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‘Follow the Fauci’ — Shepard Smith makes a plea to the country October 24, 2020
As the devastating new coronavirus surge worsens, Shepard Smith, anchor and executive editor of CNBC's "The News with Shepard Smith," has a message for friends, loved ones and viewers across the country: "Follow the Fauci."
Companies plan to continue shifting supply chains out of China under Biden or Trump, says PwC exec October 24, 2020
While investment in China will remain important, "on a relative basis, we're seeing U.S. companies planning to spread that out more," PwC U.S. Chair Tim Ryan told CNBC.
There's a big week ahead for the market with an earnings deluge, GDP data and stimulus negotiations October 24, 2020
Apple and Microsoft are among a flood of expected earnings, but the presidential election could loom larger for markets in the week ahead.
U.S. reports more than 71,600 new Covid cases as new infections near record highs and hospitalizations rise October 24, 2020
Since Oct. 1, Covid testing has increased by nearly 11%, compared with a 46% jump in the average daily rate of new infections.
Cramer's week ahead: A tough week, a prelude to election day October 23, 2020
"It's a tough week, a prelude to election day. Confusion lies ahead," the "Mad Money" host said.
Jared Kushner friend, Giuliani associate Ken Kurson charged with cyber stalking October 23, 2020
Ken Kurson, a friend of Jared Kushner's, once withdrew from consideration for a Trump administration-appointed role at the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Tesla recalls nearly 50,000 Model S and X cars in China over faulty suspension October 23, 2020
The China State Administration for Market Regulation announced the recall of nearly 50,000 Tesla Model S and Model X cars.
Joe Biden lays out a detailed plan to fight coronavirus as new infections soar October 23, 2020
Biden's plan would effectively nationalize mask wearing, Covid-19 testing, PPE procurement, reopening guidelines and vaccine distribution.
Barbie-maker Mattel CEO: Toy demand has been 'more than we expected' October 23, 2020
"We are seeing tremendous demand for our products, more than we expected," Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz said after posting a big quarterly earnings beat.
Man found with van carrying guns and explosives planned Joe Biden assassination, court records say October 23, 2020
Alexander Hillel Treisman traveled to within four miles of Biden's home in Delaware in May, around the suspect bought an AR-15 rifle, investigators said.

Luxury Promotion

Prada’s Car Shoes debuts on Luxury Stores October 23, 2020
Italy’s Prada Group is dipping its toes into Luxury Stores with the launch of its footwear label Car Shoes on Amazon’s high-end vertical.
Robert Cavalli names Fausto Puglisi as creative consultant October 23, 2020
Italian fashion label Robert Cavalli has appointed Sicilian designer Fausto Puglisi as its creative consultant, effective immediately.
Hermès returns to growth in Q3, but revenues remain down from 2019 October 22, 2020
France’s Hermès has returned to growth in the third quarter, after the second quarter of 2020 was dominated by pandemic-related store closures and a free fall in travel.
Led by mainland China, Kering sees solid rebound during Q3 October 22, 2020
French luxury conglomerate Kering experienced a rebound in the third quarter of 2020, while ecommerce revenues continue to climb.
Coty adds luxury insiders to leadership team October 21, 2020
Beauty group Coty is looking to strengthen its digital and luxury divisions with two new appointments to its leadership team.
As European lockdowns resume, luxury brands brace for more setbacks October 20, 2020
Luxury retailers are bracing for a second wave of COVID-19 in the face of grim news about a surge in new cases of the virus hitting Europe.
LVMH’s fashion and leather goods sector hints at recovery in Q3 2020 results October 15, 2020
French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy has recorded revenue of 30.3 billion euro, or $35.5 billion at current exchange, in the first nine months of 2020 — down 21 percent on an organic basis from its record revenue in 2019.
British luxury brands look to overhaul UK policies as pandemic woes deepen October 15, 2020
British luxury brands have issued a call to arms to the U.K. government to take urgent measures to rescue Burberry, Turnbull & Asser and other iconic labels from the devastating economic burden of COVID-19, per a new report from Walpole.
Kering opens headquarters in Tokyo’s leading shopping district October 14, 2020
French luxury conglomerate Kering has opened a new headquarters in Tokyo, as the group reaffirms its commitment to the luxury market in Japan.
Jet Linx continues US expansion as demand climbs for private jet travel October 14, 2020
Private aviation firm Jet Linx is expanding in the Midwest of the United States with a new private terminal as interest grows in private air travel as a result of the pandemic.

Latests Europe News

For Italy’s Rap Diva Myss Keta, an Era of Masks Poses a Dilemma October 24, 2020
Myss Keta, the mysterious Queen of the Milan Night and an authority on life behind the surgical veil, was on the brink of celebrity. Now, everyone looks like her.
She Used to Clean City Hall. Now, She Runs It. October 24, 2020
In Russia, elections are typically theatrical affairs with the winner and loser preordained. Sometimes, though, they go off script.
President Andrzej Duda of Poland Tests Positive for Coronavirus October 24, 2020
A spokesman said the head of state was feeling well despite a positive test result. A second political leader is also in isolation after he came in contact with an infected person.
New Airport, Beleaguered Symbol of ‘Irreverent’ Berlin, Is Opening at Long Last October 24, 2020
Nine years late and $4 billion over budget, the airport is already outdated. Repeated blunders dented the image of German efficiency, but the “poor but sexy” capital has long been a bit different.
E.U. Says Veggie Burgers Can Keep Their Name October 24, 2020
The European Parliament voted on Friday on proposals that would have banned products without meat from being labeled burgers or sausages.
U.S. Issues Sanctions on Russian Center Involved in Potentially Deadly Cyberattacks October 23, 2020
The penalties were aimed at a Russian research center that developed tools used in a cyberattack on a Saudi petrochemical plant, which took out the safety controls used to prevent an explosion.
Tom Maschler, Bold British Publisher and Booker Prize Founder, Dies at 87 October 23, 2020
He fostered the careers of more than a dozen Nobel laureates, including Gabriel García Márquez, Nadine Gordimer and Doris Lessing.
Russians Who Pose Election Threat Have Hacked Nuclear Plants and Power Grid October 23, 2020
The hacking group, Energetic Bear, is among Russia’s stealthiest. It appears to be casting a wide net to find useful targets ahead of the election, experts said.