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☆ Retail landlords have the upper hand in renting, says Piper Sandler's Alexander Goldfarb
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | 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 EmailRetail landlords have the upper hand in renting, says Piper Sandler's Alexander GoldfarbAlexander Goldfarb, managing director and senior research analyst at Piper Sandler, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the state of retail REITs after the Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend.

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☆ CNBC Daily Open: Is record Black Friday sales surge a false dawn?
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Clement Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Shein IPOFast-fashion retailer Shein has confidentially filed to go public in the U.S. and is moving ahead with its long-awaited IPO, CNBC has learned. The last danceTikTok parent ByteDance is cutting hundreds of jobs in its gaming division, Nuverse, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC. CNBC Pro identifies where to get the biggest bang for your idle buck as 2023 winds down.

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Thirty-three Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arrived early Tuesday in east Jerusalem and the West Bank town of Ramallah. Political Cartoons View All 1267 ImagesCurrently:— Israel and Hamas extend their truce, but it seems only a matter of time before the war resumes. So far, Hamas has released 69 hostages, including 51 Israelis, and Israel has released 150 Palestinian prisoners. Fifty Israeli hostages have been freed under the terms of an initial four-day truce, which has been extended to Wednesday. Israel has said it would extend the cease-fire by one day for every 10 additional hostages released.

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☆ It’s holiday season. That means layoffs for some
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

But they bring an extra bite when they are carried out during the holiday season. How does your employer’s severance policy compare? US employers are under no legal requirement to provide severance unless you are under a contract that provides for it. Check your employer’s severance policy: See if your employer has posted its severance policy on the company’s internal site. That’s a big jump from the average that employees pay today for workplace health coverage: 28% of the total cost for family coverage and 17% for single coverage.

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☆ Nikki Haley is now the top GOP alternative to Trump, but her window to maintain momentum is narrow. Can she pull it off?
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Nikki Haley has gained real momentum for her White House campaign. The GOP is still Trump's party, so Haley will have to withstand difficult dynamics headed into 2024. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Jeb Bush was unable to blunt Donald Trump's momentum ahead of the 2016 GOP primaries. But then came Trump, who flipped the script when he entered that year's GOP contest.

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☆ Discounts drew crowds but Black Friday week sales gain softest in years -report
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Amina Niasse | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

People shop at the Shops at the Oculus and Westfield Shops during Black Friday shopping in New York City, U.S., November 24, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNEW YORK, Nov 28 (Reuters) - U.S. in-store retail sales swelled last week by the most since December courtesy of aggressive discounts, but the year-over-year sales gain for the week covering the traditional Black Friday shopping season kick-off was the smallest in six years. Sales volumes increased for retailers during the Black Friday weekend where cost-aware consumers sought out larger discounts on expensive purchases, according to the report. Buyers are experiencing the cheapest holiday shopping season in years with toys, games, and hobby gear dipping in price for the first time since 2020. Reuters GraphicsDespite the sales gain, the increase is the smallest Black Friday-week gain since 2017's 4.8% year-over-year increase.

Persons: Brendan McDermid, Buyers, ”, Steve Sadove, Amina Niasse, Andrea Ricci Organizations: Westfield Shops, REUTERS, Research, Sporting, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Mastercard, “, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S

☆ After blocking hundreds of promotions, Tuberville said the US has 'the weakest military than we've probably had in my lifetime'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tuberville said the US has "the weakest military that we've had in probably a year in my lifetime." NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRepublican Sen. Tommy Tuberville said in a recent interview that he believes the US currently has "the weakest military that we've had in probably a year in my lifetime." "We've got the weakest military that we've had in probably a year in my lifetime," he added.

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☆ Meghan and Prince Harry's biographer Omid Scobie says he was harassed and called a 'terrorist' for publicly supporting the couple
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementIt's the day after Thanksgiving and Omid Scobie has been awake since 5 a.m. at his home in California. Scobie can relate to Meghan Markle's experiencesAfter a while, some British publications started referring to Scobie as Meghan and Harry's "mouthpiece" and "cheerleader," he wrote in the book. Despite having her own tormentors to deal with, Meghan reportedly called Scobie in the summer of 2018 to check if he was OK. AdvertisementRepresentatives for the royal family are yet to publicly comment on the book. Speaking to Oprah Winfrey in 2021, Prince Harry said the royals have an "invisible contract" with the tabloids, where they wine and dine certain reporters in exchange for better coverage.

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☆ I spent Thanksgiving in Las Vegas. I got to party, eat the best holiday meal of my life, and see friends.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Rebecca Radillo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I had the best Thanksgiving meal of my life at STK Steakhouse, and the trip was totally worth it. AdvertisementWhen my best friend Chris suggested we spend Thanksgiving in Las Vegas, I immediately said yes. Rebecca RadilloBecause Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, I was on the hunt for the best meal in Vegas. Spending the holiday in Las Vegas was totally worth itI'm glad I flew to Las Vegas instead of spending Thanksgiving by myself. I got to party the night away, eat the best Thanksgiving meal I've ever had, and see some people I love.

