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☆ Missouri couple charged with child abuse after botched home circumcision
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

A Missouri couple has been charged with child abuse after they allegedly performed a botched circumcision on their child at home, despite lacking the medical expertise, resulting in the child going to the hospital. Tyler Wade Gibson and his wife, Bailey Alexus Gibson, were charged with child abuse by the Prosecuting Attorney of Morgan County. Tyler Wade Gibson was further charged with performing an unauthorized surgery. The employee said they received an emergency hotline call from Columbia University hospital on Nov. 28 about a child who had undergone a circumcision at home. Tyler Wade Gibson appeared in court on Dec. 3. for an arraignment and he entered a plea of not guilty.

Persons: Tyler Wade Gibson, Bailey Alexus Gibson, Gibson “, “, Gibson, wasn’t, Bailey Gibson, Bailey Gibson's, Steven A Organizations: Regional Hospital, University Hospital, Sheriff's Department, Family Services, Columbia University, DFS, NBC Locations: Missouri, Morgan County, Morgan

☆ Pennsylvania grandmother who fell down sinkhole looking for cat found dead after 4-day search
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

The Pennsylvania grandmother who fell through a sinkhole while searching for her cat has been found dead after a four-day search, officials say. Elizabeth Pollard, 64, was last seen around 5 p.m on Monday in Unity Township, about 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. She was believed to have fallen through a sinkhole and into a decades-old mine shaft, estimated to be at least 30-feet deep. Her body was found Friday, NBC affiliate WPXI of Pittsburgh reported citing state police.On Wednesday, Pennsylvania State Police told reporters that the nature of search shifted from a rescue to a recovery mission. Pennsylvania State PolicePollard had been reported missing by a relative on Monday.

Persons: Elizabeth Pollard, Police Pollard Organizations: NBC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania State Police, Elizabeth Pollard . Pennsylvania, Police, . State Locations: Pennsylvania, Unity Township, Pittsburgh

☆ Oklahoma officer charged for slamming 71-year-old man onto ground in traffic stop
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The Oklahoma City police officer who slammed a 71-year-old man onto the ground after a traffic stop has been charged with one count of aggravated assault and battery, the local district attorney announced Thursday. Body camera footage from the Oct. 27, 2024 incident showed Sgt. Joseph Gibson stop Lich Vu, 71, for an illegal U-turn after a minor incident. In the footage, Vu denied making U-turn, said his car was hit by another person and the officer asked him to sign the citation. The interaction happened within seconds and footage showed Vu hit the pavement headfirst.

Persons: Joseph Gibson, Lich, Vu, Gibson, Vicki Zemp Behenna, it’s, “, Thuan Nguyen, Nguyen, he’s, ” Nguyen, ”, . Gibson, Mark Nelson Organizations: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Detention, American Community of, NBC, KFOR, Oklahoma, of Police Locations: Oklahoma, American Community of Oklahoma

SEOUL, South Korea — The head of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s governing party on Friday signaled more openness to his removal as president for plunging the key U.S. ally into chaos with a short-lived declaration of martial law, reversing his position the day before an impeachment vote. Han Dong-hoon, leader of the conservative People Power Party (PPP), had earlier said he opposed impeaching Yoon because it would only create more turmoil. The PPP, which repudiated Yoon’s martial law declaration, had asked him to leave the party but said earlier that it opposed the impeachment motion. Six opposition parties had proposed impeaching Yoon over the martial law order, which banned political activity and censored the media. Blinken also reaffirmed the “ironclad” nature of the U.S. alliance with South Korea, which it views as an important bulwark against North Korea, China and Russia, and which hosts almost 30,000 American troops.

