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☆ Asia stocks rally, bonds tense for U.S. rate tests
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-06 | by ( Wayne Cole | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Japan's Nikkei (.N225) climbed 1.0% to a three-month top, while South Korean stocks (.KS11) added 0.6% helped by a softer reading on inflation. S&P 500 futures dipped 0.1% and Nasdaq futures 0.2%, after rallying on Friday as bond yields eased back a little. Futures imply a 72% chance the Fed will go by 25 basis points at its meeting on March 22. The BOJ jolted markets in December when it unexpectedly widened the allowed trading band for 10-year bond yields to between -50 and +50 basis points. Friday's pullback in bond yields helped gold recover some ground and it was trading at $1,855 an ounce .

☆ AI bot that lets you chat with Jesus, Hitler is latest GPT-3 controversy
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-20 | by ( David Ingram | David Ingram Covers Tech For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

But this week, it sparked viral controversy online over its inclusion of Hitler, his Nazi lieutenants and other dictators from the past. Historical Figures, which also uses GPT-3, launched the first week of January, and as of Wednesday, it had about 9,000 signups, app creator Sidhant Chadda said in a phone interview. “People expect these historical figures to be truthful, but in reality, people are not always 100% honest,” he said. Asking a question costs one coin, and the app charges extra to get access to high-profile historical figures. The possibility of digitally re-animating historical figures has been gaining ground ever since, from the “The Simpsons” to holograms of dead idols such as Buddy Holly and Whitney Houston.

[1/2] A Brazilian flag is seen through broken glass following the anti-democratic riots, at Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, January 10, 2023. What many banks point to is the assumed risk premium already built in to Brazilian real interest rates. But beyond Brazilian markets, the wide global markets calm surrounding the weekend events was equally curious. After all, Brazil is the 12th largest economy in the world and one of the biggest food and raw materials exporters. Among the 10 biggest risks it lists by likelihood is emerging markets political risks that threaten political institutions.

☆ Improve memory as you age by eating more flavonols, study says
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Eating more flavonols, antioxidants found in many vegetables, fruits, tea and wine, may slow your rate of memory loss, a new study finds. The cognitive score of people in the study who ate the most flavonols declined 0.4 units per decade more slowly than those who ate the fewest flavonols. One of the most common flavonols, quercetin, has shown promise in reducing the onset of colorectal cancer and other cancers, according to studies. (For comparison, the average flavonol intake in US adults is about 16 to 20 milligrams per day, according to the study.) The study looked at the impact of the four major flavonols — kaempferol, quercetin, myricetin and isorhamnetin — on the rate of cognitive decline over the seven years.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United forward says he feels 'betrayed' and has 'no respect' for Erik ten Hag
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

When asked if United's hierarchy were trying to force him out of the club, Ronaldo said: "Yes. Cristiano Ronaldo says he feels "betrayed" by Manchester United for trying to force him out of the club and says he has "no respect" for boss Erik ten Hag because he "doesn't show respect for me". A big club like Manchester United bringing in a sporting director surprised not only me but all the world. Ronaldo also said of Ten Hag: "I don't have respect for him because he doesn't show respect for me. "I love Manchester United, I love the fans, they're always on my side.

☆ CNBC Pro Talks: Portfolio manager Brian Arcese on top stock picks, 'recession proof' stocks and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | 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 EmailCNBC Pro Talks: Portfolio manager Brian Arcese on top stock picks, 'recession proof' stocks and moreCNBC’s Tanvir Gill quizzed Foord Asset Management’s Brian Arcese on the best investing strategies right now.

☆ The economic sexism of being a stay-at-home mom cost me years of career momentum, salary, and the ability to save for retirement — but I'd do it again
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Lygia Navarro | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I had to depend more on my partner's salary and fell out of touch with professional contacts. Thanks to my partner's salary, my six-month-leave stretched longer. I was still saddled with societal pressures around work: working mom friends quizzed me constantly about my return, and I stressed about being "unproductive." While my partner's salary covers our basic living expenses, and mine goes to savings and student debt, our kid doesn't have a college fund yet — and we won't be able to retire before our 70s. The economic sexism of caregiving cost me years of career momentum, salary, and the ability to save for retirement — even more worrisome now that I am disabled by long COVID.

☆ I was obsessed with Barbie growing up so my dad helped me invest in Mattel, and I'm still building wealth today using the lessons he taught me
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Danielle Cappolla | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

When I was a child, my father used Barbie to help me learn about finances. I chose Mattel; my father then bought shares in a mutual fund that contained Mattel. I had Barbie dolls, Barbie Dream Houses, Barbie campers, and countless Barbie accessories. I used money I accrued through savings and investments to pay for graduate school independently, without taking out a loan. My dad's real-world application of the financial market helped me understand money in relevant ways.

☆ Tunisian tattoo artist revives Berber designs for new generation
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( Jihed Abidellaoui | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

KAIROUAN, Tunisia, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Tunisian tattoo artist Manel Mahdouani is reviving traditional Berber designs that had long been considered unfashionable but are now gaining in popularity among a hip new generation. It's like a Facebook wall and this is my wall," she said, asking not to give her family name. As tattoos took off around the world, some younger Tunisians took up the trend, but without looking back at their own tradition of body art. Mahdouani said many Tunisians had grown to see Berber tattoos as low class or disreputable. Mahdouani has researched the traditional "tekaz" tradition of Berber tattoos, collecting designs and learning about the custom of using body art to ward off disease or bad luck through particular symbols on different parts of the body.

Asked about the peaceful proceedings, Ruto said that the situation has been improving since 2007, and the next election will be even better. Amanpour later asked whether outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta, who supported Odinga's election bid despite Ruto being his vice-president, had been in touch since the election. "Unfortunately, President Kenyatta has not seen it fit to congratulate me," he said. Amanpour later quizzed Ruto on human rights, particularly his previous comments that there was "no room" for homosexuality in Kenyan society. Amanpour also pressed Ruto on his controversial promise to deport Chinese people from Kenya, but the President-elect argued that he had been taken out of context.

☆ CNBC Pro Talks: Where one fund manager is putting his money during the market madness
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-11 | 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 EmailCNBC Pro Talks: Where one fund manager is putting his money during the market madnessCNBC's Will Koulouris quizzed Pella Funds Management’s Jordan Cvetanovski on how to invest during the market turmoil. Cvetanovski, who is CIO and portfolio manager, shared his tactics for not just making money – but also finding responsible investments for the long term.

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