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Tokyo and Hong Kong fell while Shanghai, Seoul and Sydney gained. U.S. futures and oil prices edged higher. Meanwhile, the broader economy has remained strong enough in the face of rising interest rates and inflation to avoid a recession. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong slipped 0.8% to 17,381.14. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which influences interest rates on mortgages and other loans, fell to 4.38% from 4.47% late Friday.

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☆ 47% of Americans say inflation will affect their charitable giving—how to donate without breaking the bank
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Annie Probert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

With high prices continuing to squeeze budgets, 47% of Americans say their charitable giving will be affected by inflation as the holidays approach, a recent WalletHub survey found. WalletHub's finding comes amidst a larger drop in individual charitable giving: Last year, Americans gave the smallest percentage of their disposable income to charity in nearly three decades, according to data from Giving USA. But this year, figuring out how you can donate may be difficult. 1 is to make sure that you're meeting all of your own basic needs," she says. As we enter giving season, here are three tips for those looking to donate to charity without breaking the bank.

Persons: Sara Young, Young Organizations: CNBC

☆ Morning Bid: China's Shein steals market spotlight
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Whether this potential blockbuster gives a fillip to the lacklustre IPO market remains to be seen, after some high-profile public debuts this year failed to impress. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan (.MIAPJ0000PUS) is on course for its strongest monthly performance since January with a nearly 7% gain. Japan's Nikkei, Asia's best-performing stock market this year, is set for its strongest monthly result in three years. European stock markets are likely to see a subdued start to Tuesday, futures indicate, with a bare economic calendar leaving investors treading cautiously ahead of major economic data. Key developments that could influence markets on Tuesday:France consumer confidence for November, Euro zone money M3 annual growth for October.

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☆ Premarket stocks: Why investors are looking forward to 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The S&P 500 currently sits around 4,550. BMO’s chief investment strategist Brian Belski has predicted that the S&P 500 will close out 2024 at a healthy 5,100. The S&P 500 has gained about 18.5% so far this year after falling nearly 20% in 2022. Despite elevated borrowing costs, three years of high inflation and increasing numbers of Americans dipping into their retirement plans, consumers continue to keep the US economy chugging. Google accounts include everything from Gmail to Docs to Drive to Photos, meaning all content sitting across an inactive user’s Google suite is at risk of erasure.

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☆ US Thanksgiving weekend sales hit record on big discounts, online boost
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Deborah Mary Sophia | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

More than 200 million shoppers tapped into promotions both in-store and online during the Thanksgiving weekend, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said on Tuesday. That was a jump from the 196 million shoppers seen last year and trumped the trade association's estimates of 182 million. Online shoppers rose 3.1% to 134.2 million, making up for a slight dip in the number of customers who visited brick-and-mortar stores. The weekend saw about 121.4 million in-store shoppers, down from 122.7 million in 2022, according to the retail body. Adobe said discounts peaked at 31% for electronics and at 27% for toys on Cyber Monday, which is typically the biggest online shopping day in the U.S.

Persons: Kamil Krzaczynski, Matthew Shay, Vivek Pandya, trouncing, Klarna, Deborah Sophia, Juby Babu, Pooja Desai Organizations: Walmart, REUTERS, Adobe Analytics, Deloitte, National Retail Federation, Shoppers, Adobe Digital, Adobe, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, U.S, Bengaluru

☆ Here's why we see no reason to curb our enthusiasm for stocks heading into December
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Don't listen to the bears: The incredible rally in stocks this month isn't over yet. The Dow and S & P 500 are on track to finish November — ending with Thursday's close — 7% and 8.4% higher, respectively. .SPX ALL mountain Long term look at the S & P 500 index We don't see any reason to curb our enthusiasm for stocks heading into the final month of 2023. With nearly all S & P 500 companies reporting results as of Nov. 17 (the last update from FactSet), 82% beat estimates on earnings while 62% beat on sales. The S & P 500 is bumping up against the highs of the year last reached in July, and the S & P Oscillator came into the week very overbought, a factor prompting us to book some profits and raise some cash.

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Consumers grew somewhat more optimistic about the future of the economy in November as expectations about inflation improved, but their sense of the current state of affairs worsened a bit. Still, two-thirds of consumers surveyed still expect a recession to be “somewhat” or “very likely” within the next 12 months. However, that is well above current inflation of 3.2% and forecasts from the Federal Reserve and mainstream economists. In the peak hour from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST, consumers spent $15.7 million a minute, according to online analytics firm Adobe. One thing that might make some consumers happy is that home prices continued to increase in September.

