It’s been two weeks since Donald Trump won the presidential election, but Stacey Lamirand’s brain hasn’t stopped churning. “I still think about the election all the time,” said the 60-year-old Bay Area resident, who wanted a Kamala Harris victory so badly that she flew to Pennsylvania and knocked on voters’ doors in the final days of the campaign. “I honestly don’t know what to do about that.” Neither do the psychologists and political scientists who have been tracking the country’s slide toward toxic levels of partisanship. Fully 69 percent of U.S. adults found the presidential election a significant source of stress in their lives, the American Psychological Association said in its latest Stress in America report. The distress was present across the political spectrum, with 80 percent of Republicans, 79 percent of Democrats and 73 percent of independents surveyed saying they were stressed about the country’s future. That’s unhealthy for the body politic — and for voters themselves. Stress can cause muscle tension, headaches, sleep problems and loss of appetite. Chronic stress can inflict more serious damage to the immune system and make people more vulnerable to heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, infertility, clinical anxiety, depression and other ailments. In most circumstances, the sound medical advice is to disengage from the source of stress, therapists said. But when stress is coming from politics, that prescription pits the health of the individual against the health of the nation. “I’m worried about people totally withdrawing from politics because it’s unpleasant,” said Aaron Weinschenk, a political scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay who studies political behavior and elections. “We don’t want them to do that. But we also don’t want them to feel sick.” Modern life is full of stressors of all kinds: paying bills, pleasing difficult bosses, getting along with frenemies, caring for children or aging parents (or both). The stress that stems from politics isn’t fundamentally different from other kinds of stress. What’s unique about it is the way it encompasses and enhances other sources of stress, said Brett Ford, a social psychologist at the University of Toronto who studies the link between emotions and political engagement. For instance, she said, elections have the potential to make everyday stressors like money and health concerns more difficult to manage as candidates debate policies that could raise the price of gas or cut off access to certain kinds of medical care. Layered on top of that is the fact that political disagreements have morphed into moral conflicts that are perceived as pitting good against evil. “When someone comes into power who is not on the same page as you morally, that can hit very deeply,” Ford said. Partisanship and polarization have raised the stakes as well. Voters who feel a strong connection to a political party become more invested in its success. That can make a loss at the ballot box feel like a personal defeat, she said. There’s also the fact that we have limited control over the outcome of an election. A patient with heart disease can improve their prognosis by taking medicine, changing their diet, getting more exercise or quitting smoking. But a person with political stress is largely at the mercy of others. “Politics is many forms of stress all rolled into one,” Ford said. Weinschenk observed this firsthand the day after the election. “I could feel it when I went into my classroom,” said the professor, whose research has found that people with political anxiety aren’t necessarily anxious in general. “I have a student who’s transgender and a couple of students who are gay. Their emotional state was so closed down.” That’s almost to be expected in a place like Wisconsin, whose swing-state status caused residents to be bombarded with political messages. The more campaign ads a person is exposed to, the greater the risk of being diagnosed with anxiety, depression or another psychological ailment, according to a 2022 study in the journal PLOS One. Political messages seem designed to keep voters “emotionally on edge,” said Vaile Wright, a licensed psychologist in Villa Park, Ill., and a member of the APA’s Stress in America team. “It encourages emotion to drive our decision-making behavior, as opposed to logic,” Wright said. “When we’re really emotionally stimulated, it makes it so much more challenging to have civil conversation. For politicians, I think that’s powerful, because emotions can be very easily manipulated.” Making voters feel anxious is a tried-and-true way to grab their attention, said Christopher Ojeda, a political scientist at UC Merced who studies mental health and politics. “Feelings of anxiety can be mobilizing, definitely,” he said. “That’s why politicians make fear appeals — they want people to get engaged.” On the other hand, “feelings of depression are demobilizing and take you out of the political system,” said Ojeda, author of “The Sad Citizen: How Politics is Depressing and Why it Matters.” “What [these feelings] can tell you is, ‘Things