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Caroline Ellison, the star witness in the prosecution of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, reported to a low-security federal prison in Connecticut on Thursday, according to a spokesman for the Bureau of Prisons. The federal Probation Department had recommended that Judge Lewis Kaplan sentence Ellison to three years of supervised release, with no time behind bars. Kaplan allowed Ellison to remain free on bail until surrendering to prison either on or after Nov. 7. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison in March and also was ordered to pay $11 billion in forfeiture by Kaplan. Both Bankman-Fried and Ellison had faced the same statutory maximum sentence of about 110 years in prison for their crimes.

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☆ College football Week 11 oddly specific predictions: Down go the Hoosiers!
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Manny Navarro | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

This week, the numbers are screaming to go with Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, one of eight quarterbacks averaging more than 300 passing yards a game. This week, I’m riding with Sampson to lead all rushers in yards because he’s facing a Mississippi State defense that’s ranked 124th against the run. Dart’s 515 passing yards and six TDs last week against Arkansas, with a breakout performance from Jordan Watkins, provide more reason for me to stick with my midseason prediction. AdvertisementWeek 10 report cardAs mentioned before, my big victory last week was predicting Dart would lead all QBs in passing yards. I had Clemson covering a 10.5-point spread against Louisville with Cade Klubnik (250-plus passing yards, two TDs) and Phil Mafah (100-plus rushing yards, two TDs) doing work.

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☆ Block shares plunge 11% on revenue miss
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Block shares tumbled 11% in extended trading on Thursday after the company reported third-quarter revenue that trailed Wall Street expectations. Earnings per share: 88 cents adjusted vs. 87 cents expected88 cents adjusted vs. 87 cents expected Revenue: $5.98 billion vs. $6.24 billion expectedBlock, formerly known as Square, posted $2.25 billion in gross profit, up 19% from a year ago. Analysts tend to focus on gross profit as a more accurate measurement of the company's core transactional businesses. The company reported net income of $283.7 million, or 45 cents per share, after losing $88.7 million, or 15 cents a share, a year earlier. The company said gross profit for the fourth quarter will increase 14% to $2.31 billion.

Persons: Jack Dorsey Organizations: LSEG, Twitter

☆ Champions League: Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings makes ‘bizarre’ blunder in defeat
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —It’s a mistake that will live long in the memory, but one which Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings will want to forget quickly. Clearly not thinking the goal-kick had been taken, Mings picked the ball up with his hands and retook it himself. Brugge captain Hans Vanaken scored the resulting penalty to hand Villa its first defeat of this Champions League campaign. “It kills the game.”A very similar indecent occurred in last year’s Champions League compeition, during the quarterfinal between Arsenal and Bayern Munich. The Premier League club has slipped to 12th in the Champions League table as a result.

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☆ This Trump trade euphoria is likely to fade fast
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Wednesday morning, my inbox was flooded with notes from analysts eager to talk about the election’s upside for various sectors. The crypto folks came on especially strong, cheering the success of the candidate who promised them the moon. When the stock market opened in New York, the enthusiasm for these so-called Trump trades went into hyperdrive. Virtually all mainstream economists oppose tariffs on that scale and expect they would cause inflation to rise yet again. “My worst-case scenario is that he’s actually successful with his blanket tariff policies,” Alpert told me.

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☆ Here’s what Trump is proposing for the economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Katie Lobosco | Tami Luhby | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

This includes, among other things, an increase to the standard deduction, lower marginal income tax rates for most income brackets, and an increase to the estate tax exemption. Though his campaign hasn’t released details on the proposal, Trump has indicated that he would eliminate both federal income taxes and payroll taxes, which fund Social Security and Medicare. However, these workers would then get smaller Social Security payments after they retire. Around half of beneficiaries – mainly those with higher incomes – pay federal income tax on their Social Security payments. Trump has also floated ending the federal income tax and replacing it with revenue from tariffs.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Kamala Harris, hasn’t, Ohio Sen, JD Vance, He’s, Harris, Elon Musk, John Deere, ” Vance Organizations: Washington CNN —, Security, Democratic, Social Security, Center, Social, Budget, Trump, Biden, Republican Party, ” Invest, Federal Reserve Locations: Las Vegas, Mexico, Canada, Midwest

☆ I'm a college student who pays nearly $1,000 in annual fees for 4 credit cards. It's worth it for good credit and travel perks.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

She got her first credit card as a freshman to build up her credit score and kept a strict budget. Griffin now uses her AmEx cards to earn points for travel costs and flew to Japan for free. I'd marked all the due dates in my calendar, and I was never late for a credit card payment. AdvertisementIn addition to all the benefits I've received when traveling, my credit cards helped me raise my credit score to 755. I never stop learning about financeI think college students should consider getting a student credit card with no fee.

