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☆ The International Space Station is leaking. NASA and Russia’s space agency disagree on the risks
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Jackie Wattles | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —A Russian-controlled segment of the International Space Station is leaking, allowing pressure and air to bleed out. The situation has reached a fever pitch as cosmonauts scramble to patch problem areas and officials from Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, and NASA disagree about the severity of the problem. Looming space station issuesNASA has contingencies in place for crew safety, but the space agency is also grappling with the fact that the leaking Russian module may pose a threat to the safety and longevity of the space station. In addition to Roscosmos, they include the Canadian Space Agency, European Space Agency and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. Still, it’s not clear whether the commercial destinations will be ready before the space station is forced to retire.

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☆ Car owners claimed a bear trashed their Rolls-Royce. Insurers say it was fraud involving a person in a bear suit.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The California Department of Insurance said the "bear" was actually a person in a costume. AdvertisementFour Californians said a bear damaged their luxury car, but insurers have accused them of insurance fraud involving someone dressed in a bear costume. However, CDI investigators determined that the "bear" in the footage was actually a person wearing a bear costume, the press release said. Insurance fraud is a major issue in the US. According to the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, it costs the country over $300 billion annually.

Persons: —, — Ruben Tamrazian, Vahe Muradkhanyan, Alfiya Zuckerman —, Royce, Mark Friedlander, Friedlander Organizations: California Department of Insurance, Service, CDI, California Department of Fish, Wildlife, San Bernardino County, Coalition Against Insurance, Insurance Information Institute, Fox Business, US Bureau of Labor Statistics Locations: California, Los Angeles, Ararat Chirkinian, Lake Arrowhead , California, San Bernardino, California , New York, Florida

☆ A guide to the Dutton family tree in 'Yellowstone' and its spinoffs, '1883' and '1923'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Two prequels, "1883" and "1923," both featured other members of the Dutton clan, revealing more of the Dutton family tree and its ties to the Montana countryside. Emerson Miller/Paramount+James DuttonJames Dutton was a Civil War soldier and the first patriarch of the Dutton family. Emerson Miller/Paramount+Margaret DuttonMargaret Dutton was the first matriarch of the Dutton family and mother to Elsa, John, and Spencer. Audie Rick as John Dutton in "1883" and James Badge Dale as John Dutton in "1923." Emerson Miller/Paramount+Emma DuttonEmma Dutton was John Dutton I's wife and mother to Jack Dutton and another child who died in infancy.

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☆ 42-year-old South Carolina woman still missing 6 months after she was seen getting into an unknown vehicle outside her home
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Anna Turning | Anna Turning Is An Associate Producer With Dateline Nbc. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Lashaunda Spurlock Tabitha CaudellThe 42-year-old has a learning disability and lives with her mom, Nellie Fletcher, in Society Hill, South Carolina. Dateline spoke with Lashaunda’s younger sister, Tabitha Caudell, who lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to Tabitha, Lashaunda lived a relatively independent life despite her learning disability, and would frequently leave the house on her own to go meet up with friends. “He said it looked like there might have been two Asian-descent males that was in the car,” Scott added. “Every lead that we have, we follow up on.”Lashaunda and her family Tabitha CaudellTabitha remembers the gut-wrenching moment her mother told her Lashaunda was missing.

Persons: Lashaunda Spurlock’s, Lashaunda Spurlock Tabitha Caudell, Nellie Fletcher, Lashaunda’s, Tabitha Caudell, Tabitha, Lashaunda, ” Tabitha, “, ” Nellie, hasn’t, ” Lashaunda Spurlock Tabitha Caudell, Daniel Scott of, he’d, ” Scott, Scott, ”, Captain Scott, we’re, ” Lashaunda, Tabitha Caudell Tabitha, ‘ She’s, ’, it’s, ” Lashaunda Spurlock Tabitha Caudell Lashaunda, Pee Dee, Stoppers Organizations: Sheriff’s, Cheraw Police Department, Social, Lashaunda, Chesterfield Locations: Society Hill, South Carolina, Charlotte , North Carolina, Chesterfield, Lashaunda’s, American