aren’t going the way I want them to. Maybe I need to step back,’ ” he said. Genessa Krasnow has been seeing a lot of that since the election. The Seattle entrepreneur, who also campaigned for Harris, said it grates on her to see people laughing in restaurants “as if nothing had happened.” At a recent book club meeting, her fellow group members were willing to let her vent about politics for five minutes, but they weren’t interested in discussing ways they could counteract the incoming president. “They’re in a state of disengagement,” said Krasnow, who is 56. She, meanwhile, is looking for new ways to reach young voters. “I am exhausted. I am so sad,” she said. “But I don’t believe that disengaging is the answer.” That’s the fundamental trade-off, Ojeda said, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. “Everyone has to make a decision about how much engagement they can tolerate without undermining their psychological well-being,” he said. Lamirand took steps to protect her mental health by cutting social media ties with people whose values aren’t aligned with hers. But she will remain politically active and expects to volunteer for phone-banking duty soon. “Doing something is the only thing that allows me to feel better,” Lamirand said. “It allows me to feel some level of control.” Ideally, Ford said, people would not have to choose between being politically active and preserving their mental health. She is investigating ways to help people feel hopeful, inspired and compassionate about political challenges, since these emotions can motivate action without triggering stress and anxiety. “We want to counteract this pattern where the more involved you are, the worse you are,” Ford said. The benefits would be felt across the political spectrum. In the APA survey, similar shares of Democrats, Republicans and independents agreed with statements like, “It causes me stress that politicians aren’t talking about the things that are most important to me,” and, “The political climate has caused strain between my family members and me.” “Both sides are very invested in this country, and that is a good thing,” Wright said. “Antipathy and hopelessness really doesn’t serve us in the long run.”FuelCell Energy, Inc.: Fundamentally And Technically Weak, Sell
Streaming giant Netflix Inc NFLX is set to release the highly anticipated second season of "Squid Game" and the show's director and star are sharing details ahead of the Dec. 26 premiere. What Happened: Launched in 2021, "Squid Game" is the biggest series in Netflix history and turned into a pop culture phenomenon. A second season hits the streaming platform on Dec. 26 and will be seven episodes, which is shorter than the nine in the first season. Returning for the second season is the winner of the game in the first season, Seong Gi-hun (aka Player 456), portrayed on screen by Lee Jung-jae. Director and writer Hwang Dong-Hyuk also returns for the second season. The second season features new characters and revolves around Gi-hun, who returns to the game three years after the competition to search for the people behind it and shut the game down for good, as reported by Deadline . Characters competing for the prize this time include a former cryptocurrency influencer who loses a large amount of money for his subscribers and himself. The crypto influencer becomes a fugitive before joining the Squid Game competition, according to the report. Another one of the 400-plus contestants in the games is a woman who made bad investments following the advice of the same cryptocurrency influencer taking part in the games. In the interview with Deadline, Director Hwang as he is known said there is "greater scale" to the second season and new games for the contestants. "The games are one of the biggest changes as well as the characters because, except for Gi-Hun, all of the characters that play the games are new so you're going to be able to see more endearing characters that you end up rooting for," Hwang said. Hwang said Gi-Hun's revenge factor is a key message in the second season, but humanity's quest for making the world a better place could be a bigger theme. "Does humanity have what it takes to change the course of the world, and can we truly let go of our greed, our desires in order to create a better world together?" The director said the series is also somewhat political given the current state of the world being divided. "There are so many things that divide us today, whether it's race, religion, language, the haves and the have nots, the generational divisions, and recently, with the very important vote that you have this week, we look at the political division, the left against the right, the conservatives against the progressives, Hwang said speaking days before the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The director was asked about the report that director David Fincher is working on an English-language version of "Squid Game" and said he doesn't know anything official about this, but respects the director's work. "I like his films so if he does, I'm excited and I'll look forward