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• The PlayStation 5 has a tiny detail that pays homage to the console's roots

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  The PlayStation 5 and its gamepad, the DualSense.
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  The PlayStation 5 was first revealed back in June, and is scheduled to launch on November 12.
  The console's design is a major departure from the last several generations of Sony's PlayStation consoles, and has become an inspiration for memes.
  Aside from the unique new look, the PS5 also features a tiny detail that pays homage to PlayStation's roots: The classic triangle/circle/cross/square logo is all over the console and its gamepad.
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• 15 timeless gifts that you can turn to for any occasion

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.ParachuteWhether it's a coffee mug or a flower delivery, some gifts are universal enough to work for any holiday or occasion. We put together a list of timeless gifts we often turn to so you always have ideas on hand.Looking for more gift ideas? Check out all Insider Reviews gift guides here.Sign up for Insider Reviews' weekly newsletter for more buying advice and great dealsSome gifts are so classic a
  
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• The manufacturing industry could be short on talent for millions of jobs over the next few years. Here are the most in-demand skills, according to top leaders

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  Robotics is just one example of the manufacturing industry's pivot to digital technology.
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  The manufacturing industry is in the midst of a profound shift to digital technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D printing, and internet-enabled sensors. 
  But the skills needed to support that pivot are in short supply. As a result, some estimates say there could be millions of unfilled jobs within the sector in the next five years alone. 
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• Lyft's head of transit says cities should keep catering to bikes and scooters even after the pandemic

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  During the Business Insider's IGNITION: Transportation conference, Lyft executive Caroline Samponaro said some changes made to cope with the pandemic should stick around for a bit.
  "We hope we get back to some sort of routine that is somewhat normal, but we don't have to leave behind the great things that we've done, the creative things that we've done," she said.
  Samponaro also spoke to helping cities improve infrastructure to make them more friendly for "micromobility"
  
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• 63% of investors have changed their portfolios ahead of the US election — and increasing cash was the most common move, UBS survey says

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  Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesSixty-three percent of investors and business owners in the US surveyed by UBS have changed their portfolios ahead of the US election.Increasing cash was the most common portfolio adjustment, and many investors say they will continue to increase their cash holdings following the election. UBS also surveyed investors on which candidate they prefer for the economy, and what portfolio actions they would take given a Trump win versus a Biden win.Visit Business Insider'
  
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• This is what you can expect to know on election night about the presidential race — and the results we may not have yet

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  An employee works with ballot tabulating machines as counting is underway for the general election at the Broward County Voting Equipment Center, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, in Lauderhill, Fla.
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  Each individual US state opens and closes its polls at different times on Election Day. Voting results from a state are not reported until the final poll in the state is closed.
  You are legally allowed to cast your ballot and vote in every US state as long as you are in line before t
  
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• Inphi soars 23% on report chipmaker Marvell is in talks to buy it for $10 billion

  29-10-2020 15:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  Smith Collection/Gado/Getty ImagesSemiconductor firm Inphi leapt as much as 23% in on Thursday after the Wall Street Journal reported that Marvell Technology could buy the company for as much as $10 billion.A deal could come as soon as next week, sources told the Journal.The potential agreement would add to Marvell's reach in the networking industry, which has been one of Inphi's strongest growth-drivers this year.The deal marks the second biggest tie-up this week in the semiconductor industry.V
  
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• 52 unique gifts to give your best friend — all under $100

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Outdoor VoicesWhen you have the opportunity to thank a best friend for their friendship, you don't need to spend much to get the point across. Below, you can skim 52 gifts under $100 that they'll be happy to open. Still looking for gift ideas? Check out all Insider Reviews gift guides here.Sign up for Insider Reviews' weekly newsletter for more buying advice and great dealsAt least once a year, yo
  
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• Fauci says he doesn't want to be a 'Grinch' but warns Thanksgiving dinners will likely drive an uptick in coronavirus cases

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  "If you're in a situation where you have people who are vulnerable and you really want to be safe with them, you might want to not bring them together into a big dinner or a big gathering," Fauci said.
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  Dr. Anthony Fauci, 79, is not having Thanksgiving dinner with his family this year. 
  "That doesn't mean everybody should be calling Thanksgiving off," he said, but many should consider it.
  Both Fauci and the CDC's Dr. Robert Redfield hav
  
