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☆ European shares edge up on pharma boost, UK's FTSE 100 nears record-high
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-16 | by ( Bansari Mayur Kamdar | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The pan-European STOXX 600 (.STOXX) gained 0.1% in early trading, boosted by a 0.8% rise in healthcare stocks (.SXDP). UK's FTSE 100 (.FTSE) rose 0.1% to 7,852.84, inching closer to a record 7,903.50. "Investors appear to have fallen back in love with UK assets, after a difficult period when FTSE 100 was the wallflower among global indices," said Susannah Streeter, senior investment and markets analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown. Weakness in luxury heavyweights such as LVMH (LVMH.PA) and Hermes International (HRMS.PA) weighed on Europe's STOXX 600 on Monday. German arms maker Rheinmetall (RHMG.DE) gained 2.9% on acquiring a stake in Dutch IT hardware specialist Incooling B.V.

☆ Lights maker Signify cuts its 2022 outlook again on lower consumer demand, China
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Jan 12 (Reuters) - Signify (LIGHT.AS), the world's biggest maker of lights, on Thursday again cut its full-year profit margin and sales guidance, citing a steeper slowdown in China than expected and a lower demand from businesses. This compares with the previous full-year guidance of the lower end of the 11.0-11.4% range. "Signify experienced a stronger than anticipated deterioration of its business in China due to ongoing COVID-related disruptions, a much lower growth in the OEM channel and a weaker indoor professional business than expected," the company said in a statement. Comparable sales growth is now seen at 1.2% for 2022, versus a previous guidance of a 2-3% increase. Reporting by Benoit Van Overstraeten; Editing by Sudip Kar-GuptaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Canada and the U.S. both face labor shortages. One country is increasing immigration.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-07 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Julia-Ainsley-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Julia Ainsley | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

In as little as a decade, there will be one retiree for every two workers in Canada. How outdated U.S. immigration policies push top talent to other countries,” Lofgren said, “The last major overhaul of our legal immigration system occurred in 1990. University Health Network began a program this year to bring in more internationally educated nurses and help them get the additional training they need in Canada. New immigrants to Canada and new Canadians take part in the 5th Annual Newcomer Day at Nathan Philips Square in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 16, 2019. Citizenship and Immigration Services said it "is committed to fairly and efficiently administering the lawful immigration system, increasing access to eligible immigration benefits, restoring faith and trust with immigrant communities and breaking down barriers in the immigration system, and the agency will continue to uphold America’s promise as a nation of welcome and possibility with fairness, integrity, and respect for all we serve."

☆ Roku CEO explains why the company is launching its own line of TVs
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Roku is counting on its growing consumer base beyond 70 million customers as it launches its own line of televisions, CEO Anthony Wood told CNBC on Thursday. The streaming company unveiled its new line of televisions, Roku Select and Roku Plus Series, Wednesday during the Consumer Electronics Show. "Roku streaming hours were 87 billion hours of streaming last year" said Wood. All TV is going to be streamed, that means all TV advertising is going to be streamed." Shares of Roku are up more than 4% in the early going of 2023, closing at $42.76 on Thursday.

☆ A video of the British prime minister's conversation with a homeless man has gone viral as people label it 'cringeworthy' and 'excruciating'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-25 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A video of the British Prime Minister speaking to a homeless man at a soup kitchen has gone viral. Sunak responded that he is trying to, and went on to say, "Do you have a... Do you work in a business?" I'm actually a homeless person," the man responded, adding that he is interested in business and the financial industry. "I wouldn't mind, but I don't know, I'd like to get through Christmas first," the man responded. He formerly served as Chancellor of the Exchequer, the government's chief finance minister.

☆ Philips says tests on recalled products show limited health risks
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( Bart H. Meijer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] Logo of Dutch technology company Philips is seen at its company headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands, January 29, 2019. REUTERS/Eva Plevier/File PhotoSummarySummary Companies Philips: Tests show DreamStation devices unlikely to cause harmFoam degradation more likely if unauthorised cleaners usedShares up 3.5%, after recall wiped 70% off market valueAMSTERDAM, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Dutch health technology company Philips (PHG.AS) said on Wednesday independent tests on its respiratory devices involved in a major global recall had shown limited health risks. Philips had already said earlier this year that tests indicated foam degradation was very rare and was linked to the use of unauthorised ozone-based cleaning products. It said further tests now showed machines cleaned with those products were 14 times more likely to have significant visible foam degradation than those treated with authorised products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still considering the results and "may reach different conclusions", Philips said.

