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Warren Buffett Reveals the Most ‘Important’ Career Advice He Gave His Own Children — And It Was Inspired By an 1841 Essay

The billionaire investor shares critical insight that was passed down through generations of his family.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Nike’s New Sneakers Are ‘Like an E-Bike for Your Feet.’ Here’s How They Work.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

Half of Elon Musk’s xAI Founding Team Has Now Left the Company — And the Timing Is Alarming

By Jonathan Small

Business News

Google Is Handing Out Buyouts — Here’s Who Got the Offer and How Much They Can Expect

By Sherin Shibu

Thought Leaders

You Don’t Need Silicon Valley Funding to Start a Business — and These Founders Are Proving It

Founders across emerging and regional markets are building world-class companies without Silicon Valley's capital advantage. Here's how.

By Rejna Alaaldin

Buying a Franchise

How Red Lobster’s New CEO Is Clawing the Chain Back After Bankruptcy

The chain is still slimming down as CEO Damola Adamolekun reviews leases and cuts costs, though sales are up 10% and viral seafood boils are driving traffic.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

The One Piece of Advice From the ‘Best CEO in America’ That This Leader Says Will Change Your Life

Former Microsoft CTO Jeffrey Snover sat in on an exclusive meeting led by CEO Satya Nadella — here’s what he learned.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Private Schools in NYC Now Cost More Than Elite Colleges. Here’s the Shocking Number.

At least seven Manhattan private schools are breaking the $70,000 sticker price this fall, with one charging $75,300.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

New Alarming Study Reveals AI Is Making Us Work More, Not Less

An eight-month study reveals that generative AI tools intensified work, creating unsustainable productivity that risks burnout.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

Companies Can’t Hire Fast Enough for Workers With These In-Demand Skills — Do You Qualify?

A new report found that companies are looking for one specific set of skills above the rest.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Elon Musk Says SpaceX Is Pivoting to Build a ‘Self-Growing City’ on the Moon

The billionaire announced that the moon is the "overriding priority" for securing civilization's future, despite his long-standing focus on Mars colonization.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

Elon Musk Doesn’t Hire Based on Resumes — Here’s What He Looks at Instead

There’s one part of the hiring process that Musk leans on to make his final decision.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

The Stock Market Is at a Record High. So Why Can’t Young College Grads Find Jobs?

Unemployment among college grads aged 22 to 27 rose to 5.6%. The problem: Too many degrees, not enough skills.

By Jonathan Small

Tech

Apple Is About to Release a Flood of New Products — Here’s What’s Coming

The iPhone 17e arrives soon with MagSafe charging, followed by updated iPads, new MacBook Pros, and Apple's budget MacBook.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

Google and Microsoft Are Willing to Pay Content Creators Up to $600,000 — Here’s the Strategy Behind It

Some content creators are turning down deals from AI companies, no matter how large the price tag.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Michael Bay Is Suing Cadillac for $1.5 Million For Its Super Bowl Ad

The "Transformers" director says Cadillac F1 allegedly stole his concepts after firing him.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

Is It Cheaper to Rent or Own Your Home? A New Analysis Breaks It Down.

There’s a sizable gap in typical monthly costs between renting and buying a home.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Spotify Is Getting Into the Book Selling Business — And Not Just Digital Ones

The music streaming app is partnering with Bookshop.org to let audiobook listeners buy physical copies.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

Say Goodbye to Minute Maid’s Frozen Orange Juice Can

Coca-Cola is discontinuing this breakfast staple, ending an 80-year run.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

‘Money Can’t Buy Happiness,’ Says Elon Musk — Worth $662 Billion

Elon Musk sits comfortably at the top of the billionaires list as the world’s richest person.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

NFL Fans Can’t Buy Super Bowl Jerseys — And They’re Bashing Fanatics Online

Fanatics, the league's exclusive jersey distributor, apologized for running out of Patriots and Seahawks jerseys after demand surged nearly 400%.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

As Americans Struggle With Soaring Housing Costs, ‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ Services Are Booming

One installment loan company has 1.5 million customers who send $2 billion per month in rent through its system.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

January Layoffs Hit Their Highest Level in 17 Years

U.S. employers announced 108,435 layoffs in January — the most to start a year since the 2009 financial crisis.

By Jonathan Small

Business News

OpenAI Is Building a New Team Paying Up to $385,000 — Here’s What They’ll Actually Do

The AI giant is hiring senior engineers, with high compensation, for a new team.

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Pinterest Employees Built a Tool to Track Layoffs. The CEO Fired Them.

Bill Ready called the engineers' behavior "obstructionist" after they created software to identify which employees were laid off during the company's restructuring.

By Jonathan Small