Persons: Skylar Griffin, Griffin, —, I'd, I've, I'm, Amex isn't Organizations: Service, Columbus State University, Bank of America, Marriott, Hilton, Hertz, Rentals, Business, of America Locations: Japan, Georgia, New York, Bahamas, Japan , New York, Miami

☆ Bank stocks advance in overnight trading as traders bet on less regulation in a Trump presidency
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Shares of major banks climbed in overnight trading as investors expected Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election. Citigroup jumped about 5% in special late trading on the Robinhood brokerage for well-known stocks. Former President Donald Trump is currently leading by NBC News' count, though several key states have yet to be called. Bank stocks are expected to benefit under GOP control given the party's posture toward deregulation. "Donald Trump is the candidate where you ignore what he says and focus on what you expect him to do," Seiberg wrote in a note to clients recently.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Goldman Sachs, Donald Trump, Cowen, Jaret Seiberg, Seiberg Organizations: Citigroup, Bank of America, White House, NBC News, NBC, Trump, North Carolina . Bank, GOP, Consumer Financial, financials Locations: Wells, North Carolina

☆ A veteran bond operator shares an alpha-generating strategy for dropping yields and muted stock-market returns
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Credit markets face challenges, but opportunities exist in corporate bonds and cheap optionality. But when times are tight, companies deleverage until their debt is less than their cash flow. The yields in corporate bonds aren't much higher than in government bonds, meaning less compensation for more risk. Advertisement"This trade works if natural gas prices remain stable or rise, leading the energy bond to outperform the overall corporate bond market," Rieder said. "It's an excellent opportunity to capitalize on the current tight credit spread conditions and complacency in the overall credit market."

Persons: —, Goldman Sachs, David Kostin, Mark Rieder, Rieder, I've Organizations: Service, Fed, Treasury, Bloomberg, Business

AI regulation is likely to change under Trump, but major antitrust cases are unlikely to be impacted. While on the campaign trail, Trump threatened retribution against some tech companies, including jailing Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg. "That is likely to have devastating consequences for US tech companies that sell in foreign markets as well as crippling domestic consumption." AdvertisementBut still, new guidelines won't have much impact on the biggest tech companies, Hay said. Experts fear that, if H1-Bs are restricted under the second Trump administration, the US could lose its competitive edge on the world stage.

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☆ ‘Poignant’ postcard from excited Titanic passenger up for auction
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Lianne Kolirin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A postcard written by a first-class passenger on the Titanic will go up for auction later this month. Richard William Smith, a British businessman, scrawled a message in pencil to a Mrs Olive Dakin in Norwich, England. The card, written in pencil by Richard William Smith, was sent from Cork, Ireland on April 11 1912. Kindest regards, R.W.S.”Andrew Aldridge is the managing director of Henry Aldridge & Son, a UK auctioneer specializing in Titanic memorabilia, which is selling the item. The gold watch worn by John Jacob Astor IV, a member of the wealthy Astor family, sold for £1.175 million ($1.51 million) – a record for Titanic memorabilia, according to the auction house.

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☆ These stocks are soaring off the Trump victory
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

That would mark a reversal from the Biden administration, which allowed migrants seeking asylum to legally work in the country while awaiting trial. A Trump administration is expected to approve Capital One's proposed merger with Discover Financial Services. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty ImagesGenerally, a Trump administration is expected to be more supportive of mergers and acquisitions compared to the Biden administration, which has sought to block many. Retail and green energy stocks falterWednesday wasn’t all good news for stocks, though. Trump is widely expected to repeal tax credits and other incentives President Joe Biden pushed for in the Inflation Reduction Act.

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While on the campaign trail, Trump threatened retribution against some tech companies, including jailing Meta's chief, Mark Zuckerberg. "That is likely to have devastating consequences for US tech companies that sell in foreign markets as well as crippling domestic consumption." Hay said that while most presidents wouldn't have any say on existing cases, "Trump is a bit more of a wild card." AdvertisementBut still, he said, new guidelines wouldn't have much impact on the biggest tech companies. There are fears that if H1-Bs are restricted under the second Trump administration, the US could lose its competitive edge on the world stage.