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• Pinterest soars 39% on strong earnings beat and spike in users amid COVID-19 pandemic

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  People enter the Pinterest headquarters in San Francisco, California.
  Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesPinterest soared 39% on Thursday after it reported better-than-expected third quarter earnings that topped revenue and income estimates.The social media company experienced a surge in monthly active users as more people discovered the image-sharing service amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Pinterest expects its growth to accelerate further in the fourth quarter, with the potential for revenue to grow 60%
  
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• I'm a professional bridesmaid who strangers pay to perform the role of close friend at their wedding. Here are the 10 biggest, most unusual perks of my job.

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  Jen Glantz says running her own business as a professional bridesmaid definitely has its perks.
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  Jen Glantz is an entrepreneur and founder of the company Bridesmaid for Hire, and she works as a professional bridesmaid in the weddings of complete strangers.
  While each wedding presents its own unique challenges, Glantz says the process often also comes with exciting, luxurious perks.
  She gets comped travel to destination weddings and bachelorette parties, joins in on cake taste-tes
  
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• Grafomaps' custom map posters and T-shirts make great personalized gifts — here's what it's like to design them

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.GrafomapGrafomap is a website that lets you design custom map posters and T-shirts of any place in the world.We went through an easy design process and created posters and a T-shirt of our favorite vacation spots — the finished products are really cool.  Custom map posters start at $49 without a frame and can go up to $119 for metal frames, while T-shirt prints cost just $35.Right now, you c
  
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• Where Biden and Trump stand in the polls 5 days out from the election

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  Something is happening in Texas, with the early vote already 94% of the way to the entire number of ballots cast in the Lone Star state back in 2016, according to the US Elections Project.
  The Cook Political Report moved Texas into the tossup state category on Wednesday, a major development in the state worth 38 electoral votes, the second highest in the nation behind California.
  Sen. Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, will
  
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• How the pandemic has changed the relationship between the ultra wealthy and their hired help, from months spent isolating together to a surge in demand for nannies

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  The pandemic has altered the relationship between the ultra wealthy and their hired help.
  Business Insider spoke to three recruiters who work with high net worth individuals, and they all agree there's been a surge in demand for hired help.
  In many cases, sources say, the boundaries between staff and family has become blurred as the two groups have self-isolated together for extended periods of time.
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• Dow falls 200 points as record GDP growth and encouraging jobless claims fail to soothe trader nerves

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  Bryan R. Smith/AFP/Getty ImagesUS equities slid on Thursday, even as economic data pointed to a stronger-than-expected pace of recovery.The US economy grew at a record 33.1% annualized rate in the third quarter, the Commerce Department said Thursday. The reading exceeded the 32% estimate from economists surveyed by Bloomberg.Weekly jobless claims fell to 751,000 in the week that ended on Saturday, according to the Labor Department. The reading exceeded the median economist estimate of 770,000.Te
  
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• Not registered to vote yet? See where you can register in-person on Election Day

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  Given the current delays with US Postal Service mail delivery in some areas, you'll want to make sure to get your paper application in well before the deadline.
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  The last day of voting in the 2020 presidential election is on Tuesday, November 3. 
  The deadline to register online or by mail has passed in nearly every US state, but you can still register and vote in-person in some states. 
  Nineteen states and DC currently allow voters to register to vote on Election
  
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• 'Expect the recovery in digital ad trends to continue': Here's what 4 analysts expect from Alphabet's 3rd quarter earnings report

  29-10-2020 14:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Andrew Matthews/PA Images via Getty ImagesAlphabet is set to release its third quarter earnings after the bell on Thursday, and investors will have their eyes set on both its online advertising business and continued growth in its Google Cloud division.A recovery in Google's online advertising business would be welcomed after it suffered a hit amid the COVID-19 pandemic as advertisers pulled back spend across almost all channels."Third-party data points to a gradual recovery in advertising spend
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn has been suspended from the Labour Party

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  Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn attends a news conference in London
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  Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been suspended from the party.
  It follows the publication of a damning report into anti-Semitism within the party under his leadership.
  A spokesperson for the Labour Party said: "In light of his comments made today and his failure to retract them subsequently, the Labour Party has suspended Jeremy Corbyn pending investigation."
  Corbyn has also had the whip re
  
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• Supporting Latinas can fuel economic growth and help the US rebuild post-COVID-19. Here are 3 ways to start.