☆ 2 Missouri officers accused of stealing nude photos from dozens of women's phones at traffic stops
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Austin Mullen | Doha Madani | Doha Madani Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. Pronouns | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

According to the federal indictment, Alcala would take women's phones during traffic stops in order to confirm their insurance coverage or vehicle registration. But Alcala searched their phones for nude images and took photos on his own personal phone, the indictment said. In one case, Alcala allegedly texted himself a video and deleted evidence of the text. The Missouri Department of Public Safety told NBC News that records show McKnight surrendered his state peace officer license, "which means he can never work as a Missouri law enforcement officer again." Ashley Johnson, special-agent-in-charge of the FBI St. Louis Division, told people not to hesitate to report uncomfortable encounters with officers.

Persons: Julian Alcala, Alcala, texted, Jane Doe, He's, Bevis Schock, Schock, David McKnight, McKnight, Ashley Johnson, Louis Division, Johnson Organizations: U.S, Attorney, Eastern, of Missouri, U.S . Constitution, Florissant Police, NBC News, FBI, Alcala, Wednesday, Patrol, Attorney's, Missouri, Highway Patrol, The Missouri Department of Public Safety, Louis Locations: Missouri, Florissant, U.S .

NEW YORK CITY — The FBI seized a cellphone and other electronic devices of betting site Polymarket’s CEO Shayne Coplan in a raid on his New York City apartment early Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter. The search comes shortly after the company’s markets wagered correctly and controversially in Donald Trump’s favor in bets for who would win the presidential election, despite opinion polls showing a tight race. The source said it’s not clear if Coplan or Polymarket are targets of an investigation. Polymarket, which Coplan founded in 2020, has recently been the subject of intense debate and scrutiny over its creation of election betting markets. The company brought in more than $3.6 billion from bets placed on the presidential election, including $1.5 billion on Trump and $1 billion on Vice President Kamala Harris, according to an NBC News analysis.

Persons: Shayne Coplan, Donald Trump’s, Coplan, “, Kamala Harris, Polymarket, Biden, ” Coplan, ” Shayne Coplan, Matthew Reeves, ” Nicholas Biase Organizations: FBI, New, Trump, NBC, Futures Trading Commission, NBC News, Polymarket, U.S Attorney’s Office, of Locations: New York City, cryptocurrency, Polymarket, Chicago, Southern, of New York

☆ ‘The Disneyland of American grocery stores’: How Trader Joe’s became a tourist hot spot
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

But products from Trader Joe’s have become so popular with international tourists that even a major Asian airport is getting involved. “I think that Trader Joe’s is like the Disneyland of American grocery stores,” she says. John Blackmer/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register/Getty ImagesThe first Trader Joe’s opened in Pasadena, part of Los Angeles county, in 1967. According to a 2024 study by Morning Consult, 25% of frequent Trader Joe’s shoppers belong to a household that makes over $100,000 annually. Jeff Greenberg/Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesWhile some American chain stores rely on sameness to satisfy customers, Trader Joe’s has leaned in the other direction.

Persons: CNN —, Joe’s, Julie Averbach, “, Joe Coulombe, John Blackmer, Joe —, ” That’s, Jeff Greenberg, Expedia, Peruvian Maria Silva, ” Silva, Averbach, ”, Joe Raedle, Jose’s, backtrack, TJ’s, Silva Organizations: CNN, Incheon, MediaNews, Orange, Register, Morning, Miami, Universal, Peruvian, eBay, US Locations: South Korea, United States, California, Huntington Beach , California, Pasadena, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, North Carolina, New York, China

Owens, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and City Council member Aaron Banks were indicted last month on conspiracy and bribery charges. Barbara Gauntt / Clarion Ledger / USA Today via ImagnA City Council member, Angelique Lee, resigned in August and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery. “People are tired; they just want some good stuff done,” said Vernon Hartley, a City Council member for one of the city’s poorest wards. Aaron Banks is the second Jackson City Council member to be charged in the federal bribery case. Angelique Lee, a former City Council member, resigned and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery.

