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☆ Elon Musk defends $1 million giveaway after Justice Department warning
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( David Ingram | David Ingram Is A Tech Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Tech billionaire Elon Musk defended the legality of his super PAC’s $1 million daily giveaway to registered voters in swing states, days after the Justice Department sent a letter warning that the lottery-style contest might be unlawful. The PAC is also offering $100 to Pennsylvania registered voters who sign the petition. Musk’s daily drawing for $1 million is open to registered voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Musk took a harsher tone toward the Justice Department on two other subjects during the online town hall. He attacked the criminal prosecutions of Trump, saying they were for “political reasons,” and he criticized the Justice Department for intervening in a lawsuit in Virginia related to immigration and that state’s voter rolls.

Persons: Elon Musk, It’s, ”, Musk, Donald Trump, he’s, George Soros, “ Dennis ”, ” Musk, Trump Organizations: Tech, Justice Department, Musk’s America PAC, SpaceX, Bloomberg, Trump, Soros, NBC News, Musk’s Locations: United States, Pennsylvania, America, Arizona , Georgia, Michigan, Nevada , North Carolina , Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Virginia

☆ I'm decluttering my house using a local 'Buy Nothing' group. It's still hard to resist taking other people's free stuff.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I've been a member of my local "Buy Nothing" group on Facebook for five years. I've given away countless items to declutter my home. These are some of the things I've given away to members of my local But Nothing page. AdvertisementIt's better to post things that tally with the season. Still, taking other people's stuff is counter-productive, so much so that I've resisted the urge for the last few months.

Persons: I've, —, Nobody, I'd, Marie Kondo's Organizations: Facebook, Service, NASA, Business

☆ What Trump's own words tell us about what a White House win could mean for Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Trump's comments on the war in Ukraine have raised questions about how he'd handle it if he won reelection. Here are the possible scenarios in the war should Trump win the White House again. AdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump talks a lot about Russia's war in Ukraine, often making bold assertions about what he would do if he again won the White House. Mick Ryan, a retired major general and a prominent Ukraine war watcher, said many options are on the table. She also said that "if Donald Trump were president, Putin would be sitting in Kyiv right now."

Persons: Trump, he'd, Putin, —, Donald Trump, He's, Mick Ryan, Carl Court, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, SERGEY SHESTAK, would've, Seth Jones, DIMITAR DILKOFF, Biden, Zelenskyy, I've, There's, JD Vance, YASUYOSHI CHIBA, Vladimir, Roman PILIPEY, Trump hasn't, Kamala Harris, hasn't, Harris, Anna Moneymaker, Jens Stoltenberg Organizations: Trump, White, Service, Republican, Getty, International Security Program, Center for Strategic, International Studies, Ukraine, Getty Images, Wall, NATO, Democratic Locations: Ukraine, Zelenskyy, Russia, Crimea, Kyiv, Moscow, Georgia, AFP, North Carolina, ceasefires

☆ VW's Scout Reveals Its First Rugged EVs to Take on Rivian
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Scout unveiled pre-production models of the Terra pickup truck and Traveler SUV at an event in Nashville this week. The electric Scout Terra pickup truck and Traveler SUV. AdvertisementA pre-production model of the Scout Terra pickup truck. Scout MotorsScout's rugged trucks are likely to compete directly with outdoorsy EV brand Rivian, which also offers electric pickup trucks and SUVs. The front seat of the electric Scout Terra pickup truck.

Persons: Rivian's R1T, —, Scout, Rivian, R1T, Scout's Organizations: VW, Scout, Service, Scout Motors, Terra, Scouts, outdoorsy, Volkswagen, EV Locations: Nashville

☆ The chicken sandwich wars are over. Make way for the chicken tender battle.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

As the "chicken sandwich wars" that dominated the industry in the early 2020s cool off, chains are now preparing for the chicken-tender battle. AdvertisementChicken is a huge area of opportunity for fast-food brandsThe release of Popeyes' iconic chicken sandwich kicked off the chicken sandwich wars. It released a new recipe for its original chicken tenders on October 18, hoping to spark what the chain called the "chicken tender battle." KFC launched a new style of chicken tenders it hopes will start the "chicken tender battle." As chicken tenders gear up for a takeover, chicken sandwich wars are already yesterday's headlines.

