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☆ Is it a bird, a plane, or something more mysterious? Sightings in New Jersey's skies have raised questions and intrigue.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Have you ever watched a Hallmark movie (it's ok to admit it) and wondered: Where did they film this thing? AdvertisementIn today's big story, we're looking at how the uproar over mysterious drones has people doing some investigating of their own . The good news: Officials have stressed drones aren't the work of a foreign adversary or a public threat. Videos captured with Ring doorbells of potential drone sightings are being widely shared , writes BI's Ana Altcheck. AdvertisementIf you do decide to do a bit of sky gazing, it's important to remember there are plenty of things up there that aren't mysterious.

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☆ Insider Today: Tech's new biggest argument
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter. DOGE today, gone tomorrowElon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are promising to make sweeping changes through the Department of Government Efficiency. AdvertisementThe Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has arguably garnered more attention than Trump's plans for tax cuts, tariffs, and immigration. To get a better sense of what DOGE might ultimately do, we mapped out all the areas Musk and Ramaswamy have hinted at making cuts. A Pimco economist highlighted DOGE as one of the key ways Trump can reduce the risk from America's soaring debt.

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☆ Palantir, Applovin fuel a 'can't-lose' market. That's dangerous for all stocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

Real company, real stock, real profits to be taken, except they won't be because that's not the way "these people" do it. These buyers know that Palantir stock is going higher. It's a $173 billion stock that won't stop until it hits, I don't know $200 billion, $300 billion in market cap? The stock market crash of '87. APP YTD mountain Applovin YTD Applovin is so similar that it might as well be in some sort of Hall of Mirrors.

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☆ Insider Today: Work out smarter
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-14 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

This post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter. She's a Business Insider fellow who asked ChatGPT what to get her family for Christmas. AdvertisementThe AI-powered tool "gave me 19 suggestions," Brew wrote, "along with additional ideas under categories suggesting quirky and personalized gifts." : Time is running out for gift shopping, but luckily, we have a guide to the best last-minute gift ideas for when you're in a pinch. More of this week's top reads:AdvertisementThe Insider Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City.

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☆ The Omnicom-IPG megamerger signals a new era for the ad industry
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Hallam Bullock | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Related Video How tech layoffs could affect the economyIn today's newsletter, the $13 billion Omnicom-IPG megamerger reflects a new era as Big Tech and AI upend the ad industry. OmnicomIt's already been a big week for the ad industry. For ad industry insiders, the proposed takeover reflects an ad sector under threat from Big Tech and AI , writes Business Insider's Lara O'Reilly. AdvertisementPrivate equity has been circling the ad industry, too. Industry insiders have speculated for months that WPP could be taken private — or at least some parts of it could be.

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☆ I have not seen a stock market like this in 42 years. Here's why and how to approach it
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Or, maybe the whole market has a new expectation of stocks — and, stocks are delivering on those expectations and then some. Maybe that's why it is up more than 900% for the year. Maybe that's why it is now a roughly $140 billion company. With so many other opportunities to raise money — such as private equity and venture capital firms trying to get in — the stock market almost doesn't matter. But only new supply can bring this market down because valuation has ceased to mean much for most of the market.

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☆ Insider Today: Bernie talks Elon, RFK Jr.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-08 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here. Business Insider's Mia de Graaf recently got the chance to sit down with Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss the incoming administration. Adobe's data showed $10.8 billion in Black Friday e-commerce sales, while Cyber Monday hit $13.3 billion, new records for both days. Khosla Ventures; Salesforce Ventures; Menlo Ventures; 500 Global; Business InsiderBI asked readers and top venture capitalists to name the promising young VCs in their networks. This year's investors come from a wide array of backgrounds and a range of different roles.

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☆ Insider Today: 'Brotox' on the rise
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-07 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

On the agenda:AdvertisementBut first: How to win your company holiday party. We've all heard the same advice around this time of year when company holiday party invitations abound. When you arrive at your company's holiday party — and when you leave, for that matter — is just as important as the other oft-told advice you've probably heard. White-collar men's beauty secretsJuanjo Gasull for BIMen in corporate America want to look good at work — and they're spending thousands of dollars to do so. More of this week's top reads:AdvertisementThe Insider Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City.

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☆ Trump's SEC pick and Bitcoin's $100K milestone are two big wins for the crypto community
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

President-elect Donald Trump lived up to his self-appointed title of "crypto president" by picking a big supporter of digital assets to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission . Atkins has been a part of the Token Alliance, an advocacy group for crypto, since 2017. Atkins, if confirmed, is a stark contrast to current SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who already announced his intentions to step down in January. Howard Lutnick , Trump's pick for commerce secretary, found success beyond the financial services firm (Cantor Fitzgerald) and the brokerage (BGC Group) he runs. AdvertisementMeanwhile, Scott Bessent , Trump's Treasury pick, is also unsurprising.

