Babies are a status symbol in today's economy: It's the 'haves and have-nots' of who can afford children

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Babies are a status symbol in today's economy: It's the 'haves and have-nots' of who can afford children

A sociologist explains how today's expensive cost of living and unaffordable childcare have put a big price tag on kids, making them a luxury.

A 25-year-old receives about $1,118 a month mining ethereum out of his house. He breaks down the graphics cards he bought, how much he paid, and key lessons learned.

He factored in the cost of each graphics card, its electricity usage, and how much it mined to decide which cards had the best return on investment.

International bank boss fired over accusations of 'emotional terrorism' against junior staff sues for $4m

In an internal report, BNP Paribas employees accused Omar Alami of "emotional terrorism" and behavior that left them with "a feeling of waterboarding."

The chief executive of $500 million crypto platform Abra unpacks 5 funds in its new asset management unit, which give high-net-worth investors access to bitcoin, ethereum, and early token projects

Abra's chief executive, ex-Goldman Sachs analyst Bill Barhydt, spoke to Insider about the five crypto funds his firm is opening up to high-net-worth individuals.

Buying a home is incredibly hard right now. One startup aims to help first-time buyers take on investors by enabling them to make all-cash offers.

The US startup Ribbon, which was cofounded by a former Twitter engineer, raised $150 million in September to fund its "power buyer" model.

BANK OF AMERICA: Invest in these 14 disruptive tech themes, which could surge to become a $6 trillion market within 10 years

The metaverse, flying cars, and 6G all featured on the bank's list of disruptive technologies that investors should be watching.

Meet the typical geriatric Gen Zer: The last of their generation to study in a classroom and work in an office

The oldest Gen Zers also feel a little millennial. They're the only Gen Z cohort to experience in-person adult life before and after the pandemic.

The deputy chief investment officer of a $134 billion bond shop breaks down why he's on elevated watch for a recession next year — and shares what to buy now as opportunities spring up in equities and fixed income

The Fed's quantitative tightening could cause a repeat of the liquidity crash in 2018, but investors can insulate the risk with high-quality assets.

Goldman Sachs says oil is set for years of wild price swings - An expert lays out what to expect as the cost of filling up the car with gas jumps, and how investors should play it

A Goldman Sachs analyst is warning of a multi-year spell of wild crude oil price volatility. He lays out how investors should play it.

A hedge fund manager who scored a gain of 143% after fees in 2021 shares his 2 favorite energy stocks with oil prices set to rally for years — and explains why firms that run environmentally conscious ESG funds are 'basically looting their clients'

Hedge fund manager Harris Kupperman earned a 143% fee-adjusted gain last year as energy stocks soared. Here are two of his favorite stock picks now.

Fed Chair Powell says a double-size rate hike is 'on the table' in May, making mortgages, car loans, and credit-card interest even more pricey

Saturday, April 23, 2022

The Fed usually raises rates by 0.25 percentage points at each meeting. With inflation at 41-year highs, officials are picking up the pace. View in browser Business Insider Business Insider Business

Fed Chair Powell says a double-sized rate hike is 'on the table' in May, making mortgages, car loans, and credit-card interest even more pricey

Friday, April 22, 2022

The Fed usually raises rates by 0.25 percentage points at each meeting. With inflation at 41-year highs, officials are picking up the pace. View in browser Business Insider Business Insider Business

Money isn't everything for the 20% of people who regret quitting their jobs during the Great Resignation

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Many workers who joined the Great Resignation reshuffled into a new job. But some were seeing dollar signs without weighing other pros and cons. View in browser Business Insider Business Insider

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Elon Musk wants to make 'significant improvements' to Twitter if he's able to buy it. Here are 4 changes we expect to see, straight from Musk's own tweets.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Elon Musk is offering over $43 billion to acquire Twitter. If successful, he has big plans for changes at the influential social media company. View in browser Business Insider Business Insider

Babies are a status symbol in today's economy: It's the 'haves and have-nots' of who can afford children

Babies are a status symbol in today's economy: It's the 'haves and have-nots' of who can afford children

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A 25-year-old receives about $1,118 a month mining ethereum out of his house. He breaks down the graphics cards he bought, how much he paid, and key lessons learned.

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International bank boss fired over accusations of 'emotional terrorism' against junior staff sues for $4m

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The chief executive of $500 million crypto platform Abra unpacks 5 funds in its new asset management unit, which give high-net-worth investors access to bitcoin, ethereum, and early token projects

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Buying a home is incredibly hard right now. One startup aims to help first-time buyers take on investors by enabling them to make all-cash offers.

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BANK OF AMERICA: Invest in these 14 disruptive tech themes, which could surge to become a $6 trillion market within 10 years

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Meet the typical geriatric Gen Zer: The last of their generation to study in a classroom and work in an office

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The deputy chief investment officer of a $134 billion bond shop breaks down why he's on elevated watch for a recession next year — and shares what to buy now as opportunities spring up in equities and fixed income

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Goldman Sachs says oil is set for years of wild price swings - An expert lays out what to expect as the cost of filling up the car with gas jumps, and how investors should play it

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A hedge fund manager who scored a gain of 143% after fees in 2021 shares his 2 favorite energy stocks with oil prices set to rally for years — and explains why firms that run environmentally conscious ESG funds are 'basically looting their clients'

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Money isn't everything for the 20% of people who regret quitting their jobs during the Great Resignation

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