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  Beatríz Acevedo is a three-time Emmy award-winning producer, community builder, entrepreneur and philanthropist; she's also the cofounder and CEO of of SUMA Wealth.
  October 29 is Latina equal pay day, the day that shows how long into the next year it takes a Latina worker to earn what a typical white male worker earned in 2019. 
  Acevedo writes that, as the US works to rebound from COVID, the economic potential of Latinas can
  
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• Here's why the record-shattering GDP report obscures the fact that the US economic recovery still has much further to go

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  The US economy grew 7.4% during the third quarter, or 33.1% at an annualized rate.
  But the economic recovery still has a long way to go, experts say.
  The GDP may not reflect the economic wellbeing of average people.
  "It's masking these pockets of real distress," former Federal Reserve economist Claudia Sahm said.
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  The US economy expanded 7.4% during the third quarter of the year, the Commerce Department reported on Thursday. It's the largest
  
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• Billionaire Mark Cuban uses an investing tip called 'the knowledge advantage' to build successful businesses — here's how it works

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  Mark Cuban leveraged his knowledge in technology and media to drive success.
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  Billionaire Mark Cuban rapidly accrued wealth and success thanks to an investment strategy he calls the 'knowledge advantage.'
  The strategy gives you a unique competitive advantage while leveraging industry knowledge and personal expertise to grow a business.
  Cuban suggests regularly acquiring new knowledge, homing in on complex problems and critical thinking, and staying updated on industry
  
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• This expandable pet carrier is a versatile option for cats and small dogs — it's comfortable and my cat loves it

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  Mr. Peanut's Platinum Series Double Expandable Airline-Approved Tote expands to make extra space for your pet to stretch out.
  Shoshi Parks/Business InsiderMr. Peanut's Platinum Series Double Expandable Airline-Approved Tote is a versatile, comfortable pet carrier made for easy travel and storage.This pet carrier expands to nearly three times the size of an average carrier and has several useful features in
  
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• I design $100,000 luxury playrooms for the children of wealthy execs and celebrities. Business is insane right now — here's what my job is like.

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  Denise Davies (right) and Karri Bowen Poole are the cofounders of Smart D2 Playrooms, pictured here in the foam pit at the Manhattan House playroom project.
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  Denise Davies is an interior designer based in Weston, Connecticut and cofounder of Smart D2 Playrooms, a luxury playroom design firm.
  With cofounder Karri Bowen-Poole, Davies designs and decorates dream playrooms will a focus on creating colorful, open-ended spaces that will inspire kids' self-espression and development
  
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• How founders at every level can strive for success, according to Shark Tank's Daymond John

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  Daymond John is the CEO of apparel company FUBU and a Shark on ABC's Shark Tank.
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  Daymond John is the CEO of apparel company FUBU and a Shark on ABC's award-winning show, "Shark Tank."
  At the Inc. 5000 Vision Conference, John offered sage advice to burgeoning entrepreneurs and shared his strategies to keep customers coming back to your business.
  He suggests entrepreneurs keep learning, critically thinking about their mistakes, and growing from them.
  
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• 7 different ways to support female small businesses owners during the pandemic

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  You can show support to female entrepreneurs through social media, purchases, and mentorship.
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  Small women-owned business were hit especially hard by the pandemic, which primarily affected service sectors, social assistance, and food services.
  As a customer, you can support these struggling shops by buying from them as well as spreading the word about their products or services on social media.
  Entrepreneurs can share industry expertise by mentoring other women,
  
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• Not voicing your fears could be the cause of work-related anxiety. Here's how you can express yourself more openly.

