These days, the American Dream for many people is leaving the United States.With its high cost of living, political tensions and often exhausting hustle culture, there are numerous reasons Americans seek a different lifestyle in another country. They may want to see their money go further or crave a more relaxed culture. Regardless of their reasons, many of the Americans living abroad interviewed by CNBC Make It report increased life satisfaction and little desire to return to the States.Here’s why four Americans who have settled abroad don’t plan on coming back for some time. ‘Our life is just so much more fulfilling’For…
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Although small-cap stocks have underperformed the broader market this year, the group could see a boom in 2025 as President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Year to date, the Russell 2000 index has advanced more than 11%, while the S & P 500 has posted year-to-date gains of more than 26%. However, since Trump’s victory, investor enthusiasm around the potential easing of regulations on businesses has sent the small-cap index to new heights. The moves come as stocks more broadly have also seen massive gains in the wake of the election, with all three major averages notching multiple all-time and closing…
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, arrives for the Inaugural AI Insight Forum in the Russell Building on Capitol Hill on Sept. 13, 2023.Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesAs Michael MacGillivray saw artificial intelligence becoming more ubiquitous in everyday life, the 25-year-old wanted his investments to reflect that. It didn’t take long to figure out how he wanted to play the trend.”Whenever you look at AI, it’s like, all the roads lead to Nvidia,” said MacGillivray, who’s spent thousands of dollars on shares this year from his home in Michigan. “It definitely was a great investment.”MacGillivray’s purchases have…
Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of Nvidia Corp., holds up the company’s AI accelerator chips for data centers as he speaks during the Nvidia AI Summit Japan in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2024.Akio Kon | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesArtificial intelligence is still an abstract concept for many everyday consumers unsure about how it will change their lives. But there’s no question about whether businesses are finding value in it.Some of the biggest winners in this year’s stock market rally that’s seen the Nasdaq jump 33% and other U.S. indexes notch double-digit gains have direct ties to the rapid advancements in…
new video loaded: From Fighters to Policemen in a Post-Assad DamascustranscriptBacktranscriptFrom Fighters to Policemen in a Post-Assad DamascusAs the rebels who ousted Syria’s longtime dictator, Bashar al-Assad, transition from insurgents to administrators, maintaining order in the streets of the capital has become a top priority.Until recently, these men were at war with the Syrian government. Now, they’re manning checkpoints across the capital. They’re former fighters for Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or H.T.S. The Islamist group, once an Al Qaeda affiliate, overthrew the government of Bashar al-Assad in early December. After 13 years of civil war, restoring security is one of the…
Ukrainian servicemen of the 33rd brigade operate a Leopard battle tank in the direction of Kurahove, Ukraine as Russia-Ukraine war continues on December 19, 2024. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty ImagesRussia attacked Ukraine’s energy system and cities in its eastern region with cruise and ballistic missiles on Wednesday morning, Ukraine’s energy minister and local officials said.At least six people were wounded in a missile attack on Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine on Wednesday morning, regional governor Oleh Syniehubov said.Ukrainian air forces said Kharkiv was attacked by ballistic missiles and Syniehubov said on the Telegram messaging app that there were “damages to civilian…
An aerial view of the port city of Aktau, located on the Caspian Sea coast on September 01, 2024 in Aktau, Kazakhstan. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty ImagesA passenger plane crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday and initial reports suggested there were survivors, the Central Asian country’s Emergencies Ministry said in a statement.The ministry said emergency services were trying to put out a fire at the crash site.Russian news agencies said the plane was operated by Azerbaijan Airlines and had been flying from Baku to Grozny in Russia’s Chechnya, but had been rerouted due to fog in…
An injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, is displayed in New York City on Dec. 11, 2023.Brendan McDermid | ReutersThe roughly $1,000 monthly price tag of Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound put the blockbuster treatment out of reach for Willow Baillies, 29, whose insurance does not cover it.Baillies, a human resources specialist based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been attempting to lose weight and dealing with chronic autoimmune issues for years, so she turned to a cheaper alternative: a compounded, off-brand version of tirzepatide.Tirzepatide is the active ingredient in Zepbound and in Eli Lilly’s diabetes counterpart Mounjaro,…
Nike, the world’s largest sportswear brand, is on a mission to regain its stride after a challenging year.Analysts say a yearslong series of strategic errors led to the company’s worst trading day ever over the summer, during which shares fell 20%, wiping $28 billion off of Nike’s market cap.Last week, the company posted its first earnings report under new CEO Elliott Hill, which analysts say could mark the beginning of a long turnaround for the brand.”When Nike puts innovation behind their products, they can bring back growth,” said Stacey Widlitz, president of SW Retail Advisors. “But it’s going to be…
After a strong start to the holiday season, consumer spending is on track to reach record levels this year. But many of those purchases will soon be returned.December’s peak shopping days are closely followed by the busiest month for sending items back, which experts dub “Returnuary.” This year, returns are expected to amount to 17% of all merchandise sales, totaling $890 billion in returned goods, according to a recent report by the National Retail Federation — up from a return rate of about 15% of total U.S. retail sales, or $743 billion in returned goods, in 2023.Even though returns happen throughout the year, they…
