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☆ The 'Trump trades' that also give you income as you wait for policies to come to fruition
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In addition, analysts had to predict further gains ahead — the stocks have at least 1% upside to the average price target, according to FactSet. Bank of America is among those on Wall Street that think the banks' move since Election Day has not been excessive. Citizens gained 30% from Election Day 2016 through the end of that year and jumped 14% on Wednesday. It added nearly 4% the day after the election and gained 18% from Election Day 2016 through the end of that year. Halliburton, which yields 2.3%, has the largest potential upside ahead — nearly 32% to the average price target.

Persons: Donald Trump, Jeremy Siegel, Ebrahim Poonawala, Trump, Piper Sandler, Mark Fitzgibbon, Keith Horowitz, Halliburton, Jeff Miller Organizations: Dow Jones, Wharton School, CNBC, Bank of America, UST, Trump, Regional Banking, Citizens Financial, Fifth Third Bancorp, Citizens, Fifth, Citigroup, Citi, Marathon Petroleum, Halliburton Locations: Gulf of Mexico

☆ ETF world buzzing about new cash flooding into funds seen winning from Trump trades
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

"For example, during Trump's previous administration, deregulation in the energy sector boosted oil and gas stocks, benefiting energy ETFs." Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) and Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF (BND), two of the world's largest bond ETFs, and longer-term funds like iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT). Crypto ETFS having big year and getting bigger Since launching in January, crypto ETFs have attracted roughly $70 billion in assets, one of the most successful ETF launches ever. Bitcoin ETFs including the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the largest bitcoin ETF by assets under management, have seen significant inflows since October. Rosenberg at Texas Capital acknowledges that certain ETF sectors, like industrials ( Vanguard Industrials Index Fund ETF , or VIS; iShares U.S. Industrials ETF , or IYJ), "could be hurt by more tariffs."

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☆ 3 work problems HR can't solve for you, from an HR professional
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Alyshia Hull | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

While HR departments can be helpful, they can't fix your problems unless you help yourself first. Related VideoAlthough HR can help with a lot, they can't fix every problem you may have as an employee. HR can't make decisions aloneEvery HR department is run differently, so while HR tasks may vary, HR isn't typically a decision-making entity but more of a recommending entity. HR can't advocate for you without youPeople often assume that their boss or HR will come to them with promotions or opportunities, but HR can't just get you a job or a promotion — you have to advocate for it. HR can't do everything for you, but they can help you to the greatest of their ability if you do your part, too.

Persons: Amy Lentz, doesn't, —, I've, they're, you've, haven't, there's, it's Organizations: Toms, Service, HR Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Bitcoin is closing in on $90,000 for the first time ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In this article COINBTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTDado Ruvic | ReutersBitcoin was trading just shy of $90,000 Monday night after breaching $80,000 just a day earlier. Its price is expected by many investors to continue making fresh records on its way up to $100,000 later this year. "Strong positive sentiment is likely to persist through the balance of 2024 and [we] see bitcoin prices potentially reaching the six-figure mark by the end of this year." Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon Bitcoin is closing in on the $90,000 for the first time everCrypto investors have been cheering President-elect Donald Trump's promises to make the regulatory environment more supportive and even friendly toward crypto businesses, which have long struggled with a lack of clarity of the rules of the road. "We're now in a positive regulatory environment, we now have tailwinds from that, and that comes in the case of a market that was already in a bull market … that's going to push us higher."

Persons: Dado Ruvic, Reuters Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, Trump, Mike Colonnese, Wainwright, Donald Trump's, bitcoin, That's, Matt Hougan, We're Organizations: Reuters, Metrics, H.C, Bitwise Asset Management, CNBC Locations: Washington

☆ NFL Week 10 review: QB plays like ‘best player on planet’ in win
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Week 10 of the NFL season was one full of drama, talking points and some big solo performances. QB plays like ‘best player on planet’ in historic gameThe Arizona Cardinals had a successful afternoon and that largely came thanks to the historic performance of their quarterback, Kyler Murray. He completed 22 out of 24 of his passing attempts, throwing for one touchdown and running for two more scores. Chris Coduto/Getty ImagesMurray also became the first player in NFL history to complete 85% of his passes with 250 passing yards and two rushing touchdowns. “I think the quarterback was the best player on the planet today,” Gannon said.