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  Ignoring even minor stresses too regularly can cause anxiety to boil over.
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  When it comes to work-related anxiety, many people rely on phrases like 'I'm worried' or 'I'm stressed' to articulate their concerns.
  Jeff Steen, a content marketing expert who works with startups, says using a more specific phrase like 'I'm afraid' can be a powerful way to address the deeper cause of your worries.
  Bringing the topic of fear into the conversation can help things slow down, and give yo
  
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• Women in medicine make about $116,000 less than men, and the pandemic could be making things worse

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  Medical networking site Doximity released its fourth annual Physician Compensation Report on Thursday.
  In addition to compensation differences across US cities, the report highlights that women make less than men in all medical specialties. 
  According to the report, the wage gap is largest for otolaryngology — or the specialty related to ears, noses, and throats — where women make 77.9% of men or a gap of 22.1%.
  Overall, the gender wage gap in 2020 for doctors
  
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• United Airlines will trial free COVID-19 tests for passengers flying from New Jersey to London, and anyone that refuses won't be allowed on board

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  United Airlines will trial free rapid COVID-19 test for passengers flying between London and Newark, New Jersey, it announced Thursday.
  United will run the tests on three flights a week for four weeks, starting November 16.
  This makes it the first US airline to offer free testing on flights across the Atlantic.
  The nasal swab tests will produce results in around 30 minutes, and passengers who refuse testing won't be allowed to board the flights. 
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• US GDP surged a record 33% in the 3rd quarter as the economy reopened, roughly double the next-biggest jump

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  US gross domestic product grew at a record 33.1% annualized rate in the second quarter, the Commerce Department said on Thursday.
  The jump follows the second quarter's 31.4% annualized slump, and roughly doubles the next-biggest increase across history. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expected a 32% increase.
  The GDP reading caps a quarter of economic reopening and revived business activity throughout the country.
  Still, the 33% increase doesn't fully offset the pri
  
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• US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected to 751,000 as labor-market recovery continues

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  New US jobless claims for the week that ended Saturday totaled 751,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. The reading came in below the consensus economist estimate of 770,000, and also shows a decline from the previous week's revised figure.
  Continuing claims, which track Americans receiving unemployment benefits, fell to 7.8 million for the week that ended October 17. That was roughly in line with economist forecasts.
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• 27 biotech execs who've sold the most stock

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  Welcome to Business Insider's daily healthcare newsletter, your daily dose of pharma, biotech, and healthcare news. Subscribe here to get this newsletter in your inbox every weekday.Hollis Johnson/Business InsiderHello,If taking on a surge in coronavirus cases wasn't enough, US hospitals are facing cyberattacks from Russia, which could be massively disruptive, the US is warning.Today in healthcare news:  A look at which biotech execs have sold stock as their companies develop COVID-19 treat
  
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• The top talent managers for emerging creators on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok

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  Idris Rheubottom and Tony Craig; Christopher Hunt; Marrica Evans; Tamara Muth-King; Shayanne Gal/Business InsiderHi, this is Amanda Perelli. Welcome back to Insider Influencers, our weekly rundown on the influencer and creator economy. Sign up for the newsletter here.Many "micro" influencers with under 100,000 followers are landing brand deals and building significant businesses across social media.My colleague Sydney Bradley broke down 15 top talent management companies that are helpi
  
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• Pinterest soars 34% on strong earnings beat and spike in users amid COVID-19 pandemic

  29-10-2020 13:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  People enter the Pinterest headquarters in San Francisco, California.
  Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesPinterest soared 34% on Thursday after it reported better-than-expected third quarter earnings that topped revenue and income estimates.The social media company experienced a surge in monthly active users as more people discovered the image-sharing service amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Pinterest expects its growth to accelerate further in the fourth quarter, with the potential for revenue to grow 60%
  
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• The wild life of billionaire Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, who eats one meal a day, has faced attempted oustings, and had to defend his company in front of Congress

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  Jack Dorsey at the digital fair dmexco in Cologne, Germany, September 13, 2017.
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  Jack Dorsey cofounded Twitter in 2006, and the company has made him a billionaire.
  He is famous for his unusual life of luxury, including a daily fasting routine, regular ice baths, and a penchant for dating models.
  Dorsey holds two CEO jobs at Twitter and Square, and managed to avoid being ousted by activist investor Eliott Management in February 2020.
  On October 2
  
