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Nearly 50,000 people from 200 countries — including, for the first time, the Taliban rulers of Afghanistan — were in Azerbaijan for this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, with the goal of reaching a critical deal on climate finance. Participating world leaders Tuesday at the United Nations Climate Change Conference. “It is really disappointing to see that world leaders haven’t shown up in force in solidarity,” she added. While Trump “may put climate action on the back burner,” U.S. climate envoy John Podesta said, “the work to contain climate change is going to continue.”U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said states, cities, nongovernmental organizations and companies are still “all-in” on pursuing climate goals. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks Tuesday on day two of the COP29 climate conference.

Persons: Donald Trump, Alexander Nemenov, General Ban, ”, Ruth Townend, COP29, Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz, Justin Trudeau, Shigeru Ishiba, ” Townend, haven’t, Matiul Haq Khalis, Laurent Thomet, Trump, John Podesta, Jennifer Granholm, ” Granholm, Darren Woods, Who, Ilham Aliyev, Carl Court, Getty Images Aliyev, Adel, Lord Adair Turner, Britain, “, James Marape, Marape, Asadullah Jawid Organizations: Change, United Nations, Getty, World Meteorological Organization, House, Pacific, British, Seven, Canadian, Japanese, Environmental Protection Agency, Getty Images, U.S . Energy, Infrastructure Law, NBC, Exxon, Independent, Climate Finance, U.S, Energy, Commission, Union, Baku, American University of Locations: BAKU, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, United States, Paris, AFP, London, Baku, U.S, ”, Saudi, Adel Al, Saudi Arabia, Saharan Africa, China, Papua New Guinea, American University of Afghanistan

☆ It's time to get serious about fixing the nation's power grid. That puts these stocks in a sweet spot
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

The U.S. electric grid needs a total body makeover. With Duke Austin, a fourth-generation lineman, at its helm, Quanta Services has a long history in electric power infrastructure. The backbone of the electric grid Transmission and distribution is the backbone of the electrical grid, delivering power from generation sites to consumers. PWR YTD mountain Quanta Services shares year to date MasTec MasTec has been in comeback mode. MYR Group Goldman expects MYR Group is well positioned for 2025.

Persons: Neil Mehta, Goldman Sachs, weren't, Goldman, Mehta, Duke Austin, Carly Davenport, Davenport, Austin, Goldman's Mehta, they're, MasTec, Jose Mas, MasTec's, Truist, Jamie Cook, McCoy, Cook, Ati Modak, Modak, MYR Organizations: U.S, Edison Electric Institute, MYR, CNBC, Management, MYR Group Locations: U.S, Austin

☆ I used to drink diet soda daily but cut down to avoid ultra-processed foods. Here are 3 things I learned, and what I drink now.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementUltra-processed foods such as artificially sweetened diet sodas are linked to health problems. AdvertisementThough diet drinks are marketed as a healthier alternative, she said, "they are far from being a health drink (water is always best!)" AdvertisementI craved sweet treats lessI'd always suspected that diet sodas might lead me to crave sugary foods, but had never been sure. Artificial sweeteners in diet sodas, like aspartame or sucralose, are thought to make some people crave more sweet-tasting foods Ludlam-Raine said. AdvertisementLudlam-Raine also warned against trying to suppress hunger with diet sodas, which can lead to binge eating later in the day.

Persons: Coke, Ludlam, Raine, Pepsi Max, It's, Barry Smith, Rachel Hosie, Coke cravings Organizations: Pepsi, University of London's, Coke, Cawston Press

☆ 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.

Persons: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, It'll, she's, Ozempic Michael M, Chelsea Jia Feng, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Big, Martin Puddy, Tammy Barr, Barr, Harold Cunningham, Rebecca Zisser, Philippe, Reid, Craig Karger, Olga Rolenko, Willink, it's, Chad Michael Murray, Jamie, Claire Fraser, Dan DeFrancesco, Grace Lett, Lisa Ryan, Amanda Yen Organizations: Business, US Naval Academy, Costco, RFK, Getty, Department of Health, Human Services, Big Pharma, nab, BI, Retired Navy, Hulu, Starz Locations: New York City, New York

☆ A historian says the naval battle in 'Gladiator II' only got one thing wrong
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The scene is rooted in real-life naval battles that began during Julius Caesar's reign in Rome. Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" takes a few creative liberties and diverges from history to up the ante for audiences. "Gladiator II" is set 15 years after Russell Crowe's Maximus Decimus Meridius died in the Colosseum in the 2000 movie "Gladiator." Staged naval battles really did happen in RomeA naval battle taking place at the Colosseum in "Gladiator II." AdvertisementThe sharks featured in "Gladiator II" are most likely an addition from Scott, who tends to include animals in his movies.