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☆ An analyst sees a key catalyst for Wells Fargo early next year — and it's a big reason we own it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

A crucial catalyst for shares of Club holding Wells Fargo may be around the corner, according to one Wall Street firm. Bank of America also raised its price target on Wells Fargo to $84 a share from $75, and reiterated its buy rating on the stock. Bottom line We've long called out the asset cap removal as a big catalyst for Wells Fargo — and it's been central to our overall investment thesis for the stock. That's because once these restrictions are lifted, Wells Fargo can finally grow its balance sheet past that nearly $2 trillion threshold again. Wells Fargo bank signage is seen on Broadway on April 12, 2024 in New York City.

Persons: Wells, Donald Trump, Morgan Stanley, Jim Cramer, Charlie Scharf's, Scharf, it's, Jim Cramer's, Jim, Michael M Organizations: Bank of America, Federal Reserve, Bank, Wells Fargo, Bloomberg News, CNBC, Broadway, Santiago, Getty Locations: Wells, Wells Fargo, Wells Fargo —, New York City

☆ European markets set to start the week on a positive note
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

European stocks are expected to open in positive territory Monday as global markets take a breath following last week's U.S. election. Earnings are set to come from Continental, Hannover Re and Mediobanca. Stocks also got a boost from the Federal Reserve after it lowered interest rates by a quarter percentage point last Thursday. Global investors will be awaiting the latest U.S. inflation readings due later in the week. Overnight, Asia-Pacific markets fell after China's latest stimulus measures underwhelmed and its October inflation numbers came in lower than expected.

Persons: Germany's DAX, Dow, Donald Trump's, Stocks Organizations: U.S, France's CAC, IG, Hannover Re, Federal Reserve, Global Locations: Continental, Europe, U.S, Asia, Pacific

☆ Meet the Press – November 10, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +56 min

ANNOUNCER:From NBC News in Washington, the longest-running show in television history, this is Meet the Press with Kristen Welker. In a Meet the Press interview during his 2016 run, he suggested that his insurgent bid could generate cross-party appeal. AMY WALTER:Yeah, and the other thing that, you know, Democrats have been dining off the anti-Trump coalition now since 2017. RAMESH PONNURU:I think Democrats wildly overestimated the power of the abortion issue to drive candidate choice as opposed to referendum. There would be pressure on the president, President Biden, to not run for reelection.

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☆ As Australia puts more focus on climate change, New Zealand is accused of pulling back
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Mahalia Dobson | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Two major countries’ approach to climate change has turned upside down Down Under. Critics argue that both countries are falling short as they head to this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP29, which starts Monday in Azerbaijan. “Standing shoulder to shoulder with Pacific Island nations seems not to mean doing anything Pacific Island leaders have asked,” Hemming said. Albanese’s office and the office of his minister for climate change and energy, Chris Bowen, did not respond to requests for comment. Australia came in for special criticism last month at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in the Pacific Island nation of Samoa.

Persons: ”, Anthony Albanese, Christopher Luxon, Jacinda Ardern, Luxon, “, Antonio Guterres, Manaui Faulalo, “ We’re, Ralph Sims, ” Sarah Clement, Albanese, Penny Wong, Polly Hemming, ” Hemming, Chris Bowen, Wong Organizations: United Nations, Labor, Conservative, Radio, Getty, Organization for Economic Cooperation, Development, Massey University, Change, Australian National University, Australia Institute, Commonwealth Locations: Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, Asia, Pacific, Palau, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Anthony Albanese . New Zealand, Samoa’s, AFP, Azerbaijan, Samoa, Vanuatu, Fiji, Canada, Britain

☆ The 2 things that will drive the stock market after last week's Trump-Fed rally
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon Performance since Nov. 1 closeThe stock market reaction Wednesday to Republican Donald Trump's victory over Democrat Kamala Harris was swift and powerful, sending the Dow , the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq to all-time highs. For the week, consumer discretionary, energy, industrials, financials, and information technology were the top five sectors. Only time will tell how the balance of power will play out and whether it's good or bad for the stock market. Barring anything catastrophic, President Joe Biden and Vice President Harris will hand Trump the baton of a healthy economy with moderating inflation and a strong stock market. Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon Disney YTDDisney reports before the bell Thursday, and its experiences business will be in focus as it has softened recently due to the recent hurricane activity that forced closures at Florida theme park locations and inflation-weary consumers.

