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☆ I work at Anthropologie. Here are the 6 mistakes I always see customers make.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Demi Kroumpouzos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I've worked at Anthropologie for over a year and have seen customers repeat the same mistakes. AdvertisementI've worked at Anthropologie for over a year and have witnessed a lot of recurring mistakes that customers should be aware of. Failing to use the sales associates' expertiseSales associates are experts at styling both mannequins and customers. At my store, customers frequently leave trails of clothing around the dressing room. AdvertisementNot understanding associate responsibilitiesMany customers approach sales associates stationed at the cash register or in certain zones with lengthy inquiries.

Persons: I've, —, Eugene Gologursky Organizations: Service, Associates, Kansas City Star Locations: Anthropologie

(This is CNBC Pro's live coverage of Tuesday's analyst calls and Wall Street chatter. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs noted Tesla and Rivian need to be careful when cutting prices. He increased his price target by $20 to $220, however, suggesting shares could shed 7.4% from Monday's close. Baird's $1,050 price target suggests shares can still climb more than 23%. His Tesla target of $220 implies upside of 17%, while his $13 forecast on Rivian points to a 19% gain from here.

Persons: Baird, Goldman Sachs, Tesla, Williams, Anthony Chukumba, Chukumba, — Pia Singh, Ranjan Sharma, Sharma, Morgan Stanley downgrades Sunnova, Morgan Stanley, Andrew Percoco, Percoco, Tristan Gerra, Gerra, Goldman, Mark Delaney, Delaney, Fred Imbert Organizations: CNBC, Nvidia, JPMorgan, Free Fire, NOVA, Amazon, Meta, Google Locations: Williams, Sonoma, Monday's, Tuesday's premarket

☆ A majority of Biden's 2020 backers now believe he's too old to effectively serve as president, poll says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A majority of likely voters think President Biden is too old to effectively serve in the White House. In the survey, 72% of likely voters either strongly agreed or somewhat agreed that Biden is too old to effectively serve in the White House. AdvertisementAmong Biden's 2020 supporters, roughly 40% said the president could effectively serve in office, according to the Times/Siena survey. In comparison, 42% of likely voters either strongly agreed or somewhat agreed that the 77-year-old Trump is too old to effectively serve in office for a second term. In a statement, Biden campaign communications director Michael Tyler said that recent polling "consistently overestimates Donald Trump while underestimating President Biden," Politico reported.

Persons: Biden, —, Joe Biden, he's, Trump, Nikki Haley, Michael Tyler, Donald Trump, Tyler Organizations: New York Times, Siena College, Service, Democratic, Senate, Oval, Siena, Times, Biden, White, Trump, GOP, underestimating, Politico Locations: Siena

☆ Goldman loves these stocks and thinks the rest of Wall Street is underestimating their earnings
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Goldman Sachs has its eyes on equities that have stronger earnings potential this year than the rest of Wall Street believes. Goldman highlighted to clients stocks where Wall Street analysts are raising their estimates, but not by enough. Goldman believes the rest of Wall Street will need to revise their earnings estimates upward by even more, driving gains for the shares. General Motors beat Wall Street fourth-quarter estimates and forecast stronger-than-expected 2024 earnings in the range of $8.50 to $9.50 per share. Goldman Sachs now predicts the company will earn $9.10 per share, which is roughly 2% higher than Wall Street estimates, it said in a research note.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Stocks, Goldman isn't, Doug Anmuth, FactSet, Joseph Spak Organizations: Wall, Nvidia, Dow Jones, Analysts, JPMorgan, General Motors, GM, UBS, United Auto Workers Locations: Detroit, Pinterest

☆ Putin is flexing his power with the deaths of his opponents — but he may also be highlighting the weakness of his regime
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"That's an extraordinary power, and Putin did it effectively, making sure it wound up in the news." AdvertisementThe display of power by the Russian state, while jarring, is not out of the norm for Putin's regime, which has been accused of assassinations abroad for decades. Both Navalny's and the pilot's deaths fit Putin's playbook to a T, exemplifying the lengths to which the Russian regime will go to maintain the illusion of total power, Schmidt said. AdvertisementFor years, Navalny represented the most formidable threat to Putin's regime, criticizing corruption in the Russian state and organizing powerful anti-Kremlin protests. AdvertisementNavalny's death shows Putin is easily threatenedThe two experts said Navalny's death, rather than simply displaying Putin's power, actually highlighted his weakness.

