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☆ Who says romance is dead? Couples are using ChatGPT to write their wedding vows
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —When Elyse Nguyen was nearing her wedding date in February and still hadn’t started writing her vows, a friend suggested she try a new source of inspiration: ChatGPT. Nguyen ultimately ended up using a good portion of ChatGPT’s suggestions and said her husband was on board with it. “It helped alleviate some stress because I had no prior experience with wedding vows nor did I know what should be included,” Nguyen said. The Writer’s Block Assistant tool helps users write vows, best man and maid of honor speeches, thank you cards and wedding website “about us” pages. We’re working on responsibly innovating using AI to advance the wedding and event industry as a whole.”Michael Grinn and Kate Gardiner used viral AI tool ChatGPT to write the Ketubah, a Jewish wedding contract, for their June wedding.

This comes just days after cooling inflation raised hopes that the Fed could soon end its aggressive monetary tightening. Shares of other energy firms such as Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) and Occidental Petroleum Corp (OXY.N) were also up 4.9% and 6.0%, respectively, helping drive a 5.2% jump in the energy sector. The tech-heavy Nasdaq recorded its strongest first-quarter jump of 17% since mid-2020. Among other stocks, shares of American Airlines Group Inc (AAL.O) and Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL.N) edged 0.6% and 1.3% lower on rising crude prices. The S&P index recorded seven new 52-week highs and no new low, while the Nasdaq recorded 40 new highs and 28 new lows.

☆ A bright comet is heading towards Earth and could outshine the stars in the sky, say astronomers
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-07 | by ( Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The last time the comet visited Earth was around 80,000 years ago, astronomers said. It could be as bright or brighter as our stars, and much more brilliant than the recent ZTF green comet that passed the Earth last month. By comparison, the recent Green Comet ZTF had a brightness of around magnitude +4.6 (the lower the magnitude, the brighter), per space.com. Comet ZTF (C/2022 E3) taken at NAOJ Mitaka Campus on January 31, 2023. On that occasion, we were lucky and the comet only passed our planet, offering spectacular vistas to onlookers.

☆ Morgan Stanley says this EV-adjacent stock can rally nearly 40% as adoption in China accelerates
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-07 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Hesai can outshine peers with its laser imaging, detection and ranging technology for electric vehicles, Morgan Stanley said. Analyst Tim Hsiao rated the stock overweight with a price target of $26.50. Hsiao's price target implies an upside of 39.5% from Monday's close. "We think Hesai outshines peers, with its superior scale and margin, and its strong project pipeline." The company also has a strong project pipeline that includes partnerships with established automakers such as Li Auto and SAIC and newer entrants including Jidu and Xiaomi .

☆ 2 portfolio managers at a $24 billion firm share 8 stocks that are pursuing innovation even in a slowing economy — and explain why investors should focus on boring businesses for success during a rece
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-15 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

David Souccar and Daniel Kranson, portfolio managers focused on global equities at Vontobel Quality Growth — which manages $24 billion in assets — are following the same philosophy. But they believe that investors can still find innovative and growth-oriented companies when they go looking for high-quality stocks. That may seem counterintuitive, since growth stocks have recently struggled against their value peers as investors have reemphasized fundamentals. Boring stocks can be the most innovativeSometimes, quality growth stocks like the ones Souccar and Kranson invest in can be more boring than companies with high speculation and flashy CEOs. So as life goes back to normal, there is going to be an acceleration of earnings growth," Souccar said.

☆ India's Kalyan Jewellers Q3 profit rises on strong festive demand
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BENGALURU, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (KALN.NS)reported a near 11% rise in quarterly profit on improved demand during the festive season and said the ongoing wedding season is pushing sales higher. Demand picked up in the quarter during the festive season when Indians spend heavily on big-ticket items such as cars, electronic appliances, and jewellery. The Indian jeweller's consolidated net profit rose to 1.49 billion rupees ($18.02 million) for the third quarter that ended Dec. 31 from 1.35 billion rupees ($16.33 million) a year earlier. Revenue increased 13% to 38.84 billion rupees, boosted by sales at newly opened showrooms. Kalyan's earnings outshine its Tata Group-owned larger rival Titan Co Ltd (TITN.NS), which last week reported a surprise fall in profit.

