

In this article VOD-GB Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTwatch nowBritain's competition watchdog on Friday said it found competition concerns with the proposed merger between Vodafone and the Three UK mobile network owned by CK Hutchison. The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the deal would lead to price increases for tens of millions of customers or see some users get reduced services. The regulator also warned of a negative impact for so-called Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), which piggyback on existing infrastructure. The regulator said Friday the merger would result in higher prices or reduced services, and could "negatively affect those customers least able to afford mobile services." Vodafone said in a separate statement Friday that it disagrees with the findings that the merger would lead to price increases for consumers.

Persons: CK Hutchison, Ahmed Essam, CNBC's, Essam Organizations: Vodafone, CK, The, Competition, Markets Authority, Mobile, Network, CMA, CK Hutchison, MVNOs

☆ Special needs trusts bring peace of mind to aging parents
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Hannah Frances Johansson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

Because of her disability, Rachel doesn’t work. The SNT is in place to pay for unmet needs and enhance his quality of life after his parents die. Unlike SNTs, ABLE accounts can be owned and accessed directly by the person with the disability. However, like first-party SNTs, ABLE accounts may be subject to Medicaid payback after the individual with a disability dies. Like her mother, Rachel Tung has a love for San Francisco, its arts and its culture.

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☆ Secret Murdoch succession fight to remain sealed after judge rejects media petition for access
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Hadas Gold | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —A Nevada judge has ruled that billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his family can hold a secret court battle over the future of his vast media empire behind closed doors. The judge rejected a petition by a coalition of media organizations, including CNN, The New York Times, NPR, the Washington Post, Reuters and ABC, to unseal the case and allow access. Though the Murdoch family is fighting over the trust and who will ultimately have control of the family businesses after the 93-year-old’s death, all of those involved agreed to sealing the case. But beyond that, everything in this case that it scheduled to begin next week with the Murdoch family likely in attendance, will remain sealed. Preston Padden, who worked closely with Rupert Murdoch to build Fox Broadcasting in the 1990s, blasted the family’s secrecy in the case.

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☆ How investors should play Wells Fargo stock after newly announced regulatory action
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"This is the bank stock to buy, if you want to buy a bank stock," Jim offered, arguing that the regulatory snag shouldn't be a huge surprise to the market either. The agency said in a statement that Wells Fargo has already started to take corrective steps to remedy these issues. During Thursday's September Monthly Meeting, he said he would consider Wells Fargo as an honorary 13 core portfolio holding . Investors appear to have brushed off worries as well, with Wells Fargo stock up more than 1% on Friday. A person walks past the entrance to a Wells Fargo bank branch on Amsterdam Avenue on June 25, 2024, in New York City.

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Meta is teaming up with Snapchat and TikTok as part of a new initiative to prevent content featuring suicide or self-harm from spreading across the social media platforms, Meta said Thursday in a blog post. Under Thrive, Meta will identify content that features suicidal themes or self-harm and flag that content to TikTok and Snapchat so they can also investigate if the same or similar content has been posted to those apps. When content featuring suicide or self-harm is identified on a Meta platform, it will be assigned a number known as a “hash,” according to the spokesperson. Social media platforms, including Meta, TikTok and Snapchat, have long been criticized for not doing more to moderate content that teens consume, including video and images of self-harm. In its blog post Thursday, Meta said that it removed 12 million pieces of content featuring suicide and self-harm from Facebook and Instagram from April to June.

Persons: Meta, ” Antigone Davis, ” Organizations: Meta, Mental Health Coalition, Tech, Apple, Google, National Library of Medicine, Facebook

☆ Attorney General Merrick Garland to denounce 'dangerous' and 'outrageous' attacks on DOJ prosecutors and personnel
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | Rebecca Shabad | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

WASHINGTON — Attorney General Merrick Garland is set to denounce "dangerous" and "outrageous" attacks on Justice Department prosecutors and personnel Thursday and will seek to reassure them that he has their backs. "It is dangerous to target and intimidate individual employees of this department simply for doing their jobs." "And it is outrageous that you have to face these unfounded attacks because you are doing what is right and upholding the rule of law." He'll say of the attacks on prosecutors: "You deserve better. The former president has called DOJ employees derogatory names, describing, for example, special counsel Jack Smith, who has charged Trump in separate cases, as "deranged."