Persons: —, Gen, Irene Jiang, Gen Z, Popeyes, Burger King, Cane's, Catherine Tan, Gillespie, Erin McDowell, McDonald's, Hollis Johnson, George Felix, Felix, Chipotle, Perdue, It's Organizations: KFC, Service, Business, Restaurant Business, Revenue Management Solutions, Bloomberg, Cane's KFC, New York, Wine, Food Festival Locations: Manchester , New Hampshire, Burger, coleslaw, Texas

Mortgage rates for October 26, 2024, are hovering in the mid-6% range, according to Zillow data. 5-Year Mortgage Rate TrendsHere's how 30-year and 15-year mortgage rates have trended over the last five years, according to Freddie Mac data. Mortgage rates are determined by a variety of different factors, including larger economic trends, Federal Reserve policy, your state's current mortgage rates, the type of loan you're getting, and your personal financial profile. High mortgage rates pushed many hopeful buyers out of the market, slowing homebuying demand and putting downward pressure on home prices. This means your entire monthly mortgage payment, including taxes and insurance, shouldn't exceed 28% of your pre-tax monthly income.

Persons: they'll, you'll, they've, Freddie Mac, it's, Fannie Mae Organizations: Federal, Fed, Traders, Zillow, ARM, Federal Housing Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Mortgage, Association Locations: Chevron

☆ Jack Jones, balladeer famous for ‘Love Boat’ theme and 1960s hits like ‘The Impossible Dream,’ dies at 86
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

Jones died of leukemia at a hospital in Rancho Mirage, Calif., his wife of 15 years, Eleanora Jones, said. Jones had hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, but his highest chart numbers could be found on what was then known as the easy listening chart, which later became adult contemporary. 1 singles with “The Race is On” in 1965, “The Impossible Dream (The Quest)” in 1966 and “Lady” in 1967. 6 on the easy listening chart and No. Besides Jones’ wife, his survivors include daughters Crystal Jones and Nicole Ramasco, stepdaughters Nicole Whitty and Colette Peters, and three grandchildren.

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☆ Disney hits a roadblock with Daisy Ridley's 'Star Wars' movie — the latest project it's had trouble getting off the ground
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Daisy Ridley is set to return as Rey in Disney's new untitled "Star Wars" sequel. It's the latest "Star Wars" movie that Disney has had trouble getting off the ground in recent years. AdvertisementDisney has hit a roadblock with its next "Star Wars" sequel, which will star Daisy Ridley, after writer Steven Knight left the project. AdvertisementThe same year, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige confirmed he was planning a "Star Wars" movie. The next confirmed "Star Wars" movie, "The Mandalorian & Grogu," is due to land in theaters in May 2026.

Persons: Daisy Ridley, Steven Knight, —, Sharmeen Obaid, Rey, Knight, Damon Lindelof, Justin Britt, Gibson, Obi, Wan, Rian Johnson, David Benioff, Weiss, Kevin Feige, Patty Jenkins, Jenkins, there's, Taika Waititi, Ridley Organizations: Rey, Disney, Service, Variety, Lucasfilm, IGN, Marvel Studios, Squadron, Forbes, Collider

☆ SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts taken to medical facility ‘out of an abundance of caution,’ NASA says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Jackie Wattles | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The four-person crew, which spent nearly eight months aboard the International Space Station before landing in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday at 3:29 a.m. However, the astronauts “were taken to a local medical facility for additional evaluation,” NASA news chief Cheryl Warner said in a statement from the space agency shared at 8 a.m. “Out of an abundance of caution, all crew members were flown to the facility together.”Warner confirmed at 9 a.m. ET that the crew was still at the medical facility, but did not provide details about the nature of the medical checks. Additional weather delays also pushed the Crew-8 astronauts’ return into late October.

