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☆ 12 award-winning underwater photos give rare glimpses beneath the world's oceans
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Ocean Photographer of the Year awards announced the winners of its 2024 contest. Winners were chosen in categories such as Wildlife, Human Connection, and Ocean Conservation. AdvertisementThe Ocean Photographer of the Year awards announced the winners of its 2024 contest on Thursday. Presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain Ocean Commitment, the contest highlights the work of underwater photographers to help raise awareness for ocean conservation work and scientific research protecting these delicate ecosystems. Winning photos were chosen out of 15,000 submissions across eight categories: Young Photographer, Wildlife, Portfolio, Human Connection, Fine Art, Conservation — Impact, Conservation — Hope, and Adventure.

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☆ 88% of Asian Americans in California plan to vote but half aren’t being contacted, they say
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Kimmy Yam | Kimmy Yam Is A Reporter For Nbc Asian America. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

The group released the survey last week with two nonprofit organizations, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for Civic Empowerment Education Fund and Asian American Futures. The survey authors interviewed 1,253 Asian Americans across six of the largest Asian ethnic groups in California. Ramakrishnan said the results are relatively consistent with Asian American voters in the past. Still, there continues to be a misconception that appealing to Asian Americans, which often requires multilingual outreach, is too expensive, Ramakrishnan said. But hiring more Asian Americans on campaigns could help solve that issue.

Persons: ”, Karthick Ramakrishnan, Nina Raneses, ” Raneses, Harris, Walz, ” Ramakrishnan, Ramakrishnan, Dave Min, Republican Scott Baugh Organizations: Democratic, Republican, Asian American, Pacific Islanders, Civic Empowerment Education Fund, American Futures, American, Democratic Party, Republican Party, NBC News, Democratic National, Pacific, DNC, California Asian, Asian, Congressional Locations: California, U.S, Americans, Southern California, Central Valley

☆ A necessary step or government overreach? Economists are divided over Kamala Harris' plan to clamp down on food inflation
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-24 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewVice President Kamala Harris' proposal to combat grocery inflation hasn't elicited a range of opinions from economists, and many have turned to history to dispute her idea. Last week, the Democratic presidential nominee unveiled early details of her economic platform, which included a pledge to ban grocery price gouging. In a study from May, price gouging was the second leading perceived cause of inflation among surveyed consumers. AdvertisementWhether gouging deserves the blame for inflation, some have also criticized Harris' plan as an ineffective government overreach. Pundits have alluded to the price controls under President Richard Nixon.

Persons: —, Kamala Harris, Kenneth Rogoff, Harris, Ed Yardeni, Price, Richard Nixon, Stephen Moore, Lindsay Owens, Donald Trump Organizations: Service, Democratic, Business, CNN, Republican, Cato Institute, Heritage Foundation, CNBC, Federal Trade Commission, New York Times Locations: Cal, Maine

☆ New Shopify data shows how just important influencers and social media are to merchants
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewBrands are increasingly relying on influencers and social media to boost sales. The next highest category was paid social media, at 26%, trailed by email and search-engine marketing. TikTok has placed big bets on social shopping, with its viral Shop feature growing steadily in the US. As for the most impactful marketing trends over the next year, 41% of US merchants said influencer or creator marketing would be the most important. Following that, 35% said customer data to create targeted and personalized marketing messages.

Persons: —, Shopify, TikTok Organizations: Service, Business, Social, YouTube Locations: Japan

☆ 41% say the American Dream is impossible to reach now, survey finds—how they define success instead
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

For some Americans, the American Dream has become more like a vision. That's according to a recent Pew Research Center survey, in which more than 8,700 U.S. adults were asked to describe their views of the American Dream. "The American Dream is changing, according to small-business owners," Fara Howard, GoDaddy's chief marketing officer, told CNBC Make It at the time. Thirty-one percent said they'd already achieved the American Dream, and 36% said they were on the right path toward it. "These views are nearly identical to when the Center last asked this question in 2022," the Pew report noted.