Persons: Yoon Suk, Han Dong, impeaching Yoon, Yoon, ” Han, Han, “, Kim Yong, Lee Sang, ” Lee Jae, myung, Kim Seon, ”, Kwak Jong, Cho Tae, yul, Antony Blinken, Yonhap, Blinken, Kwak, Stella Kim, Jennifer Jett Organizations: South, People Power Party, PPP, South Korean, Democratic Party, Ministry of Defense, Getty, ROK, State Department, U.S, Korea Nuclear Consultative Group, National, Commission Locations: SEOUL, South Korea, Seoul, AFP, Republic of Korea, U.S, North Korea, China, Russia, Korea, Washington, South Korea’s, Hong Kong

HONG KONG — President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday that former Georgia Sen. David Perdue had agreed to be named the next U.S. ambassador to China. “He will be instrumental in implementing my strategy to maintain Peace in the region, and a productive working relationship with China’s leaders,” Trump said. Perdue, a 74-year-old former management consultant, was a Republican senator from Georgia from 2015 to 2021. In 2022, he ran for governor of the state after being recruited by Trump to challenge Republican Gov. “David has been a loyal supporter and friend, and I look forward to working with him in his new role!” Trump said Thursday.

Persons: Donald Trump, Georgia Sen, David Perdue, David, ” Trump, Perdue, Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, Trump, Jon Ossoff, Brian Kemp, Kemp, “ David, Nicholas Burns, ”, ” Xi, Biden Organizations: Fortune, U.S . Senate, U.S, Republican, Foreign Relations Committee, Armed Services Committee, Republican Gov, Biden, Senate, Reebok, Dollar, NBC News Locations: HONG KONG, Georgia, China, U.S, Singapore, Hong Kong, Asia, Beijing, Taiwan, North Carolina

Musk financed RBG PAC, according to the report the group filed Thursday night with the Federal Election Commission. The super PAC, which did not disclose its donors before the election, launched ads contending that Trump did not support a federal abortion ban. But during this campaign, Trump backed away from that position and instead declared that he supported states' rights to decide abortion laws. Musk also gave $3 million to the MAHA Alliance, a super PAC affiliated with Robert F. Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" push, in late October. Trump selected Musk to advise him on cutting spending across the federal government as a co-chair of his "Department of Government Efficiency" initiative.

Persons: Elon, Donald Trump, Trump, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ginsburg's, Clara Spara, Roe, Wade, Amy Coney Barrett, Ginsburg, Musk, Larry Krasner, Robert F Organizations: RBG PAC, Federal, Commission, PAC, Elon, Supreme, New York Times, Trump, Republican, RBG, America PAC, Philadelphia, The Justice, MAHA Alliance, Space, Department of Government Locations: Austin , Texas, America, Trump's Florida

☆ Family of Missouri teen who fell to his death on Orlando free-fall ride gets $310 million verdict
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Tim Stelloh | Tim Stelloh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

A Florida jury delivered a $310 million verdict Thursday to the family of Tyre Sampson, the Missouri teen who plunged to his death while on a free-fall ride at an amusement park over two years ago. “This verdict is a step forward in holding corporations accountable for the safety of their products,” family attorney Ben Crump said in a statement. The damages, part of a wrongful death lawsuit the family filed one month after Tyre's death on March 24, 2022, were split evenly between Tyre's mother and father. Tyre's family reached a settlement last year with two other defendants named in the suit: ICON Park and Eagle Drop Slingshot, the ride’s owner. Ron DeSantis signed the Tyre Sampson Act into law, which strengthens safety standards for amusement park rides.

Persons: Tyre Sampson, Ben Crump, Tyre, Ron DeSantis Organizations: Missouri, NBC, Florida Gov Locations: Florida, Orange, Austrian, Orlando, Tyre

☆ Lightning Round: ExxonMobil is overvalued versus Chevron, says Jim Cramer
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailLightning Round: ExxonMobil is overvalued versus Chevron, says Jim Cramer'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer weighs in on stock including: BlackRock, Applied Digital, ExxonMobil, and more.

Persons: Jim Cramer Organizations: ExxonMobil, Chevron, Applied Digital Locations: BlackRock

☆ The future of work isn't in tech skills, says recruiter—what successful workers will need instead
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

"Just two-and-a-half years ago, everyone was saying, 'We need to hire coders,'" Petzold tells CNBC Make It. "I was even talking to my own children about, 'Oh, maybe we need to go the crowd coding route,'" he jokes. To be sure, having up-to-date digital skills is important for workers across industries and career levels, Petzold says. "If you're in marketing, or if you're in a warehouse, you need to understand technology." But because companies can train workers on learning developing tech to serve their business, Petzold says leaders are most interested in hiring people with a different set of skills.

