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WorkWorkThis Ridiculously Cheap Warren Buffett Stock Could Make You RicherAmerican Express is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Jennifer Saibil has positions in American Express and Apple. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, Target, and Ulta Beauty. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
WorkUp and down the ladder: The latest comings and goingsAnd here is our regular feature in which we highlight a different person each week. This time around, we note that Talus Bio hired Gaelle Mercenne as head of biology. Previously, she worked at Sumitomo Pharma America, where she was associate director of research innovation. WorkTrump Is Said to Consider Brooke Rollins for White House Chief of StaffSince the end of the Trump presidency, she has been running the America First Policy Institute, a think tank stocked with former senior Trump administration officials, including Mr. Trump’s former economic adviser, Larry Kudlow; his former principal deputy press secretary, Hogan Gidley, and his former acting secretary of homeland security, Chad Wolf.
WorkIn Michigan, Walz Assails Trump's Record on ManufacturingThe Trump campaign argued in a statement that Mr. Trump had created jobs for auto workers before the pandemic and negotiated the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a trade deal that included incentives to make cars in North America. The campaign also said he would help the manufacturing industry if re-elected by imposing tariffs against other countries. Work
WorkElon Musk's X worked with Donald Trump's campaign to downplay hacked materials, report saysHe’s also launched America PAC, a super political action committee that is spending a sizable chunk of change to help Trump on the national stage and Republicans in tight congressional races. Exactly how much money Musk has personally contributed to the group is unknown, although he initially discussed a budget between $140 million and $180 million, the Times reports. America PAC will file its third-quarter report later this month. WorkWhat to Do if You Fall Behind on Auto Loan PaymentsThe American Financial Services Association, a trade group for consumer financing companies, said in an emailed statement that the consumer bureau “is quick to categorize errors as though they are malicious, intentional or profitable.”
WorkOpinion | What Do Liberals Believe About Late-Term Abortion?Is it possible to be pro-life and support some form of I.V.F.? Yes — but not the mainstream American form, with hundreds of thousands of embryos kept on ice and a significant percentage slated for destruction. The most sincere and consistent pro-lifers know this, but for a number of abortion opponents the issue is clearly a zone of cognitive dissonance, where they prefer not to follow their own premises to a personally uncomfortable or politically untenable conclusion. WorkDo you want a giant Redbox machine? Now's your chanceRedbox was on top of the world just ten years ago, boasting of nearly $2 billion in yearly revenue and installing over 43,000 kiosks across the US and Canada. It managed to hang on a bit longer than Blockbuster, but now it’s gone forever.
WorkTalks on UK rejoining EU could start in 10 years' time, says Peter Mandelson"[It] depends on how successfully we rebuild the foundations. It also depends what's going on in the rest of the world; what's going on in the rest of Europe that might actually make us converge a bit more; what happens in the United States that might bring Europe further together, quicker than we think." WorkA comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs | TechCrunchAlyssa Stringer is the Audience Development Manager for TechCrunch. She previously worked for HW Media as Audience Development Manager across HousingWire, RealTrends and FinLedger media brands. Prior to her experience in audience development, Alyssa worked as a content writer and holds a Bachelor’s in Journalism at the University of North Texas.
WorkNew rounds will help startups challenge well-funded rivals | TechCrunchShield AI co-founder Brandon Tseng talked to TechCrunch about defense tech and the war in Ukraine, one week after he and other startup execs gathered with members of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee in a rare public hearing in Silicon Valley. A former Navy SEAL, Tseng is firmly opposed to fully autonomous weapons. Work
WorkSequoia Capital, CISA, and Tidelift take the Stage at Disrupt 2024 | TechcrunchAs the conversation unfolds, these leaders will offer actionable insights on how to foster a secure, sustainable open source ecosystem. With Disrupt 2024 bringing together the brightest minds in tech, this panel is a must-attend for anyone seeking to understand the future of open source. It’s not just about code — it’s about securing the foundation of global innovation. Work WorkWorkWorkFive Reasons to be Bullish on SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock on the DipIn summary, despite short-term challenges and cautious analyst sentiment, SoFi’s strong revenue growth, improving profitability, and strategic diversification make a compelling case for growth at a reasonable valuation for long-term investors. With a rapidly expanding member base and a digital-first strategy, I believe the company is well-positioned to thrive in the evolving fintech landscape. This warrants a bullish sentiment for SOFI stock at current prices. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkIs Palantir (PLTR) Still a Buy at Premium Valuation After Significant Gains?Additionally, key metrics like the Rule of 40 highlight Palantir’s distinct standing among software companies, which is likely to be sustained and even reinforced in the long term. As a disruptive technology firm, I believe PLTR stock’s premium valuation is warranted, even if traditional valuation metrics may not fully capture the company’s comprehensive value. I remain bullish on PLTR stock. WorkWorkWorkA setback for the Denali-Sanofi partnershipBMJ executive editor Theodora Bloom told STAT that the journal “does, indeed, believe both scrutiny and transparency are necessary” and that authors, reviewers, and editors declare their interests. Other journal editors said similar. WorkWorkNevada Asked A.I. Which Students Need Help. The Answer Caused an Outcry.It weighed dozens of factors besides income to decide whether a student might fall behind in school, including how often they attended class and the language spoken at home. And when the calculations were done, the number of students classified as at-risk plummeted to less than 65,000, from over 270,000 in 2022. WorkScenes From Florida in Hurricane Milton's WakeThe storm whipped barrier islands that were still recovering from Hurricane Helene two weeks ago and left about 2.1 million customers were without power. At least 14 people died, mostly in the eastern part of the state. WorkWorkScared by Helene, Everyone in This Florida Beach Town Evacuated for MiltonNeither did anyone else, Bradenton Beach officials believe — the first time in recent memory that even the most dedicated die-hards had no interest in riding out the storm. The forecast was simply too scary, and the memory of Helene — and Ian, another frightening storm two years earlier — was too fresh. WorkWorkFederal Judge Questions Justice Department on Boeing Guilty PleaA Lion Air flight crashed into the Java Sea, killing everyone on board, on Oct. 29, 2018, not long after Boeing’s newly developed 737 Max 8 started to be distributed to airlines. Another crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8, an Ethiopian Airlines flight on March 10, 2019, demonstrated some of the same failures. In addition to the tragic loss of life, the combined accidents proved catastrophic for Boeing, leading to a worldwide grounding of the jets, numerous lawsuits brought by victims’ families and a Justice Department criminal investigation. WorkWorkSwing State Voters: What's in Your Mailbox?I’ll read every response to this questionnaire and reach out to you if I’m interested in learning more. I won’t publish any part of your response without following up with you first, verifying your information and hearing from you. And I won’t share your contact information outside the Times newsroom or use it for any reason other than to get in touch with you. WorkA Nebraska Senate Ad Lets One Mechanic Throw a Wrench at Another“Dan Osborn is a Democrat in disguise. Kamala’s inflation is damn near costing me everything. But Dan Osborn is siding with them, not us. Osborn supports amnesty for illegal aliens, and wants to give our jobs away to foreign workers. Osborn even said he’ll give them our Social Security, too. Dan Osborn: same old Democrat B.S., just a different D.C. puppet.” WorkInside Donald Trump's Shadow Presidency“Very unusual for a former president,” said Jeremy Shapiro, a former State Department official who is now director of the U.S. program at the European Council on Foreign Relations. “I suppose it comes from his status as both a former and possibly future president, which is of course unique.” WorkWorkAs Trump Arrives, Aurora Insists It's Not the 'War Zone' He SeesThe tall tales of Colorado’s third largest city being occupied by armed Venezuelans stem from the novel excuse given by an out-of-state landlord, CBZ Management, to the city of Aurora for the utterly deplorable conditions in which residents of three of its apartment complexes were living. WorkThese Arizona Women Are Keeping Kamala Harris's Hopes AliveTheir conversation could have consequences. These are women poised to play a critically important role in this year’s election, a contest that may be remembered for its historic gender gap. They are the sort of women — college educated, suburban, moderate — that Vice President Kamala Harris is counting on in overwhelming margins, hoping their turnout will swamp that of working-class men who favor Mr. Trump. WorkWorkU.S. Aims to Revive Failed U.N. Plan for Lebanon WarIn recent days, the question of how to restore that resolution has consumed senior U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Amos Hochstein, a senior White House national security aide who has been working for months to broker an agreement between Israel and Hezbollah to restore calm along the Israel-Lebanon border. Mr. Blinken has also been working the phones with Arab officials to discuss Lebanon’s political future, in which U.S. officials hope the influence of Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, will be diminished. WorkVance, Given 5 Chances to Say Trump Lost in 2020, Takes NoneWhen pressed a second time, Mr. Vance pivoted to a complicated counterargument: He suggested Mr. Trump would have won more votes in 2020 had social media companies not limited posts about a New York Post story about the contents of a laptop that belonged to Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son. Trump allies had maintained that documents on the laptop linked President Biden to corrupt business dealings, but those claims were unfounded. WorkTrump Aides Sought Enhanced Security for Closing Stages of CampaignMr. Trump has been the target of two would-be assassins in the past four months, as well as an alleged murder-for-hire plot involving someone with ties to Iran. The campaign has been briefed by the intelligence community about active interest from Iran in harming Mr. Trump. WorkWorkTesla is a victim of its own hypeDespite the stock slide and the general negativity on Wall Street, Tesla retail investors popular on Musk’s X are largely happy with the event’s turnout. Tesla bulls are also still optimistic. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives wrote that his team “strongly” disagrees that the event was a disappointment, stating it showed the Cybercab “is now a reality and not just talk.” WorkDomino's is dishing out fighting words to its rivalsEarlier this week, Domino’s announced it would revive its “Emergency Pizza” promotion to boost sales. To entice customers, the company has also introduced a range of items, such as macaroni and cheese, pepperoni-stuffed cheesy bread, and New York–style pizza. WorkWorkTelsa's 'toothless' robotaxi reveal sends Uber and Lyft stocks soaring“We consider the event a best-case outcome for Uber, given Tesla did not provide verifiable evidence of progress toward (Level 3 autonomous driving) or quantify the number of robotaxis planned,” Jefferies analyst John Colantuoni wrote in a client note Friday. “We expect Uber to react positively now that investors can focus on fundamentals.” |
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