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☆ Top 25 roundup: No. 13 Indiana puts up 101 vs. Bethune-Cookman
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Jackson-Davis went 9 of 10 from the field and was aided by wingman Miller Kopp, who made 4 of 6 from 3-point range to add 12 points for Indiana (2-0). Bethune-Cookman (0-2) was paced by Joe French with 11 points and Marcus Garrett with 10. North Dakota State (0-2) got 11 points from Grant Nelson and 10 from Boden Skunberg. 9 Creighton 96, North Dakota 61Ryan Kalkbrenner collected a career-high 24 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help the Bluejays coast past North Dakota in Omaha, Neb. Tsotne Tsartsidze sank 4 of 5 shots from 3-point range and led North Dakota (1-1) with 16 points.

☆ Musk's Twitter takeover sent thousands flocking to Mastodon. Here’s what I discovered using the app
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

It has been reported that more than 200.000 new users flocked the social media app after the takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk. Hundreds of thousands of users have joined the platform since Elon Musk took over Twitter. On its website, it describes itself as "radically different social media, back in the hands of the people." To make a Mastodon account, you first have to pick a server — the source of my initial feeling of overwhelm. "Mastodon still looks too technical for the standard user, which will pose challenges to adoption," she told CNBC's Make It.

☆ Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Tesla, AMC, Kroger, Disney, Robinhood & more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Evercore ISI upgrades Kroger to outperform from in line Evercore said in its upgrade of the stock that it sees "high teen upside." Wedbush reiterates Tesla as outperform Wedbush says it's concerned about company founder Elon Musk selling shares of Tesla. "For Musk who multiple times over the past year has said he is 'done selling Tesla stock' yet again loses more credibility with investors and his loyalists in a boy who cried wolf moment. Musk is the most important part of the Tesla story by a wide margin and every move he makes has a major impact on Tesla stock." Morgan Stanley reiterates Disney as outperform Morgan Stanley says it's standing by shares of Disney after the company's disappointing earnings report on Tuesday.

☆ Bank of America downgrades Tyson Foods ahead of earnings, citing worsening conditions in meat industry
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Carmen Reinicke | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The future isn't looking very bright for Tyson Foods, according to Bank of America. In addition, the company has seen market share losses in prepared foods that it is working hard to regain. Beef, chicken headwinds Weaker industry fundamentals in beef will weigh on Tyson Foods going forward. Chicken prices have also slipped as production has increased, weighing on margins. Prepared foods The company recently made a change in its prepared foods division as it tries to regain losses.

☆ Major League Pickleball merges with PPA's week-old VIBE League
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Major League Pickleball and the Professional Pickleball Association's new VIBE Pickleball League have agreed to merge, the organizations said Wednesday. The combined league will continue to operate under the Major League Pickleball brand name and format as the rapidly growing sport surges in popularity. Last week, the PPA announced the creation of the VIBE Pickleball League with Mark Cuban as its first team owner. VIBE said it would be team focused and co-ed, similar to what Major League Pickleball has been doing. Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry and entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk have both made investments in Major League Pickleball.

☆ We just learned the limits of marijuana legalization in the US
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Jeremy Berke | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Marijuana legalization was on the ballot in five states and only passed in Maryland and Missouri. Legalization failed in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Arkansas. Deep-red Arkansas, as well as both North Dakota and South Dakota, defeated legalization measures. A recent poll show that most Americans, both Republican and Democrat, support legalization. For its part, South Dakota passed legalization in 2020, but the law was struck down in court after Republican Gov.

☆ What Cramer is watching Wednesday — Disney CEO must go, no Red wave, Meta job cuts
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

We looked how Club stocks did a year after the past five midterms. Affirm (AFRM): Many price target cuts and the stock down 12% in the premarket. Morgan Stanley cuts price target to $11.50 per share from $15; keeps underperform (sell) rating. BofA cuts price target to $61 per share from $73. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

☆ Tyson Foods CFO Arrest Adds to Governance Challenges for Board
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

Photo: Michael Conroy/Associated PressThe Tyson family had nearly 71% of the total voting rights in the meat giant as of December 2021, according to a securities filing. It didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on whether Mr. Tyson would make his debut to analysts and investors by taking part in the earnings call. As CFO, Mr. Tyson has an annual base salary of $650,000, according to a regulatory filing. Tyson Foods CFO John R. Tyson was arrested on public intoxication and trespassing allegations. Photo: Associated PressThe Fayetteville Police Department’s report said that the woman didn’t know Mr. Tyson and that she thought he came in through an unlocked door.

