Columbus, OH

Ernie Higa, chairman and CEO of the food company, discusses the outlook for the Japanese yen and its impact on business.

Japanese yen: A range of 130-135 is something 'people can deal with,' says Higa Industries

TheStreet

Wall Street is wondering "what's next" after the biggest single-day decline in two years yesterday.

Goldman Sachs analyst revisits S&P 500 target after market meltdown

SoftBank Group booked a 1.9 billion yen ($12.9 million) investment gain on its Vision Fund tech investment arm in the company's fiscal first quarter ended June, swinging back into the black. The Japanese giant also announced it would buy back up to 6.8% of shares available amounting to up to...

SoftBank swings back to gains at Vision Fund tech arm, announces up to $3.4 billion share buyback

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +1.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.87%. US stocks today are moving higher on positive carryover from a jump in Japanese stocks in the wake of dovish comments from Bank of Japan (BOJ) Deputy Governor Uchida, who pledged to refrain from raising interest rates when the markets are unstable. The Nikkei Stock Index today rallied more than +1%, and other global bourses rose, while the yen tumbled nearly -2%. BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida said, "I believe that the BOJ needs to maintain monetary easing with the current policy interest rate for the time being, with developments in financial and capital markets at home and abroad being extremely volatile."

Dovish Bank of Japan Comments Push Stocks Higher

U.S. stocks dropped dramatically on Monday, fueled by worries of a potential economic downturn. Dow Jones experienced a thousand-point drop, and the Nasdaq 100 declined by 3.4%, while the S&P 500 fell by 2.6%. This trend reflects deepening investor concerns about global economic stability, with key players like Apple and Alphabet experiencing a stock dip.

Dow Jones plunges amid global economic concerns

California State

Uber, Lyft, Grubhub and DoorDash scored a major victory in a recent ruling from California's top state court upholding Proposition 22 and the classification of drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. Gig economy companies, as well as drivers who prefer contractor status, think they now have nationwide momentum to...

Uber, Lyft and the gig economy think they've found a way to win the national labor war

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. Fizzling out. Wall Street's attempts to recover from Monday's sell-off ran...

CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street rebound fizzles out

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Jessica Jackson was afraid of heights when she first started her job as a wind turbine service technician — now, she spends most of her days working 300 feet in the air. Jackson, 37, is a technician at Vestas, a wind turbine manufacturer, in Bee County, Texas, and earns $73,000 per year.

37-year-old mom earns $73,000 in one of the most in-demand jobs in the world—and it doesn't require a degree: 'I love what I do'

Chris Pyle spends the entirety of his workdays wearing a white tank top and boxer shorts, sitting in a recliner. It's an unusual setting for a mechanic, but a profitable one. Pyle started answering strangers' questions about their gas and diesel engines on JustAnswer as a side hustle in October 2006.

45-year-old mechanic quit his full-time job for his side hustle—now he makes $14,200 a month: My paycheck is 'very consistent’

Philippines gymnast Carlos E. Yulo didn't just win a gold medal at this summer's Olympic Games, he's also won a fully furnished two-bedroom apartment. The 24-year-old gymnast made history as the first male Olympic gold medalist in the history of the Philippines when he won the top prize for his floor exercise on August 3. The following day, he earned a second gold medal for his vault routine. He is only the second athlete from the Philippines to win the top prize. Hidilyn Diaz won the country's first-ever gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in 2021 for weightlifting.

24-year-old gold medal gymnast from the Philippines to be awarded a condo valued at $414,046, cash prizes and more

Charles Barkley said in a statement Tuesday he is not retiring and will stay with TNT Sports. Barkley said in June he planned to retire after next year's NBA season. Barkley signed a 10-year deal with TNT Sports in 2022. Charles Barkley is not retiring and he is not leaving...

Charles Barkley commits to staying at Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT Sports no matter what happens to NBA

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Declutterbuzz

More and more people are warming up to the idea that decluttering your physical possessions goes hand-in-hand with decluttering your mind aka mental clutter. The following is how a clear mind will help your decluttering goal.

How A Clear Mind Will Benefit Your Decluttering Goal

Atul Goyal, managing director at Jefferies Asia, says "Arm is in a great position over the next five to 10 years."

Arm is in a 'fantastic' position to replace x86 chips in most servers, Jefferies Asia says

New Jersey State

Collingswood, NJ

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Ralston Boswell, 34, of Collingswood, New Jersey, has admitted to participating in schemes to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and unemployment insurance benefits. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Plea: Man's PPP & Unemployment Fraud - $209K Scam

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Minnesota State

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris, owns no stocks, bonds or real estate, according to his most recent financial disclosure. Walz's modest financial profile stands in stark contrast to that of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who is a billionaire several times over, and to Trump's running mate, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio.

Harris running mate Gov. Tim Walz owns no stocks, bonds or real estate, disclosure shows

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Kiplinger

Large-cap stocks are key additions to any well-rounded portfolio, but how do you find the best ones? We take a closer look here.

The Best Large-Cap Stocks to Buy

NewsBreak

SGX president discusses the scale and depth of Yen carry trade on their Nikkei derivatives platform

Michael Syn of the Singapore Exchange says the mass selloff in the...

SGX president discusses the scale and depth of Yen carry trade on their Nikkei derivatives platform

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