Persons: Julius Caesar's, Ridley Scott's, Russell Crowe's Maximus Decimus Meridius, Geta, Joseph Quinn, Caracalla, Fred Hechinger, Paul Mescal, Maximus, Connie Nielsen, Lucius, Neil Corbould, Alison Futrell, Futrell, Emperor Claudius, Scott Organizations: Paramount, National Geographic, University of Arizona Locations: Rome, Denver , Colorado

☆ Shoppers are ready to open their wallets this holiday season — for the right deals
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementShoppers are willing to spend this holiday season, but many are still budget-conscious. Shoppers appear ready to spend this holiday season, but many aren't giving up the search for bargains just yet. Multiple signals suggest that some shoppers feel less pinched financially as the biggest shopping season of the year ramps up. As such, many are looking for good deals, as they have been for much of this year, while still spending on the holiday season. Friday's retail sales growth showed "a good early step forward into the holiday shopping season," National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.

Persons: Claire Tassin, Tassin, Milton, Jack Kleinhenz, Kleinhenz, Doug McMillon, John Rainey, Rick Gomez Organizations: Shoppers, Morning, Retailers, Nordstrom, Bank of America Institute, University of Michigan's, Hurricanes, Retail Federation, Census Bureau, Walmart, Target

☆ I'm an engineer who left Silicon Valley for Philadelphia. I was worried about leaving the tech hub, but I love Philly's lower cost of living.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I found that I was clashing with the culture of Silicon Valley. I attributed that attitude to the Silicon Valley atmosphere. In Silicon Valley, you have a lot of Google people, a lot of Meta people, and, at the time I was there, a lot of Tesla people. An aerial view of Silicon Valley. The sustainability hub is in Silicon Valley, and moving to the other side of the country felt like I was separating myself from that.

Persons: Adam Fletcher, Fletcher, NerdWallet, unravels ChatGPT, I've, They're, we're, It's, There's, Philadelphia Jon Lovette, Philly Organizations: San, Philadelphia, Stanford, Applied Materials, East, Carbon, Carbon Reform, Eagles, Phillies, University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University Locations: San Francisco, East, San Francisco , California, Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, Philly, Philadelphia, Bay, Santa Clara, California, Silicon Valley, Silicon, East Coast, Rittenhouse, New York, DC

☆ Data centers powering artificial intelligence could use more electricity than entire cities
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The power needs of artificial intelligence and cloud computing are growing so large that individual data center campuses could soon use more electricity than some cities, and even entire U.S. states, according to companies developing the facilities. Now, with the advent of artificial intelligence, data centers are growing so large that finding enough power to drive them and enough suitable land to house them will become increasingly difficult, the developers say. Technology companies are in a "race of a lifetime to global dominance" in artificial intelligence, said Ali Fenn, president of Lancium, a company that secures land and power for data centers in Texas. Beyond VirginiaAs land and power grow more limited, data centers are expanding into new markets outside the long-established global hub in northern Virginia, Sahlstrom said. The privately-held company is working with utilities to secure up to 1.8 gigawatts of power for the site to support as many as 40 individual data centers.

Persons: Ali Fenn, Nat Sahlstrom, Sahlstrom, Phoenix — Organizations: Technology, Phoenix, CNBC, Department of Energy, Bureau Locations: U.S, Pittsburgh, Texas, Denver, Virginia, Maricopa County , Arizona, Storey County , Nevada, Reno, Buckeye , Arizona

☆ I taught my kids how to be entrepreneurs from a young age. As teens, they've made about $10,000 so far.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Amanda Miller Littlejohn | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementI help people package and monetize their skills, and I've helped my kids do the same. From when they were young, they've published books, sold baked goods, and more. I told him that if he wrote a little more, I'd help him publish his story as a book on Amazon. He did a few book talks and book fairs, and all of his book sale money went into a high-yield CD. As of now, they've made around $10,000 from book sales, bake sales, audio editing, and digital art sales combined.

Persons: I've, they've, Connor, Amanda Miller Littlejohn Logan, Logan, they're, Amanda Miller Littlejohn, that's

☆ Meet Casey Means, the surgeon turned health influencer behind RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

AdvertisementDr. Casey Means and her brother Calley are helping shape RFK Jr's new approach to America's health. In a best-selling book "Good Energy," she makes a case that modern diseases are rooted in metabolic health. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a fan of Casey Means' work and views in the wellness space. Her mantra is that a healthy metabolism can reverse many health conditionsMeans' book promotes the pursuit of Good Energy, which she defined as great metabolic health. AdvertisementShe espouses popular advice around diet, exercise, and sleepThroughout the book, Means promotes widely agreed-upon health advice.