Persons: Terry Petzold, Petzold, coders, ChatGPT, It's Organizations: Fox Search Group, CNBC

☆ Cramer's Lightning Round: 'I want you to avoid' Lumen Technologies
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon BlackRock's year-to-date stock performance. Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon Applied Digital's year-to-date stock performance. Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon Exxon Mobil's year-to-date stock performance. Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon LyondellBasell's year-to-date stock performance. Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon Lumen Technologies' year-to-date stock performance.

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☆ A hedge for bitcoin if it pulls back after hitting the $100,000 milestone
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Jeff Kilburg | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Bitcoin has been surging all year in 2024 but this week investors have seen "digital gold" vault above the monumental level of $100,000 . I want to book profits and hedge out potential downside risk if investors take a bitcoin breather over the holidays. The first bitcoin ETF launched in early January of this year, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) , and other bitcoin funds that subsequently launched have attracted tens of billions of dollars of inflows throughout the year. IBIT YTD mountain iShares Bitcoin Trust, YTD Since the November 5 elections results, IBIT has jumped up another 43%. Bitcoin is now ranked as the seventh most valuable global asset, surpassing the likes of Tesla and Meta in market valuation.

Persons: Bitcoin, Donald Trump, IBIT Organizations: SEC, Tesla, Nasdaq, BTC, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: Bitcoin

☆ How hustle icon Gary Vee found his inner Ted Lasso
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

AdvertisementVaynerchuk, also known as Gary Vee, has built a legion of fans, many of whom are young men, by evangelizing hard work. His schtick lands with a generation that's grown up with — and is now exhausted by — social media, which encourages constant comparisons with others. Advertisement"In the beginning, it was, 'That's dumb, that's dumb,'" Jon Halvorson, SVP of Mondelez and a longtime client, said of Vaynerchuk's rhetoric. CMOs no longer have to be convinced to embrace social media, and many have even bypassed agencies like VaynerX altogether to take that work in-house. Naysayers say his personal brand is still bigger than his company; Vaynerchuk has 22 times as many followers on X as VaynerMedia.

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☆ Bitcoin hit $100,000 this week—here's how much money you'd have now if you invested $1,000 in it 10 years ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Cheyenne Devon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Bitcoin hit a big milestone: On Wednesday night, the digital currency's price crossed the six-figure threshold for the first time. If you invested one year ago Percentage change: 130%130% Total as of Dec. 5: $2,305 If you invested five years ago Percentage change: 1,272%1,272% Total as of Dec. 5: $13,717 If you invested 10 years ago Percentage change: 26,738%26,738% Total as of Dec. 5: $268,384 Here's how that compares with the S&P 500 index, which is often viewed as a benchmark of the overall stock market. Percentage change since one year ago: 33%33% Percentage change since five years ago: 95%95% Percentage change since 10 years ago: 193%What prompted bitcoin to hit its new all-time highOne potential reason behind the surge may be some of Wall Street's key institutions' embrace of bitcoin. Several large investment firms including Invesco, BlackRock and Fidelity Investments launched the first spot bitcoin exchange traded funds in January. With the availability of bitcoin ETFs, a larger number of investors can gain access to bitcoin.

Persons: Bitcoin, bitcoin, Douglas Boneparth Organizations: CNBC, Invesco, Fidelity Investments, Bone, CNBC's Locations: BlackRock, FTX

☆ AI is helping Pernod Ricard invest in marketing and promotion optimization, says chief digital officer
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAI is helping Pernod Ricard invest in marketing and promotion optimization, says chief digital officerPierre-Yves Calloc’h, chief digital officer at Pernod Ricard, discusses AI implementation, and how it is impacting the company's sales.

Persons: Pernod Ricard, Pierre, Yves Calloc’h

☆ Village People front man says ‘YMCA’ isn’t a gay anthem – and he’ll sue anyone who disagrees
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Lianne Kolirin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

is somehow a gay anthem,” Willis, who wrote the lyrics for the 1978 hit, said on Facebook on Monday. “As I’ve said numerous times in the past, that is a false assumption based on the fact that my writing partner was gay, and some (not all) of Village People were gay, and that the first Village People album was totally about gay life. It is not.”The song, from the band’s third studio album, “Cruisin,’” has spent years as an informal anthem of the LGBTQ community. Willis said that when writing the song he had no idea that the YMCA was “a hang out for gays.”He said: “I therefore wrote Y.M.C.A. is somehow a gay anthem because such notion is based solely on the song’s lyrics alluding to elicit activity for which it does not.

