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Tesla is ‘probably 8-10 years ahead in battery technology’ compared to competitors

Just like a smart investor (this is Yahoo Finance after all), entertainer Jay Leno has learned to diversify his skillset. Comedian, talk and game show host (the all-new You Bet Your Life), as well as car collector and host of his own car show, Jay Leno’s Garage, fill out his resume. His adventures in car collecting and “wrenching” on his own car creations are the envy of auto enthusiasts and fans around the world. His collection stands at around 180 vehicles and 160 motorcycles, all… Source link

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Google bans political ads ahead of elections in the Philippines

The company said on Wednesday that it will stop ads running “during an election campaign period or a silence period” in the run-up to the vote. Google considers election ads as any paid posts that “either promote or oppose a political party or the candidacy of a person or party” running for public office. The ban will run from February 8 up to election day on May 9, when President Rodrigo Duterte will run for election to the senate as he completes his six-year term. He is barred from seeking… Source link

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Google to ban political advertising ahead of Philippine election

The logo for Google LLC is seen at the Google Store Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 17, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com Register MANILA, Dec 1 (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google said on Wednesday it will ban political advertising on its platform in the run-up to Philippine elections in May next year to choose a successor to President Rodrigo Duterte. The move comes amid pressure on social media platforms… Source link

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Stock futures edge lower ahead of inflation data

Stock futures dipped Tuesday evening, holding lower following an extended rout in technology stocks. Investors also anxiously awaited a packed slate of economic data results out Wednesday before a holiday market closure.  Rising interest rates coincided with a selloff in tech and growth stocks for a second day this week, with the Nasdaq dropping another 0.5% after Monday’s more than 1% decline. The Dow held up strongly and added nearly 200 points, with energy and financials stocks… Source link

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With his silence, Cleveland Browns’ Baker Mayfield puts himself ahead of his team

CLEVELAND — So much for Baker Mayfield putting the team first. So much for the opportunity to praise running back Nick Chubb for saving a season that was minutes from going down in flames. So much for emphasizing that everything the Browns want to achieve is still within reach. By dodging his media responsibilities and declining comment after Sunday’s 13-10 victory over the Detroit Lions at FirstEnergy Stadium, Mayfield let his ego take over. He showed that despite all he’s said about his… Source link

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Stock futures edge higher ahead of retail sales

Stock futures opened slightly higher Monday evening, with traders awaiting key new data on the state of the consumer. Contracts on each of the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq traded slightly in the green.  Investors are set to receive monthly retail sales data from the Commerce Department Tuesday morning, which will help show how much momentum consumers had heading into the holiday shopping season. The print is expected to show retail sales rose by 1.5% in October compared to September, accelerating… Source link

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Warren Buffett saw inflation coming early on — 8 tips to help you come out ahead

Warren Buffett saw inflation coming early on — 8 tips to help you come out ahead Rising prices and uncertainty about how long they’ll last are putting Americans in a bad mood. Inflation was significantly worse than expected in October, with consumer prices soaring 6.2% from a year ago. That inflation rate was the steepest in more than 30 years, with energy, housing, food and cars leading the way. When prices began accelerating earlier this year, some experts, including the “Oracle of… Source link

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Stock futures open lower ahead of inflation data

Stock futures opened slightly lower Tuesday evening to hold below record levels, with investors fixing their attention on a key inflation report due for release Wednesday morning.   Contracts on the S&P 500 ticked down, after the index closed out its first session of losses following eight straight days of gains. The Dow and Nasdaq had each also ended the session lower to pause after a record-setting run-up.  One of the most closely watched reports due for release Wednesday morning will be… Source link

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Maybe Biden should quit while he’s ahead

What if President Biden signed the big infrastructure bill Congress just passed … and then nothing much happened for the next 12 months? No more “build back better” legislation, no more Democratic infighting over social-welfare spending, no more kowtowing to Joe Manchin? If Biden’s sole focus were regaining his popularity and giving his party a fighting chance in next year’s midterm elections, he might just abandon the huge green-energy and social-welfare bill Democrats are still… Source link

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Stock futures drift ahead of Fed decision

Stock futures opened near the flat line Tuesday evening as investors awaited a key monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve. Contracts on the S&P 500 traded sideways. The blue-chip index had set a record closing high for a fourth straight session earlier in the day while the Dow closed above 36,000 for the first time ever, buoyed by an extended run of better-than-expected corporate earnings results.  Some of the closely watched names that reported results after market close continued… Source link

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