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☆ Rockefeller Capital's Greg Fleming on the $98 billion firm's plans to double assets
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Wall Street veteran Greg Fleming founded Rockefeller Capital Management almost five years ago. Wall Street veteran Gregory Fleming launched wealth fim Rockefeller Capital Management in 2018 with the goal of hitting $100 billion in assets by 2023. If anything, the market turbulence has led to more inbound interest from clients, Fleming told Insider. He added that there is still potential to convert more wealth management clients into advisory clients and vice versa. For us, a lot of it is about the fit with the Rockefeller global family office," he said.

☆ A Casino at Saks, Times Square or the U.N.? Companies Pitch NYC Officials
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Jimmy Vielkind | Katherine Sayre | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Gambling companies competing to build a casino in Manhattan, one of the industry’s most coveted untapped markets, face skepticism from officials who would need to approve projects in the heart of the city. Real-estate and casino developers are pitching several sites in midtown Manhattan, including on the top floors of the Saks Fifth Avenue across from Rockefeller Center and in the very heart of Times Square. It’s vital to be near the city center to draw the right mix of tourists and wealthy clients, they said.

☆ S.F. antiques dealer who was recorded spraying a homeless woman with a water hose is arrested
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Johnson-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Alex Johnson | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The San Francisco antiques dealer whose gallery was vandalized and denounced online after viral video showed him spraying a homeless woman with a water hose was arrested Wednesday and charged with battery, authorities said. The man, Collier Gwin, 71, was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge, police said. He was booked late Wednesday afternoon into the San Francisco County Jail, where he was being held on $2,500 bail, according to jail records. A nearby business owner recorded video of Gwin spraying the woman on the sidewalk outside Foster Gwin Gallery on Jan. 9. They will release her within a day.”Foster Gwin Gallery in San Francisco.

☆ The case for investing in China's reopening is strong. Here's how to proceed with caution
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Patti Domm | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

Strategists see China's markets easily scoring double-digit gains this year. The case for investing outside the U.S. is strong, particularly with the dollar coming off its highs and looking at further downside. "While China's reopening is undoubtedly a turning point, there remain reasons to be cautious," wrote Barclays equity strategists. But still the prospects for China's economy are much brighter than they were just several months ago. The Covid lockdown has been so damaging to the Chinese economy, they want to get back to a growth path in 2023."

☆ Many Companies Are Shying Away From Carbon Credits
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Dieter Holger | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +5 min

Many companies are hesitant to buy carbon credits as the market faces criticism and coming standards remain unclear. Carbon credits are also expected to be discussed at this week’s World Economic Forum annual summit in Davos, Switzerland. As officials work to develop the market, sustainability chiefs must weigh the pros and cons of carbon credits in their climate plans. Carbon solutionsTo address concerns in the carbon market and scale up climate action, there is a movement toward better, widely accepted standards. The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market ended its public comment period in September on the 10 so-called Core Carbon Principles it proposed in July.

☆ U.S. climate envoy Kerry outlines carbon offset initiative for developing nations
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

ABU DHABI, Jan 15 (Reuters) - U.S. climate envoy John Kerry on Sunday outlined core principles for a "high-integrity" carbon offset plan meant to help developing nations speed their energy transition, and next steps including establishing a consultative group. The Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA), first announced at last year's COP27 climate conference, is being developed by the United States with the Bezos Earth Fund and the Rockefeller Foundation to mobilise private capital. "We believe you can have high-integrity, accountable, transparent credit which will help us to be able to put some money on the table," he said, acknowledging widespread criticism of voluntary carbon offset schemes. He said ETA principles also called for a near-term, inclusive and comprehensive approach to deliver on broader sustainable development goals and support power sector-wide energy transition. Reporting by Rachna Uppal and Ghaida Ghantous; Editing by Susan FentonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Ruchir Sharma's 2023 investor playbook
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | 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 EmailRuchir Sharma's 2023 investor playbookRuchir Sharma from Rockefeller International joins Squawk on the Street to discuss his market call for this year.

☆ An architect shares interior-design upgrades for 4 rooms in your home for an extra-cozy winter
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Zoe Rosenberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

NYC architect and designer Michael Gabellini recommended four upgrades to make a home extra cozy. His clients may demand luxury, but that doesn't mean that some upgrades can't be affordable. Install heated walls in the bathroomGabellini Sheppard designed the interiors for 611 West 56th Street in New York, with bathrooms that include heated floors. He's seeing a growing demand for heated walls, which are already popular in Germany. Gabellini SheppardYou've heard of heated floors — and now, heated walls — but what about heated countertops?