The region-wide STOXX 600 index (.STOXX) closed 1.7% higher, with consumer discretionary firms such as Adidas (ADSGn.DE) and Puma (PUMG.DE) leading gains after U.S. peer Nike beat quarterly revenue and profit expectations. Shares of Adidas and Puma rose 6.8% and 9.5%, respectively, while London-listed JD Sports (JD.L) jumped 6.1%, lifting the retail index (.SXRP). The euro STOXX 50 volatility index (.V2TX) hit its lowest level since January, reflecting easing anxiety among investors. British retailers also reported a surprise pick-up in demand in December, a Confederation of British Industry survey showed. Reporting by Amruta Khandekar and Bansari Mayur Kamdar; editing by Uttaresh.V, Saumyadeb Chakrabarty and Maju SamuelOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ The Best Electric Razor for a Smoother Shave
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +19 min

You can find a capable electric shaver for even less, but the learning curve (and lack of add-ons) could prove problematic. If you’d like to read how we vetted and tested these electric shavers, scroll down for all the details. Best overall electric shaverBuy Side Top Pick Braun Series 7 7027cs $137 at Amazon $ 150 Save $ 13 $139 at Walmart The best combination of performance, accessories and price of any electric shaver. Best lower-price electric shaverAndis ProFoil Lithium Titanium Foil Shaver $55 at Amazon $ 68 Save $ 13 $55 at Walmart This model is priced as low as you’ll want to go for a quality electric shaver. Make sure the electric shaver you’re buying has the accessory package that makes the most sense for your needs and your budget.

☆ Cramer's lighting round: I like Danaher over Philips
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Loading chart...Novo Nordisk A/S : "Other than appreciation, I can not tell you a reason to ring the register." Loading chart...Koninklijke Philips NV : "That's just not a well-enough run company. We own Danaher for the Charitable Trust, and that's the best-run company in the industry." Loading chart...Icahn Enterprises LP : "I don't really know what they own, so it's kind of like a black box. Disclaimer: Cramer's Charitable Trust owns shares of Danaher.

☆ GE Healthcare Plans to Reduce Debt and Costs, Pursue Tuck-In Acquisitions
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Nina Trentmann | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +5 min

As a stand-alone company, GE Healthcare will also look to improve its working capital and lower logistics costs, Mr. Zodl said. GE Healthcare will also take a look at its real estate holdings and target over 100 sites, executives said. Ratings firms S&P Global Ratings, Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service have all given GE Healthcare an investment-grade rating. PREVIEWApart from reducing debt and costs, GE Healthcare will scout for potential tuck-in acquisition targets, Chief Executive Peter Arduini said. GE retains a 19.9% stake in GE Healthcare.

☆ Factbox: FACTBOX European companies cut jobs as economy sputters
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

REUTERS/Evgenia NovozheninaDec 7 (Reuters) - Decades-high inflation and the impact of war in Ukraine have forced companies across Europe into lay-offs or hiring freezes. * FINNAIR (FIA1S.HE): the Finnish airline will cut about 150 jobs, of which 90 are in its home country, as part of a plan to return to profitability. * MICHELIN (MICP.PA): the tyre maker plans to cut up to 1,600 jobs in France, fewer than the 2,300 estimated in its initial voluntary redundancy plan as it seeks to safeguard production. * HUSQVARNA (HUSQb.ST): the garden equipment and tools maker will cut 1,000 jobs, the vast majority of them related to the shift from petrol to battery-powered tools. * H&M (HMb.ST): the Swedish fashion giant, which employs roughly 155,000 people, will cut some 1,500 jobs as part of a 2 billion crown ($189.5 million) savings drive.

☆ Factbox: European companies cuts jobs as economy sputters
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

☆ Amazon's Cyber Monday sales continue: 40+ deals you can still shop
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +15 min

SKIP AHEAD Home and kitchen deals | Tech deals | TV deals | Beauty and wellness deals | Pet deals | Best Amazon Cyber Monday sales | Do you need a Prime membership to shop Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals? The best Amazon Cyber Monday 2022 dealsBelow, we rounded up some of the best deals from Amazon’s ongoing Cyber Monday savings event based on our previous coverage and Select reader interest. 4.5-star average rating from 33,540 reviews on AmazonAccording to Kasa, this smart light switch is designed to fit into a standard junction box. Best Amazon Cyber Monday 2022 sales to shopHere are some of the best ongoing sales to shop during Amazon’s extended Cyber Monday sale that we think you’ll want to know about. Do you need a Prime membership to shop Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals?