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☆ Is Amazon's Trainium chip the 'dupe' that could finally disrupt Nvidia's AI dominance?
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's newsletter, Amazon's touting new hardware it hopes can help it unseat Nvidia as the king of AI chips. The big storyAmazon's affordable AIBusiness Wire/BI'Dupes' are all the rage these days, so why not make one for AI chips? AdvertisementThat's basically Amazon Web Services' idea for breaking Nvidia's stranglehold on the AI market. The tech giant's homegrown chip is its answer to Nvidia's all-powerful GPUs, which are widely used for training AI models. AdvertisementAWS CEO Matt Garman detailed how customers can get the most out of their AI chips with 'UltraServers' — multiple Trainium servers smartly pieced together — and the 'UltraCluster' — what you get when you combine multiple 'UltraServers.'

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☆ Stellantis' CEO stepping down shows how the auto industry is struggling to shift into high gear right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, an automaker CEO's resignation shows how tough a year the industry is having. His expedited departure — Tavares was scheduled to leave in 2026 — shows how choppy the automotive industry remains. AdvertisementHendrik Schmidt/dpa/Getty ImagesSo, what's got the auto industry stuck in gear? (It hasn't been a complete lovefest; he also called China's auto industry an "existential threat.") The massive money manager announced plans to acquire HPS Investment Partners, a private credit behemoth managing $148 billion, for $12 billion.

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☆ Middle-manager roles disappearing further complicates the ongoing retirement crisis
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, Corporate America doesn't seem interested in bringing back the middle managers it's spent the past few years kicking out. The big storyMiddle managers' new realityiStock; Rebecca Zisser/BIMissing: Open positions for middle managers. Their strategy includes only keeping the minimum number of staffers needed for departments to function effectively, which might spell more trouble for middle managers. PeopleImages/Getty ImagesIn the meantime, recovering middle managers are left fighting for anything they can get. The downsides of fewer middle managers — burnt-out supervisors, fewer mentors for young employees — are already coming to light.

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Learn moreKim Kardashian's shapewear brand, Skims, is one of our favorite places to shop for high-quality basics in a range of inclusive colors and sizes. For all your Cyber Monday shopping needs, be sure to check out our roundup of the best Cyber Monday deals, where we're tracking all the sales. View at SkimsCyber Monday Skims FAQsWhen does the Skims Cyber Monday sale start and end? Skims' Cyber Monday is live now, but the brand hasn't announced when it will end. Check out our roundup of all of the best Cyber Monday deals.

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☆ Insider Today: Patagonia's big changes
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Matt Turner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter. Some employees say it's lost sight of its values and the mission that once made it so special. AdvertisementTwelve people at the forefront of the AI industry spoke to BI about the challenges and opportunities ahead in the quest for superintelligent AI. AdvertisementBI spoke to eight families who received at least $6,000 from these programs to see whether the extra cash helped. This week's quote:Advertisement"The final boss on the way to Elon: Everything goes through him first."

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☆ Insider Today: No more diet soda
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter. Quitting 'diet' drinksRachel Hosie cut down on diet sodas and started drinking more sparkling waters infused with fruit juice. Rachel Hosie/BIDiet drinks may be marketed as healthier alternatives, but as one dietitian told BI's Rachel Hosie, "they're far from being a health drink." Don't worry — our style editors are sharing the best women's clothing deals you can still score today. AdvertisementMore of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City.

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☆ How did Nvidia expand nearly 20-fold in just over 20 years?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Hallam Bullock | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In today's newsletter, we're looking at how Nvidia expanded nearly 20-fold in just over 20 years . The big storyNvidia's meteoric riseNvidia's workforce has increased more than 20-fold in the last twenty years. The data behind the evolution of Nvidia's workforce tells the story, BI's Emma Cosgrove writes. Nvidia's workforce has grown nearly 20-fold since 2003. In 2019, Microsoft's median employee salary was nearly $20,000 higher than a Nvidia worker.

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☆ The world reacts to Donald Trump's latest trade plans
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In today's big story, the world reacts to Donald Trump's latest trade plans , which could be a massive negotiation tactic . Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesThe man who dubbed himself a master negotiator is upending the global trade market with his latest tactic. AdvertisementThe world is reacting to President-elect Donald Trump's new trade proposals targeting China, Mexico, and Canada. There's a lot to unpack, so let's break it down:So, Trump finally gave us an update on his tariff plans. He's telegraphed his plans for hammering Chinese imports, but a 25% tax on Canadian and Mexican goods was a shock.