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The hotly anticipated results are in from a landmark pair of major clinical trials of a long-acting, injectable HIV-prevention drug that only requires dosing every six months. The pharma giant has already secured approval for the injectable drug in treating highly drug-resistant HIV. Given the clear statistical superiority of lenacapavir over Truvada, the trial’s blinded phase will now be ended several months early. When taken as prescribed, Truvada is over 99% effective at preventing HIV; Descovy is comparably effective. This chorus is sure to get louder now that lenacapavir is officially highly effective at protecting gay and bisexual men and trans people as well.

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☆ A plan to extract gold from mining waste splits a Colorado town with a legacy of pollution
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Ap-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

The magnitude of mining waste globally is staggering, with tens of thousands of tailings piles containing 245 billon tons (223 billion metric tons), researchers say. Overseeing Leadville’s water supply is Parkville Water District Manager Greg Teter, who views CJK Milling as potential solution to water quality problems. As long as Leadville’s piles remain, their potential to pollute continues. Despite the mess from Leadville’s historic mining, Teter spoke proudly of his industry ties, including working in two now-closed mines. “If it were not for mining, Leadville would not be here.

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☆ Eli Lilly to invest $1.8 billion to expand manufacturing for weight loss, diabetes and Alzheimer's drugs
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Annika Kim Constantino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A sign with the company logo sits outside of the headquarters of Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 17, 2024. Eli Lilly on Thursday said it will invest $1.8 billion to boost manufacturing for its newly approved Alzheimer's drug and highly popular weight loss and diabetes treatments, among other medicines, in Ireland. Eli Lilly also announced an $800 million facility expansion in Kinsale, Ireland. Eli Lilly has invested more than $20 billion to buy, build and expand manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Europe since 2020. Eli Lilly's main rival in the weight loss drug space, Novo Nordisk , has similarly poured in billions to boost production of its own treatments.

Persons: Eli Lilly, Eli, Edgardo Hernandez, Eli Lilly's Organizations: Novo Nordisk Locations: Indianapolis , Indiana, Ireland, Limerick, U.S, Kinsale, Europe, Novo

The bank raised its price target on MercadoLibre Thursday to $2,500 from $2,225, suggesting 22% upside from Wednesday's close. The bank increased its price target to $230 from $200, implying nearly 16% upside from Wednesday's close. Supino also lifted the firm's price target to $93 a share, reflecting about 33% upside from Wednesday's close. Analyst Adam Berlin lowered his 12-month price target to $29 from $34, implying 6% downside. The investment firm's price target of $159 implies more than 2% downside from Wednesday's close.

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☆ CNBC's Inside India newsletter: What happens when the Fed cuts rates?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Historically, a rate cut has been a signal for central banks in emerging markets, like India, to follow by easing monetary policy in their regions. The latest data shows that the inflation rate appears to be heading in the wrong direction in India. The headline inflation rate rose in August to 3.65% compared to 3.6% in the previous month. Instead, markets have simply hit snooze on a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India for the moment. If there's no global recession, a risk-on sentiment will likely help push up emerging market equities in the medium term after the U.S. central bank cuts rates.

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☆ I'm a former divorce attorney. I was shocked at how much grief I felt after my friends got divorced.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Kelsey Eisen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Related stories"I think it's very understandable to feel grief while experiencing a friend's divorce," Hui told Business Insider. With divorce or separation, the members may have to renegotiate their relationship not only to the partner that is separating but to the partner's friends or family," Hui said. A friend's split can make us "think of our own relationship to divorce, changes, and endings in relationships" and bring up feelings of loss, sadness, anger, or betrayal. AdvertisementI was able to move forwardTaking Hui's advice, I ruminated on what exactly this divorce was bringing up for me. AdvertisementOur friend group has rallied around our friend and each other, creating a new chosen family built on honesty, empathy, and support.

