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Stock Movers: Take-Two, Tesla, Expedia (Podcast)
Source: Bloomberg, 4:25
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2025-11-06/stock-movers-take-two-tesla-expedia-podcast
“Rory McIlroy must be tested for PEDs” – Fans react to the Northern Irishman driving the green at Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
Rory McIlroy left fans stunned during the opening round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
On the 10th hole, a 394-yard par-4, McIlroy amazed spectators by driving the green.
This impressive feat showcased his incredible skill and precision early in the tournament.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-rory-mcilroy-must-tested-peds-fans-react-northern-irishman-driving-green-abu-dhabi-hsbc-championship
OpenAI Races to Quell Concerns Over Its Finances
The A.I. company recently faced significant pushback after a top executive proposed the idea of seeking government aid. This suggestion has sparked debate amid growing concerns that the A.I. industry may be heading toward a dangerous bubble.
Many experts worry that the rapid growth and heavy investments in A.I. could lead to an unsustainable market situation. The executive’s call for government support highlights the challenges companies face in navigating this uncertain landscape.
As the industry continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how stakeholders will respond to these concerns and what role, if any, government intervention might play in the future of A.I. development.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/technology/openai-finances-debt-data-centers.html
Trump Defends Economic Record After Tuesday’s GOP Election Losses
**Key Facts**
A recent NBC News poll found that 66% of Americans believe former President Donald Trump has fallen short of expectations regarding inflation and the cost of living—his worst mark in six categories highlighted by the news outlet. Additionally, 65% of respondents said he has fallen short on “looking out for the middle class.” The only category where a majority (51%) of the 1,000 registered voters polled felt Trump lived up to expectations was border security and immigration.
**Chief Critics**
Some Republicans have publicly broken with Trump and urged the party to rethink its messaging strategy and economic policies in the aftermath of Tuesday’s election. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) told CNN on Thursday that the high cost of living is “a massive reason” behind the GOP’s election performance. Similarly, Sen. Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) told Punchbowl, “a lot of people are hurting and the Republicans can’t let that just pass them.” He added, “it’ll be a bad day in the midterm” if Republicans don’t prioritize Americans’ economic concerns before next year’s elections.
**Big Number**
3%. That’s how much the cost of a 10-person Thanksgiving meal has decreased over the past year, according to a new report from Wells Fargo. The report cites pricing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nielsen, and Circana. However, the cost of food at home has increased by 2.7% annually through August.
**Tangent**
Voters in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City—where Democratic nominees won major races—said economic issues were the primary factor influencing their voting decisions in Tuesday’s election, outpacing concerns about immigration and crime, according to an Associated Press poll conducted from October 22 to November 4.
In New Jersey, a plurality of voters identified taxes as the top issue facing the state, followed by the economy. For Virginia voters, the economy and health care were the leading issues. Meanwhile, cost of living and crime topped the list for New York City voters.
**Key Background**
– Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill defeated her Republican opponent Jack Ciattarelli, who was endorsed by Trump, in the New Jersey gubernatorial race, 56% to 43%.
– Democratic former Rep. Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race, beating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears 57% to 43%.
– In New York City, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani defeated independent former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, also endorsed by Trump, 50% to 42%.
**Further Reading**
– [Thanksgiving Dinner May Be Cheaper This Year Despite Rising Inflation, Report Says (Forbes)](https://www.forbes.com)
– [Trump Falsely Says Gas Prices Have Reached A 20-Year Low—Here’s The Real Data (Forbes)](https://www.forbes.com)
– [Latinos Swung Back To Democrats In Tuesday’s Election After Trump’s Historic Gains (Forbes)](https://www.forbes.com)
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/finance/trump-defends-economic-record-after-tuesdays-gop-election-losses/
Sam Altman says OpenAI will top $20 billion in annualized revenue this year, hundreds of billions by 2030
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced on Thursday that the artificial intelligence startup is on track to generate more than $20 billion in annualized revenue run rate this year. He also revealed ambitious plans to grow the company’s sales to hundreds of billions by 2030.
In recent months, OpenAI has secured infrastructure deals totaling more than $1.4 trillion to build the data centers needed to meet growing demand. This staggering sum has raised questions among investors and industry experts about how OpenAI will finance these massive investments.
“We are trying to build the infrastructure for a future economy powered by AI,” Altman wrote in a post on X. “Given everything we see on the horizon in our research program, this is the time to invest and really scale up our technology. Massive infrastructure projects take quite a while to build, so we have to start now.”
Founded as a nonprofit research lab in 2015, OpenAI has transformed into one of the fastest-growing commercial entities worldwide following the launch of its chatbot, ChatGPT, in 2022. The startup is currently valued at $500 billion, though it has yet to turn a profit.
In September, OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar told CNBC that the company was on track to generate $13 billion in revenue this year. However, Friar recently faced scrutiny from the Trump administration after remarks at an event where she mentioned OpenAI’s intent to create an ecosystem involving banks, private equity, and a federal “backstop” or “guarantee” to help finance investments in cutting-edge chips.