Persons: Casey Means, Calley, Dr, Marc Andreessen, Means, John McCain's, Donald Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Kennedy, MAHA —, Rebecca Noble, Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan's, I've, Brad Stulberg, Christy Harrison, they've, Calley Means, Matt Harbicht, Andrew Huberman, Peter Attia, Harrison, Meredith Schneider Organizations: RFK, Stanford, Department of Health, Human Services, Wall Street Journal, Good Energy, University of Michigan, pharma, Tandem Diabetes Locations: Spain

☆ I chose not to have kids. I need to make a bigger effort to stay friends with those who did.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( April Zimmerman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Sometimes, I wonder if I'd fit better in society if I had just chosen to have kids. I didn't always know I didn't want kidsI didn't always know that I didn't want kids. Then, a month before a wedding that never happened, during a final argument with my ex, he blurted out, "You don't even like kids!" Whenever I tell people my partner and I don't want kids, I often hear, "You might change your mind." With my mom friends, I'm grateful for the mutual support and happiness we share, knowing we're each living the life we've chosen.

Persons: Christa, we'd, I'd, it's, meltdowns, —, She's, We're, she's, I'm Locations: Annapolis, London

WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., said Friday that he doesn't plan to rejoin Congress after he withdrew his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations. "I'm still going to be in the fight, but it's going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress," Gaetz said in an interview with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. "I’m going to be doing whatever he asks of me, as I always have. The Department of Justice had also been investigating Gaetz on sex trafficking allegations, but chose not to pursue charges against him.

Persons: Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's, I'm, Gaetz, Charlie Kirk, “, I’ve, President Trump, ” Gaetz, Trump that’s, Kirk, Kevin McCarthy Organizations: WASHINGTON, Congress, 119th, United States Congress, NBC, Florida Republican, Gaetz, of Justice, Trump, U.S . House, House Republican Conference Locations: Northwest Florida, Florida

☆ I stayed in Royal Caribbean's 'promenade' cabin for the first time. The window wasn't perfect, but it was worth the upgrade.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

AdvertisementRoyal Caribbean launched Utopia of the Seas, the second-largest cruise ship in the world, in July. I spent three nights in the ship's Royal Promenade-facing interior cabin. It was better than having no window, but don't expect natural light or silent nights. These savings come with a trade-off — they're often windowless and dingy, with no natural light to be found. Royal Caribbean has found a way to give cruisers the best of both worlds, in theory at least.

Locations: Royal Caribbean

☆ I make these 3 easy Ina Garten recipes for Thanksgiving every year, and they're always a hit with family and friends
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Garten's mac and cheese is the perfect make-ahead dish for the holidays. Garten's overnight mac and cheese is a creamy, decadent dream. More importantly, Garten's overnight mac and cheese is extremely delicious. It's my favorite "Barefoot Contessa" mac and cheese recipe, although Garten's "grown up" mac and cheese is definitely a close second. Get the full recipe for Ina Garten's overnight mac and cheese here.

Persons: Garten's, Anneta, Ina Garten's Locations: Friendsgiving

☆ The case for altcoins and memes as bitcoin, now approaching $100,000, faces a potential correction
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

There are thousands of altcoins on the crypto market that are smaller, cheaper, younger and less sophisticated than the blue-chip bitcoin. "It has not been alone … crypto coins across the board have exploded higher in recent weeks. The riskiest business At the furthest end of the risk spectrum are meme coins like dogecoin , whose trading ballooned after the election . "I'd urge long-term investors to not place too much emphasis on meme coin activity — easy come, easy go," said Ryan Rasmussen, an analyst at Bitwise Asset Management. "While meme stocks such as Gamestop and AMC are a small part of the equity market, meme coins are a larger part of the crypto market and represent an outsized share of volume."

Persons: Gary Gensler, They've, bitcoin, Wolfe, Rob Ginsberg, it's, Mike Novogratz, Wolfe's Ginsberg, Donald, they've, Ryan Rasmussen, Zach Pandl, John Todaro, Robinhood, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Securities and Exchange Commission, Trump, Galaxy Digital, Solana, Bitwise Asset Management, lotto, Grasycale Investments, Gamestop, AMC, Robinhood Locations: overbought, bitcoin

☆ Cramer names oil and natural gas stocks set to do well under Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday said companies related to natural gas and oil will thrive under President-elect Donald Trump's administration and a majority Republican Congress. "If you want a sustainable Trump trade, I say bet on the natural gas ecosystem. Enbridge says it transports about 20% of all natural gas consumed in the U.S., and Cramer claimed the Canadian outfit has "strategically located assets." He also named Cheniere and Sempra , saying the former is the "best play" for liquified natural gas exports. "Seasonally, this is a good time for the commodity," he said, pointing out that natural gas itself has climbed since the election.

