DIRS.INFO The most relevant business & tech news

☆ The portfolio's biggest stock winners — and laggards — for the week
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Markets: The stock market is wrapping up a good week, with the S & P 500 on Friday pacing for its fifth straight session of gains. Next week: It's a holiday-shortened week with markets closed Thursday for Thanksgiving and closed early (1 p.m. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

Persons: Jim Cramer, industrials, Coterra, We're, Blackwell, CrowdStrike, Robert F Kennedy, we'll, JM Smucker, Jim Cramer's, Jim Organizations: CNBC, ., Walmart, Costco, Utilities, Nvidia, Coterra Energy, Technology, Enterprise, Department of Health, Human Services, Department of Justice, Google, Chrome, Burlington Stores, Dick's Sporting Goods, JM, Abercrombie, Fitch, Dell Technologies, HP Inc, Federal, Jim Cramer's Charitable, Traders, New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Locations: New York City

☆ Four big reasons to own gold into 2025
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

On Friday, spot gold rose about 1% amid increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine . Secondly, the global interest rate-cutting cycle will also stretch into 2025, which will serve as another driver of higher gold prices. Moreover, a push among central banks to diversify their reserves away from the dollar could also provide some additional support for gold, he said. "We expect the de-dollarization trend among central banks and private asset managers to continue," Khandelwal said. "We estimate central banks bought around 900 metric tons of gold in 2024, and these volumes can be sustained well above the prior decade's average of around 325 metric tons a year."

Persons: Gold, Donald Trump's, Sagar Khandelwal, Khandelwal Organizations: UBS, UBS Global Wealth Management Locations: Russia, Ukraine

☆ Who was Laken Riley and what happened to her: Profile on Georgia nursing student murdered by Jose Ibarra
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Nicole Chavez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Laken Riley’s name was heard in court countless times and repeated by politicians around the country who described her brutal killing. They listened carefully and often sobbed as witnesses described how the last moments of Riley’s life unfolded. From left, Connolly Huth, roommate of Laken Riley, Lauren Phillips, sister of Laken Riley, and Sofia Magana, roommate of Laken Riley, react as Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard announces the verdict on Wednesday. Hyosub Shin/Pool/APShe wanted to live a ‘faithful Christian life’At 22, Riley’s life was largely guided by her Christian faith. He also took a moment to remind people how rich Riley’s life was before it ended.

Persons: Jose Ibarra, Ibarra, Lilly Steiner, Connolly Huth, Laken Riley, Lauren Phillips, Sofia Magana, H, Patrick Haggard, Hyosub, ’, ” Riley’s, Allyson Phillips, “, Jesus, ” Riley, John Phillips, Hyosub Shin, Laken, ” Abby Phillips, Riley, ” Lauren Phillips, ”, Huth, Steiner, ” Steiner, “ Laken, ” Magana, ” John Phillips Organizations: CNN, University of Georgia’s, Superior Court, Atlanta, AP, Augusta University’s College of Nursing Locations: Woodstock , Georgia, Georgia, St, Honduras, Athens, Clarke, Athens , Georgia, Laken, University of Georgia’s Oconee Forest Park, Lake Herrick

☆ I changed my retirement plans at 57. Now, I travel full time in an RV with my wife and live off of investments.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Chris Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My wife and I built a slab for our RV on my son's property to be near family when we want. I'd spent years as an executive in Southern California, and I had a retirement plan in place for quite some time. My vision for retirement did not include living in an RV or moving to Washington state. My son's house was a fixer-upper, so we helped out with all sorts of projects to help the kids make it their dream home. AdvertisementIn many ways, we're living out our retirement dreamsOur expenses are lower than they were when we had a house.

Persons: I'd, —, Chris Mott, we'd, we've, I'm, I've Organizations: UFO, Design, Social Locations: Southern California, Vancouver , Washington, Washington, Washington and Oregon, Arizona , New Mexico , Texas , Utah, Nevada, Lake Havasu, Roswell, Texas, Vancouver

☆ Diddy's prosecutors compare him to R. Kelly in fighting his latest bail application
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries won bail on sex-trafficking charges, Combs' lawyers noted. On Friday, prosecutors said that Combs' case is more like R. Kelly's than like Jeffries'. Prosecutors compared Sean "Diddy" Combs to sex-trafficking convict R. Kelly during two hours of bail arguments in federal court in Manhattan on Friday. "These cases are much more comparable, your honor," she told US District Court Judge Arun Subramanian. AdvertisementKing Combs, center, son, D'Lila Combs and Jessie Combs, daughters of Sean "Diddy" Combs, leave Manhattan federal court, Friday, Nov. 22 2024, in New York.