She later clarified her comments in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, stating that OpenAI is not seeking a government backstop for its infrastructure commitments. “I used the word ‘backstop’ and it muddied the point,” Friar explained. “As the full clip of my answer shows, I was making the point that American strength in technology will come from building real industrial capacity, which requires the private sector and government playing their part.”
Adding to the debate, venture capitalist David Sacks, who serves as President Donald Trump’s AI and crypto czar, declared on Thursday that there will be “no federal bailout for AI.” He wrote on X that if one frontier model company fails in the U.S., another will take its place.
Altman echoed this sentiment, stating that OpenAI “does not have or want government guarantees for OpenAI datacenters.” He emphasized that taxpayers should not be responsible for bailing out companies that make poor decisions. “If we get it wrong, that’s on us. This is the bet we are making, and given our vantage point, we feel good about it,” Altman wrote. “But we of course could be wrong, and the market — not the government — will deal with it if we are.”
As OpenAI continues to invest heavily in scaling its technology and infrastructure, the company remains confident in its strategies amid ongoing discussions about the role of government and private investment in the AI industry’s future.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/sam-altman-says-openai-will-top-20-billion-annual-revenue-this-year.html
Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. (THR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
**Operator Greetings:**
Welcome to the Thermon Earnings Conference Call for Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 2.
[Operator Instructions]
As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introduce Ivonne Salem, Vice President of FP&A and Investor Relations. Thank you, Ivonne. You may begin.
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**Ivonne Salem, Vice President of FP&A and Investor Relations:**
Good morning, and thank you for joining Thermon Group’s Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results Conference Call. Leading today’s call are:
– Bruce Thames, Chief Executive Officer
– Jan Schott, Chief Financial Officer
– Tom Cerovski, Chief Operating Officer
Earlier this morning, we issued a press release detailing our earnings results. This release has been filed with the SEC on Form 8-K and is also available in the Investor Relations section of our website.
Additionally, the slides for this conference call can be found on our Investor Relations website under:
– News & Events
– IR Calendar
– Earnings Conference Call Q2 2026
During the call, we will discuss certain items that do not conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). We have reconciled these items to the most comparable GAAP measures in the tables at the end of the earnings press release. These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP.
I would also like to remind you that during this call, we may make certain forward-looking statements regarding our performance and outlook.
All’s Fair director responds to Kim Kardashian show’s scathing reviews — and reveals what’s to come
Hulu’s newest show *All’s Fair*, starring Kim Kardashian, was just released on November 4 and has generated significant buzz online—although not all of it positive. The latest series, featuring acting heavyweights such as Glenn Close and Naomi Watts, has struggled to gain the stamp of approval from many in the entertainment industry.
To make matters worse, *All’s Fair* received an unexpected 0% rating from Rotten Tomatoes’ critics. Despite the negative reviews, director Anthony Hemingway has defended the series and is choosing to pay no mind to the criticism.
Anthony argued, “You’re not going to please everybody. You may have certain criticisms, while there are a million others who love it. I think the show holds a mirror up to each person who watches it. It’s just about: ‘Can you connect to it or relate to it, and see yourself?’ It may be out of your league, it may not be anything you can connect to, and I think that goes for anything that gets presented on screen,” he told *The Hollywood Reporter*.
Addressing critics who labeled the series as unrealistic, Hemingway emphasized that *All’s Fair* is a comedy and should be approached as such. He explained, “There’s a lot of wish fulfillment in this show that was by design, and it’s coming at a time where people want an escape and to fantasize. There are elements of this show that effectively do that, where it’s not taking itself so seriously. It wouldn’t be a comedy if it was trying to be that.”
Overall, Anthony is sticking to his creative vision and encourages viewers to remain open as the show evolves. But if they don’t, “that’s OK” too. He continued, “I think that it ultimately delivers. I do. I believe it. Hopefully opinions will change. But if they don’t, then they don’t. What we are all doing excites us, and we stand by it.”
Looking ahead, viewers can expect *All’s Fair* to become “an ultimate artist playground,” featuring “tapping into pop culture and the zeitgeist with real human stories.” Anthony teased, “I was literally hanging on every creative choice [Ryan Murphy] made in the pilot, to be able to take the baton and then usher that into the evolution of what we got to really play with in the show. Believe me: What you have seen does not touch where it goes.”
The director also offered parting advice for audiences: “Don’t come at it with such a critical or literal frame of mind. It strikes a different tone, and it will evolve over time; it will get more human. Something that was important to Ryan [Murphy] was fulfilling fantasies.”
He continued, “[He was] wanting people to see what they may not be able to obtain but can escape into and live out through an entertainment space. [He wanted to] give some wish fulfillment and light to this world.”
While critics may have shunned the series, viewers remain divided. Fan reactions are mixed, with Rotten Tomatoes’ audience giving *All’s Fair* a 61% rating. It’s safe to say that when it comes to rating *All’s Fair*, all’s fair in the game.
https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/866185/alls-fair-director-responds-kim-kardashian-show-scathing-reviews-reveals-whats-to-come/
Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Operator: Hello, and welcome to today’s Ingevity Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Call and Webcast. My name is Bailey, and I will be your moderator for today. [Operator Instructions]
I’d now like to pass the conference over to John Nypaver. So please go ahead when you’re ready.