Persons: —, Vladimir Putin, Alexey Navalny, Putin's, Putin, Matthew Schmidt, Schmidt, Navalny, Simon Miles, Miles, Robert English Organizations: Service, Business, The University of New Haven, US Army's School, Advanced Military Studies, Russia's Federal Prison Service, Kremlin, Duke University's Sanford School of Public, Soviet Union, University of Southern Locations: Ukraine, Russian, Spain, Russia, Avdiivka, Russia's, Soviet, Moscow, University of Southern California, Soviet Union, Eastern Europe

☆ 'Magnificent 7' tech stocks are dangerously dominant — and recession's still a real risk, top economist warns
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The "Magnificent Seven" dominate the stock market to a worrying extent, one expert says. Deutsche Bank's economics chief, Jim Read, said investors should be wary of an economic slump. The "Magnificent Seven" are dominating the stock market to a worrying degree — and investors are underestimating the risk of a recession, one expert says. Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla are collectively valued at more than $13 trillion, representing about a quarter of the entire US stock market. "My natural inclination is to say this is crazy," Jim Read, the global head of economics and thematic research at Deutsche Bank, told the "Merryn Talks Money" podcast this week.

Persons: Jim Read, Tesla Organizations: Deutsche, Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Deutsche Bank, Business

☆ Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Nike, Tesla, Coinbase, Arm, Meta, Eli Lilly, UPS, Carvana & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Here are Friday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Bank of America reiterates Meta as buy Bank of America said it's bullish on Meta adding the Broadcom CEO to its board of directors. Bank of America reiterates Nvidia as buy Bank of America said it's standing by the stock heading into earnings next week but that a pullback is possible. Baird upgrades UPS to outperform from neutral Baird said in its upgrade of UPS that the risk/reward is too attractive to ignore. Bank of America downgrades Dropbox to underperform from buy Bank of America said the "bull thesis has played out" for the data storage company. Bank of America upgrades Cellebrite to buy from neutral Bank of America said it sees business trends stabilizing for the digital intelligence company.

Persons: it's, Hock Tan, NVDA, Goldman Sachs, Goldman, TD Cowen, Grosvenor, KBW, TTD, Baird, Wells, Tommy Hilfiger, Tommy, Raymond James downgrades Carvana, Raymond James, Wayfair, Oppenheimer, Morgan Stanley, Tesla, Guggenheim, SunPower, Jefferies, Eli Lilly, Roku Organizations: Bank of America, Meta, Broadcom, " Bank of America, Nvidia, Informatica, BMO, Trade, Google, U.S, UPS, JPMorgan, Daiwa, CY2025, UBS, Newell Brands, RBC, Nike, of America, Barclays, Netflix, JPMorgan downgrades Bloom Energy, BE, Pharma Locations: CY24, CY2024, Wayfair, U.S

☆ Mark Zuckerberg is risking a Steve Ballmer moment with his Apple Vision Pro takedown
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Mark Zuckerberg trashed Apple's Vision Pro this week and called out Apple's "fanboys." NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMark Zuckerberg posted a takedown of Apple’s just-launched Vision Pro this week, criticizing its cost, specs, and called out Apple's "fanboys." Now, Mark Zuckerberg has taken aim at Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro, deriding Apple “fanboys” for hyping a product with inferior specs to Meta’s $500 competitor, the Quest headset.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Zuckerberg, Steve Ballmer, —, Apple’s, ” Ballmer, “, it's Organizations: Apple, Service, VR