☆ Tech will be down until the Fed pivot, then it will lead up, says Rockefeller Global's Cheryl Young
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | 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 EmailTech will be down until the Fed pivot, then it will lead up, says Rockefeller Global's Cheryl YoungCheryl Young, Rockefeller Global Family Office, joins 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss opportunities she sees in Big Tech.

☆ The first quarter could determine how good or bad the new year will be
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-01 | by ( Patti Domm | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

The first quarter of the third year of a presidential term is consistently the best quarter for S & P 500 performance, according to CFRA data. "If everyone says the first half is going to be bad and the second half is going to be good, it could be the opposite. "The timing of the economic rebound probably starts in the second quarter so the market can look forward to it," he said. "Right now it's estimated to be down 3% year-on-year … We are looking at an earnings recession which is typically coincident with an economic recession." The second quarter is expected to be down 2.3%.

☆ 2023 could end up a better year for markets, but it likely won't start off that way
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-31 | by ( Patti Domm | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

As a very painful market year exits, Wall Street's strategists expect 2023 will end on a much better note —even if the path there continues to be highly volatile. I think the Fed will likely be overtightening the economy into this recession." So rates could rise before heading lower in the second half, and that environment will be better for stocks. Rieder said 2023 is going to a banner year for fixed income, and "not so much because it's going to be rates rallying so much," he said. "I think rates still have some upside," said Rieder.

☆ The most honest man in real estate thinks the housing market isn't going to crash
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-31 | by ( Kelsey Neubauer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Here's how Miller, who doesn't think the housing market is going to crash, became a beacon of trust. The call was from a journalist at an international paper asking for Miller's comment on the US housing market for a story. The 62-year-old founder of the real-estate-appraisal and data firm Miller Samuel is probably the most-quoted man in real estate, with some 2,469 news citations, according to the database LexisNexis. Today, Miller Samuel has replaced Scantrons with iPods, iPhones, and a CoreLogic appraisal software called A La Mode. Today, there's much more data than there was when he started Miller Samuel, but also a lot more "crap," Miller said.

☆ Sparkling holiday lights spread Christmas cheer around the world
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-23 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: 1 min

Decorated homes in the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y., on Dec. 8. Dyker Heights' seasonal lights took off in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001 and stayed on even at the height of the pandemic in 2020, residents said. The light show has become a pit stop for tour buses along with the likes of Rockefeller Center and Times Square.

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Ruchir Sharma, Rockefeller International Chairman
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | 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 EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Ruchir Sharma, Rockefeller International ChairmanRuchir Sharma, Rockefeller International Chairman, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss mounting debt in private equity funds, evidence of a bubble in private markets and how the biggest winners in the easy-money era could be impacted by the current market downturn.

☆ Private market bubble may soon burst, says Ruchir Sharma, Rockefeller International chairman
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | 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 EmailPrivate market bubble may soon burst, says Ruchir Sharma, Rockefeller International chairmanRuchir Sharma, Rockefeller International chairman, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss mounting debt in private equity funds, evidence of a bubble in private markets, and how the biggest winners in the easy money era could be impacted by the current market downturn.

☆ What a Newsmax host's fake outrage over an American Girl doll tells us
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Susanne Ramírez De Arellano | Susanne Ramírez De Arellano Is A Freelance Writer | Journalist Based In New York City. She Is The Former News Director Of Channel In Puerto Rico | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

“My daughter is just a cute little 6-year-old white girl — we couldn’t find anybody that looked like my daughter. It begs the question: What does an American Girl look like today? Because, going by the numbers, American Girl dolls represent what America looks like at present — not a “wokeified” version, but a real one. American Girl’s ethos is to build girls of strong character and help them reach their full potential. It is a future that can’t be stopped by a ridiculous anchor decrying that he can’t find a white doll for his cute white child.

☆ Al Roker shares update on 'TODAY' show after two recent hospital stays
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( Scott Stump | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Al Roker says his recent hospital stints have been “a tough slog,” but he is pushing through it thanks to an outpouring of well wishes and support from his wife, three children and his "TODAY" colleagues. Roker shared an update on the "TODAY" show via video call from his home on Monday after spending most of the past month at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. I’m a very fortunate person.”Regular visits to the hospital by his colleagues have helped bolster his spirits. “You guys have been terrific coming by the hospital,” he said while wearing a shirt from his alma mater, SUNY Oswego. Roker then shared the happy news on Thursday that he was back home again from his second hospital stay.