Persons: Cheryl Warner, ” Warner, Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, Alexander Grebenkin, Roscosmos —, ”, Richard Jones, NASA’s, “ They’ll, ” Jones, ’ Organizations: CNN, NASA, SpaceX, Space, International Space, Boeing Locations: Florida, Houston , Texas, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf, Houston

☆ SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew reveals impacts of history-making mission
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Jackie Wattles | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

His crewmate Anna Menon, a SpaceX engineer who was the Polaris Dawn mission’s medical officer, said she was struck by space adaptation syndrome. The Polaris Dawn crew poses in space, from left: Sarah Gillis, Jared Isaacman, Scott Poteet and Anna Menon. Sarah Gillis wears a special contact lens in this photo taken prior to the Polaris Dawn flight on April 29. In all, the Polaris Dawn team carried out 36 experiments on behalf of 31 partner institutions, including universities and NASA. Courtesy TIME StudiosAnother experiment that the Polaris Dawn crew underwent to understand in-space ailments involved a series of MRI scans just before liftoff and immediately after returning to Earth.

Persons: ” Scott “ Kidd ” Poteet, CNN’s Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Anna Menon, Polaris Dawn, ” Menon, “, —, NASA —, Sarah Gillis, Jared Isaacman, Scott Poteet, Isaacman, ” Isaacman, … That’s, ”, Earth’s Van Allen, Poteet, John Kraus, Menon, you’re, Dr, Allison Hayman, Uber, Donna Roberts, Roberts, Gillis, It’s, ” Gillis Organizations: CNN, Polaris, US Air Force, SpaceX, NASA, Polaris Program, Polaris Program NASA, University of Colorado, TIME, ISS, Laboratory Locations: University of Colorado Boulder

☆ I'm a professional chef. Here are the best ways to prepare and cook different steak cuts.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Alissa Fitzgerald | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I'm a professional chef with experience picking the best cuts of meat for almost any steak dish. The filet mignon pairs well with many flavors, but it's imperative to not overcook this cut of meat. A fat cap, which is a thick outer layer on the meat, also adds flavor to different cuts. Here's how I cook different cuts of meat for the best steak. AdvertisementFlank steak is perfect for marinatingMarinating a flank steak is a perfect way to add more flavor.

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☆ Breakfast with Ohtani: In Japan, watching this World Series may be the national pastime
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Rustin Dodd | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +14 min

At World Series Media Day on Thursday, no one was a bigger draw than Ohtani. Ninomiya, 59, grew up in the city of Oita, obsessing over books about Japanese baseball history. The comings and goings of Mamiko Tanaka and Ohtani are regular fodder for Japanese morning shows. In Japan, Ohtani is the face of countless advertising campaigns. Ohtani’s presence — along with starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto — could help the Japanese World Series audience approach those heights.

Persons: Shohei Ohtani, Tatsuo Shinke, Ohtani, Shinke, Emiko, ” Shinke, “, She’s, Katharine Lotze, Michael Jordan, David Beckham, doesn’t, ”, Robert Whiting, —, Rahm Emanuel, Chicago ”, Jordan, ” Emanuel, Whiting, Hideo Nomo, Ichiro Suzuki, Hideki Matsui, Nomo, Japan — Whiting, Suzuki, Yu Darvish, Tomoki Negishi, I’ve, ” Negishi, Masanori, Negishi, I’m, Chen Liang, Ninomiya, ” Ninomiya, ” Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara, Mizuhara, It’s, Mamiko Tanaka, Stringer, Hiroshi Kitamura, William & Mary, Aaron, Judge, Fernando, Tatis, Ronald, Acuna, Foster Griffin, Griffin, ” Griffin, Ryan Yamazaki, Bobby Valentine, Yoshinobu Yamamoto —, Rob Manfred, “ Smart, ” Yamazaki, Shigeru Ishiba, Machiko Kondo, Kondo, Ichiro, ” Whiting, she’s, Andy McCullough, Sam Blum, Dan Goldfarb, Jayne Kamin Organizations: Mint, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Ohtani’s Dodgers, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels, Dodgers, Padres, National League, Nikkei, Yankees, Asahi Shimbun, Japan’s Pacific League, Ninomiya, UCLA, NHK, Hokkaido, Ham Fighters, Angels, MLB, Pacific, William &, Kansas City Royals, Yomiuri Giants, Mets, Chiba Lotte Marines, Baseball, WBC, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Athletic, Fuji, United Nations Locations: Japan, Tokyo, Ohtani, United States, America, American, U.S, Chicago, —, Ōta, Oita, ”, Hokkaido Nippon, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo, South Korea

