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☆ Will a government shutdown affect your wallet? Here's what's at stake
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Will a government shutdown affect student loan payments? Your federal student loan payment will still be due in October as the pandemic payment pause officially comes to an end. Will a government shutdown affect Social Security payments? However, the National Parks Conservation Association strongly advises against visiting parks during a shutdown for your own safety and the protection of the park resources. Will a government shutdown affect air travel?

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☆ Stocks are oversold, but need rates to stabilize before luring back buyers
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Stocks are up modestly in early trading Wednesday, but the usual signals of volume spikes and higher volatility are still not present. Yet here we are, with the 10-year at 4.55% yesterday and looking like it wants to get to 5.0% fast. Total equity volume yesterday was 10.4 billion shares, well below the September 2022 average of 11.4 billion, and 3% below the average level even for August, a vacation month. Modest volumes, relatively low volatility with prices down notably means there is no selling panic, but there is a buyer's strike in stocks. They need to see rates come down before they have confidence to buy stocks again."

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☆ The government could shut down in a week. Here's what's at stake for Americans.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Come September 30, some Americans may not see a paycheck or be able to visit parks. For everyday Americans, that could mean losing out on paychecks or childcare spots, and it could even worsen flight delays. The Social Security Administration, for instance, anticipates about 8,500 employees would be furloughed in a shutdown. Travel plans might be further disrupted as Transportation Security Administration workers and air-traffic controllers go without pay, the White House said. The White House has repeatedly said Republicans are bringing Americans this close to another government shutdown.

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☆ Apple Watch Series 9 review: It turns your hand into a button and Siri is faster
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTThe Apple Watch Series 9, 45mm version, in aluminum with the new Snoopy watch face. Apple is releasing new Apple Watch models, called Series 9, on Friday. I've been testing a 45mm aluminium Apple Watch Series 9 for a few days. Apple provided an Apple Watch Series 9 with pre-release software for this review. Brighter displayThe other big hardware improvement to the Apple Watch Series 9 is a brighter display.

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☆ Bank stocks show more signs of life after a tumultuous year. Here's what's causing the run and why we’re optimistic on these financial names
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Key Points Club names Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley still have room to run higher. Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo were up 6.2% and 5% in the past five days, respectively, as of Monday's close. WFC YTD mountain Wells Fargo YTD Wells Fargo doesn't stand to benefit quite as much as Morgan Stanley on a pickup in investment banking. Wells Fargo Chief Financial Officer Michael Santomassimo said the macroeconomic picture is "much better than people would have expected at this point." A combination file photo shows Wells Fargo, Citibank, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs.

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☆ Apple iPhone 15 Pro review: Lighter weight makes a huge difference
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +13 min

In addition to the Pro models, Apple also offers two cheaper options, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, which cost $799 and $899 and up. Here's what's new and exciting about the iPhone 15 Pro phones:What's goodTitaniumThe "natural titanium" finish is the most noticeable new iPhone color. The iPhone 14 Pro is in the back and the iPhone 15 Pro is in the front. On the right: 5x zoom photo taken with the iPhone 15 Pro Max Kif Leswing/CNBCIt's also a reason to reach for the bigger iPhone 15 Pro Max over the cheaper but lighter and smaller iPhone 15 Pro. ConclusionThe iPhone 15 Pro on the left, the iPhone 15 Pro Max on the right.

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☆ Pringles just unveiled a $140 collab with The Caviar Co.—here's what's inside the limited edition kit
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

You can now eat Pringles like a Real Housewife of New York City. Pringles on Tuesday announced a brand new collaboration with The Caviar Company which will pair the iconic paraboloid chips with high-end caviar. The limited edition partnership was borne out of the popular TikTok trend, which has seen users adding a dollop of caviar onto Pringles. The videos under the trend have been viewed more than 10 billion times. "From TikTok reviews to reality TV housewives, the nation is craving Pringles and caviar," Pringles US marketing lead Mauricio Jenkins said in a statement.

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☆ Apple just released its big annual iPhone update. Here's what's new and how to install it
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Apple CEO Tim Cook (L) looks at brand new Apple products during an Apple event on September 12, 2023 in Cupertino, California. Apple released iOS 17 for iPhones on Monday. It's Apple's biggest software update of the year, and is available for anyone with an iPhone from 2018 or later. This year's update has a lot of improvements to some of the most used apps, including the Phone app, Messages and Safari. There are a lot of changes, but here are some of the highlights you need to know about:

Persons: Tim Cook, It's Organizations: Apple, iPhones Locations: Cupertino , California

Some creative programming — including shows imported from other countries, competition series and the broadcast arrival of the Paramount Network hit “Yellowstone” — will round-out gaps in the TV schedule. The limited series also stars Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie and debuts Nov. 2. “The Continental” debuts Sept. 22. SIGNS OF STRIKESThere are also programs coming to TV this fall that are obvious time-fillers to help round out primetime schedules. Fox has leaned in heavily to competition shows.

