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6. As per tradition, two new actors were brought in to play Clark and Ellen’s enraged children. Juliette Lewis took over the role of Audrey and told Rolling Stone: “The fact that the Griswolds have a new kid every time was talked about. The agents couldn’t explain why it was acceptable, but it was just accepted. Of course, I grew up watching the Vacation movies starring the legendary Anthony Michael Hall. This was a very exciting opportunity, and even at 15 years old I knew it was important.” 7. Just before production began, Lewis discovered that her then-boyfriend was cheating…
Here are the biggest voices on Wall Street on Monday: BMO Upgrades Old Dominion to Above-Market Performance BMO said the carrier is “disciplined.” “While the prolonged freight downturn weighs on operating results and stock prices, ODFL remains disciplined and is executing on a proven strategy to maintain industry-leading service levels, strong pricing power and sufficient resiliency.” Guggenheim reiterated Alphabet’s buyout, and Guggenheim raised its price target to $375 per share from $330. “Our increased confidence stems from three key developments: (1) exceptional growth in cloud backlogs fueled by a surge in enterprise AI demand, (2) YouTube’s continued dominance in streaming…
Nvidia is investing $2 billion in Synopsys, which makes software and components for semiconductor chip design. The deal deepens the companies’ existing partnership as analysts begin to scrutinize the increasingly common circular trades in the AI industry and warn of potential bubbles. Nvidia announced that it has purchased Synopsys stock for $414.79 per share as part of a multi-year partnership to integrate Nvidia’s AI hardware and computing capabilities with Synopsys’ electronic design automation (EDA) and simulation software. The deal will help Synopsys transition its platform from CPU-based computing to GPUs, a move the company hopes will speed up chip design…
What began as Israel’s leader’s snub of mainstream media has become a broader attack on press freedom in the country. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not given an interview to Israel’s three main broadcasters in more than four years. He accused them of “brainwashing” and claimed they were supporting Israel’s enemies and personally pursuing journalists who criticized him. Now, that long-standing tension has evolved into something more aggressive. : On Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government will establish a special parliamentary committee to advance a bill to replace Israel’s independent media regulator with a political appointee. The changes would…
Serena Williams is finishing her post-tennis chapter. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion spoke about rediscovering her identity after retiring from tennis after a 27-year professional career, and how she has balanced this new endeavor with being a mother to her husband Alexis Ohanian’s daughters Olympia, 8, and Adira, 2. “I want more clarity and confidence in myself that I made the right decision and that I don’t necessarily have to live only for my children. I’m discovering myself again,” Serena told Porter in an interview published on December 1. Part of that journey includes her relationship with her body,…
My Top 10 Things to Watch Monday, December 1st 1. Tech stocks and Bitcoin fell on the first day of the new month after a rough November. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were expected to open lower. Corporate earnings continued to be modest this week, with club names appearing on CrowdStrike and Salesforce on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, respectively. 2. Bitcoin fell below $86,000. In my Sunday column, I discussed how this one piece of cyberpaper intersects/controls dozens of financial products. And if one company, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), cannot withstand the pressure or continue borrowing, perhaps the entire speculative organization…
OpenAI has taken ownership of Thrive Holdings, whose parent company is Thrive Capital, one of the AI giant’s major investors. Thrive Holdings operates like an AI private equity firm, attracting companies it believes could benefit from the technology in areas such as accounting and IT services. Neither company disclosed the terms of the deal, but the companies said it will include Thrive’s internal engineering, research and product teams that have integrated OpenAI to accelerate AI adoption and drive efficiencies. If these companies are successful, their stake in OpenAI will increase and they will also receive compensation for their services, according…
Sopa Images | Light Rocket | Getty ImagesThis is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Here are five important things investors need to know to start their trading day.1. No-Tech NovemberDue to last week’s recovery meeting, Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P500 Both have won for seven months in a row. But tech stocks were unable to regain much momentum as investors weighed concerns about overspending on artificial intelligence.I’ll summarize it below.High-tech oriented Nasdaq Composite It fell about 1.5% in November, ending a seven-month winning streak.Palantir was a notable technical loser last month. Defense…
Lizzo just wanted to feel better from head to toe. “Since I started working out for my mental health and my endorphin balance, I no longer look at myself in the mirror and feel ashamed or disgusted with myself,” the “Good as Hell” singer explained in a May 2023 TikTok. “Exercise helped me change my mind, not my body,” he explained. She admitted in a January 2025 TikTok that she was on an “intentional weight loss journey” and that her goal was simply to become the best version of herself. “Even when my weight loss journey is over, I will…
A historically strong month for stocks is starting on a bad note, with cryptocurrencies leading the way. Bitcoin fell more than 5% and fell below $90,000, a key level that traders are watching. Stock prices followed suit, with futures suggesting a lower opening price. Contracts tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 200 points, while contracts tied to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 fell 0.7% and 0.9%, respectively. Other indicators also point to a clear risk-off start to December. Gold futures rose about 1% to nearly $4,300 an ounce. Precious metals are often seen as a…