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LinkedIn CEO grades career moves: Cover letters get a 'D', while job-hopping earns an 'A'

Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn's CEO, gave several career moves letter grades.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesRyan Roslansky gave grades to traditional career moves. He favors job-hopping over cover letters.The Linke...

Equinor Trading Profits to Beat Forecast as War Spurs Volatility

The Equinor ASA offshore oil drilling platform in the North Sea, Norway.

US, Iran Weigh Longer Truce as Pakistan Boosts Mediation Efforts

A banner depicting the Strait of Hormuz in Tehran, on April 15. Photographer: Fatemeh Bahrami/Getty Images

Stocks Extend Rally and Oil Prices Stabilize as Investor Optimism Grows

Oil prices stabilized and stocks rose on optimism that diplomatic talks could yield a permanent peace deal.

Half-Full Tanker Heading to Japan Highlights Scramble for Oil

The Bright Horizon (in white), is now sailing toward Japan after receiving its cargo at sea off Mumbai from Shenlong (blue) this week.

Trump is killing America's buzz

Getty Images; NurPhoto; Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIDonald Trump is giving Americans a fair amount of reasons to drink these days — threatening to obliterate Iran, or flirting with a takeover of Greenlan...

I turned my grandmother's recipes into a $1 million catering company that feeds people from Sergey Brin to Steph Curry

Blackberry Soul Fine Catering has catered events for the staff of Google, former Vice President Kamala Harris, Stephen and Ayesha Curry, and the Golden State Warriors.Blackberry Soul Fine CateringChef...

The Iran war’s fertilizer shock is hammering American farmers and 70% can’t afford what they need for this year’s growing season

With the planting season ending in six weeks, skyrocketing fertilizer prices are forcing farmers into an impossible choice: cut back and lose crop yield or stay the course and lose money. A survey pub...

Brad Setser on the War in Iran and the Future of the US Dollar

Men walk past a damaged residential building in Tehran, Iran, on April 14, 2026.

Odd Lots: Setser on the Future of the US Dollar (Podcast)

Won't Be Seeing Three ECB Rate Hikes in 2026, BlackRock Says

James Turner, BlackRock global fixed income EMEA head, discusses the European economy and bond space in light of the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East and its impact on supply chains. ...

Meet the Americans refusing to pay their taxes in protest of the Trump administration

Ed Hedemann hasn’t paid federal income taxes since 1970. The Brooklyn freelancer received a draft notice for Vietnam a year earlier and refused his induction because he didn’t believe in war or killin...

EasyJet Shares Slump on Warning of Loss Driven by Iran War

The tailfins of passenger aircraft, operated by Easyjet Plc, at London Luton Airport.

These Allbirds AI jokes are as fire as the company's stock price

Allbirds is an AI company now and the rebranding is getting memed.Illustration by Timon Schneider/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesAllbirds is, for some reason, an AI company now.Some people on...

Oil prices may be falling, but for the wrong reason: a ‘demand destruction’ throttling global consumption, report finds

Oil prices are beginning to fall from their March peak, but policy experts warn sinking energy costs don’t necessarily mean the global economy has stabilized as the Iran war continues on. A report pub...

German workers take more than a day off work sick, every single month—so now the government is stepping in and proposing to cut their pay for it

Most people have called in sick at least once. But in Germany, workers have been taking more than one day off sick every month for the past year—and the government has had enough. Now, it’s proposing ...

AI companies are rethinking how they charge to win a bigger slice of business spending

New AI pricing models could help software companies tap into larger business budgets.Julian Stratenschulte/picture alliance/Getty ImagesAI firms are shifting from per-user fees to charging for work do...

Why no nation is truly ‘energy independent’ while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Marine traffic leaving the Middle East has again dropped from a trickle to barely a drip. This comes after a decision by the U.S. to blockade Iran’s ports in response to threats by Iran to attack ener...

Exclusive: The doctors and education experts who studied AI’s impact on the young call for a 5-year moratorium in schools

The researchers, doctors, and child development experts have studied what generative AI does to developing brains. Their conclusion: it shouldn’t be anywhere near a classroom, and action needs to happ...

This CEO pirated video games as a teen and became a hacker for the Air Force. Now he’s built a $3 billion cyber firm

In today’s uncertain job market, Gen Z keeps hearing the same advice: don’t map out your whole career now, just follow your instincts and trust that salary and stability will follow. Kyle Hanslovan is...

Barry Callebaut Drops Most in a Year After Profit Outlook Cut

Barry Callebaut AG has long struggled with how to deal with volatile cocoa prices. Photographer: Jasper Juinen/Bloomberg

TotalEnergies Flags Strong Quarter as War Rattles Energy Market

A TotalEnergies gas station in France.

Orban’s Defeat Ignites Euro Convergence Trade in Hungary

An attendee holds a Hungarian flag during a Tisza party election event across from the Hungarian Parliament.

Tesco Says Iran War Is Clouding Outlook for UK Shoppers

A Tesco Plc supermarket in Barkingside. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

China’s G.D.P. Stronger Than Expected, Led by Infrastructure Spending

An import and export trade show in southern China this week.

Jensen Huang explains why Nvidia invests in tons of companies, instead of trying to pick winners

Jensen Huang said that Nvidia's humble history is one reason he doesn't believe in picking winners.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesJensen Huang shared Nvidia's strategy of investing broadly in tech companies.Hu...

Gabbard Sends Criminal Referral Seeking DOJ Probe Into Trump Impeachment Whistleblower

Gabbard has claimed the first impeachment of Trump was the result of an effort to “manufacture a conspiracy,” without specifying any details of criminal wrongdoing.

