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☆ If you have 1 key skill, you're mentally stronger than most—and in today's world, mental strength is 'a must-have'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Scott Mautz | In Scottmautz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

A key opportunity lies in everyday scenarios that often go wrong, eroding your mental strength versus building it up. Don't underestimate the negative impact that landing in the "poorly" column here can have on your life and career. "Bad" events, emotions, information, and feedback are more influential than "good" ones, research shows. Events involving negative emotions, for example, are four times more likely to be remembered than those involving positive emotions. If the person offering feedback truly wants you to get better, and you do too, you can work toward that goal together.

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☆ Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Netflix, Microsoft, Robinhood, Amazon, Dell, Chewy & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Loop reiterates Nvidia as buy The firm said it's standing by the stock heading into earnings on Wednesday. "We see more upside potential and are moving up our target price to $51 from $30. Pivotal reiterates Netflix as buy Pivotal raised its price target on Netflix to a Street high $1,100 from $925. Goldman Sachs reiterates Microsoft as buy Goldman said it's standing by the stock following the company's Ignite Conference in Chicago on Tuesday. Citi downgrades Target to neutral from buy The firm downgraded the stock following earnings on Wednesday morning and says it's losing share.

Persons: NVDA, hasn't, Bernstein, Robinhood, HOOD, Tyson, Paul, Apple, Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Piper Sandler, Piper, Morgan Stanley, it's, DELL, qtr, Guggenheim, Oppenheimer, JPMorgan Chase, Cava Organizations: Nvidia, Deutsche Bank, Gaming, Leisure Properties, Deutsche, Netflix, Bank of America, Walmart, Microsoft, Adobe, JPMorgan, Dell, of America, Underperform, Trump, Barclays, Newell Brands, Citi, Target, TGT, HSBC Locations: Chicago

☆ Ford to cut 14% of European jobs, blaming EV shift and rising competition
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Ford Explorer electric cars are parked on car transporters on the Ford factory premises. It is the first electric car from Ford in Europe. The US car manufacturer Ford wants to cut 2,900 jobs in Germany by the end of 2027 in order to reduce costs. Ford said on Wednesday it would cut around 14% of its European workforce, blaming significant losses in recent years compounded by weak demand for electric vehicles, a lack of government support for the shift to EVs, and rising competition. The European Union has slapped tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, saying they benefit from unfair subsidies from China's government.

Persons: Ford, Donald Trump, John Lawler Organizations: Ford, Nissan, Volkswagen, European Locations: Ford, Europe, Germany, U.S, China, United Kingdom, Berlin

☆ Nvidia's earnings cleared our lofty bar. Here’s our new price target on the AI chip king
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

Simply put, the leading maker of AI chips again fell victim to the curse of high expectations. Through its Nvidia AI Enterprise service, Nvidia is in the process of building out a potentially massive software business. Now, as we start this next generation, we'll be seeing models run on 100,000 Blackwell chips — and scaling is still in effect. Huang's argument is that going beyond 100,000 Blackwell chips will yield even more capable models. It's a fair question to ask because Nvidia's stock has historically taken a pretty big hit when its customers – such as cloud-computing providers – start uttering that phrase.

Persons: That's, Nvidia's, Blackwell, Colette Kress, Hopper, Kress, Jensen Huang, Huang, there's, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Akio Kon Organizations: Nvidia, Revenue, Enterprise, Devices, Intel, Hopper, Blackwell, Microsoft, Meta, CNBC, Nvidia Corp, Summit Japan, Bloomberg, Getty Locations: U.S, Tokyo, Japan

☆ 7 of the best sweets to make in your air fryer, according to chefs and bakers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementHere are some sweet treats you probably didn't know you can make in an air fryer. "The air fryer is perfect for making a small batch of brownies without heating up the whole house with the oven," he said. "This classic dessert can easily be prepared in an air fryer without having to turn on the oven. "Chocolate-chip cookies bake in around five minutes in the air fryer," Riley told BI. You can shorten the baking time of banana breadBanana bread takes less time to bake in an air fryer.