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☆ Cramer: Musk-Trump bond fuels an 'alternative market of unreality' we can't ignore
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Matthew J. Belvedere | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Elon Musk is "controlling the agenda here" as President-elect Donald Trump 's policy proposals and administration picks start to take shape, Jim said. "There is an alternative market of unreality" in bitcoin and stocks tied to crypto, that cannot be ignored, Jim said on CNBC's " Squawk on the Street ." 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.

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☆ Elon Musk spent at least $277 million backing Trump and the GOP. Here's where all of that money went.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementElon Musk spent at least $277 million on Trump and the GOP, according to new documents. Most of it went toward America PAC, where Musk spent just shy of $239 million. Elon Musk spent at least $277 million in political contributions to support President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates, according to documents filed late Thursday. More than $19 million went toward supporting GOP House candidates in 18 battleground districts, 10 of whom ultimately won their races. AdvertisementRecords show that $40.5 million went toward paying voters for signing the petition, while an additional $18 million — $1 million apiece — went to 18 lottery winners, each of whom were paid for being a "spokesperson consultant."

Persons: Elon Musk, Musk, Trump, Donald Trump, Timothy Mellon, Richard, Elizabeth Uihlein, Miriam Adelson, Tesla, Kamala Harris, —, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Clara Spera, who's, Donald Trump's, Spera, Mitch McConnell, Scott Presler, what's, Harris Organizations: Elon, Trump, GOP, America PAC, RBG, Republican, SpaceX, Department of Government, America PAC —, Federal, Commission, PAC, America, Records, RBG PAC, New York Times, Fund, Sentinel Action Fund, Heritage Foundation Locations: Israel

☆ ChatGPT's search market share jumped recently, while Google has slipped, new data shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Blake Dodge | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

ChatGPT is gaining on Google in the lucrative online search market, according to new data released this week. Google still dominates the search market, but its share slipped. This new technology is changing how millions of people access digital information, sparking a rare debate about the sustainability of Google's search dominance. This suggests Google's market share slippage is probably more about queries for general information, meaning Google's revenue growth from search is probably safe for now. AdvertisementSo in terms of gobbling up more search revenue, ChatGPT has its work cut out.

Persons: ChatGPT, OpenAI's chatbot, Millennials, It's, Microsoft Bing, OpenAI, Axel Springer, Mark Mahaney Organizations: Google, ISI, Microsoft, ChatGPT, Apple, Business

☆ Walmart and Netflix among most overbought stocks as market heads for another winning week
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Pia Singh | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The S & P 500 soared to all-time highs this week as investors eagerly snapped up stocks, but some names might be overbought and due for a pullback. Take a look at the broader market's most overbought names below, with week-to-date data current as of Friday morning: Walmart is the most overbought name on the list with an RSI of about 83.3. Netflix , another popular stock, is also considered overbought given its RSI of more than 76. Other overbought stocks include Palantir , United Airlines and Take-Two Interactive Software . The stocks have lost more than 3% and over 2% this week, respectively, and are in the red for the year.

Persons: WMT, Robert Ohmes, Jason Bazinet, Palantir, Booz Allen Hamilton, Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, Kraft, Piper Sandler, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump, Johnson Organizations: Nasdaq, Dow Jones, CNBC Pro, Walmart, Bank of America, Netflix, Analysts, Citi Research, United Airlines, Booz, Department of Health, Human Services, Holdings, Johnson Locations: Thursday's, Canada, United

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin hovers near $100,000 after week of pro-crypto Trump administration picks: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Adam Sullivan, CEO of Core Scientific, discusses the company's Q3 earnings and potential regulation in the next Trump administration.