Persons: JACKSON, —, Virgi Lindsay, ” Lindsay, Jody Owens, Lauren Witte, “, ”, Owens, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Aaron Banks, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Barbara Gauntt, Angelique Lee, Sherik Marve Smith, Smith, Jackson, Vernon Hartley, ” Owens, Banks, Lumumba, They’re, Lee, Rogelio V . Solis, The United States ”, Hartley, Lindsay, Ashby Foote, Hannah Mattix, Foote, ” Foote, ” Hartley Organizations: Miss, Council, Clarion Ledger, FBI, Southern District of, City Council, City, “, Department of Housing, Urban Development, U.S, Southern, Southern District of Mississippi Owens, Jackson City Council, ”, Attorney’s Office, The United, NBC News, Republican, Capital Club, USA, Solutions Locations: Jackson, Hinds, Hinds County, Southern District, Southern District of Mississippi, Imagn, Nashville, Florida, Owens, Africa, The United States, generalities, City

☆ I moved from New York City to London. The job hunt was a culture shock but it was worth it for the healthcare and work-life balance.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Pooja Shah | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

When I moved to London with my husband just almost two years ago it was a major culture shock. Job hunting and finding friends was a challenge, but the free healthcare has been invaluable. The job hunt was a culture shock for meAs a New York-qualified attorney, I was used to a competitive job hunt involving dozens of applications, multiple interviews, and aggressive salary negotiations. But London's work-life balance has been a huge reliefI'm not burned out from work in London like I was in NYC. Though I miss my family and friends in New York City, London is now home for the foreseeable future.

Persons: Pooja Shah I, Pooja Shah, It's, aren't, I've, I'm Organizations: National Health Service Locations: New Yorker, London, Queens, Flushing, New York, East, Asia, New York City

☆ Miami man charged with killing wife Ana Knezevich Henao in Spain
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Carlos Suarez | Denise Royal | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —David Knezevich, the South Florida businessman accused in the February disappearance of his estranged wife in Spain, is now charged with her murder. A federal grand jury in Miami indicted Knezevich, 36, Wednesday on charges of kidnapping resulting in death, foreign domestic violence resulting in death, and foreign murder of a US national. If convicted of the newest charges, Knezevich could face the death penalty. Prosecutors said Knezevich traveled from Miami to Turkey and later to his native home of Serbia, where he rented a car and drove to Spain in late January. The complaint said the vehicle’s license plates were stolen from another vehicle on the street in Madrid where Henao was living.

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☆ An ex-Meta employee calculated that his family of 3 needs $5.6 million to retire in San Francisco. Here's the formula he used and how he plans to hit his 'enough number.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

When Andre Nader got laid off, he and his wife had enough in savings that he didn't have to job search. To go from 'semi FIRE' to 'full FIRE,' he calculated his family of 3 would need $5.6 million. He and his wife were living and working full-time in tech in San Francisco, raising a toddler, and loosely planning on eventually leaving the expensive Bay Area. His "enough number" is also different — it's closer to $5.6 million, he told Business Insider. His "enough number" is constantly shifting, but here's how he came up with $5.6 million for a family of three living in San Francisco.

Persons: Andre Nader, doesn't, —, Meta, Nader, They'd, I'm, I've, outsized, he's, Roth Organizations: Service, FIRE, Affordable, UC, Social Security, Vanguard, Market, Index Fund Locations: San Francisco, Meta, California

☆ Tech giants are investing in 'sovereign AI' to help Europe cut its dependence on the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Sovereign AI is "more driven by the industry naming it that, than it is from the policymakers' side," Gow said. On Wednesday, Denmark laid out a landmark white paper outlining how companies can use AI in compliance with the incoming EU AI Act — the world's first major AI law. How regulation fueled a mindset shiftThat's not to say regulations haven't proven an important factor in getting tech giants to think more about building localized AI infrastructure within Europe. The concept of AI sovereignty is also getting buy-in from local European tech firms. Orange hasn't yet selected a partner for these sovereign AI model ambitions.