Persons: fryer, athiwath, Chris Riley, Riley, Tatiana Volgutova, Maria Liberati, Marina Meshkova, Jessica Randhawa, Randhawa, Read Organizations: Air, Brownies, fryer Locations: gooey

☆ 'The most expensive market of all time': Billionaire investor David Einhorn says it's probably not the best time to buy — but shares 2 stocks he's betting on
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Einhorn said he's not bearish, but there will likely be better entry points into the market. Add David Einhorn to the list of top Wall Streeters pointing out how expensive the stock market is. Advertisement"This is a really, really, really pricey environment, but it doesn't necessarily make me bearish. Einhorn called this "the most expensive market of all time, as far as I can see, at least since I've been managing." AdvertisementBank of AmericaEinhorn is one of many to highlight stock valuations as a factor likely to impact forward returns.

Persons: David Einhorn, Einhorn, he's, CNH Industrials, it's, I've, Bank of America Einhorn, Goldman Sachs, David Kostin, Rob Arnott, Nelson Peltz, CNH, that's, That's Organizations: Alpha, Delivering Alpha, Capital, Bank of America, Research, Trian Partners, AG

☆ Exclusive: Prompt Security raises $18 million to help companies better secure generative AI tools like ChatGPT
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Leena Rao | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Founded in 2023, Prompt Security helps businesses close security gaps associated with AI usage. Later, he focused on building security software at Checkpoint and Orka Security. His latest venture, Prompt Security, is helping companies manage the cybersecurity risks associated with generative AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT or Google's Gemini. Related VideoAlmost 30% of companies deploying AI had an AI security breach in 2023, according to a Gartner survey. Golan explains that as employees use generative AI tools like chatbots, new threats emerge with data, intellectual property, and more.

Persons: Itamar Golan, Golan Organizations: Security, Israel Defense Forces, Orka, Business, Jump Capital, Hetz Ventures, Ridge Ventures, Gartner, Fortune, The New York Times, Palo Alto Networks Locations: cybersecurity

☆ Markets think the odds of a Fed pause in December are rising
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Kelly Cloonan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementTraders see a 45% chance the Fed pauses rate cuts in December, up from 17% last week. The rising odds come as markets digest a win for Trump, whose policies could complicate the Fed's plans. After two consecutive interest rate cuts, markets think the Federal Reserve might be ready to hit pause. AdvertisementThe rising odds come as markets continue to digest a win for Donald Trump, and as Fed officials have sounded cautious on the path of future policy easing in recent remarks. AdvertisementThe rising odds of a pause also come as Fed speakers this week have struck a cautious tone.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joseph Stiglitz, David Kelly, Jerome Powell, he'd, Trump, JPMorgan's Kelly, They're, Kelly, Michelle Bowman, Lisa Cook, Cook, Powell Organizations: Trump, Reserve, JPMorgan, Fed, Federal, University of Virginia Locations: West Palm Beach , Florida, Charlottesville, Dallas

☆ CNBC's Official NHL Team Valuations 2024: Here's how the 32 franchises stack up
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Michael Ozanian | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The National Hockey League is commanding more respect when it comes to team values. The average NHL team is worth $1.92 billion, according to CNBC's Official 2024 NHL Valuations, and recent transactions come at revenue multiples that rival deals done in Major League Baseball. For the 2023-24 season, the NHL's hockey-related revenue was $6.3 billion, 8.6% higher than the previous season, according to the league. The NHL also hit record national sponsorship revenue last season, bringing in $250 million, as well as record regular-season gate receipt revenue of $2.4 billion, the NHL said. The average NHL team posted EBITDA of $45 million on revenue of $223 million for the 2023-24 season, according to CNBC calculations.