☆ Alicia Keys debuts her first ever holiday album
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( Chloe Melas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Alicia Keys is giving you the holiday classics with a twist. The 15-time Grammy winner spoke with CNN about recording her first holiday album, “Santa Baby,” and the importance of debuting it on her own record imprint. “The album that I just released for the holidays, being the first release on my own imprint, it feels really exciting. “I’m really, really ecstatic about Alicia Keys Records. “I am my own queen and she is her own queen and I totally uplift her,” Keys said.

☆ Stocks rise on hope of revived China demand, oil slips
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Herbert Lash | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Wall Street rose on enthusiasm over a rally in U.S.-listed shares of Chinese companies, while copper climbed on hopes of increased demand from China, its biggest consumer. "The realization that China is going to be back online and producing product will help bring down inflation and that's a good thing. Treasury yields rose as investors awaited a report next week on inflation and the Fed meeting. Global bond yields, which move inversely to price, have tumbled in recent weeks on expectations of slower growth or recessions will curb the rise in rates. Gold prices edged higher as the dollar eased and investors positioned themselves ahead of the U.S. inflation data and the Fed's policy announcements.

☆ Stocks rise on hope of revived China demand, oil wobbles
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Herbert Lash | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Wall Street rose on enthusiasm over a rally in U.S.-listed shares of Chinese companies, while copper climbed on hopes of increased demand from China, its biggest consumer. "The realization that China is going to be back on-line and producing product will help bring down inflation and that’s a good thing. "The bulls can spin the narrative that both inflation expectations and real yields are coming down. Treasury yields rose as investors awaited a report next week on inflation and the Fed meeting. Gold prices edged higher as the dollar eased and investors positioned themselves ahead of the U.S. inflation data and the Fed's policy announcements.

☆ 2022 People’s Choice Awards: The winners list
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The fans have spoken about what they found to be the best in movies, television, music and pop culture. “Saturday Night Live” cast member and comedian Kenan Thompson hosted the 2022 People’s Choice Awards from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, which aired on NBC and E! Award-winning actor, producer, screenwriter and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds was honored with the People’s Icon Award, while Emmy and Grammy award-winning performer Lizzo was presented with the People’s Champion Award. Lizzo is seen performing at the Citi Concert Series for the 'Today' show at the Rockefeller Plaza on July 15, 2022 in New York City. Shania Twain performs on stage during the 2022 People's Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar on December 6, 2022 in Santa Monica, California.

☆ Christmas vacations: 15 of the best places to go
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Cnn Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

The Bath Christmas Market has a multitude of wooden chalets selling distinctively British handmade crafts in a quaint Georgian setting. Bogotá, ColombiaA woman dressed as Santa Claus sits next to a Christmas tree and a Christmas star at Bolivar Square in Bogota. Salzburg and Oberndorf, AustriaThe Christmas Market and associated festivities in Salzburg are really something to sing about. Dating back to 1570, Strasbourg claims to be the oldest Christmas market in France and one of the oldest in Europe. damianalmua/Adobe StockThe traditional Christmas colors of red, green and white take on an entirely new meaning in New Zealand.

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☆ PHOTOS: New York City lights the 50,000 bulbs of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrived in NYC from an upstate farm 200 miles away. The Rockefeller Center sees about 500,000 tourists during the holiday season. The 82-foot tree arrived in Manhattan from upstate New York in November and it's illumination is the unofficial indication that it's Christmas time in New York City. Onlookers waited patiently Wednesday night to see its estimated 50,000 multi-colored lights and giant Swarovski crystal star light up the Rockefeller Center, but the tree attracted local attention before it was decorated. NBC's "Christmas at Rockefeller Center" special aired on Wednesday night with many celebrity appearances – including a performance by Alicia Keys.

☆ ‘TODAY’ show’s Al Roker returns to hospital after treatment for blood clots
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

“TODAY” show weatherman and anchor Al Roker has been readmitted to the hospital after revealing last month he was treated for blood clots. “It was wonderful hosting the celebration, but, of course, we all wished that Al could’ve been with us,” Kotb said. “Al Roker-- hurry back to us... counting the days xoxoxo,” Kotb wrote. Roker took some time off following the diagnosis, and returned to the “TODAY” show with a clean bill of health. “It was this great relief,” he told “TODAY” viewers at the time.

☆ From backyard colossus to Midtown jewel: Journey of the Rock Center Christmas tree
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Associated Press | Matthew Nighswander | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: 1 min

In a ceremony dating back to 1933, the Rockefeller Center tree will be lit Wednesday night, completing the metamorphosis of a backyard giant into one of the world's most famous Christmas trees. Construction workers pooled their money in 1931 to buy the first tree to grace the plaza, a 20-foot high balsam fir with garlands made by their families. Rockefeller Center decided to make the tree an annual tradition and the first tree-lighting was two years later.

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