Persons: —, it's, Raj Chetty, Chetty, Michael Sandel, GoDaddy, Fara Howard, Gen Z, Ted Rossman, they'd Organizations: Pew Research Center, CNBC, Harvard University, Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, Harvard Locations: U.S, homeownership

☆ The Meaning of Philippe Petit’s Twin Towers Walk - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Colum Mccann | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Fifty years ago on Wednesday, the French high-wire artist Philippe Petit carried his life a quarter of a mile through the New York City sky on a tightrope. When asked why, he said it was simply because the World Trade Center towers were there. “If I see two towers, I have to walk,” he told The New York Times. We are living in high-wire times, with anxiety and fracture all around us, and it is the job of the artist to show that we can, in fact, get from one side to the other. He didn’t defy gravity; he aligned himself with it, and in so doing he allowed us to defy our own possible falling down.

Persons: Philippe Petit, ”, Petit, Frenchman Organizations: New, World Trade, New York Times Locations: New York

☆ Léon Marchand is the superstar and French sports hero these Olympics needed
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Brendan Quinn | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

NANTERRE, France — Léon Marchand has said he likes the silence underwater. That, six days into the 2024 Paris Olympics, is Marchand. #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/DEAEFeIxG4 — NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) July 31, 2024“I think that was why I was able to win that race,” Marchand said later. And when Léon Marchand swims, you see something different, and the French feel something different. GO DEEPER Meet Léon Marchand, the 'French Michael Phelps' ready to rule his home Olympics(Top photo of Léon Marchand on the podium after his 200-meter breaststroke win: Quinn Rooney / Getty Images)

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☆ Here's what American air-to-air missiles can do for Ukraine's new F-16s against the Russians
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThe US is sending Ukraine air-to-air missiles to go with the new F-16 fighter jets coming this summer from European partners, per a new report on armaments. AdvertisementPowerful air-to-air missilesThe AIM-120 is an all-weather, beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile with active radar for decreased dependence on the aircraft for intercepts. On the other missile Ukraine is receiving, the AIM-9X is a short-range air-to-air missile with an infrared seeker and is the newest variant in the Sidewinder family. The Russians are operating Su-35 and MiG-31 fighter jets that carry long-range air-to-air missiles like the R-37. With F-16s, Ukraine can potentially better use these weapons to degrade Russia's vaunted air-defense capabilities.

Persons: —, Boris Roessler, it's, Gen, Oleksandr Syrskyi, George Calin, Netherlands —, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, James Hecker, Hecker Organizations: Service, AIM, Air Missile, 9X, Street, Business, Danish Air Force, Getty, Ukrainian Air Force, Eglin Air Force Base, US Air Force, Guardian, Center for Strategic, International Studies, Ukrainian Air, REUTERS Kyiv, Soviet, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, NATO Locations: Ukraine, Kyiv, Germany, Fla, Ukrainian, Soviet, Fetesti, Romania, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Netherlands

☆ Almost half of child-free Americans under 50 don't think they'll ever have kids. Most of them say they just don't want to.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( John Towfighi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Fifty-seven percent of those Americans younger than 50 without children said the major reason they won't have any kids is that they just don't want to. Pew looked at Americans ages 50 and older who don't have children and Americans between 18 and 49 who don't have children and say it's unlikely they will. Meanwhile, 36% of Americans under 50 and without kids said they can't afford to have children. Related storiesAmericans under the age of 50 without kids were nearly four times more likely than Americans over the age of 50 without kids to cite environmental concerns as a major reason not to have children. Americans without kids say they have more time for their careersMany Americans without kids told Pew that the decision lets them focus more on their careers, save money, and have time to engage in social life.

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☆ Stop the crackdown on coffee-badging — here's the real problem
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Bonnie Dilber | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The latest one: Coffee badging. Better yet, take steps to make coffee badging unnecessary in the first place. My encouragement to any employer who notices coffee badging happening:Explore the purpose of the expectation. If you notice coffee badging happening in your business, talk to your people. AdvertisementEmployers should either figure out how to make being in the office more purposeful — or drop that office requirement altogether.