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☆ Inflation continues to rise, but 'the year-over-year numbers are pretty meaningless at this point,' says economist—what actually matters
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Inflation is on the rise again, but it may not be as bad for your wallet as it sounds. Here's what's happening: Driven by surging energy prices, the closely watched year-over-year inflation rate climbed from 3.2% to 3.7% in August, according to the Labor Bureau's latest consumer index report. That's still well above the Federal Reserve's target rate of 2%, so it remains a concern. However, the year-over-year rate should be taken with a grain of salt, as it no longer reflects the dramatic drop from peak prices in summer 2022. "The year-over-year numbers are pretty meaningless at this point," says Daniel Altman, chief economist at Instawork, an online staffing platform.

Persons: That's, Daniel Altman Organizations: Labor

Learn moreApple officially announced the Apple Watch Series 9 during its annual product event on September 12. AdvertisementAdvertisementWhere to preorder the Apple Watch Series 9Preorders of the Apple Watch Series 9 are available now via the Apple website and the watch officially launches on September 22. AdvertisementAdvertisementApple Watch Series 9 pricingThe Apple Watch Series 9 will be available in two different sizes, including a 41mm model and a 45mm model. Here's the pricing breakdown of all models:Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm): $399Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm, stainless steel): $699Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm): $429Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm, stainless steel): $749The Apple Watch SE, Apple's budget watch option, remains in the company's lineup and costs $249. AdvertisementAdvertisementApple Watch Series 9 new accessoriesApple; InsiderApple announced a number of new accessories for the Apple Watch Series 9, including a new suede-like woven band, a redesigned Sport Loop, and new collections with both Nike and Hermes.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, on June 5, 2023. Apple is holding its annual iPhone launch event Tuesday at Apple Park, its headquarters in Cupertino, California. The company is expected to announce new iPhone models, as well as new Apple Watches and AirPods, according to reports from Bloomberg News, Wall Street analysts and TF International Securities hardware analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Last year, the launch event duration was about an hour and a half. We'll post live updates below, and you can also watch the Apple event YouTube live stream right here.

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☆ Disney is releasing a $1,500 blu-ray collection for its 100th anniversary: Here's what's inside
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The entertainment giant last week announced a commemorative box set containing its most acclaimed animated films from its storied history. The Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection features 100 films — one for each year of the House of Mouse's century-long history. Next month, Disney will increase the price of its Disney+ streaming service, where many of these films can be found, to $13.99 per month. That means the new box set will cost the same as roughly nine years of ad-free Disney+, or more than 15 years of the ad-supported $7.99 per month plan. Also in the box is a lithograph poster of "Wish," the company's upcoming animated film which will commemorate its centennial anniversary.

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☆ Google heads to court in a landmark trial that puts its search business in the crosshairs. Here's what's at stake.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Hugh Langley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

It revolves around how Google pays partners to promote its search engine on their products. A law expert said the DOJ has a "pretty strong" case but has big hurdles to prove Google is liable. Much of the trial's outcome will be predicated on whether the deals Google made to promote its search engine excluded healthy competition. It's easy to switch your default search engine – we're long past the era of dial-up internet and CD-ROMs," Google's Walker said in a statement. It could also mirror a European Union decision to make Google give Android users a choice of search engine when they first set up their devices.

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☆ Amazon lawsuit from FTC expected as soon as this month — here's what's at stake
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Lauren Feiner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on "Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission," on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 13, 2023. In Lina Khan's two years helming the Federal Trade Commission, her name has been most associated with one company: Amazon . So far, that's largely been because of her viral Yale Law Journal article from 2017, titled "Amazon's Antitrust Paradox." The article made Khan's name ubiquitous in antitrust circles and helped launch her on a path to becoming the youngest-ever FTC chair. That lawsuit is now expected to come as soon as this month, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg reported this week.

Persons: Lina Khan, Lina Khan's, Meta, Khan Organizations: Federal Trade Commission, Yale, FTC, Amazon's, Street Journal, Bloomberg, Amazon, CNBC, Journal, YouTube Locations: Washington, Arlington , Virginia

☆ Congress is gearing up for a budget showdown. From funding for student-loan repayment to Social Security benefits, here's what's at stake.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Already, President Joe Biden has asked for short-term funding to help keep key programs running and head off a potential federal closure. Well, the federal budget year closes out on September 30. AdvertisementAdvertisementRepublicans already have conditionsHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy has reportedly told his party members that he believes it'll be necessary to pass some sort of short-term funding measure, according to MSNBC. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer similarly told MSNBC that he has met with McCarthy and the duo agreed to try and move forward with short-term funding. While the benefits would still flow, Americans relying on those programs would likely see processing delays and limited customer service.