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☆ Musk's F-35 jab could be a preview of the fights DOGE will wage to cut government spending
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Cookbook authors and chefs explain how you can make almost any part of your holiday meal in a Crock-Pot . Today, we're looking at what Elon Musk's jab at the F-35 says about the debate over using manned fighters or drones in warfare . AdvertisementWith promises of cutting trillions of dollars in government spending, DOGE will need to swing big. Drone usage in combat is on the rise, as is evident in the Ukraine war, and offers benefits around cost. Zoom is taking an AI-first approach to corporate communications , CEO Eric Yuan wrote in a company blog post published Monday.

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Learn moreThis year's Black Friday sales are shaping up to be particularly noteworthy, and Skims' sale is no exception: for the first time ever the brand is offering a sitewide sale. There's never been a better time to shop Skims than right now when the brand's Black Friday deals are live. We're adding a snug bodysuit and cozy onesie to our carts, but you can find more of the best Black Friday deals on Skims below. View at SkimsBlack Friday Skims FAQsWhen does the Skims Black Friday sale start and end? Black Friday 2024 is the best time to shop at Skims since the brand is offering its first-ever sitewide sale.

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☆ Trump's trade plan could mean higher prices, and avoiding the impact won't be simple
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, Trump's trade plans could spell trouble for prices, and preparing for it isn't so easy . AdvertisementThe prevailing theory among many economists is Trump's plan will increase prices and inflation as companies pass the cost of the taxes down to their customers. He told BI he views them more as a negotiation tactic with China and American companies with operations there. Still, some experts told BI they foresee obstacles to making it a reality . Sector experts told BI the massive chipmaker will continue to make its most advanced tech in Taiwan .

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Bombas' early Black Friday deals start now and the brand is offering 20% off sitewide through Thanksgiving. If you need one more reason to stock up during Bombas' Black Friday deals, consider that for every pair of socks and underwear purchased, Bombas will donate a pair to the homeless community. Top Black Friday Bombas deals Our favorite ankle socks for women, the Tri-Block Ankle Socks, are 20% offThe thick and scrunchy Chunky Ragg Half Calf Socks are 20% offGet high-quality workout underwear like the No Show Hipster for 20% offThe warm and cozy Gripper Slipper is 20% offThe best Black Friday Bombas deals for womenBombas Tri-Block Ankle Socks $10.40 $13.00 Save 20% These ankle socks are great if you wear sneakers everyday. View at BombasBombas Women's Gripper Slipper $38.40 $48.00 Save 20% The Bombas Gripper Slipper feels like wearing something halfway between a slipper and a sock, and the new redesign features double the cushioning. You can shop Bombas' early Black Friday sale between Saturday, Nov. 23 and Thursday, Nov. 28.

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☆ Insider Today: White-collar recession
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Matt Turner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter. TikTok videos espoused the benefits of #publicsector jobs, and Google searches for "how to get a government job" hit a five-year high. Several careers consultants told Business Insider they were already experiencing a rush of demand from workers ready to shift to the private sector. But ask any white-collar professional, and they'll tell you a horror story that would prove otherwise. Hiring has held up well for low-earning workers, but those making six figures or more are in the midst of a white-collar recession.

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☆ Insider Today: Vacation-rental red flags
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter. BI's movie reviewer said that "Wicked," starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is worth the two hours and 41 minutes. This week's dispatchGMVozd/ Getty ImagesHow to win ThanksgivingNo matter how you try to slice it, hosting Thanksgiving dinner is a task. Vacation-rental red flagsMartin Puddy/Getty ImagesAs a full-time traveler, it's fair to say Tammy Barr knows what she's doing when it comes to finding a good vacation rental. AdvertisementMore of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City.

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☆ Citadel's Ken Griffin considers selling minority shares whilst handing out political advice to Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In today's big story, billionaire Ken Griffin has some advice for President-elect Donald Trump, including a suggestion for his Treasury pick . While speaking Thursday at the Economic Club of New York, Griffin said he appreciates the importance of those issues to Americans but said aggressive tactics to address them could make things work. Griffin is one of the biggest donors to the Republican Party, but declined to publicly endorse either presidential candidate this year. AdvertisementModeration hasn't been the name of the game for Trump with some of his proposed policies. AdvertisementHe said he'd be open to selling a minority stake in his hedge fund to the right partner.

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☆ The DOJ vs. Google: Breaking down the latest in the antitrust case and what it means for Chrome's future
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementThe DOJ has asked the judge in its antitrust case against Google to force the tech giant to sell Chrome, its massively popular browser. In August, a judge ruled Google violated antitrust laws and acted as a monopoly when it came to its search engine. Google will have a chance to respond next month with its own plan before the judge makes a ruling next year. That makes it a powerful distribution arm for Google since Chrome's default search engine is … Google. And Apple was making at least $20 billion a year by defaulting to Google Search .

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