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Job-Seekers Find the Market ‘Challenging to Break Through’ — And It’s Due to One Factor

The latest government data shows a “low-hire, low-fire” environment where employed workers enjoy security while unemployed workers struggle to find new roles.

By Sherin Shibu

Thought Leaders

I Never Want to Retire — Here Are 7 Reasons Why

Whether you are a serial entrepreneur or have spent a lifetime growing a business, there comes a time when you question your next step. For many, that is retirement.

By Cynthia Kay

Business News

Netflix’s Co-CEO Reads This Fiction Book ‘Over and Over Again’ to Be a Better Leader

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos rarely reads traditional management literature, turning instead to fiction to ponder leadership.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Warren Buffett Famously Took a $100,000 Salary for 40 Years. Here’s How Much His Successor Will Make in 2026.

Greg Abel will make more in salary than Warren Buffett ever did as he transitions from vice chairman to CEO.

By Sherin Shibu

Building a Business

5 of the Strangest Products at CES 2026, Including One That Lets You ‘Chat’ With Your Cat

Away from the corporate big wigs, here are some creative ideas bootstrapped entrepreneurs are pitching.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

Twitter and Pinterest Founders Join Forces on a New App Designed to Fix the ‘Terrible Devastation’ of Social Media

These founders helped build the very systems they are now trying to reform.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

This Is What the New Lego Smart Brick Can Do — Its ‘Most Significant Evolution’ in 50 Years

Lego says the new brick will "make entire sets come to life" starting with Star Wars in March.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

Americans Are Ditching Pizza for Mexican Food — Here’s Why

Major chains are closing locations as the once-dominant pies fall to sixth place in restaurant sales.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

A DoorDash Driver Was Fired for Using AI to Fake Food Delivery

The driver sent an AI-generated image of the order at the customer's door, but never actually showed up with the food.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

Workers at This Toy Company Play a Board Game for Leadership Training: ‘Monopoly Meets a Crash Course MBA’

The $12 billion toy and entertainment company is known for classic games like Monopoly and Scrabble.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Bank of America CEO Says Gen Z Is ‘Scared’ About the Future. Here’s His Advice for Them.

Bank of America received about 200,000 applications for 2,000 open positions, highlighting intense competition for entry-level roles.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Ex-Meta AI Chief Slams New Boss as ‘Young’ and ‘Inexperienced’

Yann LeCun warns Meta's 29-year-old AI officer will trigger staff exodus and says LLMs are a 'dead end' for superintelligence.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

Here’s How Much Tech Billionaires Cashed Out in 2025, From Jeff Bezos to Jensen Huang

Tech leaders still remain heavily invested in their companies, from Amazon to Nvidia.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

A Beloved Cupcake Company Is Shutting Down — And Fans Are Blaming Private Equity

Sprinkles Cupcakes' viral vending machines are gone after 20 years.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

Kevin O’Leary Rewrote His ‘Marty Supreme’ Role — Then His Best Scene Got Cut

The Shark Tank star pushed to make his character more ruthless, but his favorite moment about success and watches didn't make the final cut.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

Tesla Is No Longer the World’s Top EV Seller After Q4 Sales Fall

China's BYD claimed the crown with 2.26 million vehicles sold in 2025.

By Jonathan Small

Tech

OpenAI’s Secret Jony Ive Project Could Be an AI-Powered Pen

Leaked patent reveals what the $1 billion AI hardware partnership has been building.

By Jonathan Small

Buying a Franchise

How Shaq Built a Restaurant Empire That Pays More Than the NBA Ever Did

The NBA legend has amassed a $400 million empire, much of it coming from his strategic investments in restaurant franchises.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

These Are the 15 Top-Paying Jobs That You Can Get Without a College Degree

A new report focused on roles with a minimum median annual salary of $49,500, as seen by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

TikTok Just Beat YouTube and Instagram as the Top News Source for Young People

Forty-three percent of young adults said they regularly get news from the video app in 2025.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

Someone Stole $400,000 Worth of Lobster Destined for Costco Using a ‘Sophisticated’ Phishing Scam

The Great Lobster Heist has investigators scratching their heads.

By Jonathan Small