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☆ One year after 4 Pepperdine students were killed in high-speed crash, sorority sisters push for change
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Nbc Los Angeles | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Thursday marks one year since four Pepperdine University students were struck and killed in a high-speed crash along Pacific Coast Highway. Pepperdine students, including the slain women’s sorority sisters and friends, continue to grieve their deaths while trying to honor their legacy by fixing the dangerous roadway where they were killed. It may have been a year since the deadly crash, but Pepperdine Alpha Phi sisters are still honoring the lasting impacts the four students left behind while struggling to cope with pain and grief. “Asha was so smart,” Halia Hansen, Vice President of Marketing for Alpha Phi and another close friend, said. “She would always have a smile on her face whenever I would see her.” Hannah Schendel, Pepperdine Alpha Phi President said.

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☆ Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Starbucks, Disney, Microsoft, Cisco, Coinbase & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Wells Fargo reiterates Citi as overweight The firm said Citi remains a number one pick following earnings on Tuesday. Citi reiterates JB Hunt as a top pick Citi said the shipping giant remains a top pick following earnings on Tuesday. Citi upgrades Cisco to buy from neutral Citi says AI will play a bigger role in Cisco's future than investors assume. Bank of America upgrades Corteva to buy from neutral The firm said the ag chemical company has numerous tailwinds ahead. Citi reiterates Coinbase as buy The firm lowered its price target on the stock to $275 per share from $345.

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Here's a rapid-fire update on all the stocks in Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust, the portfolio we use for the CNBC Investing Club. Broadcom: Of course, we love the company's AI business — both its custom silicon solutions for companies such as Alphabet and its networking chips that help stitch data centers together. Stanley Black & Decker: Jim said that this stock is the "most significant beneficiary" from lower rates in the entire portfolio. 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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☆ Former Starbucks employees reveal what they really think of 9 popular drink orders
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Black brewed coffee is cheap but can be disappointing. One former barista thinks the black coffee can taste a little burnt. idiltoffolo/ShutterstockFormer Starbucks barista Danielle Damrell told BI that simple brewed coffee is one of the most popular orders, but it's not always the most delicious. In her opinion, Starbucks over-roasts its coffee beans, giving it a "highly acidic, burned taste." "It's the cheapest thing on the menu for a reason," she added.

Persons: Danielle Damrell, it's

☆ Sorry fast food fans — your burger is only going to get more expensive
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Nora Redmond | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Beef prices in the US are rising due to a historic drought and herd liquidation. Fast food chains like McDonald's and Burger King have already raised prices due to inflation. AdvertisementInflation has not been kind to food prices — especially for eating out. AdvertisementThe USDA reported that this led to record retail beef prices, with an all-fresh value of $8.15 per pound for July. "The reality is over the next couple of years, beef prices are going to continue to go higher," Zimmerman said.

Persons: Burger King, —, Chris Kempczinski, Burger, Lance Zimmerman, Rabo AgriFinance, McDonald's, Erin McDowell, Zimmerman, Taco Bell, Jay Bandy, Bandy, Dudler Organizations: Service, Starbucks, McDonald's, KFC, Brands, Department of Agriculture, Goliath Consulting, Accenture Locations: Olive, Taco, Georgia

☆ Don't expect as many Starbucks deals this year under its new CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Starbucks is reversing a push into frequent promos on drinks and snacks, The Wall Street Journal said. It's part of CEO Brian Niccol's effort to reestablish the brand's upscale, premium vibe, it added. Narasimhan said on an earnings call earlier this year that 60% of the company's sales were from the nearly 34 million Starbucks Rewards members. Multiple baristas previously told BI that the size and frequency of rewards deals were getting out of hand. In curbing its discounts, Starbucks is bucking a wider retail trend that has seen companies such as McDonald's, PepsiCo, and Walmart cut prices.

Persons: Brian Niccol's, —, Laxman Narasimhan, Narasimhan, Sara Senatore Organizations: Starbucks, Street Journal, Service, Business, PepsiCo, Walmart, Global Research

☆ Jim Cramer is holding on to Starbucks as new CEO starts making changes
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. "Don't sell the stock," Jim urged, outlining several reasons why investors should hold in his Sunday column . As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Jim, he'd, Brian Niccol, Niccol, we've, Stocks, Jim Cramer's Organizations: CNBC, Apple, Evercore ISI, Constellation Brands, Wall Street Journal, Boeing, VF Corp, Southwest Airlines Locations: Wells Fargo

☆ Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol to scale back the coffee chain’s deals and promos
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Expect to see fewer promotions at Starbucks. The company in September offered extra loyalty points on Tuesdays and deals on several drink purchases on Saturdays. In the past, Starbucks had mostly avoided coffee promotion but ramped them up earlier this year to lure back customers. Niccol wants to make Starbucks (SBUX) a coffee shop again, not just an online-driven business. “We’re committed to elevating the in-store experience — ensuring our spaces reflect the sights, smells and sounds that define Starbucks.”