to it." Read Also: Netflix Q3 Earnings: Revenue Beats, EPS Tops, Q4 Guidance Projects Subscriber Boost From ‘Squid Game,’ NFL, And Boxing Why It's Important : The first season of "Squid Game" was watched by hundreds of millions of people on Netflix and helped the company boost its subscribers and host one of the most talked about shows in streaming history. The first season was nominated for 14 Emmy Awards and earned critical praise. Following the second season, a third and final season of the hit show will release in 2025. Director Hwang said the second and third seasons were written at the same time and both were produced simultaneously. The third season is currently in the post-production process, the director said. Expectations are high for Netflix and the second season and the release, which comes around the Christmas holiday, could be a major catalyst for the stock with shares already nearing 52-week highs. Netflix will also stream two National Football League games on Christmas, the day before the release of "Squid Game" season 2. This gives Netflix one of the biggest weeks in streaming history and could have the company the talk of the town at family get-togethers and holiday celebrations. NFLX Price Action: Netflix stock closed at $902.17 on Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $445.73 to $908. Shares are up 93% year-to-date in 2024. Read Next: Netflix Reveals Squid Game Video Game With 32-Player Party Royale Mode: ‘Can You Make It Through Playtime Alive?’ © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. 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Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in 2025The Great Indian Shift Trend On TikTok Is Not A Compliment, It’s Just White ApprovalJitta Wealth Asset Management, a Thai fintech startup, recommends focusing on US stocks with sustained growth potential for the coming year. Historical data indicates US stock market returns tend to rise by 8-10% following presidential elections. Moreover, US president-elect Donald Trump has proposed policies to reduce corporate income tax for domestic companies and raise import taxes on goods from various countries. These measures are expected to enhance the appeal of US stocks. Trawut Luangsomboon, chief executive of Jitta, said the company developed sophisticated investment tools and algorithms, including Alpha AI, to identify favourable stock market signals at the right time, select high-potential stocks at low prices and automate portfolio management for investors through the Jitta Ranking Alpha private fund, offering a cutting-edge investment solution. The new investment plan focuses on investing in the most promising countries each year, with quarterly portfolio adjustments and annual country rotations. This strategy recorded an average annual return of 20.7% based on back-testing, significantly outperforming the MSCI World benchmark index, which averages 9.18% annually, according to the firm. Mr Trawut said in recent years, more investors seek global investment opportunities. The main challenge for most investors is selecting countries with strong growth potential and a promising long-term outlook, he said. Often their investments are made during periods when markets are overvalued or entering a declining cycle, leading to prolonged portfolio losses and uncertainty about when to shift investments to other countries, said Mr Trawut. "If we examine stock market statistics in various countries, there is a cyclical pattern. On average, over a 10-year period stock markets tend to be negative for about three years and positive for seven," he said. "If bourses have performed well for several consecutive years, it is likely a correction will occur, leading to lower returns the following year." Similarly, if a stock market has underperformed in previous years or experienced a sharp decline due to a crisis, there is a possibility it will recover in the following year and enter a bull market, said Mr Trawut. If investors can analyse and identify the "right time" to invest in each country's stock market, shifting their investments from overpriced markets to those with better opportunities, they can reduce the duration the portfolio is exposed to market downturns and enhance long-term returns, he said. Mr Trawut said investing in stocks with strong fundamentals is crucial, as the proportion of good, undervalued stocks will indicate profit opportunities in the stock market. A market with a higher proportion of strong fundamentals indicates a more robust and sustainable foundation for growth, he said. "However, if a stock market has more good and expensive stocks than good and cheap stocks, it may indicate the market is overheated and a bubble is waiting to burst. If we invest and the bubble bursts, we could face significant losses, even if they are strong stocks," said Mr Trawut. "Investing in countries with more good and undervalued stocks presents a better investment opportunity." Jitta analysed stock market data from 29 countries over the past 12 years and developed an algorithm based on value investing, focusing on selecting