Persons: Sean, Diddy, Combs, Michael Jeffries, Jeffries, R, Kelly, King Combs, Janice Combs, Yuki Iwamura Combs, Michael Jeffries —, Keith Raniere, Raniere, Mike Jeffries, Abercrombie &, Rebecca Blackwell, Christy Slavik, Slavik, Arun Subramanian, D'Lila Combs, Jessie Combs, Yuki Iwamura, Marc Agnifilo, I'm, Agnifilo Organizations: Ex, Abercrombie, Fitch, AP, Prosecutors, Abercrombie & Fitch, US, Office Locations: Manhattan, New York, Side, Brooklyn, Chicago

☆ Dozens of retailers jacked up interest rates on store cards ahead of Fed cuts
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Now we see it's very common for these store cards to charge over 30%." Just before the Fed began its rate-cutting cycle in September, many retailers and their bank partners raised interest rates on their store cards to protect their profits when the federal funds rate — which determines their own interest rates — came down. Now, the average interest rate on a store card is at an all-time high just ahead of the holiday shopping season, which is when most consumers sign up for store cards. That was less than half of the interest rate increase for store cards seen from September 2023 to September 2024, when the federal funds rate didn't budge. When asked why they increased the APR on their store cards, the companies that returned CNBC's request for comment pointed vaguely to industry standards and the current economic environment.

Persons: Tommy, Petco, Ted Rossman, it's, Jasmine Matheney, Nordstrom, Matheney, you've, preemptively Organizations: U.S, Federal Reserve, Navy, Academy Sports, Fed, CNBC, Comenity Bank, Big Lots Locations: Petco, Burlington, Macy's, Michael's, Michigan

☆ Yankees' Aaron Judge and Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani win MLB MVP awards
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge were named MVP of the National League and American League, respectively, MLB announced Thursday. Ohtani helped lead the Dodgers to the best record in MLB in the regular season, then played a key role in their World Series run. Judge — whose Yankees lost to the Dodgers in five games in the World Series — previously won MVP in 2022. The Yankees, led by Judge, finished first in the AL with 94 wins. Their World Series appearance in 2024 was the franchise’s first since 2009.

Persons: Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Ohtani, Tommy John, Judge —, — Organizations: Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, National League, American League, MLB, AL, Dodgers, NL, OPS, Los Angeles Angels, Yankees, New York, Judge Locations: Angeles, Japan, United States, . New

☆ Trump's Cabinet selection is off to a rocky start: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

But it’s not even Thanksgiving, and Donald Trump is already looking for a backup top law enforcement officer after Matt Gaetz withdrew his AG bid Thursday. The last time around, Trump lost just one of his initial Cabinet picks, when Andrew Puzder withdrew as the labor secretary nominee in February 2017. ➡️ More on the Trump transitionAside from Gaetz, two of Trump’s other Cabinet picks, Hegseth and Kennedy, have also faced serious allegations of sexual impropriety, which they have both denied. 🗞️ Today’s other top stories 👀 Buckeye State battle brewing: The jockeying for JD Vance’s Ohio Senate seat has begun, and the potential candidates’ statements about Trump’s Cabinet picks are being closely watched. Read more →The jockeying for JD Vance’s Ohio Senate seat has begun, and the potential candidates’ statements about Trump’s Cabinet picks are being closely watched.

Persons: Matt Gaetz, Jonathan Allen, Henry J, Gomez, Olympia Sonnier, Jake Traylor, Julie Tsirkin Matt Gaetz’s, Donald Trump, ”, Gaetz, MAGA, Trump, Sens, Mitch McConnell of, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins of, Markwayne Mullin, John Curtis of Utah, Read, Jonathan Allen It’s, George H.W, Texas Sen, John Tower, it’s, — Trump, Bill Clinton’s, Zoë Baird, Kimba Wood, Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Barack Obama’s, Tom Daschle, Bill Richardson, Judd Gregg, Andrew Puzder, ➡️, Hegseth, Kennedy, Mehmet Oz, El Organizations: NBC, White House, Capitol, Republican, The Justice Department, Republicans, Gaetz, Pentagon, Former Fox News, Human Services, Commerce, ., Medicare, Services Locations: Florida, Washington, Trump, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Oklahoma, Texas, Obamacare

A missing Kansas woman who disappeared this year and was found in a freezer buried in a cow pasture in the Oklahoma panhandle was killed in a stabbing attack that left her with dozens of wounds, according to a medical examiner’s report. Veronica Butler, 27, died from sharp force trauma and had 30 wounds, 10 of which were consistent with her trying to defend herself, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Oklahoma said in its report. Texas County Sheriff's DepartmentButler and Jilian Kelley, 39, a court supervisor in a children’s custody case, disappeared March 30. The defendants are Tifany Adams; Adams’ boyfriend, Tad Bert Cullum; Cole Earl Twombly; Cora Twombly and Paul Grice. On the day she disappeared, a day she had visitation, Butler planned to take her daughter to a birthday party.