Persons: Brian Niccol’s, Niccol, “, ”, “ We’re Organizations: New, New York CNN, Starbucks, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Bank of America Locations: New York

☆ Elliott asks for December special meeting at Southwest Airlines, cuts board slate to 8
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Elliott Investment Management has requested a special meeting at Southwest Airlines , formalizing the launch of a long-signaled proxy fight for control of the carrier's board. Elliott has also trimmed the size of its board slate from 10 director candidates to eight, after Southwest shrunk its board size from 15 to 12. CNBC reported last month that Elliott was preparing to call a special meeting. David Hess, who joined Southwest's board in 2021, was also on the board of Arconic in the midst of its proxy fight with Elliott. Elliott has never before called for a special meeting, which at Southwest carries a higher threshold of approval compared with voting at a regularly scheduled shareholder meeting.

Persons: Elliott, Bob Jordan, Gary Kelly, David Hess, Elliott . Hess, Jordan, Southwest's, John Pike, Bobby Xu, — CNBC's Leslie Josephs Organizations: Hartsfield, Jackson Atlanta International, Elliott Investment Management, Southwest Airlines, Southwest, CNBC, Alcoa, Artisan Partners, Salesforce, Starbucks Locations: Atlanta , Georgia

☆ I'm on track to retire at 45. I started my career earning only $26,000 and followed this 4-phase plan.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Cole transitioned from a $26,000 salary to planning to retire at 45 through four phases. In 2012, I got my first job out of college as a social worker, earning $26,000. I moved into a part-time consulting role for my old company and went all-in on building out my financial coaching business, Money Essentials for Women. I've set myself up to retire at age 45 in 10 years, but transitioning from a $26,000 salary to an early retirement plan came in phases. I'm setting up additional income sources to make money when I'm not actively working on them.

Persons: Annie Cole, Cole, —, I've, isn't, it's, I'm, doesn't, you'll, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Service, Women, IRA, FIRE, Independence, lhaas Locations: Vancouver , Washington, asynchronously

☆ I've been to Disney World dozens of times. Its dining plan is a great value for families like ours — especially when offered for free.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Matt Cabral | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Fortunately, Disney brought back its dining plans this year, and I find them to be a great value. AdvertisementDisney dining plans come in 2 tiers and include multiple meals and beveragesDisney dining plans with table-service meals included come with dessert. Through this same promotion, guests staying in pricier deluxe hotels could get free standard dining plans. Matt CabralThe paid dining plan is worth it for folks who enjoy Disney's food as much as its entertainment. AdvertisementBefore the dining plan was suspended, Disney also regularly offered deals that allowed guests to get it for free.

Persons: we'd, —, we've, Disney, Matt Cabral, Dole, You'll, Disney Visa cardholders Organizations: Disney, Service, Port Orleans Riverside, Disney Visa Locations: Port Orleans

☆ Starbucks store workers want their new CEO to take action on these 4 issues
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has been in his new role for about a month. Employees at Starbucks stores say they're eager to see what changes he makes. Business Insider has spoken to 10 Starbucks store workers — whom the company calls "partners" — since the chain announced Niccol would become CEO. "It's no longer the third place," one Starbucks store manager in Florida previously told BI. Starbucks should hire more workers to shorten wait timesShifts at Starbucks stores are often short-staffed, multiple partners have told BI.

Persons: Brian Niccol, —, Niccol, Laxman Narasimhan, Howard Schultz, Kevin Johnson, I've, Narasimhan, there's Organizations: Employees, Service, Starbucks, SEC, Partners Locations: U.S, Florida, North America, North Carolina, South Dakota

☆ Why it’s OK to crave the taste of home when you travel
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Maggie Hiufu Wong | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Enter, the American Bar. But, like the patrons of the American Bar before us, seeking out home comforts when abroad is still something we all do. The study was based on interviews with 330 people in the US, all questioned on how likely they’d be to try local foods when traveling. We learn to associate food with comfort – hence the term ‘comfort food,’” Brewer says. The American Bar at the Savoy has been a London hotspot since the late 1800s.