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☆ These 'Trump trades' are on a roll and analysts see more gains ahead
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Since Trump's win, the market has already seen some major gains. Those sectors in particular had several winners in the rally following Trump's 2016 win , and analysts believe gains may likewise be in store this time around – especially for energy. Defense stocks could also see some gains, according to Barclays analyst David Strauss. That would be above the 14.2% rally the stock saw after Trump's first win from Nov. 7, 2016, until year's end. Among the 15 analysts covering it, 11 have a hold rating, while only two have a strong buy or buy rating.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Wells, Roger Read, David Strauss, Trump, Chris Caso, Trump's, Huntington Ingalls, it's Organizations: Dow Jones Industrial, Energy, Trump, Defense, Barclays, Semiconductor, Wolfe Research, CNBC Pro, ConocoPhillips Locations: industrials, China, Texas

☆ Americans are doom spending
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Erika Tulfo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

While this kind of catharsis might work to temporarily allay worries, experts say doom spending poses a danger to consumers’ long-term financial health. Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesThat financial gloom is powering doom spending and, in turn, driving up credit card debt. Beyond the economy, experts say that internet habits play a significant role in driving doom spending, especially for younger consumers. But Alev says that she anticipates a pop in spending whether Americans feel positively or negatively about the outcome of the election. How do you curb doom spending?

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☆ A personal trainer helped her mom start strength training for longevity at age 58. 4 things have helped her stick with the habit for 5 years.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

At the age of 58, Grace Lee began strength training with her daughter, Sohee Carpenter, a personal trainer. With the help of her daughter Sohee Carpenter, a personal trainer based in Orange County, she started lifting weights at age 58. In fact, Lee doesn't want to know how much she's lifting, Carpenter simply hands her the weights. "Everyone should be lifting weights," Carpenter said. "There's no one right way to be lifting weights.

Persons: Grace Lee, Sohee Carpenter, Carpenter, —, Lee, She's, she's, Lee doesn't, overcorrect, she'll, Sohee Carpenter Carpenter, she'd Organizations: Service, Sports, Fitness Industry Association, Navy Locations: Orange County

☆ Large group of Russian and North Korean forces prepared to retake Russia’s Kursk region from Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Alex Marquardt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that about 11,000 North Korean soldiers are in the region, where Ukraine’s three-month military incursion into Russian territory has stalled. The New York Times reported Sunday that some 50,000 Russia and North Korean troops are set to take part in the assault. Reports that North Korea was sending troops to Russia began appearing last month, though both countries dismissed the allegations at the time. Russia and North Korea, both pariahs in the West, have forged increasingly friendly ties since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine invaded the Kursk region over the summer, shocking Russia, in the first invasion of the country since World War II.

Persons: Volodymyr Zelensky, hasn’t, Donald Trump, Trump, Ohio Sen, JD Vance, Vladimir Putin, ” Trump, Zelensky, Elon Musk, Biden, CNN’s Jack Forrest, Helen Regan, Svitlana Vlasova, Tara John, Victoria Butenko, Nic Robertson, Kristen Holmes, Natasha Bertrand, Haley Britzky, Oren Liebermann Organizations: CNN, Russia, Sunday, The New York Times, Ukraine, US, NATO, Republican, Pentagon Locations: Russia’s Kursk, Russia, North, Korea, North Korea, Ukraine, Kursk, Moscow, Budapest, Kyiv, “, Ukrainian

☆ My teenage daughter backpacked alone through Europe. Despite my worry, I'd let her do it again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Elise Seyfried | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She told me she wanted to travel through Europe for three months with her own money. It was so hard for me to let go of that fear while raising my five kids. She'd been working and, with her saved money, Julie wanted to travel solo through Europe for three months. I had to learn to trust herI continued to worry daily during those months, but I had to learn to let go and trust my daughter. I've asked myself: If I had it to do over again, would I still let 18-year-old Julie travel alone through those 11 countries so far from home?