Persons: explainers, Adam Sullivan, Trump Organizations: Trump, CNBC Crypto, CNBC, Core

☆ YouTuber Connor Franta accuses business partners of siphoning more than $1 million from Heard Well. They deny it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Geoff Weiss | Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementConnor Franta is suing his Heard Well business partners. YouTube star Connor Franta is suing his business partners, alleging in a lawsuit that they embezzled more than $1 million from the company they cofounded in 2015. He also names the company's business manager — who is the father of one of the cofounders — as a defendant, accusing him of turning a blind eye to the alleged theft. "The lawsuit filed by Connor Franta is without merit," Sullivan told Business Insider in a statement. Advertisement"Acting with integrity and respect in all my professional endeavors — especially with fellow creators — has always been a top priority for me," Franta told BI in a statement.

Persons: Connor Franta, Franta, —, Jeremy Wineberg, Andrew Graham, Graham, Lindsay Wineberg, Jeremy Wineberg's, Bryan Sullivan, Sullivan, John Shenk, Heard, he's, he'd Organizations: Business, influencers, American Express, CAA, YouTube, Associates Locations: California, Hollywood

☆ Macquarie's top picks for 2025 span Korea, Japan and Hong Kong — and all get over 50% upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Macquarie has named several Asian companies as its top picks for 2025, with predicted gains ranging from 50% to over 80% in their share prices. The investment bank screened for 25 companies that have strong market positions, clear growth catalysts, solid financial fundamentals and are set to "prosper in the year ahead." SK Hynix Korean memory chip maker SK Hynix is another stock expected to see its shares rise by 50%, driven by increasing demand for AI memory chips. Meituan Chinese technology and food delivery company Meituan is also among Macquarie's top picks for 2025. Any future stimulus measures announced by the Chinese government is also likely to benefit the stock, the bank said.

Persons: Macquarie, YTL, Kia Macquarie, Macquarie's Organizations: Kia, Tokyo, SK Hynix, Nvidia, Hanwha Aerospace Locations: U.S, Macquarie, Asia, Tokyo, China, SK Hynix Korean, Hanwha Aerospace Korean, Europe, East, Southeast Asia, Ukraine, Hong Kong

Brigham Young University quarterback Jake Retzlaff, the first Jewish quarterback in program history, has signed an NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) sponsorship with the kosher food company Manischewitz, it announced Thursday. Retzlaff, who has adopted the nickname “BYJew,” is one of only three Jewish students at the Latter-day Saints university. Manischewitz said it will produce limited-edition Jake Retzlaff Matzo Boxes to “celebrate the intersection of athletic achievement and cultural heritage.” Retzlaff will also share his story and connection to Manischewitz in video content on social media. Jake Retzlaff has thrown for 2,796 yards, 20 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. This partnership represents everything the brand aspires to be—celebrating our heritage and bringing awareness to Jewish food and excellence.”

Persons: Jake Retzlaff, Retzlaff, BYJew, ”, I’m, Manischewitz, Jake, Shani Seidman Organizations: Brigham Young University, Cougars, BYU, —, Getty

☆ A man 'leapt' onto a polar bear to protect his wife during rare attack in Canada
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Tim Stelloh | Tim Stelloh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

A man who “leapt” onto a polar bear when it lunged at his wife during a rare attack earlier this week was seriously injured but is expected to recover, tribal authorities in Canada said. A neighbor fatally shot the bear during the Tuesday incident in the Fort Severn First Nation, in the far northern section of Ontario, the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service said in a statement. Her husband jumped on the animal to protect his wife, who fell to the ground, the police service said. After the neighbor shot the animal, it retreated to a wooded area and died from its injuries, police said. Polar bear attacks are rare.

Persons: “ Organizations: Aski Police Service, Wildlife Society Locations: Canada, Fort Severn, Ontario, Norway, Russia, Greenland, United States, Nunavut, Alaska

The price of bitcoin soared past the long-awaited $100,000 benchmark for the first time ever late Wednesday evening. The appointment could fulfill Trump’s most important campaign promise to the crypto industry: to replace Gary Gensler, who has become something of a villain in crypto for the agency’s regulation-by-enforcement approach to the industry under his leadership. In recent years, however, the industry has demonstrated the value of bitcoin to much of the institutional investing world. Bitcoin had been widely expected to reach the landmark $100,000 level since the U.S. presidential election. However, excited investors sent bitcoin closer to this mark much sooner than initially anticipated; it rose as high as $99,849.99 on Nov. 22.

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