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CNBC Daily Open: Opportunity in October’s choppiness for stocks
A man covering his head with Halloween pumpkin sits as trees’ leaves turns the colors of the autumn season at Central Park in New York, United States on October 30, 2023. Fatih Aktas | Anadolu | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors […]
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Morgan Stanley’s Slimmon says the U.S. infrastructure sector is ‘very powerful,’ naming a stock to buy
Stocks in the infrastructure sector aren’t always top of mind. When it comes to investing, tech stocks like chipmaker Nvidia or Novo Nordisk in the weight loss space have been the headline-grabbers over the last year. But investors who want to diversify their portfolios away from those popular names and themes can consider the infrastructure […]
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New Zealand promises banking shake-up after watchdog finds the sector lacks competition
Pedestrian walking past the Reserve Bank of New Zealand building on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Birgit Krippner | Bloomberg | Getty Images New Zealand’s government on Tuesday promised a shake-up of consumer banking after the country’s watchdog said the sector lacked competition and suggested improvements including looking at ways to increase state-owned Kiwibank’s capital. The New Zealand Commerce Commission report released earlier found the country’s four largest lenders, all owned […]
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People leave New Zealand in record numbers as economy bites
Auckland, New Zealand. Scott E Barbour | The Image Bank | Getty Images People are leaving New Zealand in record numbers as unemployment rises, interest rates remain high and economic growth is anemic, government statistics show. Data released by Statistics New Zealand on Tuesday showed that 131,200 people departed New Zealand in the year ended […]
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Air New Zealand becomes first major airline to scrap its 2030 climate goal
An Air New Zealand plane is seen during game two of the Women’s ODI series between New Zealand and Pakistan at Hagley Oval on December 15, 2023 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Kai Schwoerer | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Air New Zealand on Tuesday dropped its 2030 climate goal, citing delivery delays of fuel-efficient […]
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International gender hole could get 134 many years to shut — but 2024 elections present hope, WEF claims
Females stand in a queue to solid their votes at a polling station in Saroi village, Bhadohi district in India’s Uttar Pradesh point out on Could 25, 2024, throughout the sixth phase of voting in India’s typical election. Niharika Kulkarni | Afp | Getty Pictures The 2024 bumper election yr offers a special chance to […]
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Here are the top 25 airlines in the world, according to AirlineRatings.com
Qatar Airways is 2024’s “Airline of the Year,” according to AirlineRatings.com. The Doha-based airline is back on top, after falling to No. 2, behind Air New Zealand, in 2023. The list combines major safety and government audits with 12 key criteria, from product ratings and passenger reviews to safety, fleet age and incident reports, according […]
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Uber announces shuttle rides, features for caregivers and Costco perks
Uber on Wednesday announced several new product updates at the company’s annual Go-Get showcase in New York City that aim to help its customers save money on rides and food. The product updates reflect Uber’s continued push to drive growth and demand across its mobility and delivery business segments. The new features could help the […]
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$22,000 for each 7 days? All-inclusive resorts go major to get around luxurious travelers
All-inclusive lodges are earning a significant enjoy for luxury tourists. In the wake of the pandemic, need for all-inclusive resorts skyrocketed, according to a report by JLL Study Lodges & Hospitality. Travelers — out of the blue and en masse — preferred holidays that were anxiety-no cost and effortless to prepare, ideally with a wellness […]
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The hottest housing markets for the super rich in 2024
The Port of Fontvieille Harbor in the Principality of Monaco. Education Images | Universal Images Group | Getty Images The ultrawealthy are looking for a better lifestyle and strong investment when it comes to buying their next home, according to a new study. One-quarter of American ultra-high-net individuals, or those worth $30 million or more, […]
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