☆ Goldman names 3 'attractive' value stocks that offer more than 50% upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Goldman Sachs has identified three "attractive" value stocks that could see significant share price appreciation over the next 12 months. The Wall Street bank's analysts see over 50% upside potential in British Airways parent International Consolidated Airlines Group , agricultural machinery maker CNH Industrial , and health technology company Philips . Goldman Sachs said all three companies stand out amongst their European peers for their cheap valuations compared to earnings growth prospects. IAG-GB 1Y line Philips Goldman recommends buying Philips and expects the shares to be up 51% over the next 12 months. CNH Industrials Goldman Sachs upgraded CNH to buy last month.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, John Sawtell, Goldman's, Patrick Creuset, Creuset, Philips Goldman, Roy Jakobs, CNH Industrials Goldman Sachs, Michael Bloom Organizations: British Airways parent International Consolidated Airlines Group, Philips, CNBC Locations: Europe, United States

☆ He wants to retire early, but his wife isn't so sure—how two lawyers worth $2.3 million tackled their biggest money fight
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Rachel and Brian are married lawyers with a joint net worth of $2.3 million. But recently, Brian, 56, revealed he wants to retire in the next year or two. Brian wants Rachel to feel secure, but he's confident that he's well-positioned to retire soon. "What separate accounts usually reveal is that the couple never had a series of specific conversations about money," Sethi said on the podcast. While Sethi emphasized it's OK if a couple wants to keep their money separate, he wanted to get to the bottom of Rachel and Brian's differing attitudes toward money.

Persons: Rachel, Brian, Ramit Sethi, Rich, Sethi, Brian's Organizations: Netflix

☆ Do we simply not care about older adults in the US?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Judith Graham | Kff Health News | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

KFF Health News —The Covid-19 pandemic would be a wake-up call for America, advocates for the elderly predicted: incontrovertible proof that the nation wasn’t doing enough to care for vulnerable older adults. Around 900,000 older adults have died of Covid-19 to date, accounting for 3 of every 4 Americans who have perished in the pandemic. Many seniors at high risk aren’t getting antiviral therapies for Covid, and most older adults in nursing homes aren’t getting updated vaccines. The pandemic made things worsePrejudice against older adults is nothing new, but “it feels more intense, more hostile” now than previously, said Karl Pillemer, 69, a professor of psychology and gerontology at Cornell University. But as a society, we don’t value older adults or the people who care for them,” said Robert Kramer, 74, co-founder and strategic adviser at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.

Persons: —, ”, Alice Bonner, I’m, Karl Pillemer, “, ’, ’ ”, Andrew Achenbaum, Achenbaum, Covid, Edwin Walker, Robert Kramer, Kramer, John Rowe, Anne Montgomery, Allen Power, ” Power, it’s “, ” Pillemer Organizations: Health, America, CDC, Institute for Healthcare, gerontology, Cornell University, Texas Medical Center, Aging, Department of Health, Human Services, National Investment Center, Seniors Housing & Care, ”, Columbia University’s Mailman, of Public Health, National Committee, Preserve Social Security, Schlegel, University of Waterloo Research Institute, National Academy of Medicine’s, Healthy, University of Southern, Cornell, Kaiser Health, KFF Locations: Houston, Canada, University of Southern California

☆ This new fund helps investors get behind companies that treat workers well and have positive social tailwinds
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Asset manager Impax has debuted a new socially responsible investing strategy, allowing investors to support companies with a track record of employee satisfaction. "The market typically ignores culture," said Fairbanks, who worked in sustainable investing for more than a decade before joining Impax. This strategy has evolved into the Impax Global Social Leaders Fund (IGSLX) launched late last year. To rank companies, Impax found relevant data from third-party sources before diving into fundamental research. A look inside the fund There are some stocks in the fund that Fairbanks sees as particularly exemplary of the broader strategy.

Persons: Impax, Amber Fairbanks, Fairbanks, it's Organizations: Impax, Social Leaders Fund, It's, Harbor Capital Advisors, Fairbanks, Nvidia Locations: MSCI

☆ 'The Traitors' star Janelle Pierzina thinks fellow 'Big Brother' legend Dan Gheesling is making a big mistake by underestimating these 2 players
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

On why Dan is making a big mistake in underestimating Peter and BergieDan underestimating Pete and Bergie might be his downfall on "The Traitors." I think she's super stealth when she needs to be. I think she's going to continue to work with Parvati and she'll continue to protect the Faithfuls that she can. AdvertisementAs far as the best Traitor game — hands down, Phaedra. Oh, I want Peter, Bergie, Trishelle, or John to win, of course.