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☆ A boomer living on $1,680 Social Security and SNAP struggles to afford food: 'It has kept me very isolated.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

What's more, her $23 in SNAP doesn't go very far at the grocery store — maybe it covers a few packages of frozen vegetables, a carton of milk, and some chicken. AdvertisementShe relies on her Social Security for income — an amount that comes out to $1,680 a month, according to documents viewed by BI. AdvertisementOn her limited income, Rita said she can feel lonely. Are you living paycheck to paycheck on Social Security? Have you chosen to take Social Security early or delay benefits?

Persons: —, Rita hasn't, Rita, She's, it's, wouldn't, hadn't, she's Organizations: Service, SNAP, Business, Social, BI, Income, Northwestern Mutual, Social Security, Security Locations: Pekin , Illinois, Chicago, Pekin

☆ Pornhub is awash in lawsuits. Unverified videos still on the site could bring even more, says the author of the new book 'Takedown.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

AdvertisementPornhub, launched in 2007 and based in Montreal, lets users upload amateur and professional porn videos in much the same way users upload to YouTube. "Performers" remain unverified in many thousands of pre-2024 videos, including those that pop up from search terms involving teens and violence, Mickelwait told Business Insider. Lawsuits and monitoringAn ever-growing number of lawsuits by some 300 plaintiffs allege the site knowingly profited from videos of their abuse. An excerpt from a federal judge's November order granting class-action status to one of dozens of Pornhub lawsuits. AdvertisementMost recently, she said, she reported to state authorities the Pornhub video showing a woman shouting in pain and asking not to be filmed.

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☆ The appeal of being an influencer is so strong that half of US adults would quit their jobs if they could make a living from social media
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewCreating content online is more alluring than a traditional job for many people, new data by influencer marketing and technology platform IZEA found. AdvertisementThe industry can be financially unstable though, and some full-time influencers BI spoke with recently have pivoted back to the corporate world. "The idea of full-time content creation is often more glamorous than reality," creator Mitchie Nguyen previously told BI. A few months ago, the New York-based influencer left her full-time position at Johnson & Johnson to scale her social-media business. Consumers who spend more than five hours per day on social media are 4.4 times more likely to be compensated.

Persons: —, IZEA, Gen Zers, Ted Murphy, influencers, Emarketer, Mitchie Nguyen, Ariana Nathani, influencer, Johnson, Murphy Organizations: Service, Business, Johnson, BI, Consumers Locations: New York, today's

☆ Former employee accuses Davos summit organizers of pregnancy and race discrimination
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewA former employee at the World Economic Forum — the organizer of the illustrious Davos summit in the Swiss Alps — has accused the NGO and its founder, Klaus Schwab, in a lawsuit of pregnancy and race discrimination. Additionally, Smith said that after she announced her pregnancy in 2023, her position at the Forum "began deteriorating," according to the lawsuit. Others said they experienced sexual harassment by senior managers at the Forum as well as Davos VIP attendees, according to the Journal. In May, 86-year-old Schwab told staff in a memo he was stepping aside as the Forum's executive chairman as part of a planned transition.

Persons: —, Klaus Schwab, Topaz Smith, Smith, Smith didn't, Sam Altman, Bill Gates, Schwab Organizations: Service, Davos, Business, World Economic Forum, Journal, Forum, . Locations: Davos, Swiss

☆ Fun or frightening? A brief history of Olympic mascot design
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Stephane De Sakutin/AFP/Getty Images Merchandise featuring Beijing mascot Bing Dwen Dwen, the 2022 Winter Olympics mascot, has been extremely popular. MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP/AFP via Getty Images Rio 2016 Olympic mascot Vinicius was selected four years before the Games kicked off. Rudi Blaha/AP Syd the platypus, Millie the echidna and Olly the kookaburra, helped represent the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Amicar de Leon/AP The Albertville Olympic Games in 1992 was cheered on by a star-shaped gnome-looking character. International Olympic Committee In pictures: Olympic Mascot History Prev NextTo find a worthy representative, each host country will typically organize a submission call-out or contest.