Persons: —, Julie, She'd, Patrick, Sheridan's, it's, I've Organizations: Service, Newark , NJ Locations: Europe, Texas, Newark ,, Rome, Venice, Budapest, Vienna, Luzern, Switzerland, Marburg, Germany, Finland, WhatsApp, Florence, Salzburg, Prague's, Paris, New York City, Brooklyn, New Yorker

☆ We asked Americans what they’d heard about Trump and Harris throughout the campaign. Here’s what they told us
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Ariel Edwards-Levy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Georgetown University, University of Michigan and s3mc.orgGeorgetown University, University of Michigan and s3mc.orgWhat also stands out in the charts over time is the lack of a sustained narrative about either candidate. On average, over the 20 weeks The Breakthrough survey was fielded this year, roughly 76% of US adults said weekly they’d heard at least some news about Trump. In the 15 full weeks of data following Harris’ entry into the race, a slightly smaller share – about 71% on average – said they’d heard something about her. Sentiments expressed by political independents when talking about the news surrounding Trump were negative throughout the campaign. Their sentiment when discussing what they’d heard about Harris, which was close to neutral at the start of her candidacy, declined modestly throughout the fall, undercutting her advantage over Trump on that metric.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Trump’s, Joe Biden, Harris, ”, Harris –, SSRS, Trump, Gallup’s Frank Newport, “, …, Hillary Clinton, they’d, Biden, –, undercutting, Jennifer Agiesta, Edward Wu Organizations: CNN, Trump’s, Trump, Georgetown University, University of Michigan Locations: Puerto Rico

☆ How Reddit Went Mainstream: Google Search Increase, Real Human Users
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

The search platform is prioritizing Reddit's results. Going public, for Reddit, has entailed becoming a more welcoming place for users as well as for investors, Kessler said. "If you're public and these things come out, I mean, that could start having an impact on your market cap. Just as search engine optimization operations have gotten good at gaming Google, they can likely do it on Reddit, too. It's part social media, part search engine, part just a place for real answers, or as close to real as you're going to get on the internet today.

Persons: Reddit, It's, Steve Huffman, you've, Huffman, John Herrman, Mark Lehmann, Anita Ramaswamy, it's, Marcel Hollerbach, let's, Scott Kessler, isn't, Kessler, Jessica Melton, that's, What's, corporatization, Emily Stewart Organizations: Reddit, New Yorker, Google, Twitter, New York Magazine, Citizens JMP Securities, Meta, Facebook, Third, GameStop, WSB, PayPal, Brands, Business Locations: United States, Seattle

In his last term, Trump paused some work visa programs used by tech firms to hire skilled talent. This order left many tech workers stranded outside of the US in 2017. The H-1B visa program is the nation's largest temporary work visa program, with over 600,000 workers across 50,000 employers. Vice President-elect JD Vance has a venture capital background, and Musk is an immigrant himself who has said he was on an H1-B visa previously. Shin Yi Chong, who received her H1-B visa in 2019, was recently laid off from her tech job as a product manager.

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☆ LinkedIn has seen an increase in users who list preferred pronouns despite 'woke' backlash
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

LinkedIn has seen a 29% increase this year in users who list their preferred pronouns. AdvertisementDetractors might consider it woke, but more professionals are including their preferred pronouns on their LinkedIn profiles. LinkedIn added space for users to include their preferred pronouns in their profiles in March 2021. Cooper, who said she doesn't indicate preferred pronouns, said that for some people sharing their pronouns can signal support for marginalized groups. She said that, ultimately, while some people find comfort in sharing their preferred pronouns, what that says about a person might be limited.

Persons: —, John Deere, Davidson, it's, Michael West, Kathryn Bond Stockton, Stockton, Minjae Ormes, Davina Cooper, Cooper, she's, John Organizations: LinkedIn, Service, Harley, University of Utah, King's College London Locations: Australia

☆ Earnings playbook: Disney and this home improvement giant are slated to report as the season winds down
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Fred Imbert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Tuesday Home Depot is set to report earnings in the premarket. What history shows: Data from Bespoke Investment Group shows Home Depot has beaten earnings expectations for 17 straight quarters. What history shows: Live Nation shares have risen after the last four earnings releases, per Bespoke. What history shows: Disney has not done well following the last two releases, losing 4.5% and 9.5%, respectively. Applied Materials is set to report earnings after the open.