good, undervalued stocks through its Jitta Ranking investment plan. This approach has proven to help investors achieve strong returns and outperform the market in the long run, he said. The company has managed around 80,000 private fund portfolios, providing valuable insights and a deep understanding of the investment cycle, said Mr Trawut. Jitta's Alpha AI selects the most promising countries for investment each year from four key stock markets: the US, China, Hong Kong and Japan. The AI analyses comparative data of each market's upward and downward cycles to determine which market shows the best trends and investment opportunities. Based on this analysis, Alpha AI identifies the country with the most attractive stock market and best investment value. Stock market investments made between November and January each year will be reviewed to determine whether to continue investing in the same market or adjust the portfolio to focus on other countries with greater growth potential for the following year, he said. Jitta Ranking Alpha requires a minimum investment of 2 million baht to diversify risks and maximise potential returns.ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan's defense of the national championship has fallen woefully short. The Wolverines started the season ranked No. 9 in the AP Top 25, making them the third college football team since 1991 to be ranked worse than seventh in the preseason poll after winning a national title. Michigan (6-5, 4-4 Big Ten) failed to meet those modest expectations, barely becoming eligible to play in a bowl and putting the program in danger of losing six or seven games for the first time since the Brady Hoke era ended a decade ago. The Wolverines potentially can ease some of the pain with a win against rival and second-ranked Ohio State (10-1, 7-1, No. 2 CFP) on Saturday in the Horseshoe, but that would be a stunning upset. Ohio State is a 21 1/2-point favorite, according to the BetMGM Sportsbook, and that marks just the third time this century that there has been a spread of at least 20 1/2 points in what is known as "The Game." Michigan coach Sherrone Moore doesn't sound like someone who is motivating players with an underdog mentality. "I don't think none of that matters in this game," Moore said Monday. "It doesn't matter the records. It doesn't matter anything. The spread, that doesn't matter." How did Michigan end up with a relative mess of a season on the field, coming off its first national title since 1997? Winning it all with a coach and star player contemplating being in the NFL for the 2024 season seemed to have unintended consequences for the current squad. The Wolverines closed the College Football Playoff with a win over Washington on Jan. 8; several days later quarterback J.J. McCarthy announced he was skipping his senior season; and it took more than another week for Jim Harbaugh to bolt to coach the Los Angeles Chargers. In the meantime, most quality quarterbacks wanting to transfer had already enrolled at other schools and Moore was left with lackluster options. Davis Warren beat out Alex Orji to be the team's quarterback for the opener and later lost the job to Orji only to get it back again. No matter who was under center, however, would've likely struggled this year behind an offensive line that sent six players to the NFL. The Wolverines lost one of their top players on defense, safety Rod Moore, to a season-ending injury last spring and another one, preseason All-America cornerback Will Johnson, hasn't played in more than a month because of an injury. The Buckeyes are not planning to show any mercy after losing three straight in the series. "We're going to attack them," Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer said. "We know they're going to come in here swinging, too, and they've still got a good team even though the record doesn't indicate it. This game, it never matters what the records are." While a win would not suddenly make the Wolverines' season a success, it could help Moore build some momentum a week after top-rated freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood flipped his commitment from LSU to Michigan. "You come to Michigan to beat Ohio," said defensive back Quinten Johnson, intentionally leaving the word State out when referring to the rival. "That's one of the pillars of the Michigan football program. "It doesn't necessarily change the fact of where we are in the season, but it definitely is one of the defining moments of your career here at Michigan."
