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WEDNESday, August 9, 2023
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Good morning! On this date 78 years ago, the U.S. dropped its second atomic bomb on Japan in Nagasaki. A week later, the Japanese surrendered, ending the war they began at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
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Ferocious Storms Lash U.S.
A heavy storm system hit the U.S. Monday, leaving hundreds of thousands without power, killing two, and snarling thousands of flights in and out of the East Coast.
The storms continued Tuesday across the country from Wyoming to Georgia. Air traffic was hit hard, with more than 1,300 flights canceled and another 5,700 delayed as of last night.
The two deaths were a 15-year-old who died when a tree fell on him in South Carolina and a 28-year-old worker in Alabama who was struck by lightning. | Credit Card Debt Surpasses $1 Trillion
American credit card debt soared past $1 trillion for the first time in history at the end of June as people continue to spend with plastic.
That’s an increase of 5% from last quarter, fueled by high interest rates. The average credit card annual rate hit a new record of 20.33% last week. The previous record was 19% in July 1991.
At the same time, consumer debt in general grew $18 billion from May to June, double the $9.4 billion increase the previous month. High interest rates for home sales, student loans, and car purchases were a major driver.
| DeSantis ‘Reloads’ With New Campaign Manager
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis replaced his campaign manager, Generra Peck, with DeSantis’ trusted chief of staff James Uthmeier in the third reshuffling of his operations in less than a month.
DeSantis has been struggling in his presidential campaign against Donald Trump. Trump holds a big lead in New Hampshire, where DeSantis is tied with Chris Christie, and also in Arizona, according to a new poll.
The DeSantis campaign has twice cut costs and staff but prefers not to call this latest move a “reboot.” Instead, they’re calling it a “reload” and say they’re in it to win.
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➤ The Supreme Court revived President Biden’s restrictions on so-called ghost guns that a lower court had invalidated, at least until the case is heard next month in an appeals court. It could ultimately return to the Supreme Court. (More) ➤ Ohio voters surged to the polls Tuesday to vote on whether to make it harder to amend the state constitution. At issue is whether the state’s abortion law can be changed by a simple majority of voters, or require 60 percent approval. (More) ➤ Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency Tuesday over a surge of migrants that have overwhelmed the state’s social services. She called for more funding from the federal government. (More) ➤Tampa Mayor Jane Castor hooked a surprising catch while on a family fishing trip in Florida: She reeled in a 70-pound package of cocaine, which she recognized immediately. Castor is a former narcotics officer and police chief. (More)
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➤ University of Colorado football players have begun wearing practice jerseys that display their social media handles to help build their financial value in the new Name, Image, Likeness endorsement market. (More) ➤ The Baltimore Orioles came under heavy criticism for suspending Kevin Brown, its longtime announcer, after he mentioned their historically poor record against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Orioles now say the announcer will return this Friday. (More) ➤ NY Jets star quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered an injury scare at practice when a teammate pass-rushed right into his pinky toe. Rodgers was OK, but the team got a lecture about never touching the franchise player. (More)
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Market Report 8/8/23
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NASDAQ Natl. Assoc. of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations |
13,884.32 |
–0.79% |
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SPX S&P 500 |
4,499.38 |
–0.42% |
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DJI Dow Jones Industrial Average |
35,314.75 |
–0.45% |
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BTC Bitcoin |
$29,720.0 |
–0.26% |
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IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. |
$64.78 |
–19.37% |
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➤ Big Stock Move: International Flavors and Fragrances Inc. dropped 20%, its biggest decline in over 40 years, after cutting profit estimates due to consumer spending cutbacks. (More) ➤ Eli Lilly raked in nearly $1 billion in second-quarter sales—$200 million more than Wall Street expected. The revenue was driven by its diabetes drug Mounjaro, which is also used for weight loss. (More) ➤ Beyond Meat revenue plunged 30% in the second quarter as consumer demand for its plant-based “meat” fell despite price cuts. The company says it’s battling perceptions that its products are unhealthy and overly processed. (More)
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➤ U.S. scientists achieved net energy gain from a fusion reaction for the second time, duplicating results seen in December and offering the promise that fusion could become a practical energy source. (More) ➤ SpaceX launched 15 new Starlink satellites Monday night and landed the returning launch rocket safely on a ship at sea. There are now 4,500 Starlink satellites offering Internet service in 60 countries. (More) ➤ It’s official: European scientists say July 2023 was Earth’s hottest month on record. Recorded temperatures only go back to about 1850, but researchers say this could be the hottest month since the ice age 120,000 years ago. (More)
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➤ A Burger King cook who never missed work for 27 years received $400,000 in crowdsourced donations to make up for the stingy gift bag his employer gave him, which included a Starbucks cup, a bag of Reese’s candy, and two packets of life-savers. (More) ➤ The World Dog Surfing Championship drew hundreds to the Pacific Coast to watch dogs compete in specially designed wetsuits and goggles. (Video) ➤ Flaming debris blazed across the night sky in Melbourne, Australia, igniting a flurry of social media posts asking if it was a meteor. Astronomers say it was more likely the remains of an aging Russian rocket falling to Earth. (Video)
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Poll Position
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Does pineapple belong on pizza?
Yes No
Tuesday’s Results:
Which streaming service is your favorite?
Amazon Prime: 31.2% Netflix: 26.6% Paramount+: 14.2% Apple TV: 10.9 Max: 9.1% Disney+: 8.1%
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Daily Quote
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“I would much rather be underestimated.”
Ron DeSantis, commenting on his low poll numbers against Donald Trump
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Today’s Trivia
How many nuclear weapons have been used in war?
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Show me the answer
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