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, Donald Trump's, Joe Biden's, Cramer, Trump, Chris Wright, Kinder Morgan, Enbridge Organizations: Republican Congress, Trump, Department of Energy, Energy Locations: underperform, U.S

☆ 'Wicked' vs. 'Gladiator II': If you see only one movie this weekend, the choice is clear
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"Gladiator II" and "Wicked" are facing off at the box office this weekend. Related storiesCritics Score Audience Score "Wicked" 90% 98% "Gladiator II" 72% 84%If time is of the essence, there's no tie-breaker there. AdvertisementRuntime "Wicked" 2h 40m "Gladiator II" 2h 28mIf you want something you can see with the whole family, the choice is clear: "Wicked" is more kid-friendly. 'Gladiator II' has more Paul Mescal in it, thoughPaul Mescal is in "Gladiator II" and not "Wicked." Ultimately, follow your own taste"Wicked" nor "Gladiator II" are both worth the price of theater admission (and maybe even a popcorn and soda).

Persons: there's, Ridley Scott, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Lucius Verus, Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen, Jon M, Chu, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Oz, you've, Glinda, It's, Oscar, Erivo, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Aidan Monaghan, belting, Ariana, Giles Keyte Organizations: Pictures, Paramount, New York Times, Universal Pictures Locations: Rome

☆ Why the U.S. is growing less food
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Natalie Rice | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Fruit production is down nearly 36% in 2024 from 2003, while vegetable production is down 6.3%, according to the USDA. Imports make up a growing share of fresh produce availability, with 60% of the total fruits and 38% of vegetables in the U.S. supplied by other countries in 2021, with Mexico as the largest supplier. The U.S. prioritizes growing commodities — like corn, soybeans, wheat and sugar. And that's a big sticking point for many small to midsize farmers growing fruits and vegetables. The 2018 farm bill extended into 2024 but expired in September.

Persons: Angela Huffman, Chip Kent, Tom Vilsack Organizations: United States Department of Agriculture, USDA, Imports, Environmental Locations: States, U.S, Mexico, Locust Grove, Milton , New York

☆ 'Shark Tank' investor Barbara Corcoran says young people's dreams of buying a home are being crushed
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementBarbara Corcoran says it's "disturbing" how young people are being locked out of the housing market. The "Shark Tank" investor pointed to first-time buyers getting older and losing out to cash buyers. High prices, steep mortgage rates, and fierce competition are locking young people out of becoming homeowners, Barbara Corcoran says. Plus, the median age of first-time buyers climbed from 35 to 38. Corcoran also dismissed concerns that the housing market is overheated and headed for a slump.

Persons: Barbara Corcoran, Corcoran, Trump, Sellers, —, they're, Trump's Organizations: Fox Business Network, The Corcoran Group, National Association of Realtors

☆ Dozens of retailers jacked up interest rates on store cards ahead of Fed cuts
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Now we see it's very common for these store cards to charge over 30%." Just before the Fed began its rate-cutting cycle in September, many retailers and their bank partners raised interest rates on their store cards to protect their profits when the federal funds rate — which determines their own interest rates — came down. Now, the average interest rate on a store card is at an all-time high just ahead of the holiday shopping season, which is when most consumers sign up for store cards. That was less than half of the interest rate increase for store cards seen from September 2023 to September 2024, when the federal funds rate didn't budge. When asked why they increased the APR on their store cards, the companies that returned CNBC's request for comment pointed vaguely to industry standards and the current economic environment.

Persons: Tommy, Petco, Ted Rossman, it's, Jasmine Matheney, Nordstrom, Matheney, you've, preemptively Organizations: U.S, Federal Reserve, Navy, Academy Sports, Fed, CNBC, Comenity Bank, Big Lots Locations: Petco, Burlington, Macy's, Michael's, Michigan

☆ 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.

