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Want to sound more confident in a job interview? Ditch these 3 phrases

In a job interview, every word counts.  Even one bad answer could kill your chances at getting hired, Eric Yaverbaum, CEO of Ericho Communications, tells CNBC Make It.  Yaverbaum has interviewed thousands of candidates throughout his 40-plus year career as a public relations expert.  Interviewers tend to make snap judgments …

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Super Bowl betting sets records for sportsbooks

It was a record-breaking Super Bowl for sportsbooks as gamblers ponied up across the United States. Super Bowl LVII was the first one to be played in a state where sports gambling is legal, and early data shows the enthusiasm for betting on the big game. GeoComply, a company that …

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U.S. cities where home prices are growing fastest

The median price for single-family homes in the U.S. dropped by $19,400 in the last three months of 2022, although prices for the year were up 4% overall, new data reveals. While home-price growth decreased, prices were still elevated in 90% of the 186 metro areas examined by the National …

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Paxos ordered to cease minting Binance stablecoin by New York regulator

Chad Cascarilla, CEO of Paxos. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Cryptocurrency firm Paxos will cease issuing new Binance USD, or BUSD, stablecoins under the direction of New York state’s financial regulator, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said Monday. Paxos’ own stablecoin was not impacted. The New York State Department of Financial Services …

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A new inflation warning for consumers coming from the supply chain

An Optoro warehouse in Tennessee that handles returns for retailers. Source: Matt Adams | Optoro As the markets prepare for the latest consumer price index data on Tuesday, logistics managers are warning of a persistent source of inflation in the supply chain, and saying consumers should be ready for the …

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Turkey-Syria reconstruction costs to come to ‘billions of dollars,’ World Bank says

Hulya Bayrak is rescued from rubble of collapsed building 116 hours after earthquakes, on February 10, 2023 in Turkey’s Hatay. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Turkish and Syrian reconstruction efforts in the wake of devastating twin earthquakes last week will cost “in the billions of dollars,” according …

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Borrowers are missing the best way to pay down credit card debt

Collectively, Americans owe more on credit cards than ever before. Thankfully, 0% balance transfer credit card offers — which are “one of the best weapons Americans have in the battle against credit card debt” — are even more plentiful than they were a year ago, said Matt Schulz, chief credit analyst …

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India’s largest insurer LIC may review stake in Adani after meeting

India’s largest insurer says it “might” review its stake in the embattled Adani Group after meeting with the management. Life Insurance Corporation Chairman M.R. Kumar told CNBC in an exclusive interview that the state insurer plans to have a discussion with the Adani management soon to get a better picture …

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Analysts see short-term strength, long-term ‘generational shift’ in copper prices

Sheets of copper cathode are pictured at BHP Billiton’s Escondida, the world’s biggest copper mine, in Antofagasta, northern Chile March 31, 2008. Ivan Alvarado | Reuters Along with experiencing a short-term supply shortage, copper is set to undergo a “generational shift” in demand as decarbonization ramps up, according to BNY …

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Here’s what to expect from the Singapore budget for 2023

Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will deliver the Singapore Budget 2023 on Feb. 14 in Parliament. Lauryn Ishak | Bloomberg | Getty Images Rising inflation and layoffs are among the top concerns for Singaporeans and are expected to be addressed in Singapore’s budget for 2023. …

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