Organizations: National Hockey League, NHL, Major League Baseball, CNBC

☆ Meta is helping brands reach more audiences across social media — and it's all thanks to AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Generative AI helps brands build more engaging ads with creative variations. Using Meta's AI tools, ObjectsHQ simply loaded lifestyle photos of its best-performing products, along with a few captions. AI for advertisingObjectsHQ is just one of many brands harnessing the power of AI-powered ad tools. AI — particularly generative AI — gives businesses of all sizes the tools to connect with the right people and create diverse, engaging content. With AI tools that save time and complement human creativity, marketers can create ad campaigns that reach audiences everywhere.

Persons: Alfred Chehebar, Justin Osofsky, ObjectsHQ, Chehebar, Meta, Osofsky Organizations: ObjectsHQ, SMB Group, Global, Meta, Meta's, Business, Insider Studios

This would help me become a better partner and contribute more effectively to my wife and our shared financial goals. But we also saw the value of having a joint account for shared expenses, especially because we decided to split financial responsibility 50/50. We opened a joint bank account for shared expensesUpon moving in together, my wife and I first opened a joint checking and savings account for shared expenses. Our joint account also gave us a space dedicated to shared long-term savings goals, such as a wedding and a house. Separate from the joint account, I was responsible for setting up and managing my own budget, credit card, savings goals, and brokerage account.

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☆ Get the most out of these tax-favored accounts in 2025
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Benefits enrollment season is here, and with it comes an opportunity for workers to tune up their workplace savings plans and sock away more money on a tax-favored basis. Traditional tax-deferred accounts, like 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts, are just the beginning for savers. As tempting as it may be for savers to plow money into HSAs and other tax-favored accounts, they'll need to draw up a strategy before they do so. They can also earmark additional funds toward 529 college savings plans and taxable brokerage accounts. In a tax-deferred account, investors won't be on the hook for the tax bill until they begin drawing down from it.

Persons: Marguerita Cheng, Cheng Organizations: Devenir, Blue, Global Wealth, UBS, Chief Investment Locations: Gaithersburg , Maryland

☆ Investing legend Rob Arnott says it's an 'extraordinary opportunity' to make these 3 trades set to deliver over 10% annual returns for a decade — crushing large-cap stocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Small-caps, small-cap value, non-US value stocks are expected to outperform with low valuations. Research Affiliates Founder Rob Arnott sees a bear market ahead for large-cap growth stocks. That spells trouble for the S&P 500, which is heavily made up of giant growth stocks like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. Small-cap stocks, small-cap value stocks, and non-US value stocks are all poised to deliver at least 10% returns annually over the next 10 years, he said. Small-cap value stocks (Russell 2000 Value index) are also cheap, with a 14 CAPE ratio.

Persons: Rob Arnott, Arnott, Russell, Vanguard Russell Organizations: Research, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Russell, Equity, Vanguard Locations: Japan, Europe, U.S

☆ This lithium stock is an under-the-radar turnaround story, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Frank Cappelleri | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

On the day that Nvidia is reporting earnings post-close, there isn't much attention on anything else, especially not chemical companies. There's no use in trying to bottom fish a stock that continues to make new lows… until it actually shows a marked change of character. If the stock can, in fact, see an upside follow through soon, then the measured move target would be up at $138. Past performance is no guarantee of future results, but patterns have the tendency to repeat – both over the short-term and long-term. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

Persons: it's, ALB Organizations: Nvidia, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: Albemarle, ALB

☆ Jim Cramer says he's feeling even more confident in Apple's future. Here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Jim Cramer said Wednesday he's feeling even better about Apple after a new piece of Wall Street research. "This piece makes me feel more confident [about Apple]," Jim said Wednesday. "They are transitioning in a very deft way from making China by far their biggest market to India," Jim said. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. An Apple logo is displayed on a smartphone with stock market values in the background.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Bernstein, Toni Sacconaghi, —, Jim, Donald Trump's, Jim Cramer's Organizations: Apple, JPMorgan, Apple's, F1Q25, UBS, Apple Intelligence, CNBC, Getty Locations: China, India, Philippines, Indonesia