Persons: Dado Ruvic, Chris Gow, Anthropic's Claude, Filippo Sanesi, Sanesi, hasn't, —, Cisco's Gow, Rather, " Gow, Gow, It's, David Hogan, Hogan, OVHCloud's Sanesi, Qwant, Bruno Zerbib, Zerbib Organizations: Reuters, Portugal — Tech, CNBC, Data, of Justice, EU, General Data Protection, U.S, Sovereign, Nvidia, Orange Locations: Reuters LISBON, Portugal, Brussels, U.S, Europe, OVHCloud, Italy, Italia, Denmark, Berlin, Paris, French

☆ My medical condition makes it risky for me to work in an office. For now, I'm freelancing from home.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Amanda Krebs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I have rheumatoid arthritis, which means my immune system attacks my joints. My condition means my immune system attacks my joints, which results in debilitating pain throughout my body if left untreated. To treat it, I have to suppress my immune system with medication, which I need just to physically get out of bed in the morning. AdvertisementI'm more vulnerable to catching upper respiratory illnessesBecause my immune system is suppressed, it means I'm more vulnerable to catching any bug that's going around. Related storiesIt's been almost six years since my last upper respiratory infection, but I still can't breathe as well as I used to.

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☆ The new Google Maps update is perfect for last-minute shoppers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Google Maps launched updates to help last-minute shoppers avoid the lines and find nearby products. AdvertisementIf you're a last-minute shopper, Google Maps has you covered this holiday season. Related storiesThe feature adds in-store inventory information from retailers and highlights it on the Google Maps app. Google Maps also added an update for EVs that allows drivers to plan trips on the phone and send routes with charging stops to their vehicle's Google app. The new Google Maps updates come just a couple of weeks after the platform got an AI overhaul with integrated Gemini features.

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☆ The election proved the media is in crisis. Here’s what it needs to do to regain its relevance
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Brian Stelter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

What can news outlets do to regain trust and appeal to new audiences without alienating existing readers and viewers? For the past week, CNN’s media team has been receiving feedback from readers of the Reliable Sources newsletter. Mainstream media outlets have been losing public trust for decades, particularly among Republicans, but also among Democrats and independents. Maybe, CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan commented last week, the media collectively spent “too much time obsessing about polling (where did that get us?) As long as President-elect Donald Trump keeps repeating lies and raising controversies, the press will be seen as a hostile force by many Trump voters.

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☆ ‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry reshuffles portfolio, adds hedges on China holdings
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Burry, who now manages hedge fund Scion Asset Management, boosted his stakes in a few Chinese internet companies' ADRs, according to a regulatory filing. The trader added to his Alibaba bet by 29% to a stake worth more than $21 million, making it his largest position at the end of September. The widely followed investor also doubled his stake in JD.com , pushing it to become Scion's second-biggest holding, worth $20 million. Burry also increased his stake in Chinese search engine Baidu by 67% to a bet worth $13.2 million at the end of the third quarter. Burry was depicted in Michael Lewis' book " The Big Short " and the subsequent Oscar-winning movie of the same name.

Persons: Michael Burry, Burry, Michael Lewis, Molina Organizations: Asset Management, Baidu, Alibaba, American Coastal Insurance Corporation, Molina Healthcare, U.S . Securities, Exchange Locations: JD.com

☆ No one wants to play Ole Miss, SEC QB draft stock updates and more: What’s on Bruce Feldman’s radar
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Bruce Feldman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

Texas is the highest-ranked SEC team in the College Football Playoff at No. But the SEC team that no one wants to play right now is one that isn’t even in the top 10. Advertisement“If you ask me right now which team I’d least want to face, it’s Ole Miss,” said an SEC defensive coordinator of a Top 25 team. Ole Miss has 23 more TFLs than anyone else in the SEC (103) and 18 more than anyone else in the country. A big piece of that impact is due to the commitment Ole Miss made this offseason to upgrading its talent in the trenches through the portal.

