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☆ Alphabet earnings and 3 more things we're watching in the stock market next week
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

But in general, this is the kind of development we've hoped to see ever since Starbucks' massive earnings miss April 30. We'll take the nearly 7% pop in shares Friday and hope it's only the beginning of recovery for the beaten-up stock. Fed's fave inflation measure : The personal spending and income report will be the most closely watched economic report next week. Earnings : As the second-quarter earnings season picks up pace, we'll hear from five Club holdings next week including Google parent Alphabet . Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

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☆ New Hampshire Bans Gender-Transition Surgery for Minors
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Adeel Hassan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

The NewsNew Hampshire will ban gender-transition surgeries for minors after Gov. Chris Sununu signed a bill on Friday that bars health professionals from performing the procedures. The new law also threatens disciplinary action for doctors who refer minors to other providers for such services. About two dozen other states have passed laws that bar transgender minors from receiving gender-transition care. Before Friday, Mr. Sununu had taken a relatively mixed stance on gender-identity issues and L.G.B.T.Q.

Persons: Chris Sununu, Mr, Sununu, ” Mr, “, Courtney Tanner Organizations: New, Gov, Republican, Republican Party, Dartmouth Health Locations: New Hampshire

Trump and Vance at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16. Here are some key things to know about Trump’s VP pick:Once a Trump critic CNN reported last month that Vance liked tweets in 2016 and 2017 that harshly criticized Trump and his policies. Pivot to support Trump “Like a lot of people, I criticized Trump back in 2016,” Vance told CNN in 2021. Vance earlier this year told ABC he would not have certified the 2020 election results until states submitted pro-Trump electors. He committed to accepting the 2024 election results in May in an interview with CNN, provided it’s a “free and fair election” and despite the winner.

Persons: Trump, Vance, Bernadette Tuazon, Donald Trump’s, JD Vance, ”, “ America’s Hitler, Peter Thiel, ” Vance, “, Mike Pence, Joe Biden Organizations: Fiserv Forum, CNN, Trump, Trump ” Republican, Trump’s, ABC Locations: Milwaukee , Wisconsin, Ohio, Ukraine, New York

JD Vance speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, on July 17. Will Lanzoni/CNNMany of America’s closest allies were already dreading the prospect of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Now that the former president has picked JD Vance as his running mate, they potentially have a lot more to worry about. By choosing Vance, Trump has sent a clear signal that, if elected, his America-first foreign policy will be back in force. His nomination puts an end to the hopes by some of America’s allies that Trump might soften his foreign policy stance if reelected.

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Federal investigators are examining the possibility that a would-be assassin scoped out the area where former President Donald J. Trump was to speak six days before the campaign rally in Pennsylvania where Mr. Trump was wounded. Mr. Crooks opened fire from a warehouse roof at the site on Saturday, grazing the former president’s right ear, killing a rally attendee and seriously injuring two others. The new details about Mr. Crooks’s possible whereabouts on July 7 mean that he might have checked out the site even before law enforcement officials did a security assessment. The Secret Service met with local law enforcement officers for a first walk-through on July 8, and finalized plans a few days later. is responsible for investigating the attempted assassination, but officials have not said whether the bureau intends to write a report.

Persons: scoped, Donald J, Trump, Thomas Matthew Crooks, Crooks Organizations: Service Locations: Pennsylvania, Bethel Park, Pa

On Today’s Episode:Biden Called ‘More Receptive’ to Hearing Pleas to Step Aside, by Carl Hulse, Michael S. Schmidt, Reid J. Epstein, Peter Baker and Luke BroadwaterBiden Tests Positive for Covid, by Michael D. ShearJ.D. Vance Plants His Appalachian Roots in the 2024 Race, by Michael C. BenderAt R.N.C., Senators Berate Secret Service Director Over Assassination Attempt, by Jonathan SwanGunman’s Phone Had Details About Both Trump and Biden, F.B.I. Officials Say, by Glenn Thrush, Jack Healy and Luke BroadwaterA Blind Spot and a Lost Trail: How the Gunman Got So Close to Trump, by David A. Fahrenthold, Glenn Thrush, Campbell Robertson, Adam Goldman and Aric TolerAn Algorithm Told Police She Was Safe. Then Her Husband Killed Her, by Adam Satariano and Roser Toll Pifarré

Persons: Biden, ‘, Carl Hulse, Michael S, Schmidt, Reid J, Epstein, Peter Baker, Luke Broadwater, Michael D, Michael C, Bender, Jonathan Swan, Glenn Thrush, Jack Healy, David A, Campbell Robertson, Adam Goldman, Aric, Adam Satariano Organizations: Vance, Trump, Biden, F.B.I

☆ Trump Shooting Live Updates: Lawmakers Assail Decision to Let Rally Go Ahead
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( The New York Times | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +12 min

But the Secret Service, the agency charged with protecting Mr. Trump, did not stop him from taking the stage. Eight minutes after Mr. Trump started to speak, Mr. Crooks fired off bullets that left the Republican presidential nominee bloodied and a rally visitor dead. Image Secret Service snipers surveilling the surrounding area before Mr. Trump began to speak. But that created a blind spot, outside the security perimeter but well within rifle range of Mr. Trump. Mr. Crooks also typed in “major depressive disorder” and searched for dates and places for appearances for both Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump.

