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☆ Chip stocks could take a 5% revenue hit, says Susquehanna's Christopher Rolland
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | 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 EmailChip stocks could take a 5% revenue hit, says Susquehanna's Christopher RollandChris Rolland, Susquehanna Financial Group senior semiconductor analyst, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss derisking semiconductor investments, what sectors are in jeopardy due to limitations placed on Chinese exports, and more.

☆ Here's what William Shatner would have seen on his trip to space aboard Blue Origin as his new book says it 'felt like a funeral'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

William Shatner became the oldest person to journey to space when he flew on Blue Origin in October 2021. The 11-minute flight reached 66 miles above Earth, where Shatner may have seen deserts, mountains, and water. The Star Trek actor described space as dreadful "ominous blackness," but was wowed by Earth's beauty. ReutersBefore the journey, Shatner expressed excitement about finally seeing space with his own eyes, describing the opportunity as "a miracle." Bettmann/Getty ImagesIn the film, Gagarin said he could see forests, and described Earth as "visible and distinct," but many areas were "covered with cumulus clouds."

☆ 'Superman' and superstar memorabilia worth 11 million pounds up for auction
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-03 | by ( Hanna Rantala | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Returning to an in-person event following a pandemic pause, this year's auction boasts an extended catalogue of over 1,500 lots with an estimated total worth of 11 million pounds ($12.3 million). Music memorabilia is being introduced as a new category this year, getting its own dedicated day. 1/7 Propstore CEO Stephen Lane stands with Superman's (Christopher Reeve) complete costume from "Superman" franchise movies at a Propstore facility in Rickmansworth, Britain, September 27, 2022. Propstore's June auction in Los Angeles was a record-breaker with 2,000 lots selling for over $10 million, he said. Propstore's entertainment memorabilia live auction will be held at the BAFTA headquarters in central London, with bidding also available online or via telephone, Nov. 3-6.

☆ U.S. core capital goods orders accelerate in August; shipments rise
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Lucia Mutikani | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

REUTERS/Mike BlakeSummarySummary Companies Core capital goods orders increase 1.3% in AugustCore capital goods shipments rise 0.3%Durable goods orders fall 0.2% on transportation dragWASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - New orders for U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased more than expected in August, suggesting that businesses remained keen to spend on equipment despite higher interest rates, which could keep the economy on a moderate growth path. Data for July was revised higher to show these so-called core capital goods orders gaining 0.7% instead of 0.3% as previously reported. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast core capital goods orders rising 0.2%. Core capital goods shipments rose 0.3% after climbing 0.6% in July. Core capital goods shipments are used to calculate equipment spending in the gross domestic product measurement.

☆ DOLIU în lumea cinematografiei. S-a stins din viață celebrul creator al filmului "Superman"
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-06 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Richard Donner, regizorul unor filme celebre ca „Superman”, „The Goonies” sau „Lethal Weapon”, s-a stins din viață la 5 iulie, la vârsta de 91 de ani. Tristul anunț a fost făcut chiar de soţia acestuia, producătoarea Lauren Shuler Donner, informează realitatea.net. Primul său mare succes a fost „The Omen” (1976), iar ulterior a produs „Free Willy” şi „The Lost Boys”. Donner a regizat şi produs „The Goonies” (1985), o comedie care spune povestea unor copii, porniți în căutarea unei comori. Richard Donner a realizat nu doar filme, ci și videoclipuri.

Persons: Richard Donner, Lauren Shuler Donner, Christopher Reeve, . Donner, Mel Gibson, Donner, cineastul îşi, Cyndi Lauper, Sting, Bruce Willis Locations: Bronx, New York, Hollywood

Automakers are now shifting to electric vehicles, which could make up one-quarter of new sales by 2035 , analysts project. Around the world, governments and automakers are focused on selling newer, cleaner electric vehicles as a key solution to climate change. Some Democrats have proposed reviving that program to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles. In that scenario, the researchers found, the United States could cut emissions just as deeply with around 205 million electric vehicles. “Right now it can be inconvenient to own an electric vehicle if there are no charging stations around.

☆ Mitt Romney officially ends his 2012 presidential campaign by transferring $92,000 in leftover cash to his Senate coffers
▼ + stars: | 2020-09-02 | by ( Dave Levinthal | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dozens of zombie congressional campaign committees together are sitting on nearly $200 million, NBCLX reported. More than half of the Romney presidential committee's remaining $92,000 was transferred to his US Senate committee, which reported about $325,000 cash on hand as of June 30. Asked why it took so long for Romney's campaign to shut down, a former Romney campaign official said it's a "several years' long process to shut down a presidential campaign committee." Obama terminated his 2012 presidential campaign committee more than two years ago, on July 15, 2018. Santorum's 2012 presidential committee owes about $450,000, while his 2016 presidential committee remains about $520,000 in arrears.

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