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☆ The best job-search advice this career expert of 15 years has heard: ‘You can even the playing field’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Jasmine Escalera has seen her fair share of career advice, both good and bad, on social media over the years. But one thing she says platforms like TikTok do well is sharing videos and tips of how to network effectively. "Focus on the advice that's more about how to build a professional network that's healthy and supportive," she says. Try asking, "Do you have any information and advice on the salary range you normally see in X position?" Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Jasmine Escalera, Escalera, aren't Organizations: CNBC Locations: Miami

☆ Tencent posts better-than-expected 47% profit surge as games, AI tools shine
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Chinese tech company Tencent is a gaming giant and the parent company of WeChat, the ubiquitous social messaging app in China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesChinese social media and gaming company Tencent on Wednesday reported better-than-expected profit in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, spurred by growth in games, advertising and cloud services. Tencent reported profit attributable to shareholders surged by 47% year-on-year to 53.23 billion yuan ($7.37 billion) in the third quarter, compared with an LSEG estimate of 46.18 billion yuan for the period. The company's revenue rose by an annual 8% to 167.19 billion yuan, short of the 167.82 billion yuan analyst forecast. Marketing services revenue, previously called online advertising, surged by an annual 17% to 29.99 billion yuan, making it one of the fastest-growing categories outside gaming.

Persons: Cheng Xin, Tencent Organizations: Getty, Management, Gaming, Global Locations: WeChat, China, Weixin

☆ Obscure Disney 2003 game set in ‘Winnie the Pooh’ universe becomes horror favorite online
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Kahlan-Rosenblatt.Jpg | Kalhan Rosenblatt | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Piglet’s Big Game, released as a tie-in with the Disney film “Piglet’s BIG Adventure,” follows the beloved character as he enters the dreams of his “Winnie the Pooh” friends. At some point in the game, Piglet realizes that his friends have all fallen asleep and he must then enter their dreams to complete tasks and help them wake up. Piglet’s Big Game was released on the GameCube, PlayStation 2, GameBoy Advanced, Mac and PC, but each iteration varies in gameplay. Many gamers who saw the viral videos drew comparison to popular horror games they play regularly. Disney Games also did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the recent interest in Piglet’s Big Game.

Persons: Piglet, Winnie, ”, Roo, X, who’s, Mateusz, Piglet’s, ” Lenart Organizations: Disney, Google, eBay, PlayStation, Disney Games, Gotham Games

Authorities in Coos County, Oregon, are searching for a 5-year-old boy whose mother said he vanished over the weekend while she was taking a nap. Coos County Sheriff's Office / via FacebookThe Coos County Sheriff’s Office said that Joshua James McCoy was reported missing after sundown Saturday from Hauser, an unincorporated community that runs along Route 101 in Oregon. When she woke up at 5:30 p.m., Joshua was gone, according to statements from the sheriff’s office, which did not identify his mother by name. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office said in an update on its Facebook page Monday evening that teams have been searching for Joshua using drones and K-9 units, among other resources. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office added that “nothing is being ruled out at this time as we are considering all possible avenues.”“We maintain hope that Joshua will be found alive and well,” it said.

Persons: Joshua James McCoy, Hauser, Jeff Lee, Joshua, Josh, Lee Organizations: Coos County Sheriff's, Facebook, Coos County Sheriff’s, National Center for Locations: Coos County , Oregon, Coos County, Oregon, Joshua's

☆ Loyal dog helped solve owner's grisly murder as cousin jailed for life
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

A loyal dog that refused to leave his dead owner's side helped solve the case of her murder by allowing detectives to identify her body, prosecutors said. Mandy Rose Reynolds, 26, was shot before her body was “burned beyond recognition” in a field fire in Robinson, Texas. Prosecutors Ryan Calvert and Alyssa Killin and Investigator Keith Kunz along with Mandy Reynolds' dog, Titan. A search of Reynolds' car in Wichita led police to find a .380 handgun in the driver’s seat floorboard. Video also showed him leaving the store in Reynolds’ car and Titan sticking his head out the car window.