It's the second mattress from bed-in-a-box brand Tuft & Needle, which now has four mattresses in total (including a hybrid version of the Mint Mattress). Connie Chen/Business InsiderThe Mint mattress is an upgrade from the company's Original Mattress, a 10-inch, medium-firm mattress. You can check out our Tuft & Needle Original Mattress review for our full thoughts, but it's a basic and comfortable mattress at a cheaper price point. We also have guides for specific needs, including the best cooling mattress, the best mattress for side sleepers, the best foam mattress, the best hybrid mattress, and the best mattress for back pain. If you're set on a Tuft & Needle mattress, you may also consider looking at our Tuft & Needle Original Mattress review for a cheaper option from the company.

Persons: Connie Chen, you'll, I've, I'm, it's Organizations: Business, Greenguard

☆ Should you worry about your child’s anger? Here’s what experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Julianna Bragg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Twelve percent of parents worry that their child’s anger could lead to problems, according to a new C.S. Many parents also expressed concern about the example they set for their children, with 70% saying they sometimes model poor anger management themselves. These parents are also more likely to feel they might be demonstrating poor anger management techniques, worry about the potential problems caused by their child’s anger and note that their child has encountered negative repercussions when angry. In fact, 30% of parents report they have not received advice on how to help their child manage their anger. Although more than 60% of parents say their child has learned anger management techniques at school, less than half say the school provides resources to help parents address the issue at home.

Persons: CNN —, Mott, ”, Sarah Clark, …, ” Clark, Neha Chaudhary, Katie Hurley, ” Hurley, you’ve, ” Chaudhary, Hurley, Clark, Chaudhary Organizations: CNN, Mott Children’s, Children’s, Mott Poll, University of Michigan, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, “ Locations: Ann Arbor, Massachusetts

☆ Happiness researcher: This mental hack can turn your everyday routine into a source of 'joy and satisfaction'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In reality, you can find joy in your everyday routine, says author and behavioral decision making expert Cassie Holmes. Holmes, for example, has been taking her daughter on coffee dates since she was four years old, she recently told the "Everyday Better with Leah Smart" podcast. "But then I was like, 'Okay, how many coffee dates do we have ahead of us?'" Then she's going off to college … going to go live [in New York.]" Calculating how much time she had left helped her find "joy and satisfaction" in more mundane tasks.

Persons: Cassie Holmes, Holmes, Leah Smart, we've Locations: New York

☆ I went to law school in Mexico and an Ivy League in the US. It was cheaper and easier to make friends in Mexico.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Santiago Barraza Lopez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementI first went to law school in Mexico, where people were more open to friendships. However, the top three global financial hubs (New York, London, and Singapore) belong to common law countries. The US has a common law system, meaning that laws come from uncodified case law resulting from court decisions. Law schools in Mexico take a more theoretical approach, while law schools in the US focus on the practical side. In my case, both law schools made sure we acknowledged this in order to understand how useful we can be.

Persons: — Organizations: Columbia, Universidad Iberoamericana, Columbia University, US, Law Locations: Mexico, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, New York, London, Singapore

☆ Pictet Chief Asia Strategist: Chinese companies are 'much better prepared' for Trump 2.0 tariffs
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | 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 EmailPictet Chief Asia Strategist: Chinese companies are 'much better prepared' for Trump 2.0 tariffsDong Chen of Pictet argues that Chinese companies are better prepared to circumvent potential Trump 2.0 tariffs. Trump's win also strengthens the USD, resulting in postponed rate cuts by southeast Asian central banks.