☆ Gaming startup Eterlast wants to bring boxing and rugby fans into the metaverse through NFTs. Check out the 19-slide pitch deck it used to raise $4.5 million.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Gaming startup Eterlast wants to bring NFTs to rugby and boxing fans through branded games. Check out the 19-slide pitch deck it used to raise its $4.5 million seed round. Web3 startup Eterlast has raised $4.5 million in seed funding to level up its gaming studio built to bring sports fans into the metaverse. However, Eterlast sees NFTs built for sports communities as being relatively protected from the bear market. "We are embarked on a mission, building the bridge for the next billion fans to enter Web3," he said.

☆ Tyson Foods CFO arrested after drunkenly entering random woman's home and sleeping in her bed, police say
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The chief financial officer of Tyson Foods and son of the company's chairman was arrested in Arkansas over the weekend after he entered a random woman’s home while intoxicated and fell asleep in her bed, according to police. John R. Tyson, 32, was found asleep at the home in the 400 block of North Mock Ave. in Fayetteville on Sunday at 2:05 a.m., according to the preliminary arrest report. The officer woke Tyson up and he sat up in bed but did not verbally respond. After briefly sitting up, he laid back down and attempted to go to sleep, the preliminary arrest report said. He joined Tyson Foods in 2019 and serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, according to the company's website.

☆ Tyson Foods CFO Arrested After Authorities Say He Fell Asleep in Wrong Home
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Patrick Thomas | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

John R. Tyson was promoted to chief financial officer for the $24 billion meat company in September. John R. Tyson , Tyson Foods Inc.’s chief financial officer and son of the meat giant’s chairman, was arrested over the weekend after authorities said he fell asleep in the wrong house. Mr. Tyson, 32 years old, was found asleep in a woman’s bed at her home in Fayetteville, Ark., on Sunday morning, according to a preliminary arrest report filed by the Fayetteville Police Department. He was arrested for criminal trespass and public intoxication, according to the report, and booked at the Washington County Detention Center. He was released Sunday evening.

☆ Tyson Foods CFO Arrested After Authorities Say He Fell Asleep in Wrong House
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Patrick Thomas | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

John R. Tyson , Tyson Foods Inc.’s chief financial officer and son of the meat giant’s chairman, was arrested over the weekend after authorities said he fell asleep in the wrong house. Mr. Tyson, 32 years old, was found asleep in a woman’s bed at her home in Fayetteville, Ark., on Sunday morning, according to a preliminary arrest report filed by the Fayetteville Police Department. He was arrested for criminal trespass and public intoxication, according to the report, and booked at the Washington County Detention Center. He was released Sunday evening.

☆ Tyson Foods CFO arrested for public intoxication, falling asleep in the wrong house
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Tyson Foods CFO John Tyson was arrested early Sunday in Arkansas after allegedly becoming intoxicated and falling asleep in the wrong house. Tyson, 32, was charged with public intoxication and trespassing and booked in Washington County jail. Tyson Foods is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas. Tyson is the son of the company's chairman, John H. Tyson, and the great-grandson of founder John W. Tyson. Tyson is the second prominent C-suite food executive to be arrested in Washington County over the last two months.

☆ Tyson Foods CFO John Tyson was arrested in Arkansas after allegedly becoming intoxicated and falling asleep in the bed of a woman who didn't know him
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tyson Foods CFO John Tyson was arrested Sunday in Arkansas after allegedly becoming intoxicated. Tyson is a fourth-generation member of the Tyson family, and was made CFO of the company last month. Tyson was named CFO of Tyson Foods on October 2, after serving as executive vice president of strategy and chief sustainability officer. He is also the great-grandson of Tyson Foods founder John W. Tyson. Ramsey, who formerly worked at Tyson Foods, was fired along with 19% of Beyond Meat's workforce in October.

☆ Tyson Foods CFO arrested after allegedly becoming intoxicated, falling asleep in wrong house
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | 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 EmailTyson Foods CFO arrested after allegedly becoming intoxicated, falling asleep in wrong houseCNBC's Jon Fortt reports John R. Tyson, the CFO of Tyson Foods, was arrested early Sunday in Arkansas after allegedly becoming intoxicated and falling asleep in the wrong house.

☆ Tyson Foods CFO, John R. Tyson, arrested after entering wrong home, falling asleep
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Tyson Foods CFO arrested for public intoxication, trespassing
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

CHICAGO, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Tyson Foods (TSN.N) Chief Financial Officer John R. Tyson, 32, was arrested for criminal trespassing and public intoxication in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Sunday, according to a police report. The $24 billion company named John R. Tyson, great-grandson of its founder, CFO in September. John R. Tyson, who was previously the company's chief sustainability officer, could not immediately be reached for comment. Tyson Foods reports quarterly earnings on Nov. 14. John R. Tyson was booked at the Washington County detention center and released Sunday evening.