Persons: LSEG, Michael Lasser, Morgan Stanley, Walt Disney, Michael Morris Organizations: Depot, Disney, CNBC, UBS, Home, Investment Group, Consumer, VanEck Semiconductor

One of the 43 monkeys that escaped from a South Carolina research facility Wednesday night has been "successfully recovered unharmed," officials said Saturday. As of Thursday night, the monkeys had been located in the wooded region surrounding the Alpha Genesis facility, in a rural area on the edge of Yamassee. Police emphasized Saturday there is not a current threat to public health, citing the research facility. Staff members at Alpha Genesis were working to entice them with food as well. Police urged the public to stay away from the area surrounding Alpha Genesis as the monkeys can be easily startled.

Persons: Greg Westergaard, Alpha Genesis Organizations: Yemassee Police, Alpha, Staff, Alpha Genesis, Police, NBC Locations: Carolina, Yamassee

☆ 1 monkey recovered after dozens escape in South Carolina. Others are ‘jumping back and forth’ near the research facility
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Graham Hurley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Monkey mayhem continues as 42 primates remain on the loose from a research facility in South Carolina. On Wednesday, 43 rhesus macaque primates escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee. The loose primates continue to interact with their encaged counterparts inside the facility. Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard told police Saturday recovery efforts will continue “for as long as it takes,” the statement said. The Alpha Genesis test facility specializes in nonhuman primate research for the biomedical research community.

Persons: Greg Westergaard, ”, Matthew Garnes Organizations: CNN, Alpha Genesis Primate Research, Yemassee Police Department, Alpha, Police, Alpha Genesis, Residents Locations: South Carolina, Yemassee, cooing, Courier, Beaufort County

☆ Choose hope. Studies show people are better than you think
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Jessica Dulong | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Elites who want to ensure the status quo are well served by a population that believes things can’t get any better. Zaki: Cynicism is harmful for individuals’ overall health. Zaki: Cynicism gets treated as smart and socially savvy when it’s actually quite naive. People think, “Yeah, cynicism feels bad, but it’s the price of being right.” In fact, cynics often get things wrong. But when we lose sight of hope, cynicism drags down civic engagement.

Persons: Jamil Zaki, “ Hope, ” Zaki, Cynics, Zaki, Martin Luther King Jr, autocrats, —, Vern Evans, it’s, cynics, It’s, preciously, We’re, I’ve, Hope, “, Jessica DuLong, ” Organizations: CNN, Stanford University, Stanford Social Neuroscience, Central Publishing, General Social Survey, Elites, Vern Evans CNN Locations: Brooklyn , New York

☆ These stocks have major upside because of potential Trump policies, analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

CNBC Pro combed through the most recent Wall Street research to find companies analysts really like heading into 2025 based on potential Trump policies. They include General Motors, Ford Motor, Robinhood , Coinbase , GE Aerospace and Goldman Sachs. "We see F and GM as the main beneficiaries from the Trump administration," analyst John Murphy wrote. GE Aerospace The aerospace company has pricing power, according to Deutsche Bank analyst Scott Deuschle, who says GE can benefit under a Trump administration. "Additionally, we think GE could be among the largest beneficiaries of this potential trend within our aerospace coverage," Deuschle said.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Goldman Sachs, Trump, John Murphy, Murphy, Robinhood Needham, John Todaro, Todaro, Coinbase, Scott Deuschle, Deuschle, Coinbase – Needham, – Needham, HOOD, Wells Organizations: White, CNBC, General Motors, Ford Motor, GE Aerospace, Ford, General Motors Bank of America, Trump, GM, Senate, Deutsche Bank, GE, GOP White House, GM – Bank of America, SEC, GE Aerospace – Deutsche Bank, GS Locations: Mexico

☆ Healthcare investors are torn on Trump's second term
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Rebecca Torrence | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

While many tech VCs are optimistic about Trump's second term, some healthcare investors feel stuck. AdvertisementThe lower corporate taxes and deregulation a second Trump term could promise are already amplifying public market optimism. She could be removed as the FTC's head early in Trump's second term — and with relaxed M&A regulations, "anything is possible," said What If Ventures founder Stephen Hays. SOPA Images/Contributor/Getty ImagesMedicaid could also be targeted in Trump's second term. A boon for healthcare AI and Medicare AdvantageTrump's victory could have a positive impact on several big areas of healthcare investment.

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