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☆ Former Pfizer CEO, finance chief step back from Starboard's activist campaign
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Former Pfizer CEO Ian Read and ex-CFO Frank D'Amelio said Wednesday evening that they would step away from Starboard Value's campaign at the struggling pharmaceutical giant, just days after news of the activist's stake broke. Read and D'Amelio said they were "fully supportive" of Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla in a joint statement made via an investment bank and confirmed to be authentic. The duo had been in contact with a number of directors shortly before news of Starboard's stake broke Sunday evening, according to people familiar with the matter. For executives to join, and then walk away from an activist's campaign is highly unusual. It was also not immediately clear what impact, if any, the breakaway would have on Starboard's campaign.

Persons: Ian Read, Donald Trump, Frank D'Amelio, Read, D'Amelio, Albert Bourla, Jeff Smith, Bourla Organizations: Pfizer, White, Washington , D.C, Guggenheim Securities, dealmaking, CNBC, Autodesk, Wall Street, Corp Locations: Washington ,

☆ Elon Musk is about to reveal Tesla's Robotaxi. Uber and Lyft should be nervous.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Tesla is expected to unveil a new service at its Robotaxi event that will impact Uber and Lyft. The ride-hailing industry has so far been dominated by two major players — Uber and Lyft — and Gawrelski said Tesla's Robotaxi could mark a new challenger jockeying for market share. Uber, Lyft, and Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Ives said Tesla's Robotaxi event will be a historical day for the auto industry — and it will pressure Uber to seek out more partnerships. In September, Waymo announced that its Waymo One ride-hailing service would be available to users in Austin and Atlanta exclusively through the Uber app.

Persons: Tesla, Uber, —, Elon Musk's, Musk, There's, Wells, Ken Gawrelski, Gawrelski, there's, Morgan Stanley, — Uber, Lyft, Tesla's, jockeying, he's, Wolfe, Shweta Khajuria, Robotaxis, Khajuria, Waymo, Dan Ives, Ives, FSD, Cruise, Dara Khosrowshahi, Khosrowshahi Organizations: Service, Hollywood, Elon, Wolfe Research, EV, Los Angeles, Starbucks Locations: Austin, Atlanta, San Francisco, Phoenix, Los

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☆ 32-year-old Cornell grad quit her job to chase NHL dreams—now she's the league's first female coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

As soon as she pulled out of the parking lot, Campbell quit her job coaching hockey to teenagers and began plotting the launch of her own power skating business, she told Canadian sports blog theScore. On Oct. 8 — the opening night of the NHL season — that dream came true: Campbell made her debut as the first full-time female coach in the league. "It fuels me every day just knowing that I'm a part of something way bigger than myself and my job and my coaching," Campbell told NHL.com. 'Success usually trumps all negativity'Campbell isn't immune to the pressure that comes with being the first woman to hold a coaching job in the NHL's 107-year history. Plus, Campbell's been here before, being the first woman on an American Hockey League (AHL) bench.

Persons: Dan Bylsma, Jessica Campbell, Louis, Campbell, NHL.com, Damon Severson, —, Campbell's, Josh, theScore, there's Organizations: Seattle, St, Louis Blues, NHL, Canadian, National Hockey League, Cornell University's, Athletic, Valley Firebirds, American Hockey League, ESPN, Firebirds Locations: Seattle , Washington, Saskatchewan, Canada, Kelowna , British Columbia, Kelowna, Sweden, Germany

☆ JPMorgan recommends stocks to buy if economic recovery continues into the holidays
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Last month, the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by a half point – the first time the central bank cut rates since 2020. Since the Sept. 18 meeting, the market has moved even higher, with all three major averages gaining between 1% and 3%. The bank noted that several of the companies in the screen have lagged the cyclical recovery, making the stocks likely to benefit from the market's ongoing rotation. JPMorgan rates Alaska Air overweight. Wall Street is rather bullish on the name, as 10 of the 14 analysts covering the stock have a buy or strong buy rating.

Persons: Dubravko, Bujas, E.l.f, Tarang Amin, CNBC's, Brian Niccol, Elliott Hill Organizations: JPMorgan, Federal Reserve, Federal, Fed, Alaska Air, Hawaiian Airlines, U.S . Department, Starbucks, Nike

☆ Activist investor Starboard has just informed Pfizer it has taken a significant stake
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Alex Morrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Starboard Value has taken a significant stake in Pfizer, said people familiar with the matter. Starboard has recently taken positions in Starbucks and Match. The activist investor has informed Pfizer that it has taken a significant stake in the drugmaker, people familiar with the matter told Business Insider. The Wall Street Journal earlier reported the Starboard stake. It also has a stake in Rupert Murdoch's News Corp and has pushed for a breakup of the media conglomerate.