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☆ Opinion: Trump is a strong candidate. Democrats need to take him seriously.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Julian Zelizer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Democrats should not make the mistake of underestimating former President Donald Trump. Moreover, they note, Haley was able to win independent voters who theoretically would be more amenable to President Joe Biden than Trump in the fall. Moreover, the number of Republicans who keep saying they won’t vote for Trump under any circumstances, gives Democrats hope that on Election Day, many voters in the GOP won’t turn out. But these arguments downplay the threat Trump will pose to Biden in November by ignoring several fundamentals. Trump is succeeding even though the United States has never had a major presidential candidate saddled with so much legal baggage.

Persons: Julian Zelizer, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, —, Nikki Haley —, Trump, Haley, Joe Biden, Biden, That’s, — Trump, pollsters, Karl Marx, Lyndon Johnson, Arizona Sen, Barry Goldwater, Simon Rosenberg, Ezra Klein Organizations: CNN, Princeton University, The New York Times, America, Democratic, Trump, GOP, Republican, WWE, Republican Party, Biden, Arizona, New York Times Locations: New Hampshire, United States

☆ As more tankers divert from Suez Canal, there's a 'sea change' in way Europe is buying crude
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Lori Ann Larocco | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Al HUDAYDAH, YEMEN - JULY 17: Yemen's replacement oil tanker Nautica floats over its arrival to Al Hudaydah port in the Red Sea on July 17, 2023 in Hudaydah, Yemen. (Photo by Mohammed Hamoud/Getty Images)Energy prices for Europe are expected to increase as more petroleum products and crude tankers are diverting away from the Rea Sea and Suez Canal. They would rather go around the Cape of Good Hope versus taking a chance through the Red Sea." LNG vessels travel faster than oil tankers because they are lighter and they can sail up to 21 knots versus the 12-13 knots for crude tankers. Before the Red Sea disruptions, a tanker from Jamnagar, India to Rotterdam, Netherlands would have taken 24 days.

Persons: Al, Mohammed Hamoud, Rea, Viktor Katona, Good Hope, It's, Katona Organizations: United Nations, Europe, U.S, Good Locations: Al HUDAYDAH, YEMEN, Al Hudaydah, Hudaydah, Yemen, Sana'a, Europe, Suez, Brazil, Africa's, Good, Israel, Jamnagar, India, Rotterdam, Netherlands, Basrah, Iraq, Milazzo, Sicily

☆ Premarket stocks: The world is a mess and Wall Street isn’t paying attention
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

But geopolitical tensions are growing and Wall Street appears to be underestimating their potential impact on the global economy and markets. The United States and China are squabbling about trade, particularly high-powered AI chips that both believe carry consequences for national security. Less trade could mean lower supplies to meet demand — and that could be bad news for inflation around the world. Bank of America also gave geopolitical risk a top spot on its list of surprises that could affect markets in 2024. It’s the worst start to a year for Chinese stocks since 2016, when investors were ditching their holdings following a market crash in 2015.

Persons: ”, “, Jamie Dimon, dory, he’s, Anna Cooban, Laura He, Hong, Premier Li Qiang, Ken Cheung, Catherine Thorbecke Organizations: New, New York CNN, Dow Jones, Federal Reserve, BlackRock, Shipping, CNBC, Economic, Bank of America, Center for Strategic, International Studies, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, “, Shenzhen Component, Premier, Mizuho Bank, MIT’s Computer, Artificial Intelligence Locations: New York, Russia, Ukraine, United States, China, Taiwan, Suez, Iranian, Pakistan, Iran, Europe, Asia, Drewry, Yemen, Davos, Switzerland, Wall, Shanghai, Shenzhen