That's a lengthier list of travel insurance than you're going to find on just about any other no-annual-fee credit card. The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card is also one of the few no-annual-fee credit cards that offer primary rental car insurance (when renting for business purposes). Review: Chase Ink Business Cash Credit Card reviewBest no annual fee travel credit cards frequently asked questions (FAQ)Are no annual fee travel credit cards worth it? What is the best no annual fee credit card for international travel? From the above list, the best credit card for international travel is likely to be the IHG® Rewards Traveler Credit Card for a couple of reasons.

☆ This small-cap fund has been killing it over the last 10 years. Here's how they do it
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

That approach aligns with the firm's Private Capital Management Value Fund (VFPIX), which focuses on holding and deeply understanding a handful of small-cap companies. Meanwhile, the broader S & P 500 lost 19.4% in 2022, while the small-cap focused Russell 2000 dropped about 21.6%, according to FactSet. About one-third of the fund's assets today are from the retirement plan assets of Private Capital Management employees. Though fund leadership understands small-caps can trade with more variability, they don't equate that with exposure to more risk. He said there are more companies to choose from, with many stocks' market caps slashed into small-cap territory in 2022's bear market.

☆ A communications satellite the size of an apartment is so bright it can outshine stars, and astronomers are worried it could interfere with their research
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Paola Rosa-Aquino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AST SpaceMobile deployed a 693-square-foot communications satellite into orbit called BlueWalker 3. Astronomers say it's as bright as some of the brightest stars, and warn it could impact their work. AST SpaceMobile bills it as the "largest-ever commercial communications array deployed in low Earth orbit." Astronomers are also concerned about how satellite constellations contribute to the loss to "humanity's ability to experience the natural night sky," according to the IAU statement. When we look up at night sky, many of the bright lights might not be stars — but satellites.

☆ UBS says self-driving cars could become a $100 billion market in China — and names stocks to play it
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

It cited China's large domestic market, high acceptance of autonomous driving, efficient supply chains, and supportive infrastructure among other factors. UBS estimated that China's potential autonomous driving-related market could reach $100 billion by 2030. As such, the Swiss bank said it sees "significant" investment opportunities in the autonomous driving space. Stock picks Tesla is among UBS' top picks to play the autonomous driving theme. Xpeng also made the list, with the bank describing the automaker as one of the "leading autonomous driving players in China."

☆ Enphase could continue rallying as optimism around the solar energy sector grows, Deutsche Bank says
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Solar company Enphase Energy could get a boost as demand in the U.S. increases in the coming years, according to Deutsche Bank. Analyst Corinne Blanchard initiated the stock as a buy with a price target of $330, which presents upside of 10.8% from its Monday closing price. That's about in line with the broader energy sector, which is the only in the S & P 500 performing positively this year. Among her list of stocks to watch is Enphase, which makes microinverter-based solar and battery systems that then allow for the sun to be converted into energy. She also initiated coverage of solar module producer First Solar at a buy with a price target of $180, which presents an upside of 17.2% over Monday's close.

☆ 'Survivor' players reveal what it's really like to compete on the show
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-11 | by ( Meghan Cook | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +30 min

Former "Survivor" players told Insider what competing on the reality series is really like. Sleeping arrangements are rougher than viewers might thinkTom Laidlaw and Elaine Stott at camp on "Survivor: Island of the Idols." For more details, read 'Survivor' players reveal how the show chooses their only outfit and what it's like wearing it for up to 39 days. For more details, read 'Survivor' players break down 5 moments they wished aired on the show and 4 they're relieved didn't. For more details, read 'Survivor' players reveal what it was like getting their periods on the island.

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