Persons: Veronica Butler, Jilian D, Kelley, Veronica C, Butler, Butler . Texas County Sheriff's Department Butler, Jilian Kelley, Tifany Adams, Adams, Tad Bert Cullum, Cole Earl Twombly, Cora Twombly, Paul Grice ., Tim Laughlin, Cullum Organizations: Butler . Texas County Sheriff's Department, Oklahoma State Bureau of, State Bureau of Investigation Locations: Kansas, Oklahoma, Butler . Texas, Texas County , Oklahoma

☆ Vaccination rates for flu and Covid are low this season, CDC says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

As of Nov. 9, an estimated 35% of U.S. adults had gotten the new flu vaccine, and nearly 18% had received the new Covid vaccines, CDC data shows. The vaccination rate for the flu as of October was roughly equivalent to the same time last year, the CDC found. The rate of Covid vaccination is also similar to last November, around 15%. The new CDC report warns that flu, Covid and RSV can cause serious illness, particularly for people ages 65 and up and those with certain medical conditions. A second CDC report released Thursday found low vaccination coverage among residents of nursing homes.

Persons: Donald Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Pediatricians Organizations: Centers for Disease Control, CDC Locations: U.S

Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal Thursday as a candidate for attorney general illustrates the roadblocks President-elect Donald Trump could face as he attempts to convert his campaign of “retribution” into a governing coalition capable of working within the realities of Washington. In Gaetz, Trump would finally get the loyal attorney general he felt like he never had in his first term. But it was a tough sell from the moment Trump announced Gaetz as his choice eight days ago — in a pick that shocked much of Washington. In the end, it was the “combination of the ethics report and opposition among Senate Republicans,” that doomed Gaetz’s candidacy, a senior Senate aide told NBC News. Before Gaetz’s withdrawal Thursday, Trump allies were pushing hard on GOP senators and other ambitious Republicans to publicly support his embattled Cabinet picks.

Persons: Matt Gaetz’s, Donald Trump, ”, Gaetz, MAGA, Trump, “, Vance, ” Gaetz, Sens, Mitch McConnell of, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins of, Markwayne Mullin, John Curtis of Utah, JD Vance, ” Sen, Mike Rounds, ” Rounds, Pete Hegseth, shouldn’t, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Tulsi Gabbard, Matt, they’re Organizations: Republican, The Justice Department, Republicans, NBC News, Trump, Capitol, Gaetz, “, Senate, Fox News, Justice Department Locations: Washington, Florida, Trump, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Oklahoma, Ohio, Hawaii

My favorite is this pan from Our Place — the most versatile kitchen appliance I own and my most used option. Because it’s my most used pan, I’m consistently washing it, and even after every use, it remains pristine. Its adaptability and ease of use are also why it’s a favorite of NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin. For example, I have the bamboo steamer, which is great for making dumplings.”The Our Place Always Pan 2.0 comes in three sizes — mini, standard and large. My colleagues and I have also used the Our Place Always Pan 2.0 for over a year.

Persons: you’ve, Zoe Malin, “, ”, Malin, It’s, TikTok Organizations: Amazon, NBC, Steam, Facebook, Twitter

“We’ve been dealing with severe challenges due to gang violence, which has essentially cut off ground transportation,” Thelemaque said. “Although the FAA says the ban will lift on Dec. 12, most airlines are rescheduling flights for February,” she said. “Families are consumed by the news of worsening violence and are mourning senseless killings.”The flight ban is also disrupting long-standing holiday traditions in this mostly Catholic and Christian country. “Now, that opportunity has been taken away.”Williams noted that the ban extends beyond Port-au-Prince to airports throughout the country, further isolating Haitians. “Some passengers have had to return to Europe or elsewhere.”Police officers coduct searches in a suburb of Port-au-Prince, Haiti on Tuesday.