Persons: snowmen, Aline Lafargue, “, Lafargue, Stephane De Sakutin, Bing Dwen Dwen, Lintao Zhang, Maja Hitij, MARTIN BERNETTI, Vinicius, Alex Ferro, Andrej Isakovic, Mo Farah, Adrian Dennis, Jeff Vinnick, Amy Sancetta, Michael Sohn, Rudi Blaha, Syd, Olly, Claro, Eric Draper, Izzy Whatizit, Ross Kinnaird, Michel Euler, Amicar de Leon, Nicolas Le Corre, David Cannon, Sam, Eagle, Tony Duffy, Howdy, Dieter Endlicher, Misha, Armin Weigel, AP Shuss, Iris, ”, Millie Organizations: CNN, Olympic Games, International Olympic Committee, Grenoble Winter, Getty, Tokyo, Games, Reuters, Sochi, Getty Images Beijing, Winter Games, Sydney, Lillehammer Games, Albertville Olympic, Disney, International Olympic, Moscow's, AP, Dachshund, Olympics, Olympic, International, Sochi Winter Games, Angeles Summer, London Games, Soyuz Locations: France, Paris, AFP, Beijing, Vancouver, Canada, China, Turin, Italy, Athens, Salt Lake, Snowbasin , Utah, Claro Cortes, Japan, EMPICS, Barcelona, Barcelona's Port, South Korea, Sarajevo's Yugoslavia, Calgary , Alberta, Lake Placid, Munich, Innsbruck, Kitzbuhel, Austria, Algonquin, Russia, Sydney, Australia

☆ Stop worrying and learn to love the triumph of Big Tech over everything
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

We don't say they have a secular wind at their backs. We don't say: Apple's business is much better than we thought. They keep coming back to one main point: You can't have these companies dominate without something bad happening to the stock market. Let me present a different, factual manifesto: The companies with these amazing gains are companies that just don't stop inventing. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

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☆ Is This Vibrant Democracy in Japan, or Has the Circus Come to Town?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Motoko Rich | Kiuko Notoya | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When voters in Tokyo cast their ballot for governor of the world’s largest city on Sunday, they will be spoiled for choice. One who styles himself “the Joker” has proposed legalizing marijuana and says polygamy can address the nation’s declining birthrate. Another is a pro wrestler who hides his face on camera and vows to use artificial intelligence to complete governmental tasks. But in fact, the race is profoundly status quo and the incumbent is projected to win a third term. The proliferation of candidates reflects fatigue with politics as usual, and many of them are unserious attention seekers, creating a farcical, circuslike atmosphere and putting real change further out of reach.

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☆ 55% of Gen Xers regret not saving more for retirement—3 ways to start planning now
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Jade Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

More than half of Gen Xers say they regret not saving more for retirement. In fact, Gen Xers are at the perfect age to do just that, says Barry Glassman, a certified financial planner and founder and president of Glassman Wealth Services. Here are three things Gen Xers can start doing as soon as today to ease their retirement worries. Take care of expensive debtFor many Gen Xers, saving for retirement has been placed on the back burner as they juggle other expenses. Seventy-one percent of Gen Xers are homeowners, compared to a little over half of millennials at 52%, according to 2023 Redfin data.

Persons: Gen Xers, it's, Barry Glassman, Jason Stein, pare, Glassman, Xers, Stein, that's Organizations: Allianz, Wealth Services, Bluepoint Wealth Locations: California

☆ The world's most popular fighter jet just turned 50, but it still packs a punch
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Constantine Atlamazoglou | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewOn January 20, 1974, a runway high-speed taxi test involving General Dynamics' YF-16 accidentally resulted in the first flight of the prototype aircraft that would become the world-famous F-16 Fighting Falcon, the most popular fighter jet. The F-16 has cemented its place in aviation history not only for dominating the military jet market, but also for revolutionizing the way military aircraft are designed. However, as the skies of the future become increasingly dominated by stealth aircraft, the F-16's battlefield role may change. Advertisement"As the threat environment changes, we'll likely see a shift in the way aircraft like the F-16 are leveraged in combat," Hollings said.

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☆ Baby boomers living on $1,000 a month in Social Security share their retirement experience: 'I never imagined being in this position.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Additionally, he's 57 and his Social Security check won't kick in until he's at least 62. Related storiesDacus and Stephen live in Robinson, Illinois, on their combined monthly Social Security income of $2,140. Sometimes, she has to request an advance on their Social Security checks so they can pay for their meals or utilities. AdvertisementBabin said it's especially difficult for older adults to qualify for government assistance even if their Social Security income doesn't cover basic necessities. AdvertisementIn retirement, Hambrick thought she would be "traveling to new places and having fun with my husband."