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☆ Bye-bye bitcoin, hello AI: Texas miners leave crypto for next new wave
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

watch nowThere are a lot of synergies between the bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure businesses. watch nowBeefing up the gridFor years, Crusoe's work has been virtually synonymous with the bitcoin mining industry. But Crusoe's Lochmiller told CNBC that AI infrastructure has actually been part of the vision since the company's founding six years ago. Back in 2018, Fenn says that the only load that was a good fit for this was bitcoin mining. "That has all changed now, with AI data centers optimized for massive scale energy availability, cost, and greenness.

Persons: Nolan, Robert Daemmrich, Ali Fenn, Chase Lochmiller, Crusoe's, JPMorgan Chase, Asher Genoot, Riley, CoreWeave, Crusoe's Lochmiller, Lancium's Fenn, Lancium, Fenn Organizations: Corbis, American, Energy Systems, CNBC, Mining, JPMorgan, Nvidia, CoreWeave, Core, ExxonMobil, Crusoe Industries, Miners Locations: Buffalo, Taylor, Abilene , Texas, West Texas, Abilene, Houston, Denver, U.S, Iceland, Miami, North Dakota, Texas

☆ E.C.B. Leaves Rates Unchanged but Keeps Door Open for September
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Eshe Nelson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

European Central Bank policymakers held interest rates steady on Thursday, as they reiterated their cautious approach to cutting rates as inflation bumps around above the bank’s target. Last month, policymakers cut the interest rate a quarter point, the first reduction in nearly five years and a tentative step toward easing. Inflation in the eurozone has fallen a long way from its double-digit highs in late 2022, and policymakers are trying to ensure it returns to their 2 percent target sustainably. Average inflation across the 20 countries that use the euro was 2.5 percent in June, slightly lower than it was in May but higher than in April. “Inflation is expected to fluctuate around current levels for the rest of the year,” Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, said at a news conference in Frankfurt.

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Introduction to earning credit card rewardsCredit card rewards can put cash in your pocket or help you jet off on an exciting trip. Pay down balances early to avoid a high utilization ratioAnother important credit scoring factor is your credit utilization ratio — a comparison of your revolving accounts' credit card balances and credit limits from your credit reports. Closing a card might also hurt your credit scores if it was your only credit card. There are a lot of misconceptions about how closing a credit card can impact other aspects of your credit scores. If you have more than one account to manage, you may find it helpful to use a credit card rewards app to track your rewards.

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☆ These 10 U.S. states have America’s worst economies in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Scott Cohn | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

That is why CNBC looks at state economies in ranking America's Top States for Business. We consider economic growth and job growth. We measure the breadth of each state's economy by looking at how many major corporations are headquartered there. Some states are at the top of their economic game — home to America's 10 best state economies. JB Pritzker, and all the major rating agencies have the state in their "A" categories for the first time in years.

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☆ Here's why Abbott Labs stock is getting dinged after a strong earnings beat
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

As Abbott's organic sales growth continues to shine, the market will realize both concerns are overblown. The FreeStyle Libre itself, which had 20% organic growth in the quarter, also still has plenty of runway for further growth. Investors should focus instead on the upward revision to management's full-year outlook for both top-line organic growth and earnings. The combination of Thursday's strong results and immediate decline in share price is setting up a positive risk vs. reward setup. Within Diagnostics, a small miss in molecular was more than offset by strong results in core laboratory, point of care and rapid diagnostics.