Persons: Prince, Linda Thelemaque, Les Cayes, Hope, We’ve, ” Thelemaque, “, ”, Yolette Williams, ” Williams, coduct, Guerinault Louis, Williams Organizations: U.S, Federal Aviation Administration, Spirit Airlines, FAA, Sunrise Airways, NBC News, American Airlines, Miami, U.S . State Department, Haitian American Alliance of New, Independence, ” Police, Anadolu, Getty Locations: Haiti, Port, Les, Caribbean, Miami, Haitian American Alliance of New York, United States, Dominican Republic, Haitian, Europe, Prince

The conviction against actor Jussie Smollett for falsely reporting a hate crime to Chicago police in 2019 has been overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court over prosecutorial issues. The judges noted that the case generated "significant public interest" and many felt the case's original resolution was unjust. But the Chicago Police Department later said that Smollett recruited the brothers to help him stage the attack. Smollett was arrested in February 2019 and indicted that March on 16 felony counts over allegedly filing a false police report. Both brothers said during the trial that Smollett hired them to stage an attack as a ploy for public attention, noting a $3,500 check Smollett paid them.

Persons: Jussie Smollett, Dan Webb, Smollett, ”, —, ” Webb, Ola, Abimbola Osundairo —, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Kimberly Foxx, Emanuel, Abimbola Osundairo Organizations: Chicago police, Illinois Supreme, Chicago Police Department, Chicago Mayor Locations: Cook, Illinois, Chicago’s Streeterville

I’ve been covering Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals as an editor at NBC Select for over four years. To find the best early Black Friday deals on Amazon, I combed through sales actually worth shopping for right now on the site. SKIP AHEAD Best early Black Friday Amazon deals | More early Black Friday Amazon sales | Best early Black Friday sales at other retailers | How I picked the best early Black Friday Amazon deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best early Amazon Black Friday dealsEach deal I recommend below is highly rated and at least 20% off. Best early Black Friday Amazon salesHere are the best Black Friday Amazon sales to know about.

Persons: I’ve, it’s, Bissell, It’s, Nordstrom, sitewide Casper, TikTok Organizations: Amazon, NBC, Amazon’s, Deal, Black, Amazon Alexa, Walmart, Gamestop, Wellness, Bath, Giftable Tech, Facebook, Twitter Locations: tangling

A sharp drop in mortgage rates brought homebuyers off the fence in October after a slow summer. Sales were 2.9% higher than October of last year, marking the first annual increase in more than three years. While mortgage rates remain elevated, they are expected to stabilize.”There were 1.37 million units for sale at the end of October, an increase of 19.1% from October 2023. That is still high historically, but lower mortgage rates likely caused that share to drop. Mortgage rates are much higher now, at 7.05% on the 30-year fixed.

Persons: ”, Lawrence Yun, ” Yun, Chen Zhao Organizations: National Association of Realtors, Mortgage News, Fed Locations: Redfin

☆ CFPB expands oversight of digital payments services including Apple Pay, Cash App, PayPal and Zelle
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Hugh Son | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday issued a finalized version of a rule saying it will soon supervise nonbank firms that offer financial services likes payments and wallet apps. That would include payments services from Apple, Google and Amazon, as well as fintech firms including PayPal and Block and peer-to-peer services Venmo and Zelle. While the CFPB already had some authority over digital payment companies because of its oversight of electronic fund transfers, the new rule allows it to treat tech companies more like banks. “Digital payments have gone from novelty to necessity and our oversight must reflect this reality,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. The CFPB said the rule will take effect 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register.

Persons: ”, Rohit Chopra, CFPB, Trump Organizations: Consumer Financial, Tech, Apple, Google, PayPal, “, Federal

☆ The Western tourists going to Iraq for vacation
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Richard Collett | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +18 min

“It was peaceful, calm, and rather quiet,” Driskill told CNN Travel after visiting Iraq in 2024. “Every year we’re seeing more people come to Iraq than before,” he told CNN Travel. Newenham first visited in August 2021 and told CNN Travel that she never imagined Iraq becoming one of her favorite travel destinations. Anmar Khalil/AP“Visiting the [ninth-century] Great Mosque of Samarra is a must,” he told CNN Travel. For Sarah Sanbar, Iraq researcher at Human Rights Watch, tourism to the country is allowing visitors to see the real Iraq.