Voting in the midterm elections ends on Nov. 8, but there is still plenty of time to cast your ballot. Here's a guide to the most important things you should know as Election Day approaches. Early voting for the the 2022 midterm elections on November 8 has already begun. Start and end times for early voting vary by state, but can extend all the way up to Election Day. You can also drop off your ballot at some in-person polling locations during early voting and on Election Day.

☆ The Creel House from 'Stranger Things' sold for $350,000 in 2019. Now it's on the market for $1.5 million—take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The home at 906 E 2nd Avenue in Rome, Georgia, also known as the Creel House from "Stranger Things" season four is back on the market. The pictures don't show the true scale of the house," Schreier said. Fatland told CNBC Make It that, that given his expertise, he was excited to take a hands-on approach to the renovation. At this point, the two still had no idea that it was a scout from Netflix for "Stranger Things." The dining room of the house was a major focal point in season four of "Stranger Things."

☆ States have already sent mail-in ballots to voters. Here's when you should expect yours.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Kayla Gallagher | Taylor Tyson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

States have already sent absentee ballots out to voters. The deadline to request an absentee ballot has passed in most states, so voters should have already received their ballots in the mail. For states without a specified mailing date, like Hawaii, ballots must be received by voters at least 18 days before the election. Voters in these states can still vote at the polls on Election Day if they wish to. If you requested an absentee ballot, but have not yet received it, you can vote in-person at the polls on Election Day in most states.

☆ If you're voting by mail in the 2022 midterms, here are the deadlines to submit your absentee ballot in each state
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Kayla Gallagher | Taylor Tyson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Here are the deadlines for mail-in ballots in each state. When casting a vote in the 2022 midterm elections, many voters will chose to submit an absentee ballot. You can also drop off your ballot at some in-person polling locations during early voting and on Election Day. Election Day, November 8, is the deadline to postmark absentee ballots in all states. Under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, members of the military living overseas and other American citizens living abroad can request absentee ballots and vote in federal elections.

☆ Voters must show identification in 38 states to cast their ballot on Election Day
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Kayla Gallagher | Taylor Tyson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

In 38 states, voters are required to present a form of ID when casting their ballot on Election Day. The other 13 states do not require voters to show any form of ID when casting their ballot. Non-photo ID states accept mail that verifies the voter's name and address, including pay-stubs, bank statements, and rent or utility bills. Stricter states require voters to cast a provisional ballot or later provide proof of residency to their election officials in order for their votes to count. In less strict states, voters without the required documentation are allowed to cast a sworn affidavit, reasonable impediment declaration, or have a poll worker vouch for them to vote.

☆ Rev. Calvin Butts, influential pillar of Harlem, dies at 73
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Calvin O. Butts III, who welcomed generations of worshippers as well as political leaders from across the nation and around the world at Harlem’s landmark Abyssinian Baptist Church, died Friday at age 73, the church announced. “The Butts Family and entire Abyssinian Baptist Church membership solicit your prayers for us in our bereavement,” the church said on its website. Butts began serving as a youth minister at Abyssinian in 1972 and was senior pastor there for more than 30 years. Calvin O. Butts III speaks onstage during the André Leon Talley Celebration of Life at The Abyssinian Baptist Church on April 29, 2022 in New York City. Al Sharpton called Butts a major pillar in the Harlem community.

☆ Tyson Fury: Heavyweight boxing champion to release 'Sweet Caroline' solo single for mental health charity
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

But he’ll be “reaching out, touching me, touching you” as he swaps the boxing ring for the recording studio, all in the name of charity. The two-time world heavyweight champion will release a cover of Neil Diamond’s classic ‘Sweet Caroline’ in aid of men’s mental health charity, Talk Club, in November. 100% of the profits earned from Fury’s debut solo single will be donated to Talk Club. “Boxing has been a massive platform for me to spread the word on mental health and I have done it to the best of my ability,” the 34-year-old said in a press release announcing the single. Sarah Louise Bennett“I have been very vocal about my mental health struggle, especially since my comeback.

☆ Goldman says this options strategy around earnings is returning 13%. How to play it next
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Jesse Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The earnings season has been slightly better-than-expected so far, and that has created a winning trend for options traders, according to Goldman Sachs. "Buying calls ahead of earnings for the average US stock with liquid options has returned +13% return on premium QTD. A call option is a bet that a stock will rise above a pre-set strike price before its expiration date. Goldman identified upcoming earnings reports where the price of options looks cheap. "Looking ahead, we recommend buying calls or replacing stock positions with call options on stocks reporting earnings, as the broad decline in options prices has made volatility buying strategies attractive," Vivek wrote.

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