Persons: Abbott, Edwards, Robert Ford, It's, Jim Cramer's, ABT, Jim Cramer, Jim, Robert B, Ford, Ethan Miller Organizations: Abbott Labs, Abbott Laboratories, NEC, Rio, Libre, Management, Diagnostics, Devices, CNBC, Getty Locations: Missouri, Rio —, United States, U.S, Vegas, Las Vegas , Nevada

☆ W.N.B.A. Players, Bargaining Power Soaring, Seek Expert Advice on Labor Deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Tania Ganguli | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

W.N.B.A players have never had more leverage than they have right now. Attendance and viewership records are being shattered, and everyone wants to know why the players’ salaries aren’t higher. But the players’ union doesn’t want to be too hasty. is we make a united decision, but also listen to the pros and the cons both ways,” said Breanna Stewart, forward for the New York Liberty and the league’s most valuable player last season. “Staying in, opting out — what are our goals going forward, especially after the things that have changed this year?” said Stewart, a vice president for the union.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, ”, Breanna Stewart, Stewart Organizations: New York Liberty, “

President Joe Biden speaks during the NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Crow told the president that he needs to understand that voters aren’t seeing him that way. At one point, Biden told Crow, “I don’t want to hear that crap” and that if Crow wants to walk away from him, then he can walk away. Separately, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, shared concerns with Biden that he was losing ground in her state. Biden pushed back, suggesting that he didn’t believe that, which prompted Houlahan to tell Biden that she had polling and it is what she is seeing.

Persons: Joe Biden, Tom Brenner, Jason Crow, Crow, Beau, Biden, Chrissy Houlahan, Houlahan, “ Organizations: NAACP, Reuters, House Democrats, Colorado Democrat, Army, NATO, Democratic Locations: Las Vegas, Afghanistan, Iraq, Pennsylvania

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nvidia, Johnson & Johnson, Sweetgreen, GitLab and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Elevance expects adjusted earnings of at least $37.20 for 2024, while analysts polled by FactSet called for $37.28 per share. Second-quarter adjusted earnings and revenue came in slightly ahead of estimates. Omnicom — Shares of the corporate communications company fell 8% despite beating revenue expectations for the second quarter. Omnicom posted adjusted earnings of $1.95 per share, which came out in line with analyst forecasts polled by FactSet. Johnson & Johnson reported adjusted earnings of $2.82 per share on $24.45 billion in revenue.

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☆ What to Know About the Trump Shooting Investigations
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Aishvarya Kavi | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

investigates the attempt to assassinate former President Donald J. Trump at a campaign rally, Congress and the Homeland Security Department have begun their own inquiries into broader security failures, including by the Secret Service, that allowed the attack to take place. The overlapping investigations, some just announced and others fully underway, aim to understand how a 20-year-old gunman was able to fire at Mr. Trump at the rally in western Pennsylvania, injuring the former president, killing an audience member and gravely wounding two others. Here’s what to know about the inquiries:Who is investigating the attempt on Mr. Trump’s life? The Secret Service is charged with protecting the nation’s leaders, including former presidents. The agency, part of the Homeland Security Department, also works with local law enforcement to secure events like political rallies and other appearances.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, ’ Organizations: Homeland Security Department, Secret Service Locations: Pennsylvania

☆ Anchovies Have Flavored Our Food for Over 2 Thousand Years - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Christopher Beckman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

To understand anchovies, you need to understand umami. For most of history, just four tastes were recognized: sweet, sour, bitter and salty. He named the taste umami, after the Japanese word “umai,” which translates — very roughly — as savory taste. Preserved anchovies — whether salted, packed in oil or transformed into fish sauce — have extraordinarily high levels of umami. We know we need to be eating more whole foods, more plants, more good fats, more grains and pulses.

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officials told members of Congress on Wednesday that the gunman who tried to kill former President Donald J. Trump used his cellphone and other devices to search images of Mr. Trump and President Biden, along with an array of public figures. The disclosures, made during private briefings to lawmakers by the F.B.I. and the head of the embattled Secret Service, offered the most complete portrait so far of a would-be assassin with no criminal history, or even clearly discernible political beliefs, who came close to killing Mr. Trump. Several former classmates have said they never heard the gunman express any particular political ideology. But Vincent Taormina, a former classmate who said he attended middle school and high school with the gunman, said in an interview that Mr. Crooks showed a general disdain for politicians in both parties.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, Biden, Thomas Matthew Crooks, Vincent Taormina, Crooks Organizations: Democratic National Convention Locations: Bethel Park, Pa

☆ While Republicans Put on a Show of Unity, Democrats Wrestle With Their Own Rift
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Peter Baker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

What might have been surprising was which party would fit which role. Even as Republicans meeting in Milwaukee put on a show of unity for former President Donald J. Trump, Democrats are still stewing over President Biden’s insistence on staying in the race and in some cases even plotting how to press him to step aside. The assassination attempt against Mr. Trump last weekend diverted attention from the Democratic discord but did not solve the problem. Indeed, many Democrats are just as convinced as ever that Mr. Biden cannot beat Mr. Trump and should step aside in favor of a candidate who might have a better chance. Mr. Schiff’s decision was especially noteworthy because he is a close ally of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, Biden’s, Biden, Adam B, Schiff, Schiff’s, Nancy Pelosi Organizations: Mr, Senate Locations: Milwaukee, California

“Anyone who thinks this is over is mistaken,” said one House Democrat about the ongoing conversations happening behind the scenes. The delay stopped a draft letter circulating among House Democrats that, if made formal, would have exposed further cracks in the party. ABC News’ Jonathan Karl reported earlier Wednesday that Schumer told Biden on Saturday that it would be best if Biden bowed out of the presidential race. At one point, Biden told Crow, “I don’t want to hear that crap” in addressing the lawmaker’s concerns. In response, Biden told Houlahan that his team would get her talking points about all of the things that he has done for Pennsylvania, reminding her that he married a Philly girl.

