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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Republican voter Mark Cook stuck with his party in Kentucky's last election for governor. Once again, Warren County, which includes the leafy, fast-growing college town of Bowling Green, looms as a potential swing area. Those undecided voters included Carol Martin of Bowling Green, who wanted to hear more from both candidates. “I believe him," the retiree said while strolling through a downtown Bowling Green park. "And what you see is what you get.”A Republican lawmaker from Bowling Green had a different view.

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☆ Clarence Thomas' recusal on 'frivolous' January 6 appeal is a 'low-stakes' opportunity for him to fight ethics allegations, Supreme Court expert says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Clarence Thomas recused himself for the first time from a January 6-related matter this week. A Supreme Court expert said media scrutiny into Thomas' ethics may have convinced him to recuse. AdvertisementAdvertisementAfter months of media scrutiny, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recused himself for the first time from a matter regarding the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. But the Eastman appeal from which Thomas recused himself was effectively settled before the court declined to review the appeal. Regardless of his reasons, Thomas ultimately did the right thing in recusing himself from the Eastman appeal, Lemieux said.

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☆ Opinion | ‘The Entire Debate Was a Gong Show’: Winners and Losers From the Second Republican Showdown
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( New York Times Opinion | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +21 min

Matthew Continetti Governor Haley is an excellent communicator, but her message was often lost amid all the cross talk. Daniel McCarthy In this debate, Governor Haley decided to play the role that Vivek Ramaswamy played last time, frequently interrupting and attacking others. Matthew Continetti Governor DeSantis is not an exciting debater, but he remains the most plausible alternative to Donald Trump. Jane Coaston He really, really, really wanted to fight Donald Trump, who was not present. His worst moment was a canned line in which he compared Donald Trump to Donald Duck (Disney defamation suit to follow).

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☆ It's clear Trump played the debates perfectly, and by avoiding them entirely he's turned them into a pointless spectacle
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Trump made the right decision by skipping the GOP primary debates. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Now, one of his senior advisors is calling for the Republican National Committee to cancel any future debates. Now, it looks clear that by staying away Trump deprived the debates of the spectacle that surrounds him. Chris Christie quipped the debate that Trump would be known as "Donald Duck" if he continued to skip out.

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☆ The Biden administration bet big on industrial policies. Experts warn it may not pay off
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Juhohn Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

With the introduction of new laws, such as the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Biden administration has been betting big on industrial policies to bring manufacturers back to the United States. This isn't the first time the U.S. government has spent tax dollars to guide industrial policy. If successful, industrial policies can potentially lead to big payoffs. "An example would be the development of mRNA vaccines for Covid," said Ed Gresser, vice president and director for trade and global markets at the Progressive Policy Institute. And that simply is a deterrent for investment and job creation here in the U.S."Watch the video to learn more about how industrial policies are affecting the manufacturing sector in the United States.

Persons: Biden, Scott Lincicome, Ed Gresser, Linicicome, Lincicome, Jay Timmons Organizations: Cato Institute, Progressive Policy Institute, National Association of Manufacturers, U.S . Locations: United States, Washington, U.S

☆ American man stolen as a baby in Chile meets mother at 42
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Rafael Romo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“There were three or four different accounts of a story that were just so divergent that they could not all be true,” Thyden told CNN. Another provided the name of a biological mother and her address. Chilean officials say the number of stolen babies could be in the thousands, but the country’s investigation into the controversial adoptions has languished. He’s happy to finally know his true origins but sad about what his biological mother went through. After three agonizing months, he was finally able to travel to Chile to give his biological mother the hug that had to wait for 42 years.

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☆ A top-7% fund manager over the past 15 years shares the once-in-a-generation challenge she sees in markets — and names 6 stocks that look attractive right now
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-02 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The mid-cap growth fund manager shared what qualities she's looking for in stocks. However, the mid-cap growth fund she's managed since 2001 is still a top-7% performer in the last 15 years, according to Morningstar. There's 'magic' to be found in mid-cap growthBut while elevated interest rates aren't kind to stocks, Scott still sees opportunities in many mid-sized companies. Within mid caps, Scott tends to tilt toward growth-focused companies, specifically those with sound business models that are profitable and have abundant cash flow. Instead of investing in so-called "bleeding edge" growth stocks, Scott said she prefers steady, reliable compounders.