☆ How to use a drain snake, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Cory Fernandez | Cory Fernandez Is A Commerce Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

SKIP AHEAD Best products for snaking a drain | How to use a drain snake drain | How to unclog a drain without a snake | Meet our experts | Why trust NBC Select? While a drain snake is incredibly helpful in clearing up your sink or bathtub drain, it’s important to prevent hair and other particles from building up in the first place. A drain snake is effective at cleaning out a bathtub drain, but they could potentially damage pipes if used improperly. Instead, use an enzyme-based liquid cleaner if you prefer that over a drain snake. If you have to unclog your bathtub drain but don’t have a drain snake, you can try using an enzyme-based cleaner, such as the Mighty Mint Drain Maintainer with Enzymes, to clear out the pipes.

Persons: John Pirsos, Ryan Knoll, Kadi, “ It’s, ”, Mili Godio, Lindsay Schneider, Rosalie Sparaco, Caitlin Cusack, Schneider, “, Zoe Malin, it’s, I’ve, Knoll, Kadi Dulude, grout, TikTok Organizations: Petri, NBC, Tidy Casa, of, Mighty Mint, Knoll, Facebook, Twitter Locations: Knoll, Kadi

☆ Oscar winner Youn Yuh-jung joins ‘Beef’ season 2 cast
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

“Minari” Oscar winner Youn Yuh-jung has joined Season 2 of “Beef.”Netflix officially announced on Wednesday that the series, from Lee Sung Jin and A24, would return for a second season with Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny. She became the first Korean to win an acting Oscar. Valerie Macon / AFP - Getty Images file“Beef” was originally a limited series starring Yeun and Ali Wong that became a breakout hit on Netflix and won eight Emmys — including for best limited series, directing, writing and acting for both Yeun and Wong. In Season 1, Yeun and Wong played Danny Cho and Amy Lau, two strangers in Los Angeles whose lives become entangled after a road rage incident. Lee is the creator and showrunner of “Beef,” and he executive produces Season 2 alongside Jake Schreier, Yeun and Wong.

Persons: “ Minari ”, Youn Yuh, jung, Lee Sung Jin, Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, Cailee, ” Youn, “, Steven Yeun, Oscar, Youn’s, Valerie Macon, ”, Yeun, Ali Wong, Wong, Danny Cho, Amy Lau, Lee, Jake Schreier Organizations: “, Netflix, Apple, Getty, Globes Locations: “ Beef, Korean, AFP, Los Angeles

☆ Hasan Minhaj addresses fact-checking controversy in new Netflix special
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Because — I don’t know if you saw this last year — The New Yorker fact-checked my standup comedy,” Minhaj said in his special, “Off With His Head,” which premiered Tuesday on Netflix. In “The King’s Jester,” Minhaj tells a story about how he was mailed an envelope of white powder which he accidentally spilled on his infant daughter. Minhaj revealed to The New Yorker that his daughter never came in contact with the powder and was never hospitalized. An envelope with white powder was mailed to his house, however, which eventually inspired the joke. But after The New Yorker interview published a month later, it was reported that Comedy Central had opened up the search beyond Minhaj.