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But the Secret Service, the agency charged with protecting Mr. Trump, did not stop him from taking the stage. Image Secret Service snipers surveilling the surrounding area before Mr. Trump began to speak. But that created a blind spot, outside the security perimeter but well within rifle range of Mr. Trump. was able to finally access Mr. Crooks’s cellphones and other electronic devices, agents could see that he had searched for images of Mr. Trump as well as President Biden, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and even F.B.I. Mr. Crooks also had at typed in “major depressive disorder” and searched for dates and places for appearances for both Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Nvidia, GitLab, Five Below, J.B. Hunt and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

US Bancorp -- The bank stock rose more than 1% after second-quarter earnings topped expectations. US Bancorp reported 97 cents in earnings per share, compared to a StreetAccount estimate of 94 cents per share, according to FactSet. J.B. Hunt Transport Services — The freight company pulled back about 3% after second-quarter results missed Wall Street's estimates. Omnicom notched earnings of $1.95 per share excluding items, which was in line with analyst forecasts polled by FactSet. The company expects earnings per share in a range of $9.97-$10.07, down from a prior guidance of $10.57-$10.72.

Persons: Biden, Joel Anderson, Morgan Stanley, J.B, Johnson, FactSet, —, Sarah Min, Jesse Pound Organizations: Bloomberg News, Biden Administration, Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor, AMD, VanEck Semiconductor, Evercore ISI, Mizuho Securities, US Bancorp, Hunt Transport Services, FactSet, —, V.F . Corporation, Omnicom, Reuters, Datadog, Johnson Locations: China

Democrats’ rebellion against President Biden intensified on Wednesday with the party’s congressional leaders lobbying successfully to delay his nomination by a week, prolonging the debate over the viability of his candidacy. The maneuver came as Representative Adam B. Schiff of California became the highest-profile Democratic lawmaker to call on Mr. Biden to end his run. More details have emerged of heated conversations the president has held with lawmakers in which he has angrily pushed back on their entreaties for him to drop out of the race. Mr. Biden’s disastrous debate performance last month, his uneven public appearances and his struggles in the polls have fueled deep worries within his party. Congressional Democrats have also warned that Mr. Biden’s sagging political standing will make it far harder for them to win critical House and Senate races in November.

Persons: Biden, Adam B, Schiff, Donald J, Trump, Biden’s Organizations: California, Capitol, Associated Press, University of Chicago, Congressional

Greg Landsman is interviewed in his Longworth Building office, Washington D.C., on November 3. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc/Getty ImagesThe assassination attempt on Donald Trump “overtook” conversations about whether President Joe Biden should drop out of the presidential race, Democratic Rep. Greg Landsman of Ohio said on CNN Tuesday. On “CNN This Morning” Tuesday, Kasie Hunt asked Landsman, “Are you ready to tell President Biden that you think he should step aside?”“No. First and foremost, what we all witnessed on Saturday was this, an attempted assassination on … former President Trump’s life,” Landsman responded. “My concerns about the president’s ability to make this case against Donald Trump, I’ve expressed those concerns to leadership,” Landsman said.

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☆ A US Navy captain was in disbelief when his destroyer came under fire from missiles never before seen in combat while dealing with pirates
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewUS Navy warships that spent months battling the Houthis have faced unprecedented threats during their restless deployments, chief among them being anti-ship ballistic missiles, a deadly weapon that had never been used in combat until recently. The missiles came in as it was responding to a hijacking attempt by pirates, marking the first operational use of such weapons. It was right after this that the Mason first detected inbound anti-ship ballistic missiles. AdvertisementSince their campaign began last fall, the Houthis have launched dozens of anti-ship ballistic missiles from Yemen. Multiple Navy officers with the strike group have applauded their warships' ability to engage the anti-ship ballistic missiles.

Persons: —, Arleigh Burke, Mason, Cmdr, Justin Smith, Bill Mesta, Smith, Jason Dunham, Dwight D, Eisenhower Organizations: Service, Navy, Business, Pirates, ASBMs, US Navy, Central, Eisenhower Carrier Strike, Hamas Locations: Aden, Handout, Gulf of Aden, Yemen, Iran, Israel, Gaza, China

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