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Image source: Getty Images In the ever-changing landscape of the stock market, sometimes the most intriguing stories lie hidden in the details. I’ve taken a closer look at increased short interest in British broadcasting behemoth ITV (LSE:ITV). So what’s going on, and what does it mean for the ITV share price? Short interest surges Hold onto your remotes, folks, because ITV’s short interest has just taken a dramatic leap. According to recent data, short interest in ITV shares surged by a whopping 35.3% in the latter half of August. Short interest refers to the total number of shares that have…

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For the uninitiated, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) can be very confusing and complex. But don’t fear — Wall Street has come to the rescue with an exchange-traded fund (ETF), the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ: IBIT), as a quick and easy way to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency. Except that the two aren’t the same, and that’s important for investors to understand.What is Bitcoin?Bitcoin is a digital currency that has value because the people who own it believe it has value. There is no government that stands behind it, just the people who buy it.That said, unlike government-backed fiat currency, the…

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PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. DxO logo: the letters DxO in white on a black backgroundDxO has long been among the most dynamic photo editing software makers. DxO PhotoLab, now in version 8, continues the company’s tradition of giving photographers automatic lens- and camera-based image correction, superb noise reduction, and other innovative image tools. The software incorporates Nik U Point selection technology for some excellent local adjustments, too. DxO PhotoLab deserves a place in every serious shooter’s digital photography toolbox, and it earns our Editors’…

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Electric vehicles, renowned for their serene driving experience, have often faced challenges related to noise and vibration. One such issue, particularly prominent in early Rivian R1S and R1T models, was the excessive noise and vibration produced by the air conditioning compressor. This problem, exacerbated by design and manufacturing missteps, significantly impacted the driving comfort for many owners. To rectify this issue, Rivian has issued a service bulletin for 2022-2024 R1S and R1T vehicles. This bulletin outlines a solution that addresses the root cause of the noise and vibration, providing relief to owners who have been experiencing discomfort. While the second…

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An insider at Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:), a popular chain of drive-thru coffee shops, has sold a significant amount of stock, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. DM Individual Aggregator, LLC, a ten percent owner of Dutch Bros, offloaded 151,173 shares of Class A Common Stock on September 13, 2024. The total value of the sold shares amounted to approximately $5,161,257, with the weighted average sale price being $34.1414 per share.The transactions were executed in multiple parts, with prices ranging from $34.00 to $34.45. The sale was conducted automatically under a pre-arranged trading plan, known…

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We recently compiled a list of Morgan Stanley’s Best Stock Picks: 15 Stocks To Own For 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) stands against Morgan Stanley’s other stock picks.The tail end of 2024 is seeing a market shift in the stock market as the Federal Reserve has finally signaled that interest rate cuts are on the horizon. This means that cheaper capital might be on the horizon, with the rate cuts coming just as the labor market starts to feel the pinch through lower growth.It also means that consumer spending can…

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Break-ins and thefts can happen at any small business, no matter how tight the security.In the retail sector alone, more than half of small businesses said they had been victims of shoplifting in the prior year, according to a 2022 survey by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. And break-ins and thefts occur across all sectors.So, it is important for small business owners to prepare in advance and have a plan for dealing with a break-in or theft, to minimize damage.Roxie Lubanovic, co-founder of Frostbeard Studio in Minneapolis, which makes candles, had her studio broken into in 2016 over a holiday…

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Lotus Technology’s recent price hike for the Eletre Carbon has raised eyebrows among potential buyers. The EV, which was initially announced with a starting price of $107,000 in April, now commands a staggering $229,900. This significant increase is primarily attributed to the newly imposed import tariffs on Chinese made electric vehicles and batteries. The U.S. government’s decision to implement these tariffs, aimed at addressing concerns about China’s dominance in the EV supply chain, has had a direct impact on the pricing of imported electric vehicles. While the Eletre Carbon boasts impressive acceleration and a high level of standard equipment, its…

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Some U.S. service members share their military experiences on social media, garnering hundreds — and sometimes thousands — of followers by posting videos explaining the realities of deployments aboard ship, showing troops parachuting out of aircraft or cracking jokes about the different services, among other aspects of military life.On the video-sharing platform TikTok, this type of content is so prevalent that it earned its own label: “miltok.”A few of the more popular profiles post disclaimers on their pages indicating their content does not represent the Defense Department. But some experts studying the use of disinformation in warfare think it should.Researchers…

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By Ann Saphir(Reuters) – Traders on Tuesday kept bets the Federal Reserve will start an expected series of interest rate cuts with a half-percentage-point move downward on Wednesday, an expectation that may itself put pressure on central bankers to deliver just that.Futures tied to the Fed policy rate as of Tuesday mid-morning implied about a two-in-three chance of a bigger cut, versus a one-in-three chance of the more moderate 25 basis-point reduction still penciled in by analysts at most major Wall Street firms.The Fed starts its two-day policy setting meeting today, and will meet again in early November and mid-December.Traders…

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