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**John Nypaver**
VP of Investor Relations & Treasurer
Thank you, Bailey. Good morning, and welcome to Ingevity’s Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Call.
Earlier this morning, we posted a presentation on our investor site that you can use to follow today’s discussion. It can be found on ir.ingevity.com under Events and Presentations.
Also, throughout this call, we may refer to non-GAAP financial measures, which are intended to supplement, not substitute for, comparable GAAP measures. For example, we are presenting the pending divestiture of our Industrial Specialties business for the first time within discontinued operations.
In the appendix to our slides, we provide details that reconcile the total operations. Definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations to comparable GAAP measures are included in our earnings release and are also in our most recent Form 10-K.
We may also make forward-looking statements regarding future events and future financial performance of the company during this call. We caution you that these statements are just projections and actual results or events may differ materially from those projections, as further described in our earnings release.
Our agenda follows.
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4839503-ingevity-corporation-ngvt-q3-2025-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed_all_articles
ABC7 Chicago job: Social Media Intern, Spring 2026
**ABC7 Chicago Social Media Content Creator Internship – January to June 2026**
ABC7 (WLS-TV) Chicago is the Midwest flagship of the ABC television network and has led the local news market since March 1986. With offices and studios located in The Loop in downtown Chicago, ABC7 is at the forefront of empowering local communities through storytelling and digital innovation.
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a creative, driven, and strategic Social Media Content Creator Intern. This is a part-time, six-month internship in the Chicago, Illinois area, running from January 2026 through June 2026.
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### **About the Internship**
Are you passionate about storytelling, social media trends, and digital growth? Do you live and breathe social media—and know how to turn meaningful moments into viral stories? If so, this position may be perfect for you! You’ll help build an online community focused on empowerment, legacy, and local stories, while developing your skills within a leading media organization.
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### **Key Responsibilities**
– Brainstorm, film, and edit short-form video content for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
– Plan and execute monthly content calendars aligned with brand themes (community, legacy, empowerment, storytelling).
– Research and identify emerging trends, sounds, and hashtags for increased reach and engagement.
– Design social media graphics, captions, and storytelling series.
– Manage engagement (comments, DMs, tagging); identify audience insights and growth opportunities.
– Capture behind-the-scenes content during interviews, events, and shoots.
– Analyze post performance and optimize strategies.
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### **Preferred Qualifications**
– Proficient in video editing tools (Adobe Premiere, CapCut, Final Cut Pro).
– Experience creating content with Canva, Lightroom, or Photoshop.
– Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
– Prior experience with TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts.
– Deep understanding of current social media trends and platforms.
– Ability to collaborate in teams and work independently.
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### **Eligibility Requirements**
Candidates must meet all of the following requirements:
– Be enrolled in an accredited college or university, taking at least one class at the time of application, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
– Current Disney Interns or Program Participants may only work for one consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of internships and/or programs.
– Must be at least 18 years of age.
– Possess unrestricted work authorization (U.S.).
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### **Program Information**
– Consistent, reliable work schedule required for the duration of the internship.
– Fully available from January 2026 through June 2026.
– Commitment of 18 hours per week.
– Must provide own housing in the Chicago, Illinois area.
– Reliable transportation to/from work required.
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### **Materials Required**
A portfolio review is required for this position. Please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link will not be fully considered.
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### **Compensation & Benefits**
– Pay rate: $18.00 per hour (Illinois).
– Select benefits may be offered, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position.
– Learn more about available benefits: [Disney Entertainment Television Benefits](#).
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### **About Disney Entertainment Television**
Disney Entertainment Television produces original entertainment and news programming for Disney+, Hulu, broadcast, and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio includes ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, National Geographic Content, and more. Disney Entertainment Television delivers over 4,500 hours of programming annually across more than 300 shows, continually earning acclaim, including 163 Emmy nominations in 2023.
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### **About The Walt Disney Company**
The Walt Disney Company is a diversified family entertainment and media enterprise with three core segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Disney’s legacy includes world-renowned stories, characters, and experiences spanning more than 40 countries.
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### **Equal Opportunity Employer**
WLS Television, Inc., a part of Disney Entertainment Television, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status under law.
Disney is committed to fostering an inclusive business environment that values contributions and perspectives from all.
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### **Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications**
Disney welcomes all job seekers, including individuals and veterans with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please visit the [Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs](#). We will only respond to requests related to accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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**Ready to Join Our Team?**
Apply today—and be sure to include a link to your online portfolio on your résumé for full consideration. Take part in shaping the future of digital storytelling at ABC7 Chicago!
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*For additional information, please visit our support site or contact us directly.*
https://abc7chicago.com/post/abc7-chicago-job-social-media-intern-spring-2026/18121586/