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☆ Gautam Adani wants to transform India’s biggest slum
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Jessie Yeung | Noemi Cassanelli | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +18 min

Noemi Cassanelli/CNNA man works at Shaikh’s workshop in Dharavi slum on April 14. “All slum redevelopment is quite fraught,” Kamath said. Noemi Cassanelli/CNNWomen chatting in Dharavi on April 14 Noemi Cassanelli/CNNA woman carrying fabric walks along a narrow alley in Dharavi on April 14. He is India’s largest airport operator and owns India’s biggest private port operator and private thermal power operator. The state and Adani deny any wrongdoing, but that hasn’t stopped many residents from viewing Adani and his government ties with suspicion.

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☆ Key lines from CNN’s presidential debate
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

CNN —In CNN’s presidential debate, President Joe Biden was halting and, at times, trailed off and confused words, feeding a nagging narrative about his fitness for the presidency. Trump said Biden couldn’t drive a golf ball 50 yards, and Biden challenged Trump to a golf match but only if Trump carries his own clubs. We’ve got to take a look at what I was left when I became president, what Mr. Trump left me. -TrumpBiden said Trump deserves blame for watching the riot at the Capitol unfold for hours without doing anything to intervene. They’ve had meetings and they voted who’s the worst president in American history.

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☆ Elton John is selling his clothes on eBay
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Lianne Kolirin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Nearly fifty pieces, including gowns, shoes, handbags and hats, will go under the hammer in Beverly Hills. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) / "The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by VALERIE MACON has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [Gabriela Schwartz] instead of [Gabriela Schwarz]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require."

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☆ These 13 states — including Florida and Texas — opted out of a $2.5 billion federal food program that would help feed low-income kids this summer
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

During the pandemic, the federal government covered the entire cost of the Summer EBT program, but starting this summer, states will be on the hook to split administrative costs 50/50. AdvertisementThirteen Republican-led states ultimately opted out of the program this summer, citing myriad reasons, including redundancy, insufficient support, and politics. AlabamaAccording to the state's Department of Health, one in four children in Alabama faces food insecurity. The state will reconsider joining the summer program once the backlog is dealt with, the outlet reported. Brian Kemp told local outlet 11 Alive that the state already has a summer food program in place.

Persons: —, Brian Kemp, Republican Sen, Cindy Carlson, Kim Reynolds, Reynolds, Kevin Stitt, Stitt, Biden, Henry McMaster, Scott Olson, Iran Fury, Kristi Noem, Chalkbeat, Fury, Megan Degenfelder, Degenfelder Organizations: Service, Department of Agriculture, SUN, Business, The, Agriculture, state's Department of Health, SUN Bucks, Alabama, state's Department of Education, Assistance, SNAP, state's Department of Children, Families, Florida Department of Children, Republican Gov, Republican, Idaho Education, Iowa, Iowa Iowa Gov, Human Services, Biden Administration, Mississippi The Mississippi Department of Human Services, Magnolia Tribune, Oklahoma Republican Gov, South Carolina Republican Gov, The Texas Tribune, state's, Human Services Commission Locations: Alabama, Alaska Alaska, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, SUN Bucks, NurPhoto Idaho, Idaho, Iowa Iowa, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Dakota South Dakota, Iran, Texas Texas, Wyoming Wyoming, Wyoming

☆ Amazon can keep its record run going due to a major catalyst — and it's not the cloud
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

BofA called out the importance of Amazon's retail margin because it has generated more estimated outperformance than its cloud business Amazon Web Services (AWS). Add on same-day delivery, Jim asked, rhetorically, "Why would you go to the store on the way home when it's at your home." Fifty-one percent of respondents, a survey record, said they opted for Amazon's same-day delivery option. Based on these results, Evercore believes Prime same-day delivery is a "multiplier to purchase frequency and overall spend." The latest Wall Street analysis and thoughts from Jim support the idea of further room for Amazon stock to run higher.

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