Persons: — Organizations: Pfizer, Service, pharma, Street, Rupert Murdoch's News Corp

☆ Meet Jeff Smith, the hedge-fund investor taking on Pfizer
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Alex Morrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Starboard Value has taken a $1 billion stake in drugmaker Pfizer. The hedge fund, headed by Jeff Smith, has become one of the most feared activist investors. AdvertisementPharmaceuticals giant Pfizer got a wake up call Sunday evening when one of Wall Street's most feared activist investors revealed a stake in the company. AdvertisementPfizer, with a market cap north of $160 billion, is among the largest companies Starboard's Smith has ever targeted. With less than a 10% stake Smith replaced the entire 12-person board and assumed the role of chairman.

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☆ How China's stimulus could provide a boost to new CEOs at Nike and Starbucks down the line
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Brian Niccol and Elliott Hill are taking over Starbucks and Nike , respectively, just as a key market that weighed on their predecessors gets a boost. As China's economic stimulus takes shape, it could end up helping these global brands. Nike and Starbucks in China While the exact plans for Niccol and Hill are still unclear, the Chinese market seems like it will be an area of focus. At Starbucks, the company's leadership team in China has already been reshuffled since Niccol took over in September. Still, a rebound for China's consumer won't necessarily boost sales for Starbucks and Nike without better execution.

Persons: Brian Niccol, Elliott Hill, Hartmut Issel, Niccol, Matthew Friend, Hill, Chen Luo, Ellen Hazen, . Putnam, Hazen, Eric Clark, I'd, it's, Clark, America's Luo, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Starbucks, Nike, Bank of America — Nike, UBS, Bank of America, CNBC, Brands, Bank, America's Locations: China, United States, Niccol, .

☆ Starbucks' new CEO wants people to hang out in stores, but some workers say his plan has a big problem
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Workers say they're struggling with mobile ordersEven former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said in a May LinkedIn post that current Starbucks leadership should "reinvent the mobile ordering and payment platform." "We believe a visit to Starbucks should be effortless and delightful, whether ordering through the Starbucks app or at our stores." Still, some workers — whom the company calls "partners" — have pointed to issues with the mobile ordering system in interviews with BI. Starbucks' rewards program is a big driver of all those digital orders, a partner at a Starbucks store in South Dakota told BI. "They deserve to have that moment where things are corrected and they're leaving happy, but we can't deliver on it always," the partner told BI.

Persons: Brian Niccol, —, Hottovy, Howard Schultz, Niccol Organizations: Starbucks, Business, Service, Workers, LinkedIn, BI Locations: North Carolina, South Dakota, Florida

☆ Starbucks invests in two innovation farms to help climate-proof its coffee
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A sign outside of the Starbucks headquarters is seen at Starbucks Center on July 3, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. More than a decade ago, Starbucks bought its first coffee farm, in Costa Rica. For Starbucks, which buys 3% of the world's coffee, the shortages can mean scrambling to find Arabica beans — and higher prices for its customers. Consumer coffee prices have risen 18% over the last five years as of August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Coffee Belt refers to the equatorial region with the ideal conditions to grow coffee beans.

Persons: it's, La Nina, Roberto Vega Organizations: Starbucks Center, Starbucks, Consumer, Bureau of Labor Statistics Locations: Seattle , Washington, Costa Rica, Seattle, Guatemala, Brazil

☆ Howard Schultz violated labor law by telling employee ‘if you’re not happy at Starbucks, you can go work for another company’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The decision underscores the fractious relationship Starbucks has had with organized labor as more and more workers at its stores unionize. In 2022, when Schultz was interim CEO, he attended a company event in Long Beach, California, to address and improve working conditions at Starbucks stores. According to the administrative law decision, he “had an angry expression on his face.” The NLRB decision upholds an administrative law judge’s decision in October 2023. In a statement, Starbucks said it disagrees with the board’s decision. Though Schultz stepped down in March 2023 after his third time serving as CEO, he remains tied to the company.

Persons: Starbucks ’ Howard Schultz, you’re, Schultz, “, ”, ’, McKinney, Starbucks, we’re, ” Michelle Eisen Organizations: New, New York CNN, Starbucks, National Labor Relations Board, Madison Hall, Workers United, NLRB, Wednesday, Starbucks Workers United, CNN Locations: New York, California, Long Beach , California, Buffalo , New York, Buffalo, Washington, Long

☆ The only 8 things a former Starbucks barista orders in the fall
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Inga Parkel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I was a Starbucks barista for nearly a year, so I've tasted plenty of the popular seasonal items. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Luckily, I worked as a barista at the coffee chain for nearly a year, so I've tried pretty much everything. Now that there's a nice crisp in the air, here are the only things I order at Starbucks in the fall.

Persons: I've, — Organizations: Service, Starbucks

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