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Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, speaks during an impeachment inquiry hearing in Washington, Nov. 13, 2019.Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesTrump Media CEO Devin Nunes on Tuesday urged House Republican committee leaders to investigate possible “unlawful manipulation” of the company’s stock.Nunes, himself a former House GOP chair, in a letter asked them to probe “anomalous trading” of the stock in order to gauge the extent of the alleged manipulation and “whether any laws including RICO statutes and tax evasion laws were violated.”The request doubles down on Nunes’ claim that Trump Media, which trades…

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In the competitive world of roofing, using roofers marketing to stand out from the crowd is essential. Effective marketing specifically tailored for roofers can significantly elevate your business’s visibility and lead generation. By focusing on specialized strategies such as SEO and targeted advertising, your business can attract more qualified leads—homeowners and building managers actively seeking roofing services. The Role of a Roofing Marketing Agency A roofing marketing agency specializes in crafting bespoke marketing strategies that align with the unique needs of roofing businesses. These agencies bring expertise in digital marketing, SEO, and client conversion strategies, all designed to draw in…

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Interest rates on 10-year certificates of deposit (CDs) usually are higher than shorter-term CDs in periods of rising interest rates, and lower in periods of declining interest rates. Whether a 10-year CD is right for you depends on its annual percentage yield (APY) when compared to CDs with other terms as well as how long you can lock away your money. In this article, we rank the best 10-year CDs based on current APYs, minimum balance requirements, customer service, and more. We also discuss the pros and cons of 10-year CDs and offer alternative options to help you make the…

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Changpeng Zhao, founder and CEO of Binance, attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris on June 16, 2022. Benoit Tessier | Reuters U.S. prosecutors are seeking an above-guidance sentence of 36 months for the former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance on charges of enabling money laundering, according to a sentencing memorandum out late Tuesday. The memorandum, which was filed with the court for the western district of Washington, states that Zhao should serve a higher sentence that suggested under advisory guidelines to “reflect the gravity of his crimes.” Under advisory…

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  Disney magic doesn’t come cheap. But while some expenses at Disney theme parks can feel painfully high, they can also often pay for themselves — and then some. These three Disney upgrades — available at both Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, and Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida — are worth the cost. 1. Genie+ Waiting in line at Disney might feel like a rite of passage, but it doesn’t need to be. Genie+ is a paid add-on service that lets you bypass most of the line at some attractions. I use the extra time saved with Genie+ to…

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The hugely popular Chinese app TikTok may be forced out of the U.S., where a measure to outlaw the video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signature. In India, the app was banned nearly four years ago. Here’s what happened: Why did India ban TikTok? In June 2020, TikTok users in India bid goodbye to the app, which is operated by Chinese internet firm ByteDance. New Delhi had suddenly banned the popular app, alongside dozens other Chinese apps, following a military clash along the India-China border. Twenty Indian and four Chinese…

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Singapore topped the list on the Economist Intelligence Unit’s business environment ranking. franckreporter | E+ | Getty Images Singapore, Denmark and U.S. are the best places in the world to conduct business, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit business environment ranking. “Singapore will remain the best geography in the world to do business, as it has for the past 16 years,” EIU’s Country Forecast Manager and Europe analyst, Prianthi Roy, told CNBC. Factors driving the Southeast Asian nation’s place as a premier business destination is its political stability and the government’s focus on helping domestic private-sector companies upgrade technologically, she…

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  An aerial photo shows Boeing 737 Max airplanes parked on the tarmac at the Boeing Factory in Renton, Washington, on March 21, 2019. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters Boeing on Wednesday reported a narrower-than-expected loss and less cash burn than analysts expected, and said it is stabilizing its supply chain as it grapples with its latest 737 Max safety crisis. “Near term, yes, we are in a tough moment,” CEO Dave Calhoun said in a note to employees. “Lower deliveries can be difficult for our customers and for our financials. But safety and quality must and will come above all…

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  Martin Puddy | Digitalvision | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. The wealth of the top 1% hit a record $44.6 trillion at the end of the fourth quarter, as an end-of-year stock rally lifted their portfolios, according to new data from the Federal Reserve. The total net worth of the top 1%, defined by the Fed as those with wealth over $11 million, increased by $2 trillion in the fourth…

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Credit repair is the process of fixing your credit report, and ideally improving your credit score. Bad credit can limit your ability to do a lot of things, including purchasing a car, home, getting a credit card, and in some cases, even a job. Being creditworthy certainly has its advantages. If you don’t have good credit, there are steps you can take to fix it. The process is called credit repair. You can do it by yourself or have someone help you, for a fee of course. Let’s break down what credit repair is and if it is worth paying…

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Pret A Manger is shaking up its board and bringing back its co-founder to help guide the UK coffee-and-sandwich chain through a rapid overseas expansion.  Olivier Goudet, the former chief executive officer of Pret owner JAB Holdings, is stepping down as chairman of the chain, according to the company. Goudet, who will remain on the board, will be replaced by Konrad Meyer, also a veteran of JAB.  The shift will also mark the return of Sinclair Beecham, who co-founded Pret almost 40 years ago and remains a significant investor. The 65-year-old entrepreneur will help “reaffirm Pret’s mission” to focus on…

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