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In the Philippines, presidential frontrunner Bongbong seeks to rebrand Marcos’ brutal legacy
220422 Marcos Jr seen here addressing a rally in suburban Manila in Arpril. The Marcos name has lost its menace for a new generation of Filipinos which has grown up with no memory of the brutal martial law era of the last century. Jam Sta Rosa | Afp | Getty Images For a significant portion […]
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How the Supreme Court went from cementing abortion rights in Roe v. Wade to drafting their demise
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen through high fencing that was installed overnight following protests outside of the court following the leaked opinion suggesting the possibility of overturning the Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision, in Washington, May 5, 2022. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters Federal protections for abortion rights have withstood legal challenges for nearly […]
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Starbucks hit with sweeping labor complaint including over 200 alleged violations
Starbucks workers react as they speak to the media after union vote in Buffalo, New York, December 9, 2021. Lindsay DeDario | Reuters The regional director of the National Labor Relations Board in Buffalo, N.Y., issued a complaint Friday accusing Starbucks of 29 unfair labor practice charges that included over 200 violations of the National […]
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Cramer’s lightning round: Chubb is ‘a great company’
“Mad Money” host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he’s giving his answers to callers’ stock questions at rapid speed. Source
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Jim Cramer warns that the Fed’s fight against inflation will beat down ‘formerly high-flying stocks’
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday that the Federal Reserve’s attempts to crush inflation by raising interest rates will also inevitably bring down “formerly high-flying stocks” — even those that are “legitimate” companies. The stock market is “a major risk to containing inflation. It’s not just collateral damage, it’s one of [Fed Chair Jay Powell’s] targets. […]
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David Tepper calls Fed’s tightening signal an ‘unforced error’ that’s brought ‘unhinged’ markets
David Tepper said the market turmoil this week was partly caused by the Federal Reserve’s messaging on its aggressive tightening schedule. Source
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Italy freezes superyacht reportedly linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin
The Scheherazade 459-foot superyacht docked at the shipyard in Marina Di Carrara, Italy, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Francesco Mazzei | Getty Images WASHINGTON — The Italian government on Friday froze a yacht with reported links to Russian President Vladimir Putin, blocking the vessel from leaving its port. The Italian Finance Ministry said an investigation […]
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Couples cut wedding expenses as inflation and demand make walking down the aisle pricier
Nicole Brandfon and her fiance Adam Alonso are planning a wedding in Colombia, rather than Miami, because it was more affordable. Source: Nicole Brandfon Nicole Brandfon and her fiance, Adam Alonso, will hop on a plane from Florida to South America early next year for a destination wedding. The international trip wasn’t their original plan, but […]
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All-out war on Ukraine? Putin could be gearing up for something big on May 9
Russian military vehicles rehearse ahead of Russia’s ‘Victory Day’ military parade marking the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, at Red Square in Moscow, Russia on May 4, 2022. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images As Russia approaches one of the most significant days in its calendar, […]
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Cramer’s week ahead: Own recession-proof names and have cash ready for when stocks ‘come roaring back’
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday that enduring the current market is a waiting game for a rally — and investors need to be prepared for when that happens. “Your portfolio should be split among some cash and some stocks that can thrive in a recession. … You need to accept the fact that we’re simply […]
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