☆ Trump is building his power at home while global leaders dread his return
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Trump has invigorated an initially lackluster White House bid by leveraging his multiple criminal indictments to create a narrative of political persecution. On Thursday, CNN’s congressional team reported that senators trying to cut an immigration deal with the White House are running into a problem: Trump. The aid measure is being held up by the immigration showdown to which it was linked — perhaps unwisely many Democrats now think — by the White House. It has caused particular consternation in Europe after the transatlantic alliance was constantly rattled by Trump during his White House term. That’s likely to be a pale imitation of what awaits if he gets back to the White House.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Ava DuVernay kept hearing she had to read “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.” She had Isabel Wilkerson’s book in galleys before it was published in 2020. “At one point, a high-profile director said to me, ‘I heard you got the book,’” DuVernay says. “That’s what I thought.”Political Cartoons View All 253 Images“Origin,” DuVernay’s new film, isn’t a direct adaptation of Wilkerson’s book. It feels like a miracle.”DuVernay calls “Origin” the film she’s proudest of, partly because of how she made it outside the studio system. To not feel like ‘Oh, I didn’t go to film school and I’m just skating by,'" DuVernay says.

Persons: — Ava DuVernay, Isabel Wilkerson’s, Oprah Winfrey, ‘, ” DuVernay, ’, ”, George Floyd, Wilkerson, ” “ Selma ”, “, DuVernay, Aunjaneu Ellis, Taylor, “ She’s Indiana Jones, She’s, Ellis, Taylor hadn’t, Paul Garnes, Garnes, —, Robert Wood Johnson, Melinda Gates, Chris Paul, Trayvon Martin, Jim Crow, Jon Bernthal, Emily Yancy, ” Ellis, Oscar, “ King Arthur, she’s, Selma ’, I’ve, I’m, Martin, doesn’t, it’s, Jake Coyle Organizations: “, Venice Film, Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, NBA, Suns, LBJ, Venice, Walt Disney Co Locations: “, United States, Venice, Nazi Germany, Mississippi, India, American

☆ This stock should benefit from Red Sea turmoil disrupting shipping, Redburn says
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The railroad Canadian Pacific Kansas City is poised to benefit from mounting disruptions to shipping in the Red Sea that are rerouting global trade routes, according to Redburn Atlantic. The railroad's land bridge through North America is an attractive alternative for cargo from Asia to the U.S. East Coast as the Suez and Panama canals face disruptions to traffic. Container shipping through the Red Sea was down 30% in mid-December due to repeated attacks by Iran-allied Houthi militants in Yemen, Holmes told clients. CPKC's land bridge through Mexico north to the U.S. shortens transit time by 10 to 14 days compared to the Panama Canal, Holmes wrote. "This route is materially faster (10-14 days) than going through the Panama Canal, especially when there are restrictions in place," he told clients.

Persons: Oliver Holmes, Holmes, CPKC Organizations: Canadian, Canadian Pacific Kansas City, U.S ., Ships, Kansas City Southern, CP Locations: Canadian Pacific Kansas, Lázaro, Coast, U.S . East Coast, North America, Asia, Suez, Panama, Iran, Yemen, Hope, Africa, U.S . East, Mexico, U.S

☆ Markets are underestimating the potential for an economic slowdown, and 'greedflation' won't help investors anymore, Societe Generale says
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-11 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) 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 previewInvestors are underestimating the risk of an economic slowdown, and "greedflation" among companies can't prop up the market any longer, Société Générale said in a note this week. Firms hiking prices likely helped avoid a deeper slump in profits stemming from a slowing economy, Société Générale strategist Albert Edwards said. "The Greedflation driven surge in margins helped stop the profits slowdown turning into a deep downturn. A recession still poses a decent risk to the economy, though investors have warmed up to the prospect of a soft-landing.

Persons: —, Société Générale, they're, Société, Albert Edwards, Greedflation, Edwards, –, Evercore, quant, Andrew Lapthorne, David Rosenberg Organizations: Service, Business, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Reserve, New, Fed, Institute of Supply, Evercore ISI

☆ Sony's Neal Manowitz: As AI advances, the creative community increasingly worries about authenticity
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-31 | by ( Josée Rose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewMost people are likely familiar with Sony Electronics products — they're used in music publishing, photography, movie creation, and gaming. Like many top execs, Manowitz has focused on AI this year. "There's the excitement and wonderful opportunity that we see, but there's also a fear of the unknown," Manowitz said. He added, "There's not a single hotter-button pressing the creative community than authenticity." Naturally, we're thinking about how we can use AI to be a tool for creators and how we protect their rights.