Persons: Hasan Minhaj, ”, “, ” Minhaj, “ It’s, embellishing, Minhaj, Trevor Noah, wouldn’t Organizations: Netflix, BMW, “, Yorker, Variety, Comedy

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Persons: ”, Prashant Singh, coli, Barbara Kowalcyk, don’t, ” Kowalcyk, Kevin, it’s, Donald Schaffner, Schaffner, ” Schaffner, Singh Organizations: Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, Florida State University, Institute for Food Safety, Nutrition Security, George Washington University Milken Institute School Public Health, Department of Food Science, Rutgers University, Food Safety Advisory Council Locations: U.S, New Jersey, California

If you’re in a similar situation, you can peruse my list of the best gifts for someone you don’t know. SKIP AHEAD The best gifts for someone you don’t know in 2024 | Why trust NBC Select? Stationery sets and notebooks are some of our go-to items when it comes to buying gifts for someone you don’t know. One of the best gifts I’ve ever received is this reusable water bottle from Hydro Flask. I’m an associate reporter covering skin care and hair care and frequently write about new products for NBC Select.

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☆ Chevron CEO says 'consistent and coherent energy policy' is what matters for the next administration
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

With a historic presidential election just around the corner, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth told CNBC's Jim Cramer what kind of government action is important for his company. "What really matters is consistent and coherent energy policy," he said. Wirth stressed that energy is a vital part of the global economy, saying that if supplies are constrained by political actions, it can trigger inflationary reactions across the board. According to Wirth, Chevron is apolitical and tries to work with both parties. For example, he said, oil helps create petrochemicals which are used for a variety of manufacturing purposes, including to create materials for EVs.

Persons: Mike Wirth, CNBC's Jim Cramer, Wirth Organizations: Chevron, Wirth Locations: U.S

☆ Bed Bath & Beyond owner to lay off 20% of its workforce
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Bed Bath & Beyond's owner said in a regulatory filing that it will cut one-fifth of its workforce. AdvertisementThe parent company of Bed Bath & Beyond plans to lay off one-fifth of its workforce in a move to save $20 million per year. AdvertisementEarlier in the week, Beyond and Kirkland's Home announced a $25 million deal to open small-format, 15,000 square-foot "neighborhood" Bed Bath & Beyond locations across the US. Related storiesThe $21.5 million deal covered trademarks, internal business data, and e-commerce platforms, including websites and mobile apps, but no physical stores or inventory. The company said at the time that the additional Bed Bath & Beyond loyalty program shoppers tripled Overstock's existing customer base.

Persons: —, Adrianne Lee, Dave Nielsen, Overstock, Dominick Organizations: Inc, Service, Bed, Kirkland's, Business Locations: Utah

☆ Presidential election is a dead heat though Trump leads Harris big on economy, says CNBC survey
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Steve Liesman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In the seven battleground states, Trump leads 48% to 47%, within the 4% margin of error for that portion of the poll. The nationwide sample included 186 voters from the battleground states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. An additional 400 voters were interviewed in those states for a total sample of 586 from battleground states. Trump holds commanding leads among voters who prioritize the inflation, the economy and addressing the needs of the middle class. Harris leads on a variety of second tier issues, areas of high concern that rate below the economy.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Trump, Jay Campbell, Harris Organizations: CNBC, America Economic Survey, Trump, Voters, Hart Research, Democratic Locations: Arizona , Georgia, Michigan, Nevada , North Carolina , Pennsylvania, Wisconsin

☆ Julia Hawkins, a record-setting centenarian runner, dies at 108. Here are her 5 longevity tips.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Julia Hawkins, a centenarian runner, died at 108 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. AdvertisementJulia Hawkins, a record-setting centenarian runner who picked up the sport after she turned 100, died on Tuesday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Here are her five tips for living a long life. Stay activeHawkins credits her long life and good health to an active lifestyle. Even before she picked up running, Hawkins was already competing in the Senior Olympics as a cyclist, she said.