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Liverpool is 100% on top of the Champions League after dumping title holder Real Madrid into an almost unbelievable 24th place in the 36-team standings on Wednesday. No one felt the embarrassment of Madrid’s 2-0 loss at Anfield more than Kylian Mbappé, the superstar added in the offseason by the storied club that also was European champion against Liverpool in the finals of 2022 and 2018. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.The price tag on celebs’ favorite teddy coat is a lot to bear. Nicky Hilton, Emily Ratajkowski and Alexa Chung (to name but a few) all regularly step out in Max Mara’s Teddy Bear Icon Coat ($4,490), a four-figure fashion statement that pairs with practically any winter outfit. And while the soft style will set you back big-time, the Scoop Faux Fur Oversized Maxi Coat ( $59 $35) offers a similarly luxe look — and it’s on sale right now for under $40. Scoop Faux Fur Oversized Maxi Coat Part of Brandon Maxwell’s Walmart line , the piece has skyrocketed to bestseller status and is already out of stock in several sizes. (At time of publishing, it was in over 100 shoppers’ carts.) While the chocolate hue is sold out, the plush double-breasted design comes in an expensive-looking caramel color in sizes XS to 4X. It’s garnered over 80 five-star reviews (and counting), with shoppers calling it “soft as a cloud” and “such nice quality.” “As with anything made by Scoop, this coat is stunning!” one satisfied shopper raved. “It is well made, quality materials, stylish, and the price is too good to be true.” “Perfect for those cold days,” another added of the “supper warm” style, adding that it “looks far more expensive than it is.” It’s far from the only cozy coat on sale right now, as the shorter Scoop Oversized Faux Fur Jacket ( $64 $38), another bestseller from the brand, is also marked down. Scoop Faux Fur Oversized Faux Fur Jacket And should you prefer a more tailored topper, the Maxwell-designed line’s Faux Wool Oversized Double Breasted Coat ( $59 $35) is just the thing to add to your cart. Scoop Faux Wool Oversized Double Breasted Coat Just be sure to shop fast, as these hot deals on cold-weather essentials won’t last long. Why Trust Page Six Style Shopping This article was written by Hannah Southwick , Commerce Writer/Reporter for Page Six Style. Hannah spies deals on actually affordable celebrity-worn styles , puts Hollywood’s favorite labels to the test and finds the beauty products that keep stars red carpet-ready. She consults stylists and industry pros — including celebs themselves — for firsthand product recommendations, trend predictions and more. In addition to writing for Page Six since 2020, her work has been featured in USA Today and Parade.
PARIS (AP) — France punished an undisciplined Argentina by 37-23 on Friday and swept its three autumn rugby tests. First-half tries from lock Thibaud Flament and right winger Gabin Villière, a penalty try and Thomas Ramos’ unerring goalkicking put Les Tricolores out of reach by halftime at 30-9 up. Left winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey added France’s fourth try in the second half while Argentina rallied with tries by prop Thomas Gallo and replacement hooker Ignacio Ruiz to trail 37-23 with 10 minutes left, but ran out of time at Stade de France. Fabien Galthié’s side scored freely in the three tests, routing Japan 52-12 and edging New Zealand 30-29 . “I would like to praise all the players, for me there are only positives to take,” the coach said. “They are all winners for me.” He also warned players who complained about being left out, after flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert reportedly asked to be left out of the New Zealand game because he did not want to be a reserve . “It’s very much a team sport. The squad is bigger than any individual,” Galthié said. “Players are here to strengthen the squad. Let there be no confusion about that.” RELATED COVERAGE Penalty-bitten Ireland defends unbeaten record against Fiji in Dublin Wing ‘wizard’ Harry Potter to play for Australia’s rugby team. He knows the puns are coming Etzebeth to start for Springboks as late replacement for Kleyn Felipe Contepomi’s Pumas didn’t carry their Rugby Championship form into the autumn. They crushed Italy 57-17 and just failed to beat Ireland for the first time. The Pumas beat France in July in Buenos Aires but they have not won in France for 10 years. Despite an early harsh-looking yellow card to captain Julian Montoya for twisting the leg of Jean-Baptiste Gros, who had to leave the game, Argentina was in the contest at 13-9 down after 33 minutes. Then came a dramstic seven minutes. Villiere smashed over from an offload by fullback Leo Barre, and consecutive chipped kicks by Antoine Dupont and Ramos set up Bielle-Biarrey to score until Pumas flanker Juan Martin Gonzalez batted the ball away, but forward. France received a penalty try and Gonzalez was yellow-carded. Right on halftime, Ramos’ fifth successful goalkick made it a commanding 30-9 and swept him past Thierry Lacroix, Morgan Parra and Dimitri Yachvili on France’s all-time list of highest point-scorers. Ramos’ next goalkick, perhaps in the Six Nations, will lift him past Christophe Lamaison’s 380 points with only Frederic Michalak’s 436 higher. The second half was better from Argentina and an attacking lineout led to Gallo’s try, which flyhalf Tomas Albornoz converted. Pumas hopes of a comeback were dashed moments later when Bielle-Biarrey chased down his own kick in the left corner for tries in every test this autumn. Both kickers were perfect off the tee, with Ramos nailing six for 15 points and