Persons: Mandy Rose Reynolds, Derek Daigneault, Reynolds, Ryan Calvert, Alyssa Killin, Keith Kunz, Mandy Reynolds, Mandy, Robinson, Daigneault, “ Organizations: Attorney’s, Titan . Police, Control, Robinson Police, San Marcos Police, Honda Accord, The Wichita Police Department, Walmart, Texas Department of Public Safety, Laboratory Locations: Robinson , Texas, McLennan, Wichita , Kansas, McLennan County, San Marcos , Texas, Wichita, Robinson, San Marcos Texas

☆ Chinese military displays upgraded Z-20 helicopter at Zhuhai air show
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

The Pentagon’s latest public report on China’s military modernization, released in October 2023, noted a naval version of the Z-20 was under development. The exhibition showcases the latest in Chinese military aviation, some seen for the first time in public. He said he expected the Z-20 to soon become the standard naval and anti-submarine helicopter, given its ability to land on ships ranging from corvettes and destroyers to aircraft carriers. Tuesday’s display followed state media reports in May that the Z-20 now had an assault capability and that anti-submarine versions were being developed. In its latest annual assessment of international military deployments, the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies notes that China has fielded 15 Z-20 helicopters for search and rescue work.

Persons: Hector Retamal, Navy’s, Collin Koh, ”, Koh, Lockheed Martin, “ Organizations: U.S . UH, Pentagon, People’s Liberation Army, Getty, PLAN, Rajaratnam, of International Studies, Professional Journal, U.S, Sikorsky Aircraft, Lockheed, Institute for Strategic Studies Locations: HONG KONG, Zhuhai, China, AFP, Singapore, Beijing, Taiwan, London

☆ Team Meta? Team Alphabet? A noted tech analyst weighs in and so does Jim Cramer
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

While keeping buy ratings on both stocks, Nathanson raised his firm's price targets on Alphabet and Meta. In support of giving Alphabet the edge, he sees faster revenue growth from Meta but at a higher cost. For one, Meta has consistently delivered revenue and earnings ahead of consensus, rooted in stron advertising revenue from AI advancements. Bottom line Jim Cramer sees merit in MoffettNathanson's buy calls on Alphabet and Meta and believes it is just about "time to buy both" of these AI and advertising leaders. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

Persons: It's, Michael Nathanson —, Craig Moffett, —, underperformance, Nathanson, Jim Cramer, Trump Donald Trump's, Jim Cramer's, Jim, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai Organizations: MoffettNathanson Research, Facebook, Meta, Reality Labs, Labs, Google, Tech, Trump, CNBC, REUTERS Locations: Meta

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Shopify, Honeywell, GE Vernova, Twilio and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Shopify's $2.16 billion revenue beat a FactSet estimate of $2.12 billion. Live Nation Entertainment — The live music and entertainment company gained 4% after posting a third-quarter earnings beat. On the other hand, revenue of $7.65 billion missed the $7.75 billion analysts had forecasted. Sea — Shares surged 1.7% after the tech company reported a third-quarter revenue beat. Mosaic — Shares slid 9% after the chemicals company reported disappointing quarterly results.

Persons: Twilio, Wells, Wells Fargo, Donald Trump's, SentinelOne, Tyson, StreetAccount, On's, FactSet, Mosaic, Clint Freeland, Luciano Siani Pires, Scott Strazik, Strazik, Donald Trump, — CNBC's Michelle Fox, Alex Harring, Hakyung Kim, Jesse Pound, Pia Singh Organizations: Entertainment, Honeywell, Elliott Management, Aerospace, Automation, IAC, Trump Media & Technology, Deutsche Bank, Tencent, Shift4 Payments, GE, Financial Locations: —, Swiss

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