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Racking up a balance on your old credit cardA popular way to manage debt is to transfer the balance on an existing credit card to a balance transfer credit card with a low or 0% APR. Being unaware of the balance transfer feesMany people fail to consider the balance transfer fees when getting a balance transfer card. Balance Transfer Credit CardsThe best balance transfer credit cards can help you take control of your debt. Conversely, when you open a balance transfer credit card, your total credit limit will increase, lowering your credit utilization ratio. Neglecting to shop around for the best offerPeople with credit card debt will sometimes jump on the first credit card balance transfer offer they get.

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To help you decide whether ESPN Plus is right for your needs, we've answered all of your pressing questions, including how much is ESPN Plus and any available deals on subscriptions. ESPN Plus (Monthly Plan) ESPN Plus is designed for sports, giving subscribers access to live MLB, NHL, NFL, soccer, golf, and UFC fights. Hulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV includes over 90 channels, along with Hulu's on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. If you already have a Hulu or Disney Plus subscription, your MyDisney account login information will be the same for ESPN Plus. Instead of launching a separate service, all ESPN Plus content is unlocked in the ESPN app once you subscribe.

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Justin Timberlake is headed back to the Hamptons. The Grammy winner will be attending his Friday DWI court hearing in person, a spokesperson for the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office told NBC News on Wednesday. Timberlake, 43, was pulled over on June 18 after driving through a stop sign in the affluent Hamptons area of Long Island a little after 12:15 a.m. During the singer's court appearance last month, he appeared virtually from his Belgium tour stop. The judge suspended his license and also admonished Burke Jr. for “irresponsible” comments made over the summer in which he criticized law enforcement.

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☆ Pope Francis arrives in Singapore, last stop on 12-day Asia tour
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

SINGAPORE — Pope Francis arrived in Singapore on Wednesday from East Timor, on the final leg of an ambitious 12-day journey across Southeast Asia and Oceania. The pope will also hold private meetings with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Francis is only the second pope to visit Singapore, following a brief five-hour layover by the late John Paul II in 1986. On landing in Singapore, Francis was met by Edwin Tong, the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, and received flowers from local schoolchildren. Francis’ 12-day tour has also included stops in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

Persons: Pope Francis, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Lawrence Wong, Lee Hsien Loong, Francis, John Paul II, Edwin Tong, Francis ’ Organizations: Aero Dili, Culture ,, Youth Locations: SINGAPORE, Singapore, East Timor, Southeast Asia, Oceania, Dili, East Timor’s, Rome, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea

☆ PS5 Pro: Sony unveils faster, more powerful PlayStation console, pre-orders to begin September 26
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

The PS5 Pro will go on sale on November 7 at $700, about 40% more expensive than the PS 5 when it launched in 2020, Sony said on Tuesday. The newest console will have much more powerful computing power, allowing up to 45% faster rendering for game play, Mark Cerny, lead architect for PS5 Pro revealed in a video presentation. “Simply put, it’s the most powerful console we’ve ever built,” he said. Sales of the PS5 have lagged behind its predecessor, the PS4, of which more than 114 million units had been sold since its launch in 2013. The PS4 had dominated the gaming world and far outpaced its rival Xbox One developed by Microsoft Gaming.

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☆ Even kids of the ultrawealthy are anxious about inheritance. Here are 4 top questions I get asked as a wealth expert.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

I'm the managing director and head of the Merrill Center for Family Wealth. But often, they aren't sure what success means to those people, perhaps because family members feel uncomfortable talking about it. How can I build my own personal identity, both within and outside the family wealth? Many rising generation members are concerned about how to carve out a path for themselves. When rising generation members interact with friends and colleagues, it can lead to uncomfortable questions about wealth and privilege.

