What to know this week

Investors this week will be focused on data on the consumer, with both retail sales and earnings results from two retail giants set for release.  The total value of retail sales in the U.S. is expected to have climbed by 1.1% month-on-month in October, according to the Commerce Department’s latest monthly print on Tuesday. This would accelerate from a 0.7% monthly advance in September, which had been an unexpected increase at the time given that many economists were anticipating that a rise… Source link

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Google Nest Cam with floodlight review: good security camera, awkward design

If you’re going to install one outdoor security camera at your home, a floodlight camera is the best option. You get lights and a camera in one unit to capture all the action and you don’t have to mess with charging batteries or drilling holes through your walls for power cables — a floodlight cam can go wherever you have existing outdoor lighting. It’s a win-win smart home device. The only downsides are a high upfront price and a more involved installation. Unfortunately, the… Source link

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Crypto should be ‘part of our politics’

Shannon Bray, a U.S. Navy veteran and North Carolinian, is hoping the second time — and one particularly frothy memecoin — will be the charm for his political aspirations.  Previously, Bray ran for Senate in 2020 with no luck. This time around, the 49 year-old dyed-in-the-wool Libertarian honed his agenda to focus on cryptocurrencies — with the Shiba Inu digital coin taking center stage, and China’s crypto mining crackdown the impetus for his ambitions. He’s part of a vanguard of… Source link

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The Crypto Daily – Movers and Shakers – November 14th, 2021

Bitcoin, BTC to USD, rose by 0.41% on Saturday. Partially reversing a 1.00% loss from Friday, Bitcoin ended the day at $64,398.0. A mixed start to the day saw Bitcoin fall to a late morning intraday low $63,405.0 before making a move. Steering clear of the first major support level at $62,452, Bitcoin rose to a late afternoon intraday high $64,989.0. Falling short of the first major resistance level at $65,618, Bitcoin fell back to sub-$64,000 levels before finding late support. A late move back… Source link

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How to Set Up a Locked Folder and Hide Your Pictures in Google Photos

Google Photos looking for a way to hide their pictures from others on your phone can use the app’s native Locked Folder feature. It lets you hide your pictures and videos in a passcode-protected space. This will allow you to keep your media content hidden when someone looks at the photos and videos saved on Google Photos or any other app on your phone. You can also move your existing pictures to the locked folder in Google Photos to protect them with your device’s screen lock. Introduced in… Source link

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An obscure COVID stimulus benefit will pay you up to $9,000 for a funeral

An obscure COVID stimulus benefit will pay you up to $9,000 for a funeral The nation’s massive pandemic rescue plan includes one kind of funding that gets less attention: a funeral assistance program, offering families of those who have died of COVID up to $9,000 to cover burial costs. Part of the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan signed in March, the funeral expenses program extends much-needed help to families who may have gone into debt or lost wages in the… Source link

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U.S. states file updated antitrust complaint against Alphabet’s Google

The logo of Google is seen in Davos, Switzerland January 20, 2020. 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (Reuters) – A group of U.S. states led by Texas have filed an amended complaint against Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google accusing the tech giant of using coercive tactics and breaking antitrust laws in its efforts to boost its already dominant advertising business. The updated allegations are the latest in an onslaught of regulatory scrutiny of Google over its practices…. Source link

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Why natural immunity against COVID-19 is not as good as vaccination, according to doctors

The U.S. has surpassed 46 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, and natural immunity from a prior infection may not be enough to rely on when considering the ultimate aim of reducing hospitalization and death caused by transmission — especially when it comes to mitigating the threat to the most vulnerable among us. “The problem with natural immunity is that A) it’s not as good as vaccination and B) it does wane over time and people get… Source link

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Stanford dropouts raise $60 million for grocery startup Zepto

A new startup company founded by two Stanford University dropouts is threatening to restructure the grocery delivery industry in India. 19-year-old former Stanford classmates Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra founded Zepto in April of this year. In less than 8 months, the company has raised over $60 million from investors. The idea for a startup came when the pair were locked in the house due to pandemic restrictions back in 2020. Zepto’s main selling point is its speed. The service… Source link

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Crypto to be ‘more competitive’ in 2022: Blockchain.com founder

With bitcoin (BTC-USD) and Ethereum (ETH-USD) hovering near all-time highs, many analysts are bullish that the flagship cryptocurrencies, and the crypto space as a whole, can continue its rapid growth and ascension for the remainder of the year. And according to Blockchain.com founder Peter Smith, 2022 will see more competition emerge in the industry. “It’s very hard to have lost money in crypto over the last year,” Smith said. “Some people have managed to do it, but it’s quite hard…. Source link

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