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Embrace ‘the mullet trade,’ Jefferies analyst says

Embrace ‘the mullet trade,’ Jefferies analyst says

The rebound for tech stocks could still be a year out, one longtime tech analyst stated, and the recovery may even take the shape of an iconic hairstyle. “We believe in the mullet trade… where it’s kind of business in front, party in back,” Thill said on Yahoo Finance Live (video above), referring to the haircut that rose to popularity from the 1970s through the ’90s. “Hopefully that plays out. [That] it may end up just being a dragged-out, really tough 2023 is the risk, and it may end up… Source link

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Amazon to invest $1B in box office releases as more streamers embrace theatrical

Amazon to invest B in box office releases as more streamers embrace theatrical

Amazon (AMZN) is betting big on the theatrical experience. The tech giant plans to invest $1 billion to produce 12 to 15 movies a year exclusively for theaters, according to a new report from Bloomberg. That spending would be roughly on par with major film studios like Paramount Pictures (PARA), Bloomberg noted. The report sent shares of theatrical giants like AMC (AMC) and Cinemark (CNK) higher on Wednesday, gaining 4.4% and 12.5%, respectively. Amazon did not immediately respond to Yahoo… Source link

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‘Tequila is the big winner’ as more people embrace at-home cocktails, Drizly CEO says

‘Tequila is the big winner’ as more people embrace at-home cocktails, Drizly CEO says

More people are toasting with tequila, according to alcohol-delivery company Drizly’s customer base. “Tequila is the big winner here and the type of alcohol people are drinking at home,” Drizly CEO Corey Rellas told Yahoo Finance (video above) about COVID-19 era trends that have stuck around. At-home cocktail making “reset” with COVID, Rellas said, “as more and more people started to embrace cocktail culture, wanting to try new things at home when [they] didn’t have access to the bar.” The… Source link

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Fed officials start to embrace the possibility of recession

Fed officials start to embrace the possibility of recession

Policymakers at the Federal Reserve are beginning to entertain the possibility of recession, as high inflation pushes the central bank to raise interest rates at the fastest pace in decades. “It’s certainly a possibility,” Fed Chairman Jerome Powell told the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday when asked about the chance of a recession. Powell clarified: “It’s not our intended outcome.” The Fed chief’s remarks on Wednesday stand in contrast to his commentary from early May, when… Source link

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Instagram, Google and P&G: Brands embrace inclusion

Instagram, Google and P&G: Brands embrace inclusion

As America becomes more diverse, inclusivity is mission critical. By Jo Hamilton Published: May 25, 2022 (Image credit: #WOCinTech Chat)Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has become a critical topic for brands as consumers demand to see themselves reflected in advertising campaigns and for brands to do good in the world. Especially as America’s population is becoming more diverse — 42% of the population is composed of people from… Source link

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Questlove on enhancing creativity: “Embrace boredom”

Questlove on enhancing creativity: “Embrace boredom”

The secret to being more creative is to … be bored? Embracing boredom is exactly what Questlove, lead drummer for the critically acclaimed hip-hop band The Roots, recommends for those struggling to activate their creativity. “The first thing I tell people is to embrace boredom,” said Questlove, whose real name is Ahmir Khalib Thompson. “The temptation to pick up our phones and entertain ourselves at any silent moment is kind of eating up that time that we should be sitting in silence… Source link

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Millennials embrace the American Express card

Millennials embrace the American Express card

American Express (AXP) shares hit an intra-day record on Friday after a much better than expected third quarter in large part, fueled by millennials and Gen Z cardholders.  The card issuer said spending by millennial and Gen cardholders gained 38%, compared to the third quarter of 2019 excluding the impact of currency fluctuations. Amex said it acquired 2.6 million new card members in the quarter. Amex CEO Stephen Squeri told Yahoo Finance the younger set has embraced the company’s increased… Source link

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