Albornoz five for 13 points. “It’s one of our strengths having players who can perform in different positions,” said Ramos, who has converted from fullback into a slick flyhalf without losing any of his kicking accuracy. France had one last attack and thought it scored another try, but replacement center Emilien Gailleton’s effort down the left was ruled out for a knock-on in the buildup. “Three matches, three wins, and we finished things off here in front of our fans. What more could you ask for?” posed flanker Charles Ollivon, who made 16 tackles. “We knew Argentina would be aggressive, they seem to be even more so when they come to play here. We faced up to it.” ___ AP rugby: https://apnews.com/hub/rugbyFantasy Sports Market to Grow by USD 9.72 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by Launch of Fantasy Sports Apps, AI Driving Market Transformation - Technavio
The condemnation came as the House of Lords debated regulations paving the way for a scheme which would require animal lovers on the British mainland to have documentation in order to visit Northern Ireland. Critics view the move as further evidence of Northern Ireland still having to follow EU rules post-Brexit and being treated differently from the rest of the UK – a major source of contention to the unionist community. The paperwork, which will be free to apply for, includes a declaration that the owner will not travel onwards to Ireland or another EU country with their pet or assistance dog. Animals will have to be microchipped and have their own individual pet travel document, which will be valid for its lifetime. Northern Ireland residents returning after a stay in Great Britain with their pet or assistance dog will not need a travel document. The scheme is being introduced under the Windsor Framework, a revised deal for Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading arrangements aimed at tackling issues caused by the protocol. Raising her concerns in Parliament, Baroness Hoey, a Northern Irish Brexit supporter and former Labour MP, said: “These regulations are in effect about a new aspect of the Irish Sea border that has not had expression until this point because of the grace periods.” She added: “The experience of visiting Northern Ireland with your pet dog or cat, or even a ferret, will be made to feel like a visit to a foreign country. Lady Hoey went on: “This could spell the end of holiday trips for pet owners from GB to NI and then on to the Republic, when they want to explore both Northern Ireland and the Republic. “If they have a pet passport, they will have renounced their right to go to the Republic. That makes the border more of an obstruction than having border control posts on it, because at least in that eventuality, you could still cross over it.” Rejecting claims it was a result of the UK leaving the EU, she said: “The reality is that this is happening precisely because Northern Ireland has not got Brexit. “As we say repeatedly, it is still subject to EU rules and the EU could change the rules overnight.” Former DUP deputy leader Lord Dodds of Duncairn said: “Every one of the statutory instruments that come forward under the Windsor Framework must be properly debated, because these laws are being brought forward to implement what a foreign jurisdiction has decided should be the law of the United Kingdom. “In the 21st century, we should not accept colonial rule. We abolished it elsewhere. We believe it should not be tolerated for one second. People should have the democratic right to decide their laws for themselves, in their interests.” He added: “The ridiculous part about this debate is that we are having to debate European laws regulating the movement of pet animals owned by British citizens between one part of the United Kingdom and another. That is an outrage.” Lord Dodds went on: “As I said, there will be hundreds, thousands more of these regulations, in all areas, affecting the daily lives of people in Northern Ireland. They all add up to a grievous assault on Northern Ireland’s constitutional position.” But former leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick said: “I support the Windsor Framework because it is a necessary legal device to deal with the complexities that were presented to us in Ireland, north and south, on the issue of Brexit. “We need a pragmatic solution rather than choosing to have political contests and duels simply for the sake of them.” Introducing the regulations, environment minister Baroness Hayman of Ulloch said: “This scheme will simplify the requirements associated with moving pet dogs, cats and ferrets from Great Britain to Northern Ireland significantly. “It replaces single-use animal health certificates with a free-of-charge lifelong travel document and removes the need for costly pet health treatments. “Pet owners who travel frequently with their pets, or those who rely on the services of an assistance dog to travel independently, will benefit substantially from this change in approach.” However, she acknowledged the concerns raised by peers and promised to continue engagement with them.