Persons: ”, Dana Peterson, ” Peterson, Jeffrey Roach, Craig J, Lazzara, Lisa Sturtevant Organizations: Conference, Federal Reserve, LPL, “, Adobe, MLS Locations: Detroit, San Diego

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Vigils for three college students of Palestinian descent who were shot in Vermont over the weekend prompted calls for authorities to recognize the violence as a hate crime, and for unity among the Jewish and Arab communities. One vigil was held Monday night at Brown University in Rhode Island, where one of the victims, Hisham Awartani, is a student. Eaton moved to Burlington over the summer from Syracuse, New York, and legally purchased the gun used in the shooting, Murad told reporters. Eaton came to the door holding his hands, palms up, and told the officers he’d been waiting for them. Sarah George, state’s attorney, said that law enforcement officials do not yet have evidence to support a hate crime charge, which under Vermont law must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., October 20, 2023. Multiple Fed policy voting members are scheduled to speak during the day, including Board Governors Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman. Murphy & Sylvest's Nolte said investors were "digesting very, very strong gains for the month of November," referring to the declines. Declining issues outnumbered advancers for a 1.92-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and for a 1.63-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq. Reporting by Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini GanguliOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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☆ Americans broke a record for spending on Black Friday, but it's just hiding a bigger problem for the economy
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Cork Gaines | Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Many are delaying the cost as buy now, pay later programs are expected to have their biggest month ever. Many are paying via "buy now, pay later" platforms such as Klarna or Afterpay, which let shoppers pay in installments every week or month. Buy now, pay later also allows people to borrow less expensively as they get the pricing interest-free if paid off in time. Indeed, the Fed's "2022 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking" found that 83% of respondents paid off their buy now, pay later programs on time. Compounding the problem is that people tend to spend more when using buy now, pay later programs, suggesting an overconfidence in what they can afford.

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☆ A Palestinian student shot in Vermont was told to stay in the US by his father who thought it was safer: report
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A Palestinian student was shot in Vermont after his father told him to stay in the US, per NPR. His father said he thought he would be safer in the US than in the West Bank, his mother told NPR. AdvertisementA Palestinian student who was shot in Vermont was told by his father to stay in the US because he thought he would be safer, according to NPR. My husband "thought our son would be safer [in the US] than in Palestine," Elizabeth Price told the outlet. Awartani, a mathematics and archaeology student at Brown University, was one of the three Palestinian students shot on Saturday in Burlington, Vermont, as Business Insider previously reported .

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☆ Americans broke a record for spending on Black Friday, but it is just hiding a bigger problem for the economy
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Cork Gaines | Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

☆ Black Friday weekend shopping turnout soars to a record, as consumers seek bargains
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Shoppers browse for dresses during the Black Friday sale at the Vivo Activewear women's clothing store in downtown Nairobi, Kenya November 24, 2023. The turnout marks an all-time high since the major trade group and Prosper Insights & Analytics began tracking total in-store and online traffic in 2017. It topped last year's figure of 196.7 million shoppers and the NRF's forecast for about 182 million people during the five-day weekend. The number of people shopping online rose to 134.2 million this year, up from 130.2 million a year ago, the NRF survey found. Consumers who shopped at stores fell slightly, from 122.7 million people in 2022 to 121.4 million people this year.

Persons: Matt Shay Organizations: Shoppers, National Retail Federation, Prosper, Analytics, Consumers Locations: Nairobi, Kenya

☆ Thanksgiving weekend was the busiest ever for the US travel industry, and things went shockingly smoothly
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

And American Airlines said it canceled fewer flights than any other Thanksgiving period in its history. Before the Thanksgiving period started, TSA Administrator David Pekoske said: "In 2023, we have already seen seven of the top 10 busiest travel days in TSA's history." The TSA's other three busiest travel days were all in 2019. And while last year's Thanksgiving travel numbers still lagged behind pre-pandemic levels, it now looks like the industry has officially recovered. Airlines saw new highs for Thanksgiving travel as well.

Persons: —, David Pekoske Organizations: TSA, Chicago O'Hare, American Airlines, Service, Transportation Security Administration, Chicago O'Hare International, Airlines, United Airlines, ABC, Air Lines

☆ Paris Hilton says she kept her newborn daughter London a secret from her family and surprised them at Thanksgiving
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Paris Hilton said that she surprised her family with her newborn daughter over Thanksgiving. Hilton said on "Live with Kelly and Mark" that she kept the baby a secret from her family. AdvertisementNot only did Paris Hilton surprise fans over Thanksgiving by announcing she had welcomed a newborn daughter — but she surprised her family, too. In an appearance on "Live with Kelly and Mark" Monday, Hilton said that she and her husband Carter Reum kept the arrival of baby London a secret from her family until the holiday. In March, Hilton told Rolling Stone that she surprised her mom, Kathy Hilton, with baby Phoenix while they were exchanging belated Christmas gifts.

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☆ 9 of the most daring looks Dolly Parton has worn this year, so far
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Dolly Parton, 77, performed at the Dallas Cowboys-Washington Commanders NFL game on Thanksgiving. Parton shocked the internet by wearing a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader outfit with a shimmering bodysuit. Here's a look at Parton's most daring looks from 2023. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Despite the fanfare, it's not Parton's first time showing off her daring style this year — take a look.

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