Persons: Julia Hawkins, Hawkins, —, It's, Guideposts, I've, Brit Huckabay, I'm, they're, Fabrizio Villatoro, Murray Hawkins Organizations: Service, Louisiana Senior Olympic Games, New York Times, Olympics, National Senior Games, Washington Post, Louisiana State University, Times, Harvard Locations: Baton Rouge , Louisiana

☆ I've been going on 20-hour Amtrak rides for over 7 years. Here are 9 things I need to pack for every trip.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Sam White | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I've been taking 20-hour Amtrak trips for over seven years, so I know which items to pack. A neck pillow and zip-up hoodie will provide some extra comfort and can help you sleep better. AdvertisementA neck pillow and blanket provide some comfortI once made the mistake of not bringing a neck pillow because I thought it would make me look stupid. I've never taken a long train ride without one since. I won't get bored with varied sources of entertainmentI always keep busy with a book or my Nintendo DS on a long train ride.

Persons: I've, —, who's, Sam White, White, Sam White There's Organizations: Service, Amtrak, Nintendo DS, Nintendo, Chargers Locations: New York, South Carolina

☆ Conflicting economic signals are causing confusion in the bond market
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Bond market investors are having trouble figuring out an economy that looks good from 30,000 feet, but less so closer to the ground. Whether it's payrolls, gross domestic product or retail sales, or a host of other measures, growth looks solid, at the very least. On Wall Street, the general view was of concern: The Beige Book "showed no material improvement in a generally bleak outlook," Citigroup economist Andrew Hollenhorst wrote. However, if growth deteriorates, as the Beige Book indicates it has, that likely would push the Fed towards more reductions. "Despite recent stronger-than-expected data on U.S. employment, retail sales, and consumer inflation, the Fed's latest Beige Book signals a still weakening economy."

Persons: it's, Goldman Sachs, Donald Trump, Goldman, Andrew Hollenhorst, Kathy Bostjancic, Peter Boockvar, Jerome Powell, Nicholas Colas Organizations: Treasury, Federal Reserve, Atlanta Fed, Fed, Citigroup, Nationwide, Bleakley Financial, DataTrek

☆ Industrial AI play Dover falls on a noisy quarter. Here's why we'd buy the dip
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Dover on Thursday reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter results, pressuring shares of the industrial conglomerate with ties to AI data centers. Dover Why we own it : We own Dover as an industrial turnaround story with exposure to mega-themes, most notably the data center buildout to support artificial intelligence computing. That created headlines that implied Dover cut its full-year guidance, but in reality executives warned in advance that sales growth and earnings projections would be altered. To be sure, we are restricted from trading Dover's stock for the next 72 hours because Jim Cramer on Thursday mentioned the company on CNBC TV. Dover considers those areas its "growth platforms," and their increasing share of the portfolio carries positive implications for Dover's margins.

Persons: We're, Ingersoll Rand, Dover, Richard Tobin, Tobin, Jim Cramer, DOV, Dover's, —, Danaher, Jim Cramer's, Jim, Jason Marz Organizations: IDEX Corp, Management, CNBC, Dover, Mizuho Securities, Club Locations: Dover, Veralto, Europe

☆ Nike vs. Lululemon: Pairs trading explained and how to execute one with options
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Michael Khouw | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Pairs trading is a market-neutral trading strategy that involves simultaneously buying one asset, such as a stock, and selling another related asset. We will review a pairs trade candidate and how to execute it with options. The idea with pairs trading is that, from time to time or over time, there may be a divergence or spread in their prices. Alternatively, another form of pairs trading takes a longer-term and more fundamental perspective. Nike vs. Lululemon Well-known athletic apparel companies Nike (NKE) and Lululemon Athletica (LULU) aren't direct competitors.

Persons: Jim Simons, shorting, Lululemon Athletica, LULU, aren't, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, Lulu, DK Metcalf, Jordan Clarkson, Leylah Fernandez, Lululemon, Lulu hedged Organizations: Ford, General Motors, Technologies, Nike, Seattle Seahawks, NBA, LULU, Lululemon, mojo, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: Lulu

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