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US appeals court tosses Nasdaq board diversity rules(Bloomberg) — Asian stocks were poised to climb Thursday after US equities snapped a two-day slide on benign inflation data that supported expectations for an interest rate cut this month. Australian shares rose, while futures for Japan climbed and Hong Kong contracts were steady. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% and the Nasdaq 100 advanced 1.9% to a new high Wednesday, with the strong showing for tech pushing Amazon.com Inc and Meta Platforms Inc. to fresh records. Broadcom Inc. rose 6.6% following a report that the chipmaker was working on an AI deal with Apple Inc. Australian and New Zealand yields edged higher, echoing selling pressure in Treasuries across the curve Wednesday. The US 10-year yield rose four basis points, while the policy-sensitive two-year climbed one basis point. The moves were centered upon US consumer price index data that came in line with expectations, cementing forecasts for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points later in December. Swaps traders have now virtually priced in such a move, compared with an around 75% chance a week ago. The inflation data, “gives the Federal Reserve the green light for a 25 basis point rate cut at the December meeting, as it helps to confirm that we are still making progress on inflation even though it remains sticky,” according to Skyler Weinand, chief investment officer at Regan Capital. In Asia, economic reports set for release Thursday include labor market data for Australia, and inflation and industrial production for India. An index of dollar strength rose Wednesday for a fourth session, helped along by higher Treasury yields. China’s yuan slid the most in a week following a report that Beijing is considering allowing the currency to weaken next year in response to the threat of a trade war with the US. Meanwhile, China’s two-day Central Economic Work Conference is expected to map out policies for next year, following stimulus signals from top leaders. Officials must focus on, “how will they deliver fiscal stimulus more directly to consumers so the economy can more directly shift to consumption-led rather than investment led,” Amy Xie Patrick, head of income strategies for Pendal Group, said on Bloomberg Television. The yen weakened for a third day Wednesday. Bank of Japan officials see little cost to waiting before raising interest rates, while still being open to a hike next week depending on data and market developments, according to people familiar with the matter. Hikes, Cuts Brazil’s central bank increased the benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point to 12.25% late on Wednesday, and promised to deliver two hikes of the same size in the next two meetings, as it rushes to recover investor confidence and tame inflation expectations. The Canadian dollar advanced after hovering near a four and a half-year low once policymakers signaled they were ready to slow down on monetary easing. The Bank of Canada lowered its rate by half a percentage Wednesday, its second straight outsized cut. The Swiss National Bank and European Central Bank are also expected to reduce interest rates Thursday. In commodities, crude futures rose after a Bloomberg News report that the Biden administration is considering new sanctions on Russia’s oil trade, a move that could tighten the market. The White House warned that Russia may fire another intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine, after what Moscow said were strikes on its territory with US-supplied weapons. Wall Street’s fear gauge, the Vix, fell below 14 following the CPI data, an indication the market is expecting calm in the near-term. Stocks and long bonds stand to benefit as fears of a higher inflation print evaporate, according to ClearBridge Investments’ Jeff Schulze. “The debate for the FOMC next week between cut or skip is over,” Schulze said. “This inflation print should be risk-asset friendly and provide a tailwind to equity markets as we move through one of the strongest seasonal periods of the year.” Key events this week: Some of the main moves in markets: Stocks Currencies Cryptocurrencies Bonds Commodities This story was produced with the assistance of Bloomberg Automation.