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☆ September to remember or to forget? Here are things working for and against the stock market
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-04 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

I never like higher rates at any end of the curve. At every benchmark, you will first hear that every bull market ends because of higher rates. We have done well in the stock market at 7% on the 20-year and well at half that. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

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☆ Here's what's next for bitcoin ETFs after a court ruled in favor of Grayscale over the SEC
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

A federal appeals court struck down the SEC's order denying the conversion of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an exchange traded fund. The decision does not guarantee that investors will be able to freely trade a bitcoin ETF anytime soon, however. Another impact could be for the bitcoin futures ETFs that are already on the market, led by the $940 million ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) . Those funds could see outflows if investors choose the spot bitcoin products instead. Consider Valkyrie's attempt to change its bitcoin futures product into a broader crypto fund that also holds ether futures.

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☆ Explainer: Why are countries racing to the moon's heavily cratered south pole?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

In the same year, another NASA probe that hit the south pole found ice below the moon's surface. WHAT MAKES THE SOUTH POLE ESPECIALLY TRICKY? Russia's Luna-25 craft had been scheduled to land on the south pole but spun out of control on approach and crashed on Sunday. The south pole - far from the equatorial region targeted by previous missions, including the crewed Apollo landings - is full of craters and deep trenches. Both the United States and China have planned missions to the south pole.

Persons: India's, Russia's Luna, Nivedita, Joey Roulette, Kevin Krolicki, Gerry Doyle, Nick Macfie Organizations: Soviet Union, Apollo, Brown University, NASA, Indian Space Research, ISRO, Handout, REUTERS, Artemis Accords, Thomson Locations: BENGALURU, WASHINGTON, Soviet, United States, China, U.S, Russia, Bengaluru, Washington

☆ Why are space agencies racing to the moon's south pole?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

India's much-awaited moon mission Chandrayaan-3 has been scheduled for launch on July 14, 2023. In the same year, another NASA probe that hit the south pole found water ice below the moon's surface. Russia's Luna-25 craft had been scheduled to land on the south pole this week but spun out of control on approach and crashed on Sunday. The south pole - far from the equatorial region targeted by previous missions, including the crewed Apollo landings - is full of craters and deep trenches. Both the United States and China have planned missions to the south pole.

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☆ Explainer: Why are space agencies racing to the moon's south pole?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

BENGALURU/WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - India's space agency is attempting to land a spacecraft on the moon's south pole, a mission that could advance India's space ambitions and expand knowledge of lunar water ice, potentially one of the moon's most valuable resources. India's much-awaited moon mission Chandrayaan-3 has been scheduled for launch on July 14, 2023. In the same year, another NASA probe that hit the south pole found water ice below the moon's surface. Russia's Luna-25 craft had been scheduled to land on the south pole this week but spun out of control on approach and crashed on Sunday. The south pole - far from the equatorial region targeted by previous missions, including the crewed Apollo landings - is full of craters and deep trenches.

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☆ Europe's Stripe rival Adyen saw $20 billion wiped off its value in a single day. Here's what's going on
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Pavlo Gonchar | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesSpirits were high when Dutch payments firm Adyen floated on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange in 2018. The company was riding a wave of growth in Europe's technology sector and snapping up competition from its mega U.S. rival PayPal. Since then, the company has weathered a turbulent ride, including a global pandemic that knocked volumes from travel clients significantly. Company shares plummeted 39% on Thursday, erasing 18 billion euros ($39 billion) from Adyen's market capitalization, as investors dumped the stock after the firm reported its slowest revenue growth on record. Adyen has typically been viewed as a growth stock, after consistently reporting revenue growth of 26% each half-year period since its 2018 stock market debut.

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☆ Why a famous quote from 50 years ago helps explain everything going on in Hollywood right now
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Matt Turner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

That means Netflix, which is the only streaming company making real money. There's been a race between the major media companies to acquire users over the past several years, something you could describe as the "Netflix effect." There used to be a few dominant media companies, then the internet and cell phones arrived, and there was a fresh wave of competition and innovation. There's a strong chance that we're now moving back to a world where there's a few dominant media companies, albeit in different industry structures. And arguably, these new dominant media companies are more powerful than the old dominant media companies.

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☆ Over half of student loan borrowers racked up credit card debt during the payment pause—now experts worry about 'shock'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Federal student loan borrowers have had a break from paying back their student loans for over three years now. Over 50% of borrowers added debt on regular credit cards during the student loan payment pause and another 31% racked up balances on retail cards, a recent TransUnion analysis found. Here's what's coming for student loan borrowers this fall. "Then you tack on $300 [student debt payment] for the average consumer and that's a pretty significant payment shock," she says. How to lower your student loan payment

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☆ Luminary, an AI-generated pop-up restaurant, just opened in Australia. Here's what's on the menu, from bioluminescent calamari to chocolate mousse.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A restaurant in Sydney, Australia is hosting an AI-generated pop-up restaurant for a week. Stefanie Wee used ChatGPT and Canva's AI-image generator to create the restaurant's concept. Rafi, a restaurant based in Sydney, Australia, is hosting an AI-generated pop-up restaurant named Luminary this week. Reviews for Luminary have been mixed, with one customer writing that the AI restaurant "restored my faith in humanity." This isn't the first time the dining industry has used AI — be it for a marketing ploy or to make business more efficient.

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