☆ Why Faulty Streetlights Are Turning Cities Purple — and Why It's Worrisome
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Adam Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

LED streetlights are supposed to shine for the better part of a decade. Every city with purple lights that responded to my queries or has public records on the matter bought its LED lights from Acuity. The blue LED, with its narrow wavelength, enabled all sorts of modern tech, from the compact disc to flat-screen monitors. Acuity and the purple cities haven't been entirely transparent on that matter. "The purple streetlights are a result of the phosphor coating delaminating from the LEDs," says Fiona Hughes, a representative for the city of Vancouver.

Best Cyber Monday 2022 kitchen and home dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best Cyber Monday kitchen and home deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.3-star average rating from 4,663 reviews on AmazonThis automatic espresso machine from Philips can make five different coffee types — including cappuccinos, Americanos and lattes. 4.8-star average rating from 8,733 reviews at AmazonNinja calls the Food Power Blender and Processor its most powerful blender system. Best Cyber Monday home dealsLowest price ever4.7-star average rating from 1,443 Brooklinen reviewsThese super-soft, mid-weight hand towels are made of 100% Turkish cotton and are Brooklinen’s bestselling towel weave, says the company. Best Cyber Monday 2022 kitchen and home salesHere are the best Cyber Monday home and kitchen sales we think you’ll want to know about.

SKIP AHEAD Best deals at Amazon | Best deals at Walmart | Best deals at Target | Best deals at Best Buy | Best Cyber Monday sales across categoriesTo help you make the most of the shopping holiday, Select compiled some of the best Cyber Monday deals and sales we think you’ll want to know about. Best Cyber Monday 2022 deals across retailersBelow, we’re sharing the best Cyber Monday deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 73,237 reviews at TargetOral-B’s Pro 1000 electric toothbrush is one of the best models you can buy. 4.7-star average rating from 10,600 on AmazonThis cookware set comes with 8-inch and 10-inch nonstick fry pans. Best Cyber Monday 2022 sales across retailersHere are the best Cyber Monday sales we think you’ll want to know about.

☆ Amazon Cyber Monday 2022: Shop these 71+ deals before they're gone
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +23 min

Amazon is still hosting several Cyber Monday deals, as are major retailers like Walmart, Target and Best Buy. SKIP AHEAD Home and kitchen deals | Tech deals | TV deals | Beauty and wellness deals | Pet deals | Best Amazon Cyber Monday sales | Do you need a Prime membership to shop Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals? Anyone can shop Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals, though the retailer does offer some exclusive deals for Prime members. The best Amazon Cyber Monday 2022 dealsBelow, we rounded up some of the best deals from Amazon’s Cyber Monday savings event based on our previous coverage and Select reader interest. Best Amazon Cyber Monday 2022 sales to shopHere are some of the best sales to shop for during Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale that we think you’ll want to know about.

☆ Best Amazon Cyber Monday deals available now: Apple, Kindle and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Mili Godio | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +21 min

SKIP AHEAD Home and kitchen deals | Tech deals | TV deals | Beauty and wellness deals | Pet deals | Best Amazon Cyber Monday sales | Do you need a Prime membership to shop Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals? The best Amazon Cyber Monday 2022 dealsBelow, we rounded up some of the best deals from Amazon’s Cyber Monday savings event based on our previous coverage and Select reader interest. Best Amazon Cyber Monday home and kitchen deals4.7-star average rating from 10,573 reviews on AmazonThis All-Clad two-piece cookware set comes with 8- and 10-inch non-stick frying pans. 4.6-star average rating from 150,441 reviews on AmazonFitBit makes some of the best fitness smartwatches you can buy. Best Amazon Cyber Monday 2022 sales to shopHere are some of the best sales to shop for during Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale that we think you’ll want to know about.