Persons: —, Neal Manowitz, Manowitz, there's, I'm, We've Organizations: Service, Sony Electronics, North America, Business Locations: North, Business, America

☆ Tech stocks dominated 2023 investing. Here's where the sector finds growth in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-31 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

After 2023's blowout run, it's hard to recall the once gloomy investing setup for technology stocks last December. As the calendar year turns, don't expect technology stocks to match 2023's blowout gains, but the year's performance is no fluke. AI stocks may dominate tech-focused investing, but don't sleep on the other emerging themes. GOOGL YTD mountain Alphabet shares in 2023 Both companies have rolled out new initiatives in the months since. Arm Holdings made headlines this year as one of the first major companies to go public , reviving the IPO market after a roughly two-year drought.

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☆ ServiceNow's chief digital information officer on why 2024 is going to be really fun
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-23 | by ( Josée Rose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The software-as-a-service provider is "aggressively pursuing our ambition to absolutely be an AI-first company," Chris Bedi, the chief digital-information officer at ServiceNow, told Business Insider. "We know we're early innings, especially with gen AI, but we are pushing on it hard." AdvertisementThe challenge that ServiceNow and all companies face is around fast innovation, "but also we take care of governance, safety, and ethics" around AI, Bedi said. We started experimenting and doing stuff with gen AI super early. I would say underestimating how quickly gen AI would progress.

Persons: —, Chris Bedi, Bedi, ServiceNow, they've, It's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: America

☆ Nvidia is the stock of the year. Can it last?
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

New York CNN —It would be an understatement to say that it’s been a good year for Nvidia. The California-based chipmaking giant has seen its shares soar about 220% this year, making it the top performing S&P 500 stock in 2023. What’s happening: Just before Thanksgiving, Nvidia crushed doubts that its star was fading by reporting gangbuster third quarter earnings. By Sosnick’s count, Nvidia executives mentioned AI at least 70 times on their most recent earnings call. Historically, Nvidia has had hard falls after missteps — between 2021 and 2022, shares of the stock fell by 66%.

Persons: Hannah de Wolf, Colette Kress, There’s, ”, Steve Sosnick, we’ve, Nvidia …, Dan Ives, Goldman Sachs, Piper Sandler, Harsh Kumar, Sarat Sethi, DCLA, Sethi, it’s, missteps, hasn’t, Matt Egan, Robert Jackson Jr, Joshua Mitts, “, Mitts, it’s “, ” Mitts, Jackson, Catherine Cortez Masto, Biden, Cortez Masto, “ I’m, Todd Young, Tim Kaine, Mark Warner, Rand Paul, Mitch McConnell, Bill Hagerty, Marsha Blackburn ,, Joe Manchin, Roger Marshall, Katie Britt Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, New York CNN, Nvidia, Revenue, Nvidia can’t, Washington Service, Interactive, CNBC, Columbia University, New York University, Israel, Fund, SEC, NYU, …, CNN, US, EU, Indiana Locations: New York, California, China, Wedbush, Israel, Gaza, Columbia, Nevada, American, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Marsha Blackburn , West Virginia, Joe Manchin , Kansas, Alaska

☆ OpenAI exec says this is the most overhyped — and underhyped — thing about AI right now
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Some companies expect AI to be an ultimate solution, but it doesn't work like that, he said. Generative AI programs, like ChatGPT, have been used by individuals for school, business, and more. For Lightcap, the most overhyped aspect of AI is that it can completely transform a business "in one fell swoop." Morgan Stanley predicts that AI tools will increase earnings for jobs across industries by at least $83 million by 2030. AdvertisementHowever, there are naysayers who fear generative AI will be used for more supervillain-type activities, like stealing artwork or replacing jobs.

Persons: OpenAI, —, Brad Lightcap, they've, ChatGPT, Lightcap, there's, It's, Morgan Stanley, Geoffrey Hinton, it's Organizations: Service, CNBC

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