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☆ I quit my 6-figure job to be a stay-at-home dad. After leaving California, we could afford to be a single-income family.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Alexandra Frost | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The couple's move from California to Maine meant they could afford living off one income. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michael Johnston, 41, a stay-at-home dad who lives in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. After maternity leave, my wife was excited to see her coworkers and jump back into her job. When others find out I'm a stay-at-home dad, they always ask: "When are you going back to work?" We are trained to graduate, get a good job, work that job forever, then retire at 65.

Persons: Michael Johnston, —, Maddie, Lincoln, Johnston, Michael Johnston Crunching, we'd, We'd, I'd Organizations: Service, Boston University, KLA Corporation Locations: California, Maine, Old Orchard Beach , Maine, China, Taiwan, South Korea

However, a debt consolidation loan isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, says CFP Uziel Gomez. While I try to avoid carrying high-interest debt and aim to pay my credit card balance in full each month, as a financial coach, people often come to me feeling overwhelmed and wanting help with looming credit card debt. Sometimes, a debt consolidation loan can help, but it's not always the answer. If someone isn't ready for debt consolidation, Gomez recommends whittling away at your credit card payments using either the snowball or avalanche debt payoff method. You haven't established good habitsIf you haven't established good habits to keep your credit card spending to a minimum, it's probably best not to consider a credit card debt consolidation loan or balance transfer card.

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Capital One Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards Credit Card OverviewCapital One Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards Credit Card Apply now lock icon An icon in the shape of lock. Capital One Savor Student Cash Rewards Card ReviewCapital One Quicksilver Student Card vs. the Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card for StudentsThe Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card for Students is another strong option, offering a flat 1.5% cash back on all purchases, similar to the Capital One Quicksilver Student card. Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Card for Students ReviewCapital One Quicksilver Student Card Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the difference between Quicksilver Rewards and Quicksilver Rewards for Student? The difference between the Quicksilver Rewards Card and the Quicksilver Rewards Card for Students is that the former offers more perks. Why You Should Trust Us: How We Reviewed the Capital One Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards Credit CardOur experts evaluated the Capital One Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards Credit Card relative to other student credit cards and cards for folks with fair or average credit.

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Overview of plasma donationDonating plasma isn't the same thing as donating blood. How to earn money donating plasmaPlasma donation compensationDonating plasma can be a relatively low-effort side hustle. Using plasma donation money toward savings goalsAfter buying the phone, we put the money toward saving for a car. My husband and I finally bought a car, and it was a huge relief to have an extra $1,000 for the down payment thanks to donating plasma. Donating plasma FAQsHow much can I make from donating plasma?

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Trump Media, Hims & Hers, Palantir and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Palantir reported 10 cents earnings per share on $726 million in revenue. On the other hand, NXP's third-quarter earnings beat analysts' expectations by 2 cents per share, while its $3.25 billion revenue was in line with estimates. Hims & Hers Health — The telehealth stock popped 7.2% after third-quarter earnings exceeded expectations of analysts polled by FactSet on both lines. On the other hand, the company's $3.19 billion revenue missed estimates of $3.20 billion. Marqueta's $128 million revenue was just shy of the $128.1 million consensus from FactSet.

Persons: Donald Trump, Palantir, Rick Dreiling, Michael Creedon, FactSet, LSEG, Burger King, machinists, Astera, — CNBC's Michelle Fox, Alex Harring, Hakyung Kim, Yun Li, Sarah Min, Pia Singh Organizations: Trump Media & Technology, Republican, White, LSE, NXP, Wynn Resorts, Lattice Semiconductor, DuPont de Nemours, Restaurant, Burger, LSEG, Revenue, Diamondback Energy, Boeing —, Labs, Deutsche Bank, UBS, Deutsche Locations: Netherlands, Americas, Europe, San Francisco, Cleveland, Wells Fargo

☆ The presidential election is prompting some Americans to 'doom spend,' report finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesRetail therapy is thinly coating voters' anxieties from the presidential election — and their wallets know it. Follow: Election 2024 live updates: Trump and Harris await Presidential election results More than half, or 60%, of Americans surveyed are concerned with the state of the world and economy, more than they were a year ago. Top worries among doom spenders include the cost of living (55%), inflation (43%), and the presidential election (28%), the report found. As of June, 50% of cardholders carry a balance every month on their credit cards, a recent Bankrate survey found. About six out of every 10 people who have credit card debt have had it for at least a year, Bankrate found.