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• 'Set up for a strong 4Q with holidays plus Prime Day': Here's what 4 analysts expect from Amazon's 3rd quarter earnings report

  29-10-2020 13:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  cAmazon is set to report its third quarter earnings after the bell on Thursday, but all eyes will be on guidance.The third quarter is expected to be one filled with COVID-19 related safety investments and expansion of its fulfillment capacity, which could put a dent into profits.But fourth quarter guidance surrounding its October Prime Day event and the holiday shopping season should have a sizable impact on the direction of Amazon's stock price.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories
  
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• Samsung just posted its highest-ever quarterly revenue of $59 billion, grabbing some of Huawei's share of the mobile market

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  Visitors with the background of the 5G Note 10+ smartphone advertisement at Samsung boot during the international electronics and innovation fair IFA in Berlin on September 11, 2019.
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  Samsung posted record quarterly revenues of $59.05 billion on Thursday, but warned that rising smartphone competition could hit its fourth-quarter profits.
  Its smartphone sales surged almost 50%, as the South Korean company gained market share from rival Huawei, which has
  
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• The top talent managers for micro influencers

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  Idris Rheubottom and Tony Craig; Christopher Hunt; Marrica Evans; Tamara Muth-King; Shayanne Gal/Business InsiderHi, this is Amanda Perelli. Welcome back to Insider Influencers, our weekly rundown on the influencer and creator economy. Sign up for the newsletter here.Many "micro" influencers with under 100,000 followers are landing brand deals and building significant businesses across social media.My colleague Sydney Bradley broke down 15 top talent management companies that are helpi
  
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• A 'dark money'-funded ballot measure in Florida could make it harder to pass future amendments

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  An employee works with ballot tabulating machines as counting is underway for the general election at the Broward County Voting Equipment Center, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, in Lauderhill, Fla.
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  If passed, an initiative on the Florida ballot this year — Amendment number 4 — would require any future amendments to be passed in two consecutive elections.
  Currently, amendments require 800,000 signatures in order to get on the ballot. They then require a 60% majority
  
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• 'Valuation leaves little room for error': Here's what 4 Wall Street banks expect from Apple's fiscal 4th-quarter earnings report

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  (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)Apple is set to report fiscal fourth-quarter results on Thursday, cluing investors in on how the company performed just before its latest iPhone event.The quarter that ended in September saw Apple introduce new services and update its watch and iPad lineups.The reveal of its first 5G-capable iPhone lineup arrived later than usual, and while iPhone 12 sales won't show up in Thursday's report, commentary on iPhone demand will be closely monitored.Here's w
  
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• American families and businesses are facing down a huge wave of debt. We need to learn lessons from Greece's financial crisis to prevent an economic disaster.

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  A woman walks into a closing Gordmans store, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in St. Charles, Mo. Stage Stores, which owns Gordmans, is closing all its stores and has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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  Debt in the US is bearing down on Americans with a growing mountain of bills and more and more businesses are filing for bankruptcy. 
  The lessons from the debt crisis in Greece – show a model for how the US can best tackle this issue.
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• Oil hits lowest since June, as tougher European lockdown rules and a fuel surplus wipe 10% from the price in two days

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  An oil worker in Russia
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  Oil fell for a second day, hitting its lowest since June, as tighter restrictions on movement worsened concerns about the demand outlook.
  Brent and WTI crude futures have lost 10% in just two trading days, and were set for a loss of 11% in October, the biggest one-month drop since March this year, when prices tanked by 54%.
  "It could be a tough time for oil in the months ahead until a C-19 vaccine liberates markets," SEB chief strategist Bjarne S
  
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• Australia's extreme lockdown brought coronavirus cases in its epicenter to zero. It may also have prevented a third wave.