Persons: Kimberly Scott, she's, we've, Scott, Morningstar, we're Organizations: Delaware Ivy, Growth, Federal, Growth Fund

☆ An $80 Million Duplex Is the Priciest Closing (So Far) This Year
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Vivian Marino | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The year’s most expensive sale in New York City took place in August at 220 Central Park South in Midtown, where an expansive duplex in the villa portion of the park-facing condo complex closed at $80 million. It sold for $30 million, far less than the $110 million initially sought by the developers six years ago. The buyer was Scott Lynn, an art collector and the founder and chief executive of Masterworks, an art investment platform. The crown penthouse at the new 20-story condo at 109 East 79th Street also sold, for $35 million, which was the month’s second biggest sale. The full-floor unit has 5,721 square feet, plus an additional 3,666 square feet of outdoor space.

Persons: Nima Capital, Suna Said, Scott Lynn Organizations: New York City, Nima, Woolworth, Masterworks Locations: New York, Midtown, TriBeCa

☆ Investors are getting bearish on China — but see other upside opportunities in Asia
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

However, some investors believe a bearish China story is shifting the spotlight onto investment opportunities in other Asian markets. Morgan Stanley downgraded the iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) to equal weight from overweight in early August, citing lower earnings growth expectations and structural challenges. Opportunity in Japan Japan currently stands out as a "particularly attractive" investment play, according to Horizon Investments chief investment officer Scott Ladner. Investors can get access to the Japanese market through the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) , which has an expense ratio of 0.5% and more than $13 billion in assets. Ways to play the space include the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) , the Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (FLKR) and the iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (EWT) .

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☆ Ron DeSantis faces new leadership test as Hurricane Idalia barrels toward Florida
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Steve Contorno | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —With the eyes of the country on Hurricane Idalia as it spins toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential ambitions are also under the spotlight as he puts his campaign on hold to manage the crisis at home. The Florida governor is also staving off a field of GOP contenders, who must now also balance sensitivities around Hurricane Idalia with their attempts to overcome DeSantis in the polls. DeSantis has also asserted that he could send his “Florida people” to the southern border to build a wall. “The governor of our state of Florida has created an environment ripe for this.”

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An Erie County, N.Y., judge on Wednesday set aside the convictions of two men who, despite their protests of innocence, were found guilty in the grisly 1993 murder of a young mother outside Buffalo. Justice Wojtaszek ordered that the two men, Brian Scott Lorenz and James Pugh, be granted new trials in the slaying of the young mother, Deborah Meindl, who was killed in her home in Tonawanda, N.Y. The judge rejected the men’s assertions of innocence. But he ruled that new trials were warranted because of new evidence, and because the original prosecutors had violated rules governing the sharing of evidence. The Erie County District Attorney’s Office said it would be appealing the judge’s decision.

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☆ Florida Democrats just landed one of their top recruits to take on Rick Scott, but it still might not be enough to win
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

She's aiming to unseat Rick Scott, who always eked out narrow wins in his general election contests. But Scott will be running in a presidential year, when Florida Republicans could have a considerable edge. AdvertisementAdvertisementSo where does that leave Florida Democrats as they look toward 2024? "Ya no más," she said in Spanish, which translates to "no more," and added, "I've already fought guys like Rick Scott, and beat them." Florida Sen. Rick Scott speaks during a news conference following the GOP weekly policy luncheon on Capitol Hill on September 20, 2022.

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☆ Verizon signs technology deal with HCLTech
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Signage is seen at a Verizon store in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 22, 2021. 1 U.S. telecom company by subscribers, said on Thursday it had signed a technology deal with India's HCLTech (HCLT.NS) to help manage networks for business customers in a bid to stem a decline in its wireline business. Verizon's wireline business, which includes selling to business customers, has been a drag on its revenue for several years. Under the terms of the deal, Verizon Business will lead sales and development, while HCLTech will take care of post-sale network roll-out and support. Some Verizon employees will also move to HCLTech.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, India's, Scott Lawrence, HCLTech, Lawrence, Supantha Mukherjee, Mark Potter Organizations: Verizon, REUTERS, Verizon Business, Thomson Locations: Manhattan , New York City, U.S, Stockholm

☆ Lifted by Lea Michele, ‘Funny Girl’ Recoups on Broadway
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Michael Paulson | More About Michael Paulson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The Broadway revival of “Funny Girl” starring Lea Michele is now officially a hit: It has recouped its capitalization costs, completing a remarkable box office turnaround of the sort rarely seen in the commercial theater. The show’s lead producers, Sonia Friedman, Scott Landis and David Babani, announced on Monday that the production had made back the $16.5 million it cost to mount. That milestone not only gives the production bragging rights, but also means that “Funny Girl” can generate a profit during the last few weeks of its run, which ends on Sept. 3. Only a handful of Broadway productions have announced the recoupment of their capitalization costs since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, as higher expenses and smaller audiences have made the always challenging economics of Broadway even more difficult. Critics were underwhelmed; the show won no Tony Awards (it was only nominated for one); and by summer its sales had drooped.