Telomir Pharmaceuticals ( NASDAQ: TELO ) said it has entered into a stock purchase agreement with a certain accredited investor, pursuant to which the company issued 142,857 shares of common stock at a price of $7 per share for a total of $1 million. The transaction did not involve the issuance of any warrants. Filing More on Telomir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Historical earnings data for Telomir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Financial information for Telomir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.A chorus of support is growing behind actress Blake Lively after she filed a complaint alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign against "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni. Actress Amber Heard on Monday became the latest celebrity to speak out on behalf of the "Gossip Girl" alum over what she says was a coordinated social media effort to tarnish her name. Over the weekend, Lively filed a complaint claiming that Baldoni and a lead producer had behaved unacceptably during the filming of box office hit "It Ends With Us." The allegations included that Baldoni -- who also directed the film -- had spoken inappropriately about his sex life, and had sought to alter the film to include sex scenes that were not in the script and had not been agreed to. They also detailed how lead producer Jamey Heath had watched Lively while she was topless, despite having been asked to turn away. But the complaint goes into great detail -- including with texts and emails -- on a PR campaign to wreck her reputation and to divert attention from any public comments she might make about the men's alleged misbehavior. This was "a carefully crafted, coordinated, and resourced retaliatory scheme to silence her, and others from speaking out about the hostile environment that Mr Baldoni and Mr Heath created," the complaint says. It includes allegations that the two men hired a crisis PR team that amplified or planted negative stories about Lively on social media platforms. "You know we can bury anyone," Melissa Nathan, a member of the team, is alleged to have said, according to messages contained in the complaint. Heard's ex-husband Johnny Depp hired the same PR team during the high-profile defamation trial between the couple in 2022, in which a jury unanimously found that Heard defamed Depp over allegations he abused her. "Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying 'A lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on,'" Heard said in a statement carried by NBC News. "I saw this firsthand and up close. It's as horrifying as it is destructive." Heard's support came on the heels of a joint statement by America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel, who starred with Lively in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." "As Blake's friends and sisters for over 20 years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation," they wrote on Instagram. "Throughout the filming of 'It Ends with Us', we saw her summon the courage to ask for a safe workplace for herself and colleagues on set, and we are appalled to read the evidence of a premeditated and vindictive effort that ensued to discredit her voice." A lawyer for Wayfarer, the studio behind the film, said in a statement released to the New York Times that neither the studio, its executives, nor its PR team did anything to retaliate against Lively. "These claims are completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt and rehash a narrative in the media," lawyer Bryan Freedman wrote. The complaint was lodged with the California Civil Rights Department, and is a precursor to a lawsuit. Major Hollywood talent agency WME -- which represents Lively -- has reportedly dropped Baldoni as a client. hg/aha
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A chorus of support is growing behind actress Blake Lively after she filed a complaint alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign against "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni. Actress Amber Heard on Monday became the latest celebrity to speak out on behalf of the "Gossip Girl" alum over what she says was a coordinated social media effort to tarnish her name. Over the weekend, Lively filed a complaint claiming that Baldoni and a lead producer had behaved unacceptably during the filming of box office hit "It Ends With Us." The allegations included that Baldoni -- who also directed the film -- had spoken inappropriately about his sex life, and had sought to alter the film to include sex scenes that were not in the script and had not been agreed to. They also detailed how lead producer Jamey Heath had watched Lively while she was topless, despite having been asked to turn away. But the complaint goes into great detail -- including with texts and emails -- on a PR campaign to wreck her reputation and to divert attention from any public comments she might make about the men's alleged misbehavior. This was "a carefully crafted, coordinated, and resourced retaliatory scheme to silence her, and others from speaking out about the hostile environment that Mr Baldoni and Mr Heath created," the complaint says. It includes allegations that the two men hired a crisis PR team that amplified or planted negative stories about Lively on social media platforms. "You know we can bury anyone," Melissa Nathan, a member of the team, is alleged to have said, according to messages contained in the complaint. Heard's ex-husband Johnny Depp hired the same PR team during the high-profile defamation trial between the couple in 2022, in which a jury unanimously found that Heard defamed Depp over allegations he abused her. "Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying 'A lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on,'" Heard said in a statement carried by NBC News. "I saw this firsthand and up close. It's as horrifying as it is destructive." Heard's support came on the heels of a joint statement by America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel, who starred with Lively in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." "As Blake's friends and sisters for over 20 years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation," they wrote on Instagram. "Throughout the filming of 'It Ends with Us', we saw her summon the courage to ask for a safe workplace for herself and colleagues on set, and we are appalled to read the evidence of a premeditated and vindictive effort that ensued to discredit her voice." A lawyer for Wayfarer, the studio behind the film, said in a statement released to the New York Times that neither the studio, its executives, nor its PR team did anything to retaliate against Lively. "These claims are completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt and rehash a narrative in the media," lawyer Bryan Freedman wrote. The complaint was lodged with the California Civil Rights Department, and is a precursor to a lawsuit. Major Hollywood talent agency WME -- which represents Lively -- has reportedly dropped Baldoni as a client. hg/ahaPrincess Beatrice's husband Edoardo issues festive update amid pregnancy news