Persons: it's, Ken Griffin, Donald Trump, Trump Ken Griffin, Mike Blake, Insider's Bradley Saacks, Michelle Abrego, Griffin, Manny Roman, Trump, Marc Rowan, Rowan, Alexander Tamargo, Thoma Bravo Griffin, he'd, Zalubowski, Chelsea Jia Feng, Elon, Paul, Tyson, Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson Ron Antonelli, Chip Somodevilla, Rebecca Zisser, Tucker Carlson, Bari Weiss, BI's Peter Kafka, Chris Balfe, Ridley Scott's, You've, Dan DeFrancesco, Jack Sommers, Grace Lett, Ella Hopkins, Amanda Yen, Milan Sehmbi Organizations: Business, Treasury, Trump, Citadel, Milken, Global Conference, Reuters, Economic, of New, Republican Party, Citadel Securities, Sequoia, Millennium Management, BlackRock, Chelsea, Getty, Netflix, Bank of America, NY Daily, Fox News, Auto, Ford, GM, Volkswagen Locations: Beverly Hills , California, U.S, of New York, Montreal, New York, London, Chicago

☆ Here's how 'Wicked' pays homage to the original Broadway musical in a star-studded cameo
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Advertisement"Wicked," the movie, is based on "Wicked," the hit 2003 Broadway musical. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande play Elphaba and Glinda, roles originated by Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth. Here's what you need to know about how the movie pays homage to the musical. Jon M. Chu's "Wicked" film is a reboot of one of the longest-running Broadway shows of all time — and it pays its respects to that history through a long-rumored cameo. Idina Menzel, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Kristin Chenoweth posed together at the "Wicked" premiere.

Persons: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Jon M, Gregory Maguire's, Frank Baum's, Oz, Elphaba, Glinda, Menzel, Chenoweth, Glinda — Cynthia Erivo, Amy Sussman, Kristen Chenoweth, Madame Morrible, they're, — Menzel, Erivo, Grande, Cheekily, Kristin Organizations: Broadway, Emerald City, Shiz University, Entertainment Locations: Emerald, Emerald City, Erivo, Angeles

☆ Jeff Bezos says Elon Musk's claims are '100% not true' after the Tesla CEO reignites their feud
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementElon Musk reignited his long-running feud with Jeff Bezos in an X post on Thursday. Musk said Bezos told people they should sell Tesla and SpaceX stock because Donald Trump would lose. Bezos said Musk's claim was "100% not true," to which Musk replied, "I stand corrected." XBusiness Insider was unable to confirm the veracity of Musk's post. AdvertisementNovember 22, 2024: This story has been updated to include Bezos' response to Musk's Thursday X post, and Musk's response to Bezos.

Persons: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Musk, Bezos, Donald Trump, Trump, wasn't, he'd, Musk's, Tesla, SpaceX isn't, Thomas Roulet, Elon, Bill Gates, Gates Organizations: SpaceX, X, Mar, Department of Government, Amazon, Trump, Tech, Bloomberg, University of Cambridge, Twitter, Microsoft Locations: Trump's Florida, China

☆ The salary Americans say they need to feel successful at every age—it's over $500,000 for Gen Z
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

But with living costs pinching even high earners and the fact that more money almost always brings individuals more happiness , it's understandable that Americans say you need a substantial salary to be considered successful. While the average salary Americans say they need to be successful is high compared with what the average person is currently earning, Gen Z sets their sights even higher. The average salary adults between the ages of 18 and 27 say they need to be successful is $587,797, Empower found. That could be part of the reason they say they'd need such a high salary to feel accomplished, says Rebecca Rickert, head of communications at Empower. On average, Americans say you need a net worth of about $5.4 million to be considered successful, Empower reported.

Persons: Gen Z, Rebecca Rickert, boomers, Rickert Organizations: . Census, CNBC Locations: U.S

☆ Startups that rely on Chinese manufacturers are bracing for Trump's impact
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Melia Russell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementTrump's proposed tariffs could raise costs for hardware startups making physical goods. Hardware startups rely on a host of manufacturers that are mostly based in China. When China-based manufacturers ship the final products back, the hardware startups may get hit with levees of up to 60 percent on goods from China, according to Trump's statements during his campaign. AdvertisementThe impact on startups: 'We're done here'In the aftermath of Trump's election win, euphoria is sweeping through the business world. AdvertisementHe said he's worried about the potential for Trump tariffs to spark a recession.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Nikhil Basu Trivedi, Jared Friedman, Combinator, Friedman, Graham Anderson, Marc Andreessen, Elon Musk, Bradley Tusk, Santosh Sankar, Trump's, Tim Cook, Cook, Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, Steven Mnuchin, Mandel Ngan, Alan Deardorff, Trump, Deardorff, he'll, Lea Suzuki, Spencer Penn, Tesla, Penn, —, Chris Van Dyke's, he's, Van Dyke Organizations: Investors, Elon, Washington Post, Washington, Dynamo Ventures, Apple, Trump, Mac, Getty, Big Tech, University of Michigan, Tesla, San Francisco Locations: China, Asia, When China, Flexport, Austin , Texas, AFP, Fremont , California, Europe

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