Persons: Lea Michele, Sonia Friedman, Scott Landis, David Babani, Barbra Streisand —, Beanie Feldstein, Critics Organizations: Wilson Theater

☆ UBS rejigs investment bank in bid to better compete with Wall Street
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Logos of Swiss banks UBS and Credit Suisse are seen in Zurich, Switzerland, March 20, 2023. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File PhotoLONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - UBS (UBSG.S) announced an overhaul of its investment banking division on Monday, including naming the unit's M&A chiefs, marking a key step in integrating Credit Suisse. Sergio Ermotti is seizing on the opportunity presented by the rescue takeover of Credit Suisse in March to reorganize UBS' investment bank to better compete against Wall Street firms. Hundreds of Credit Suisse bankers have already left to other institutions and UBS has been laying off employees from Credit Suisse's investment bank around the globe. Hong Kong makes up Credit Suisse's biggest share of investment bankers in Asia.

Persons: Denis Balibouse, Sergio Ermotti, David Kostel, Tom Churton, Christian Lesueur, Nestor Paz, Galindo, Marc, Anthony Hourihan, Michael Santini, Marc Warm, David Slade, Scott Lindsay, Robin Rankin, Andres Gonzalez, Oliver Hirt, Elisa Martinuzzi, Alexander Smith Organizations: UBS, Credit Suisse, REUTERS, Wall Street, Global, Staff, Reuters, TMT Investment, Global Banking, Credit, Suisse's, Debt, Thomson Locations: Zurich, Switzerland, Credit, Swiss, Hong Kong, Asia

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July 20, 2023. Uber (UBER.N) fell after the ride-hailing company missed second-quarter revenue expectations. Arista Networks (ANET.N) stocks rose as the network gear maker forecast quarterly revenue above estimates after delivering better-than-expected results. According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 (.SPX) lost 12.25 points, or 0.26%, to end at 4,576.94 points, while the Nasdaq Composite (.IXIC) lost 62.11 points, or 0.43%, to 14,284.20. JetBlue Airways (JBLU.O) stocks dropped after it lowered its annual profit forecast due to a hit from the termination of its revenue-sharing deal with American Airlines (AAL.O).

Persons: Brendan McDermid, It's, Scott Ladner, Echo Wang, Johann M Cherian, Vinay Dwivedi, Richard Chang Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, PMI, Dow, Nasdaq, Horizon Investments, Caterpillar, Pfizer, Treasury, Arista Networks, Dow Jones, Norwegian Cruise, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S, New York, Bengaluru

For the week, the Nasdaq climbed 2.02%, while the S&P rose 1.01%, and the Dow gained 0.66%. The gains gave the S&P 500 its highest close since April 4, 2022. Barclays said investors flocked to equities this week, with inflows of $10 billion to U.S.-listed stocks, according to a note to clients. Advancing issues outnumbered declining ones on the NYSE by a 2.64-to-1 ratio; on Nasdaq, a 2.81-to-1 ratio favored advancers. The S&P 500 posted 27 new 52-week highs and two new lows; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 83 new highs and 84 new lows.

Persons: Scott Ladner, Win Murray, Diamond Hill, Jerome Powell, Brendan McDermid, Peers, Dow, Jim Farley, Carolina Mandl, Kamdar, Johann M, Maju Samuel, Deepa Babington Organizations: Dow, Nasdaq, Big Tech, Federal Reserve, Horizon Investments, Dow Jones, Barclays, New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Peers Nvidia, Marvell Technology, Treasury, Bank of Japan, Procter & Gamble, Ford, Enphase Energy, Juniper Networks, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Reata Pharmaceuticals, NYSE, Thomson Locations: China, U.S, New York City, New York, Bengaluru

U.S. annual inflation slowed considerably in June, likely pushing the Federal Reserve closer to ending its fastest interest rate hiking cycle since the 1980s, data showed on Friday. Barclays said investors flocked to equities this week, with inflows of $10 billion to U.S.-listed stocks, according to a note to clients. On the earnings front, Intel's (INTC.O) results and forecast pointed to an improving PC market, sending the chipmaker's shares up. The yield on the U.S. 10-year note slipped from 4% hit in the previous session, lifting megacap growth and technology stocks sharply higher. Reata Pharmaceuticals (RETA.O) surged after Biogen (BIIB.O) agreed to buy the rare disease drugmaker for nearly $6.5 billion.

