Business News
Mortgage Rates Hit Their Lowest Level Since 2022. Here’s What That Means for Home Buyers and Sellers.
Mortgage rates have dropped under 6% for the first time since 2022.
By Sherin Shibu
News and Trends
Business News
EBay Just Laid Off 800 Employees. Here’s the Real Reason Why.
The company fired 6% of its staff just days after spending $1.2 billion to acquire Depop from Etsy.
Human Resources
AI Is Disrupting the College-to-Career Pipeline. Here’s Where Young Workers Are Placing Their Bets Now.
As white-collar opportunities shrink, young workers are betting on hands-on careers that offer real security.
By Mike Feazel
Business News
Here’s What 15 Years of Lunches with Steve Jobs Taught One Apple Insider
Jobs possessed an “insatiable” curiosity and willingness to keep learning, according to Apple’s former chief design officer Jony Ive.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
This Fitness Trainer Built a $191 Million Activewear Brand by Solving a Problem Every Woman at the Gym Faces
Krissy Cela, co-founder and creative director of Oner Active, turned her frustration with costly, ill-fitting workout clothes into a business that's taking on Lululemon and Alo.
By Jon Bier
Business Legal
1,800+ Companies Suing Government, Seeking $130 Billion in Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling
Major corporations like Costco, FedEx, and Goodyear are attempting to recover money paid on duties ruled illegal by the high court.
Business News
This Form of Media Is Now More Popular Than Talk Radio for the First Time. Here’s Why That Matters.
A recent report reveals that the format is finally inching ahead of its predecessor.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
New Harvard Study Shows AI Could Replace Most Mutual Fund Managers
Researchers found artificial intelligence can predict 71% of mutual fund trades with stunning accuracy.
Business News
Here’s How Much Money OpenAI Employees Make — Including One Role That Pays Up to $685,000 Per Year
Federal filings reveal that OpenAI employees are among the best-compensated workers in Silicon Valley.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
DoorDash Just Spent $1.2 Billion to Take On OpenTable. Here’s Why the ‘Reservation Wars’ Matter for Restaurant Owners
The delivery giant acquired SevenRooms to compete with the industry leader that controls reservations for 60,000 restaurants.
Tech
60% of American Teens Say AI Cheating Is Now ‘Normal’ at Their School
The latest Pew study reveals that nearly six in ten teenagers report that classmates routinely cheat with AI tools.
Business News
Uber CEO Says He Expects Employees to Answer His Emails on Weekends ‘Immediately’ — or Else Risk Getting ‘Pushed Out’
It doesn’t matter if you’re studying computer science or literature — there’s one skill that Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi prioritizes above the rest.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Lamborghini Pulls the Plug On Its $500,000 Electric Supercar Because It’s Not Noisy Enough
The Italian supercar maker said acceptance of the EV was "close to zero," and will focus entirely on hybrid models that deliver engine noise.
Business News
I Built a Business In My Garage, Got Rejected On Shark Tank — Then Sold It to Amazon for $1 Billion
The product Jamie Siminoff developed in 2011 would become his most lucrative yet.
By Amanda Breen
Business News
Reese Witherspoon Has Some Surprising Career Advice: Stop Chasing Your Dreams — And Do This Instead
According to the actress and entrepreneur, the path to meaningful success is less about dreams and more about self-knowledge.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
The Dow Dropped 800 Points. Was a Viral Doomsday AI Report to Blame?
A 7,000-word hypothetical scenario from Citrini Research about AI disrupting white-collar jobs went viral, causing stocks named in the report to tank.
Business News
A 3D-Printing Breakthrough Just Brought Us Closer to Printing a Car: ‘A Great Feat’
The 3D-printed motor matched or outperformed comparable motors made with conventional manufacturing — and only cost 50 cents in materials.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Uber Is Buying a Parking App for Those Times You Don’t Want to Uber
The ride-hailing giant is acquiring SpotHero, which offers parking at 13,000 garages and lots across 400 cities.
Business News
While Other Retailers Shrink Bonuses, Walmart Is Paying Out 121% to Its Corporate Staff
The retailer is handing out bonuses above target for the third straight year, reflecting strong performance.
Business News
Small Businesses Are Racing to Add 401(k) Retirement Plans — Here’s What’s Behind the Surge
Millions of small business workers have gained access to retirement plans over the past seven years.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
Your Car Might Be a Snitch—and It’s Costing You Hundreds More in Insurance
About 90% of new cars collect data on driving behavior and sell it to third parties like insurance companies—often without drivers realizing they agreed to it.
Business News
While Many Companies Fire Workers Over AI, Walmart Is Doing the Opposite—Training 1.6 Million Employees to Use It
Walmart's chief people officer called it "unfortunate" when companies use AI to replace workers instead of training them for what's ahead.
Business News
This Luxury Gym Charges $40,000 a Year for an Exclusive Membership — Here’s Why 1,000 People Are Still on the Waitlist
The high-end membership is more of a full-service wellness program than a standard gym pass.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
CEOs of Major Companies Are Being Replaced at a Record Pace — Here’s the Reason Why
One CEO in nine was replaced last year, while CFO turnover hit a seven-year high.
Business News
Here’s How Much This $9.5 Billion Company Pays Its Workers, From Data Scientists to Software Engineers
The delivery giant is advertising for about 170 open roles on its website.
By Sherin Shibu
Buying a Franchise
She Gave Up Her Dream to Stay Home With Her Kids. Now, Her Second Act Brings In $1M a Year: ‘This Is My Favorite Part’
Lorraine Pater left behind a promising Big Four auditing career and a long-held goal of making partner.
By Sherin Shibu
Business News
The Supreme Court Just Struck Down Trump’s Tariffs — Will Companies Be Refunded?
The court ruled 6-3 that the President lacked authority to impose tariffs without Congress, setting up a battle over hundreds of billions in potential refunds.