Persons: Mario Tama, —, Gen Zers, Harris, Rossman, Bankrate, NerdWallet, Z, Alev Organizations: Getty, Intuit Credit Karma, Trump, Karma, Shoppers, Federal Reserve Bank of New, millennials, Fed Locations: Federal Reserve Bank of New York

☆ Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Microsoft, Palantir, Eli Lilly, Broadcom, Krispy Kreme, Live Nation & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Morgan Stanley reiterates Live Nation as overweight Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the stock to $140 per share from $120. Bank of America reiterates Apple as buy Bank of America says it sees "limited" impact to Apple earnings regardless of the Presidential outcome. Bank of America reiterates Palantir as buy The firm says Palantir is an AI "juggernaut" following earnings on Monday. Bank of America reiterates Arista Networks as buy Bank of America says it sees share gains ahead for the networking equipment company. Morgan Stanley reinstates Krispy Kreme as equal weight Morgan Stanley says Krispy Kreme has a balanced risk/reward right now.

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☆ I use credit-card points to book almost all of my travel — but there are 5 things I'd never do
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Jill Robbins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I use credit-card points to book almost all my travel, but I try not to carry a balance on my cards. AdvertisementI am a frequent traveler — on average, I fly at least once a month — and I put most of my expenses on my Delta co-branded airline credit card. As someone who books most of my travel with points and miles, here are things I'd never do. Caroline Purser/Getty ImagesIn my experience, it's rarely a good value to use my airline miles and credit-card points on hotel stays or vacation packages. It's my oldest credit card, and the interest rate is reasonable, so keeping it is good for my credit score for now.

Persons: —, I've, Caroline Purser, I'm, that's Organizations: Service, Southwest Airlines Locations: San Antonio, Fort Lauderdale

☆ 'Do not hoard points' and 2 other travel myths you can ignore, according to travel planning experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In fact, over a third of Americans planning a summer vacation planned to use debt to pay for their trip, according to an April Bankrate survey. "You have to really think ahead when you're planning a big, big dream trip and ask yourself, 'How much is it going to cost?'" Yanely Espinal, director of educational outreach at Next Gen Personal Finance, told CNBC at a Your Money event on Oct. 24. There are myriad resources you can turn to for money-saving advice, from personal blogs to professional travel agents. Here are three common travel planning myths you can ignore, from Espinal and Cameron Sperance, senior hotels reporter at The Points Guy.

Persons: Espinal, Cameron Sperance, Guy, there's, Sperance Organizations: Finance, CNBC, Google Locations: Espinal

☆ I graduated from college at 39, after almost a decade in the military. I feel behind, but I think I made the right choice.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Josh Rose graduated from college at age 39 after nine years of active service in the military. Rose spent five years in the Air Force and four years in the Army on active duty. It paid well and was familiar from my time in the Air Force, but looking back, it was a mistake. I graduated at 39 and got a software engineering jobIt wasn't until May 2024 that I graduated from college at age 39. I feel behind in life, but I think finishing college was the right choiceHaving a degree boosted my confidence.

Persons: Josh Rose, —, Rose, didn't, I'd, Bill, I'm Organizations: Service, United States Armed Forces, Air Force, Army, University of Arkansas, Air, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, Fortune, Business Locations: Texas, Afghanistan

☆ Oasis fans hit with a ‘landslide’ of ticket scams
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Anna Cooban | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London CNN —Hundreds of Oasis fans are looking back in anger after falling victim to a “landslide” of ticket selling scams. The bank said Oasis fans made up around 70% of all reported ticket fraud between August 27 and September 25. Fans scrambling for tickets have fumed about eye-watering prices and long waits online. Lloyds said its customers buying Oasis tickets on a major UK ticket selling site splashed out more compared with any other music concert over the past three years, parting with an average of £563 ($731) per debit card transaction during the first day of ticket sales in August. That’s higher than the average £342 ($444) spent on tickets for Taylor Swift’s UK tour last year, it noted.

Persons: ”, Liz Ziegler, you’re, Noel, Liam Gallagher —, SJM, Taylor Organizations: London CNN, Oasis, Lloyds Banking Group, Lloyds, Facebook, Meta, “, CNN, Taylor Swift’s Locations: United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia

He recently told the Wall Street Journal editorial board that Chinese President Xi Jinping respects him but also knows he’s “crazy” and wouldn’t provoke him. But Chinese officials might also see potential for Musk to be a mitigating influence on issues such as tariffs. Like other American business leaders, Musk has met with senior Chinese officials as Beijing courts international companies. AP fileIf Chinese officials receive Musk almost like a world leader, the Chinese public treats him like a rock star. Chinese officials have not been shy about making the connection between what Musk says and where he makes his money.

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