Persons: Dong Chen, Pictet Organizations: Pictet, Trump Locations: Asia

☆ Widespread high valuations are concerning, says Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | 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 EmailWidespread high valuations are concerning, says Morgan Stanley's Mike WilsonMike Wilson of Morgan Stanley discusses the 3 main risks to the markets he is watching out for and says that while they are less optimistic about the market impact of Trump's potential tariffs in the near-term, things could get better by the end of 2025.

Persons: Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley

☆ Why the West's vital undersea cables are so vulnerable to attack
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The vast networks of data cables that crisscross our world's oceans are crucial for almost every aspect of modern life. Related Video Ukraine's sea drones vs. Russia's Black Sea FleetDespite their importance, events this week have highlighted just how vulnerable the West's internet subsea cables are to attacks from hostile powers. Unlike Russia, whose internet cables mostly run overland, the cables Western countries rely on are deep under the sea — and it's an asymmetrical vulnerability Russia is signaling it could exploit. AdvertisementIn response to the threat, Western countries are trying to better protect existing cable networks or route data through satellites if they are disrupted. In the CSIS report in August, Murphy and other analysts called for the US to strengthen international coordination and enhance resources to protect existing undersea cable networks.

Persons: Boris Pistorius, Gregory Falco, KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV, Falco, Erin Murphy, Sidharth, Murphy, Sybille Reuter, Henri Kronlund Organizations: German, Financial Times, Sibley School of Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, Getty, AIS, Emerging, CSIS, General Staff, Directorate, Cinia, West Locations: Baltic, Russia, China, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Lithuania, Ukraine, Russian, Vladivostok, Western Europe, India, Emerging Asia, Washington ,, London, Iceland

Learn moreThe 2024 Billie Jean King Cup comes to an end with a final showdown between Slovakia and Italy. We'll show you where to watch the Billie Jean King Cup final, including global live streaming options. It's a familiar scene for both Slovakia and Italy as they enter the final at the Billie Jean King Cup. Check price at FuboWhere to watch the Billie Jean King Cup in the UKThe Billie Jean King Cup Final airs on the Tennis Channel in the UK, which is streamable through the Tennis Channel website. Where to watch the Billie Jean King Cup in AustraliaBillie Jean King Cup Final coverage will be available through beIN in Australia.

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☆ Jim Gaffigan lost 50 pounds and says gardening helps him eat healthier
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementBesides taking Mounjaro, a weight-loss drug, Jim Gaffigan found that gardening benefited his health. He said gardening encouraged him to eat healthier and helped him achieve his fitness goals. Advertisement"I've always been kind of a compulsive eater," he said in the magazine's "Eat Like" video segment. "Big thing that made me eat healthier is I started gardening," he added. Since his doctor suggested taking the drug two years ago, Gaffigan has lost 50 pounds.

Persons: Jim Gaffigan, Jim Gaffigan's, Gaffigan, we've, I'm, Rebecca Harrington, breadcrumbs, Naomi Whittel Organizations: Men's, Business Insider Locations: Instagram

☆ Walmart hits new highs and Target dives after earnings as rivals diverge even more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Customer traffic gains were similar at the two stores, yet Walmart's sales trends looked much better than Target's. Walmart's traffic growth edged out its rival's, with a gain of 3.1% at Walmart U.S. versus 2.4% at Target. Walmart's e-commerce sales in the U.S. rose 22%, a bigger increase than the nearly 11% at Target. About 60% of Target's sales come from discretionary items, such as home goods and clothing. On a call with investors on Wednesday, Cornell pointed to "green shoots" in the business, even as sales results disappointed.

Persons: Brian Cornell, Walmart's, Michael Baker, Davidson, Baker, Paul Lejuez, Kate McShane, Goldman Sachs, Davidson's Baker, Cornell, Michael Lasser, We'll Organizations: Walmart, Walmart U.S, Target, D.A, Amazon, Costco, Citi Research, Deutsche Bank, HSBC Global Research, Citi, Cornell, UBS Locations: U.S, Minneapolis, America

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