Persons: Scott Ladner, Win Murray, Diamond Hill, Jerome Powell, Peers, Dow, Jim Farley, Carolina Mandl, Kamdar, Johann M, Maju Samuel, Deepa Babington Organizations: Horizon Investments, Federal Reserve, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Barclays, Peers Nvidia, Marvell Technology, Treasury, Bank of Japan, Procter & Gamble, Ford, Enphase Energy, Juniper Networks, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Reata Pharmaceuticals, Thomson Locations: China, U.S, New York, Bengaluru

☆ Ladner: We've likely seen the peak in rates and the lows in multiples
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | 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 EmailLadner: We've likely seen the peak in rates and the lows in multiplesScott Ladner, Horizon Investments CIO, discusses what's ahead for the busiest week of the summer on Wall Street.

Persons: We've, Scott Ladner Organizations: Ladner, Horizon Investments

☆ 15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage: How Do You Choose?
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Aly J. Yale | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +8 min

15-year mortgage rates vs. 30-year mortgage ratesHowever, mortgage rates vary by term length, too. Pros and cons of a 15-year mortgageA 15-year mortgage has some perks. “A 15-year mortgage would be ill-advised if a customer is tight on their budget,” says Chuck Meier, mortgage director at Sunrise Banks. “You can make the 15-year payment on a monthly basis, receiving the benefits of a 15-year mortgage,” Lindner says. “If the higher payment becomes a challenge, you can revert to the lower 30-year mortgage payment.”

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☆ Biden's election war chest trails Trump's in size, filings show
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Jason Lange | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The disclosures filed to the Federal Election Commission point to a competitive money race ahead of the November 2024 presidential election. Biden has amassed a smaller war chest to past presidents at this point in recent re-election campaigns. Democrat Barack Obama had $37 million at this point in 2011, while Trump had more over $56 million in June 2019. Biden's campaign announced on Friday that his re-election effort, when including the Democratic Party's accounts, had $77 million in the bank. Long-shot Republican candidates Doug Burgum and Vivek Ramaswamy disclosed putting millions of dollars of their own money into their campaigns.

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☆ GOP presidential candidate Tim Scott says the 2020 election wasn't 'stolen,' but contends that 'there was cheating'
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

GOP Sen. Tim Scott said the 2020 election wasn't "stolen," but feels that "there was cheating." Scott made the comments while stumping in Iowa as he seeks the GOP presidential nomination. Some Republicans have urged the party to move on from Trump's election claims ahead of 2024. "I do not believe the election was stolen," Scott said during a town hall meeting in Davenport, Iowa. While Scott is directly challenging Trump for the GOP presidential nomination, both men have long had a friendly relationship.

Persons: Sen, Tim Scott, Scott, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Trump, litigate, —, Tim, Ron DeSantis Organizations: Republicans, Service, NBC, South Carolina, Trump, The New York Times, Republican, Florida Gov Locations: Iowa, Wall, Silicon, Davenport , Iowa

CNN —Andre Longmore, the man accused of fatally shooting four people in Hampton, Georgia, Saturday morning, was killed in a shootout with police, according to Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett. This photo provided by the Hampton Police Department, in Hampton, Ga., shows the suspect, Andre Longmore. Hampton Police Department/APThe mass shooting was reported around 10:45 a.m. The shooting is one of at least 387 mass shootings in the United States in 2023, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The archive, like CNN, defines a mass shooting as one that injured or killed four or more people, not including the shooter.

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☆ Truth Behind Tech Industry's Fake Work Problem: Bad Managers, Bosses
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-10 | by ( Hugh Langley | Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

The tech employees spoke with us on the condition of anonymity to avoid professional reprisal. There's only one real culprit for the culture of "fake work," he said. The latest version of fake work emerged as part of the tech industry's pandemic-driven boom and bust. "I think COVID was an accelerator for fake work because a lot of these tech companies hired. As for Graham, he's since moved to another tech company, where he said he felt his contributions were more valued.

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☆ Republicans could filibuster the replacement of Dianne Feinstein, but it's unclear if they actually would: 'We couldn't do that'
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-01 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

They argue that Republicans could filibuster the appointment of a new senator to the Judiciary Committee. "We couldn't do that," said Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, who chaired the committee from 2015 to 2019. "I don't know why that would be a problem," said Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, another member of the committee. With Feinstein absent, the Judiciary Committee could not quickly approve and send to the floor a slate of nominees that lacked GOP support. Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida expressed amazement that replacing Feinstein's seat could be subject to the Senate's 60-vote filibuster.

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