☆ 55+ Cyber Monday deals under $100 to shop now
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +13 min

Many of these sales — most of which run through Cyber Monday — offer plenty of discounted items under $100. SKIP AHEAD Best Cyber Monday deals under $100 | Best Cyber Monday sales under $100To help you make the most of the shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best early Cyber Monday deals and sales under $100 that we think you’ll want to know about. Best Cyber Monday 2022 deals under $100Below, we’re sharing the best Cyber Monday deals under $100 based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 10,573 reviews on AmazonThis All-Clad two-piece cookware set comes with 8-inch and 10-inch non-stick frying pans. Best early Cyber Monday 2022 sales under $100Here are the best early Cyber Monday sales under$100 that we think you’ll want to know about.

☆ 50+ best Cyber Monday 2022 deals for beauty and wellness
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Gabriella Depinho | Gabriella Depinho Is A Production Coordinator For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

SKIP AHEAD Cyber Monday beauty and wellness deals | Cyber Monday beauty and wellness salesTo help you make the most of the shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Cyber Monday deals and sales on beauty and wellness products that we think you’ll want to know about. Best early Cyber Monday 2022 beauty and wellness dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best Cyber Monday beauty and wellness deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.9-star average rating from 16 reviews at Best Buy. Best early Cyber Monday 2022 beauty and wellness salesHere are the best Cyber Monday beauty and wellness sales that we think you’ll want to know about. Remember that sales include multiple deals, and not every product listed in a sale is going to be the best deal around.

☆ Best Buy Cyber Monday 2022 deals available now: JBL speaker, Samsung Galaxy Buds2 and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Gabriella Depinho | Gabriella Depinho Is A Production Coordinator For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Best Buy says that items bought from Oct. 24 through Dec. 31 will have an extended return period through Jan. 14, 2023, with exceptions on certain products. Best Buy does offer a Price Match Guarantee, with more specifics available on the retailer’s website. SKIP AHEAD Best sales from the Best Buy Black Friday sale | Best deals from the Best Buy Black Friday saleIf you’re looking to take advantage of ongoing Cyber Monday deals, we have compiled some of the best deals and sales Best Buy is offering during its Cyber Monday sales, based on previous coverage and Select reader interest. Best sales from the Best Buy Cyber Monday saleWe’re highlighting some of the best sales we think Select readers will want to know about. Best products to consider from the Best Buy Cyber Monday saleBased on our previous coverage and Select reader interest, we rounded up some of the best deals from Best Buy's Cyber Monday sale, using Honey and CamelCamelCamel to ensure their discounts are at historical lows.

Right now, several of our top picks are on sale, including the Instant Pot Duo Crisp Pressure Cooker with Air Fryer and the Dash Compact Air Fryer. Cyber Monday air fryer deals: Top discountsAmazon : Get up to 40% off top air fryer brands, including Ninja. Rare Deal Dash Compact Air Fryer (Red) The Dash Compact Air Fryer could not be more straightforward to use, and it takes up very little precious counter space. Great Price Ninja Air Fryer XL Make cooking easier with the Ninja Air Fryer XL and its five different cooking settings. Check out our air fryer guide for more ideas on what to make in an air fryer.

Among them is Best Buy: Its holiday sale began on October 24 and we expect even better deals to pop up today. It's now available on clearance from Best Buy, making it even more affordable to buy than ever. $739.00 from Best Buy Originally $799.00 Save 8%Best Buy Cyber Monday 2022: What to expectThough Best Buy's holiday sale already kicked off a while ago, the best deals are cropping up today on Cyber Monday. Best Buy has stated that its sale has already begun since October 24, but we expect the best deals to show up on Cyber Monday. Best Buy store hours differ by location, so you'll need to check your local store's Cyber Monday hours.

SKIP AHEAD Best deals at Amazon | Best deals at Walmart | Best deals at Target | Best deals at Best Buy | Best Black Friday salesTo help you make the most of the final Black Friday sales, we compiled some of the best deals and sales that we think you’ll want to know about. Best Black Friday 2022 deals across retailersBelow, we’re sharing the best Black Friday deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 73,237 reviews at TargetOral-B’s Pro 1000 electric toothbrush is one of the best models you can buy. 4.7-star average rating from 10,600 on AmazonThis cookware set comes with 8-inch and 10-inch nonstick fry pans. Best Black Friday 2022 sales across retailersHere are the best Black Friday sales that we think you’ll want to know about.

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