Persons: Tommy Driskill, ’, ” Driskill, Saddam Hussein’s, Iraq’s, Driskill, ”, “ I’m, I’ve, “ We’ve, ” Robert Kyle Molina, Molina, Ali Al Makhzomy, ” Al Makhzomy, Janet Newenham, Newenham, “, ” Newenham, they’ve, Pope Francis, Al Makhzomy, Ur, Sergio Arce, Bil, Anmar Khalil, Imam Hussain, Abbas, Hussain ibn Ali, Prophet Mohammed, Arce, I’d, Jan Bakker, James Wilcox, we’ve, Travel’s Molina, Sarah Sanbar, Iraq —, ” Sergio Arce, Sanbar, ‘, ’ Heck Organizations: CNN, CNN Travel, Tourism Capital, US Department of State, United, Foreign, Commonwealth, Development, Human Rights Watch, ISIS, Bil, US State Department, US, Federal Government, Baghdad International Airport, European, Kurdistan Regional Government Tourism Board, International, Federal, “, Vatican Media, Reuters, Borders, Erbil Marathon, Sergio Arce Military Locations: Hawaii, Baghdad, Iraq, Iraqi Kurdistan, Babylon, Kurdistan, Iraqi, Karbala, European Union, Kurdistan Chronicle, Federal Iraq, Mosul, “, Janet Newenham Iraq, Cork, Ireland, Baghdad . “ Iraq, Islam, ” Iraq, East, Palestine, Eden, Samarra, Al, Arba’een, Sweden, Iran, Kuwait, Pakistan, India, Erbil, Berlin’s, Today, birdwatch

An Alabama inmate convicted in a 1994 murder is poised to die Thursday in the state's third nitrogen hypoxia execution this year. Carey Dale Grayson asked to have his execution carried out by nitrogen gas. It refused to do so when Alabama executed Kenneth Smith, the first person in the U.S. to die in a nitrogen gas execution, in January and again in September, when the state executed Alan Miller in a second nitrogen gas execution. Since then, Alabama has become the first state to develop a nitrogen hypoxia execution protocol in addition to lethal injection. “The State of Alabama’s nitrogen protocol has been used twice and has not worked as they swore it would.

Persons: Carey Dale Grayson, Grayson, Vickie Deblieux, Kay Ivey, Carey Grayson, Kenneth Smith, Alan Miller, Smith, Miller, Dave Martin, John Palombi, ”, Palombi, Robert Overing, Overing, — Kenny Loggins, Trace Duncan, Louis Mangione —, Deblieux, Loggins, Duncan Organizations: Alabama Department of Corrections, U.S, Supreme, Protesters, Alabama, Montgomery Advertiser, Federal Locations: Alabama, Atmore, U.S, Pelham, Ala, The, Louisiana

☆ DOJ calls for Google to sell Chrome and HomeGoods highlighted on TikTok: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Trump’s plans for his first day in officePresident-elect Donald Trump plans to waste little time when he begins his second term in office. But much of Trump’s Day One goals will likely focus on stopping illegal immigration, the centerpiece of his candidacy. Chrome, which Google launched in 2008, provides the search giant with data it then uses for targeting ads. Additionally, the DOJ said that Google should be prevented from entering into exclusionary agreements with third parties like Apple and Samsung. These are some of the quirky items TikTok users have discovered during trips to their local HomeGoods stores.

Persons: Donald Trump, Laken Riley’s, Pope Francis, Joe Biden, Trump, won’t, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Matt Whitaker, Matt Gaetz, Dr, Mehmet Oz, Laken Riley, Jose Antonio Ibarra, Ibarra, Riley, Riley’s, Allyson Phillip, “, ”, → Susan Smith, →, Bryan Kohberger, Pope, Carlo Acutis, Francis Basilica, ” Pope Francis, he’ll, Acutis, Maurizio Cattelan’s “, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce —, Milhouse Van Houten, Halyna Hutchins, Joel Souza, Jeff Greenberg, Daysia Tolentino, — Saba Organizations: Catholic, Biden, Trump, Security, Elon, Wall Street, NATO, Cabinet, Medicare, Services, North Carolina Republican, Democratic, U.S, University of Idaho, Google, Chrome The Department, Justice, Chrome, DOJ, Apple, Samsung, Android, Adolescents, Vatican News, FBI, Kansas City Chiefs, Indiana University, Hoosiers, NBC News, Staff, Universal, Getty, NBC, Target Locations: Russia, Ukraine, North, California, Venezuelan, St, Assisi, Italy

Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was accused of sexual assault. Trump himself has faced various sexual misconduct allegations, which he has denied, though he was found liable last year for sexual abuse in a civil trial over an alleged incident in the 1990s that he also denies. Now, after having won the presidency again, he’s spending early political capital to confirm appointees who have faced sexual misconduct allegations of their own. The allegations against Trump’s picksGaetz’s years of controversies have been thrust back into the spotlight now that he’s up for a Cabinet post. “It’s a very scary time for young men in America when you can be guilty of something that you may not be guilty of,” Trump told reporters.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Gaetz, Hegseth, Kennedy, “, Trump, ”, Marc Short, Mike Pence’s, we’ve, Trump’s, hasn’t, Tim Parlatore, Bill Clinton’s, George H.W, Barack Obama’s, haven’t, Andy Puzder, Puzder, Patrick Shanahan, Shanahan, Ronny Jackson, Jackson, Brett Kavanaugh, Kavanaugh, ” Trump, reconsidering, JD Vance, Karoline Leavitt, Vance, MAGA, ” Leavitt Organizations: NBC News, NBC, “, Justice Department, Trump, Committee, Washington Post, Republican, You’re, Politico, Pentagon, White House, Department of Veterans Affairs, Supreme, Capitol, White Locations: groping, Florida, America, Hegseth, Washington

☆ Goldman's hedge fund stock list is up 30% this year. Here's what's in it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Goldman Sachs' list of top-performing longs in hedge funds has seen outsized gains in 2024, a sign that moves made by these firms have paid off this year. The bank's so-called very important positions, or "VIP," list has climbed about 30% year to date. Goldman strategist Ben Snider noted that hedge funds shifted somewhat to cyclical industrials from defensives in the third quarter, allowing them to benefit from the postelection rally. Goldman has a running list of its very important stock picks within hedge fund long holdings. However, most analysts surveyed by LSEG rate the stock a buy or strong buy, consensus price targets suggests shares may drop more than 23%.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Ben Snider, Snider, Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, AppLovin, Piper Sandler, James Callahan, Eli Lilly, Donald Trump, Robert F, Kennedy, Jr Organizations: China ADR, Netflix, Department of Health, Human Services, LSEG Locations: defensives, China

☆ If you want to buy a coveted Patek Philippe timepiece, it'll take patience and a few social skills
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementWhere can you buy a Patek Philippe watch? Karger, a former lawyer who now runs a publication called Wrist Enthusiast, said that Patek Philippe "generally doesn't own their own stores." Representatives for Patek Philippe did not respond to a request for comment from BI on its sales processes. Reaching the level of Patek PhilippeWhen collectors, jewelers, and other fans discuss Patek Philippe watches, awe almost always enters their voices. Brad Pitt wears a Patek Philippe watch while in Venice.

Persons: Philippe, Phil Reid, Patek Philippe timepieces, Queen Victoria, it's, Birkin, Kelly, Reid, Craig Karger, Philippe timepiece, Patek Philippe, Eugene Gologursky, Karger, That's, Patek, Philippe Aquanaut, Jeremy Moeller, there's, Krager, Audemars Piguet, I've, they've, Brad Pitt, JB Lacroix, Variety, who's Organizations: Swiss, Rolex, Cartier, IWC, Nautilus, Getty Locations: London, Patek, Swiss, Miami, Lisbon, Switzerland, New York City, Venice

☆ Want to live a rich life? Start by looking to the affluent.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Sponsored Mastercard | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

New Mastercard research shows affluent consumers enjoy optimizing their wallets with "financial gymnastics." While prioritizing experiences and legacy-building, affluent consumers don't accept anything less than the speediest and most convenient payment options. Those based in Asia Pacific tend to go even further, juggling approximately 7.5 payment methods. We see this every day in our work with banks across Asia Pacific: Affluent consumers are no longer motivated by simply accumulating assets. Reliable payment methods free up time that is better spent with loved ones or pursuing passions.

Persons: Sandeep Malhotra, prudently Organizations: Mastercard, Products, Innovation, Insider Studios Locations: Asia Pacific, India, Hong Kong

☆ Jim Cramer's big takeaway from the market reaction to Nvidia's earnings beat
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. Nvidia's "biggest problem is allocation," Jim Cramer said, referring to the supply crunch for its next-gen Blackwell chips. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Blackwell, Jim, there's, Deere, There's, Stocks, Jim Cramer's, PANW, DOV Organizations: CNBC, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Nvidia, Club, Deere, Palo Alto Networks, Palo, Blackwell, Electrical, Eaton, BJ's Wholesale Locations: Palo Alto, Dover

Search resuls for: "30"

25 mentions found