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This morning’s quarterly stock price of JP Morgan (JPM) is at a reasonable level. Read more from banking reporter David Hollerith.I hopped on JPM’s earnings media call and asked CFO Jeremy Burnham for his thoughts on housing after the Fed rate cut. Overall, lower interest rates don’t seem to be creating a housing boom, but activity is increasing.Here’s what Burnham told me (emphasis mine):“What we actually saw, as you would expect, was an increase in mortgage applications and a slight increase in refinances, which you would also expect. In terms of loans, it is notable that all future changes and…

This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter. Sign up here.Article continues after ad Stream of consciousness is not a literary influence as many people think, but the way our brains naturally function. We traditionally think that narrative novels need punctuation, quotation marks, and chapters to make them easier to read, and that dense, unbroken novels with meandering passages and flights of fancy are a bit “literary” and “polite.” We have been taught that this is the “right” thing to do. But think about how you tell your story and your conversations. You may be listening to a…

For more than a decade, former President Donald J. Trump fueled his political rise with dark appeals to white Christian voters, immigrants seeking jobs and nefarious efforts to undermine what he called the country’s true heritage. I have been warned.Now facing a close race with the first Black woman to win her party’s nomination, Trump is looking to widen the field.He has repeatedly accused immigrants of taking “black jobs” and “Hispanic jobs,” which labor statistics show is inaccurate. He told Latino voters in Las Vegas that illegal immigration was “completely destroying the Hispanic population.” He promised the women of Pennsylvania…

7 Skincare Advent Calendars Beauty Enthusiasts Will Be Excited to Open in 2024Whether you’re a beauty newbie, an expert, or just want an excuse to treat yourself to 24 days of beauty products, the best skincare advent calendars are a great place to start. We’ve sorted through our favorites and combed through customer reviews to find seven that you can buy early. “/>Skip to contentAll items on this page were selected by ELLE editors. We may earn a commission on some items you choose to purchase.Provided by Clarinsthe greatest holy grail L’Occitane Holiday Classic Advent CalendarCredit: Image courtesy of the…

Elevator/BOB Event Planners: Curtis Robinson, Tony Washington, Chris Carter, Didi ‘Everywhere’ Davis, Michelle Gray, Aliya Bass, Danielle Douse, Sam Williams, J. Floyd shown. Jacksonville Beach was the site of the 5th Annual Brunch on the Beach. (BOB) At The Refinery Oceanfront venue. More than 150 patrons gathered throughout the day to drink bottomless mimosas while enjoying the breakfast brunch sampler and the sounds of the Katz Downstairs Band. “Elevating the brunch experience was a key proposition, creating an unparalleled atmosphere at Duval and allowing our guests to experience a premier venue,” said organizer Curtis Robinson. Robinson and his team are…

The palette contains five creams: Peach neutralizes blue/purple under-eye circles on fair/normal skin. Pink brightens the area around the eyes and masks fatigue. Green neutralizes redness caused by rosacea, acne, and sunburn. Yellow neutralizes purple/brown from hyperpigmentation and age spots, and orange neutralizes purple/blue dark circles under the eyes on darker skin. Also included are two powders: Yellow neutralizes purple/brown and helps set any of the color correcting creams above. Or use all over to even out skin tone. Set with lavender, pink cream to neutralize yellow, or use all over to brighten yellow skin. Promising review: “A little pricey,…

VIP Completions, a custom aircraft completion and refurbishment provider, and ARRCC, an interior design and decoration studio, have unveiled the fully refurbished Dassault Falcon 7X. The aircraft acquisition was brokered by SmartJets, a sister company of turnkey aircraft dealer and broker VIP Completions. Interior design highlights include the integration of custom dynamic LED accent lights into the headliner. The cabin bulkheads are covered with a sandblasted bronze mirror finish. The panels are trimmed with solid white oak fluting, custom made to match the home furnishings. Ben Shirazi, president of VIP Completions and SmartJets, said: “Our clients, passionate and ambitious fintech…

A pet owner has sparked a debate online after revealing how he moved his dog from the US to London, UK.A 28-year-old American woman named Lauren was filmed loading her beloved dog into the baggage hold of a flight to the UK. The video, shared by @laurentakeslondon on Oct. 1, has racked up more than 885,000 views, prompting viewers to voice their concerns online about how worried they are about their pets on long-haul flights. raised.The video, shot from Lauren’s window seat, focuses on Lauren’s securely packed dog being placed into the plane’s baggage area by baggage handlers.Lauren captioned the…

I love Halloween costumes. I love the expensive, fancy costumes sold at authentic costume stores, and I also love DIY costumes made from pieces I already own. But most of all, I love finding one item (like a cape or gold sunglasses) and building an entire costume around it. This is how I was able to dress like Richard Simmons one year in high school. I found a pair of red and white striped shorts and was instantly inspired. For the past few years, Halloween has been all about those kinds of costumes, and it feels like they’ve always been…

The discussion, organized by RUSI’s Center for Finance and Security, brought together policymakers, the private sector and academics to discuss recent developments in sanctions evasion against Russia, the EU’s diplomatic efforts to strengthen its effectiveness, and third-party countries. Potential strategies to strengthen outreach were discussed. countries.As sanctions envoy, David O’Sullivan aims to increase support for international sanctions, maximize influence on Russia and counter evasion of EU restrictive measures to prevent war financing in Ukraine. , conducted a series of diplomatic visits to strategic jurisdictions.About RUSI’s Financial and Security CenterThe Center for Finance and Security (CFS) was established at RUSI in…