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  A woman stands in front of posters after measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 were eased in Melbourne, Australia, on October 28, 2020.
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  Australia recorded zero new coronavirus cases in Victoria, the epicenter of its outbreak, on Monday and Tuesday.
  Victoria imposed aggressive lockdown measures in July as cases began to climb. 
  For 111 days, Melbourne residents were only allowed to leave home for essential purposes like exercising or grocery shopping. 
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• US hospitals, which are already struggling with COVID-19, are being targeted in massive cyberattacks from Russia

  29-10-2020 12:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Medical personnel move a deceased patient to a refrigerated truck serving as make shift morgues at Brooklyn Hospital Center on April 09, 2020 in New York City.
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  Three US federal agencies warned that US hospitals are being targeted in cyberattacks using sophisticated malware that locks computer systems. 
  The FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and Department for Health and Human Services said they "have credible information of an increased
  
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• Inphi soars 33% on report chipmaker Marvell is in talks to buy it for $10 billion

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  Smith Collection/Gado/Getty ImagesSemiconductor firm Inphi leapt as much as 33% in premarket trading on Thursday, after the Wall Street Journal reported that Marvell Technology could buy the company for as much as $10 billion.A deal could come as soon as next week, sources told the Journal.The potential agreement would add to Marvell's reach in the networking industry, which has been one of Inphi's strongest growth-drivers this year.The deal marks the second biggest tie-up this week in the semic
  
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• 'Anticipate upside to Q3 results': Here's what 6 Wall Street analysts are saying about Facebook before its 3rd quarter earnings report

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  Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesFacebook is set to report third quarter earnings after the closing bell on Thursday.Analysts will be looking out for the tech giant's advertising revenue after many advertisers partially boycotted the platform this summer. Other investors are looking at Facebook's monthly active users after lockdown restrictions eased over the summer. Here's what six Wall Street analysts are saying ahead of the platform's earnings
  
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• UPS says it lost the cache of documents that Fox News host Tucker Carlson claimed would damage Biden's campaign

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  Tucker Carlson said on air that 'damning' documents about the Biden family had been lost in the mail
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  UPS told Business Insider that documents shipped by Fox host Tucker Carlson were lost while in its care.
  Carlson said the previous night a cache of documents being sent between California and New York had gone missing, but did not name the company.
  Carlson did not give any details of the documents other than to say they concern Joe Biden and would be "damning" if made publ
  
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• UPS says it is the firm which lost a cache of documents that Fox News host Tucker Carlson claimed would damage Joe Biden's campaign

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  Tucker Carlson said on air that 'damning' documents about the Biden family had been lost in the mail
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  UPS told Business Insider that documents shipped by Fox host Tucker Carlson were lost while in its care.
  Carlson said the previous night a cache of documents being sent between California and New York had gone missing, but did not name the company.
  Carlson did not give any details of the documents other than to say they concern Joe Biden and would be "damning" if made publ
  
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• Dr. Fauci predicts no COVID-19 vaccine until at least January, and warns of a 'whole lot of pain' if US cases continue to surge

  29-10-2020 12:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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  A vaccine for COVID-19 isn't likely to be available in the US until at least January, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, America's top infectious disease expert.
  Several vaccines are in late-stage trials, and they could be granted emergency authorization in "January, could be later – we don't know," he told the Journal of the American Medical Association.
  Dr. Fauci also w
  
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• LVMH has agreed to buy Tiffany & Co at a $400 million discount on the original price, ending a bitter dispute. It's still the luxury sector's biggest-ever deal.

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  FILE PHOTO: A Tiffany & Co. logo is seen outside a store in Paris
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  French luxury goods giant LVMH is acquiring US jeweler Tiffany & Co for $15.8 billion – $400 million less that originally agreed in November 2019.
  Despite the price drop, this still marks the luxury sector's biggest-ever deal.
  The new agreement between LVMH and Tiffany brings to an end a public war of words and a potential legal battle. LVMH in early September threatened to call off the deal.
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• The UK government believes a coronavirus vaccine could be ready before Christmas, according to a report

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  The UK government believes a coronavirus vaccine could be ready to be rolled out before Christmas, according to a Times of London report.
  Boris Johnson's government has bought access to 30 million doses of a vaccine being developed by  Pfizer, the pharmaceutical company.
  Pfizer's CEO said this week that Pfizer was not on course to deliver a verdict on the effectiveness of its vaccine, having previously indicated the company would be able to.
  Grim figures published on Thursday showed t
  
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