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☆ Willo, a recruitment tech startup, just raised funding from Mimecast's former CEO using this 19-slide pitch deck
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Callum Burroughs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Founded in 2018, Willo provides companies in over 180 countries with technology to conduct and process video interviews for job candidates. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it pivoted to become a solution for hiring remotely using video technology. The company offers one-way recorded video interviews to help employers get what it describes as unbiased and consistent responses from candidates. "We've grown into a more mature product now, with companies able to interview in many different ways," Euan McCameron, CEO at Willo, told Business Insider.

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The findings bring the phenomenon — and the controversy — of the latest new and powerful weight loss drugs to the youngest age group yet. The new trial looked at liraglutide, the active ingredient used in two of Novo Nordisk’s older GLP-1 drugs: Saxenda, a weight loss drug, and Victoza, a diabetes drug. So instead of looking at overall weight loss like in adult studies, they decided to focus more on BMI, which takes into account both weight and height. A spokesperson for Novo Nordisk said that it has submitted an application to the Food and Drug Administration to expand the approval of liraglutide for weight loss in children ages 6 to 11. Is 6 too young for a weight loss drug?

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GOP senators 'hesitant' to mandate IVF coverageBut there is scant evidence of a Republican appetite for that plan in Congress. “I don’t know that we need to go so far as to mandate IVF coverage,” Lummis said. Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., a former chair of the conservative Republican Study Committee and a Senate candidate, said he hasn’t seen a Trump policy plan on IVF to evaluate. “I don’t know what that would look like — to make it free.”Democrats say Trump is lying and trying to bamboozle voters. “Donald Trump will say anything that he thinks might be one more vote in favor of Donald Trump.

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Hours before the ban went into effect, numerous X users expressed how crucial the Brazilian community is to stan Twitter. Several Brazilian stan accounts shared their final posts with the tag #MeuUltimoTweet, or #MyLastTweet, and many have not posted since. The reaction from the international stan community to the Brazilian X ban underscores the contributions Brazilian fans have made to the evolution of online fandom. Brazilian fans have created popular memes, influenced how fans communicate with each other and introduced new terminology, Amado said. “Being a big stan account or an update account feels like it’s very invisible work,” Rodrigues said.

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☆ Nuclear clocks could surpass precision of atomic ones
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Mindy Weisberger | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

For this nuclear clock, the scientists used ultraviolet light to excite nuclear particles in an atom of thorium-229 embedded in solid crystal. For decades, atomic clocks have been used in GPS technologies, for space exploration and for keeping international time. The study of physics itself could be revolutionized by using nuclear clocks alongside atomic clocks, according to Zhang. “If the nuclear clock and the atomic clock transition frequency ratio is changing over time, it would be an indication of new physics.”Though there is still much progress to be made before nuclear clocks surpass the performance of atomic clocks — or replace them — these findings hint that such a time isn’t far off, Kolkowitz said. “As better UV laser sources are developed and as some of the mysteries and tricks of nuclear clocks get worked out, I expect that eventually some of the kinds of experiments we are currently doing in my lab to test relativity and search for new physics with atomic clocks will instead be performed with nuclear clocks,” Kolkowitz said.

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☆ Clean energy sector looks to create even more jobs after the election — regardless of who wins
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Kate Rogers | In Katerog | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

While job growth in the sector faces uncertainty after the election, industry watchers say the future of energy production and consumption is always changing. The IRA is projected to generate more than 300,000 jobs annually for new energy project construction and about 100,000 permanent jobs each year, according to EESI. The rate was more than double the growth for the rest of the energy sector and the overall U.S. economy, according to the newly released 2024 U.S. Energy and Employment Report. Recent data from the Department of Energy showed clean energy employment increased by 142,000 jobs last year, accounting for more than half of new energy sector jobs. One sector that faces particular uncertainty after the election is clean energy, which has received a boost from the Biden administration but faced skepticism from Trump.

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