Russia had to spend an extra $130 billion to buy goods while sanctioned, analysts from NATO's frontline say

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Moscow's mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, attend an Orthodox Easter service.Mikhail METZEL / POOL / AFP via Getty ImagesA new Latvian analysis said sanctions forced Russia ...

Want a Stronger, Younger Brain? Texas Researchers Say They Made a Fascinating Breakthrough

‘We are seeing the brain’s own repair systems switch on.’

Can AI replace tools like Asana? I spent 15 minutes building an app to find out.

I managed to get a newsroom team dashboard up and running on Base44 within 15 minutes.Amanda GohI built a simple dashboard for my team to replicate planning features like those on Asana.In 15 minutes ...

These Gen Z artists cracked the code to getting a stable paycheck: snail mail clubs

Gen Z artists have figured out how to lock in a stable stream of income: snail mail clubs.Kiki KlassenArtists have never had a reputation for stable paychecks.Some Gen Z artists have cracked the code ...

Some of the buzziest names in superintelligence, media, health, and longevity get real about AI and grind culture

Business Insider's The Long Play event addressed how professionals and companies are thriving in the age of AI.Tammy Horton for Nikki RitcherBusiness Insider brought together some of the buzziest name...

Allbirds is ditching years of clean and green street cred

Allbirds started as a sustainable footwear brand. Now it's pivoting to AI and plans to shift its focus away from the environment.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesAllbirds is pivoting from sustainable footwear to...

Neuro-Symbolic AI Wins On Long-Horizon Reasoning And Does So At A Lower Energy Cost

Neuro-symbolic AI is up and coming. A research result showcased impressive benefits. I provide insights. An AI Insider scoop.

WrestleMania 42 Night 1 And 2 Full Card Preview And How To Watch

WrestleMania 42 runs April 18-19 from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Here's the full card for both nights, start times, and how to watch on ESPN and Netflix.

Scouting St. Louis Cardinals’ Exciting Rookie, JJ Wetherholt

Tenacious JJ Wetherholt is making an impact on the St. Louis Cardinals, and is a huge part of the team's future.

MLB Best Home Run Bets For April 16, 2026—Arraez And Jensen

Check out which player might get on the board with his first home run at juicy betting odds and which rookie’s homer odds are too short for his immense power.

Kayla Harrison Sends Three-Word Message To Ronda Rousey After Epic Rant

Rousey's press conference rant on Kayla Harrison was personal and vicious. Harrison responded with 'FIGHT ME DEN' on X. Here's the full breakdown and what's next.

Taiwan Market Cap Tops $4 Trillion on AI Boom, Overtaking UK

Taiwan overtook the UK in stock market value as the island’s tech firms regained favor amid hopes for further de-escalation in the Iran war.

Kalshi's not having a good time in Ohio

Kalshi has been fined $5 million in Ohio.Illustration by Davide Bonaldo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesKalshi is facing a fine in Ohio for unlicensed sports betting activities.The prediction ...

Ronda Rousey Vs. Gina Carano: Full Card And What's At Stake For Everyone

Rousey's promo added major heat to MVP MMA 1. Here's the full card for the Netflix MMA event May 16 and what's at stake for Rousey, Carano, Ngannou, Diaz, and more.

Sneaker Company Allbirds Plans to Pivot to A.I. Yes, A.I.

The shoe company Allbirds announced on Wednesday that it would “pivot its business” to artificial intelligence.

Union Berlin Promoted Marie-Louise Eta. Every C-Suite Should Notice

A look at why Marie-Louise Eta’s historic role at Union Berlin is a masterclass in leadership, inclusive talent pipelines, and the soaring value of women’s elite sports.

5 Takeaways From the Live Nation Antitrust Trial

A judge will now determine damages and remedies in the case, which could involve divestments or a breakup of the company.

Read the memo ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro sent staff about the Disney layoffs

Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of ESPN, addressed the layoffs at Disney in a memo to staffers.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesJimmy Pitaro addressed ESPN staff after Disney's recent layoffs.The memo, obtained by Busine...

Rachel Robinson Keeps The Torch Burning For Jackie 79 Years Later

Rachel is nearing 104 years old and forever deserves the credit for keeping Jackie Robinson's memory alive.

Sigenergy Jumps 103% in Hong Kong Debut After $562 Million IPO

Visitors at the Sigenergy Technology booth during the Solar and Storage Live Africa 2026 in Johannesburg, in March.

Bryan Johnson gives advice to founders in 'monk mode'

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Live Nation and Ticketmaster Illegally Monopolized Ticketing Market, Jury Finds

Live Nation faced allegations of antitrust violations in court even though the federal government settled with the company soon after the proceedings began.

Mamdani’s Municipal Grocery Stores Risk Making NYC’s Affordability Problem Worse

Mamdani's municipal grocery plan is well-intentioned but economically naive. The city should finance affordable food access, rather than try to run the stores itself.

Spirit Airlines could liquidate as early as this week, sources say

The carrier is facing the added challenge of a spike in the price of fuel. Fuel is airlines' biggest expense after labor.

SantaCon boss accused of turning a charity crawl into his own cash stash

Stefan Pildes, the organizer of SantaCon, has been charged with wire fraud. Prosecutors allege he used funds raised at the charity event to fund a luxury lifestyle.Craig T Fruchtman/Getty ImagesStefan...

‘The Boys’ Season 5, Episode 3 Recap & Review: God Complex

The Boys once again mirrors real life in Season 5, Episode 3 as Homelander takes on an even more insane god complex.

Stocks Extend Highs as TSMC Bolsters Tech Optimism: Markets Wrap

Greg Fleming, president and CEO at Rockefeller Capital Management, says that his clients remain focused on the market opportunity in artificial intelligence, even as uncertainty around the Iran war an...

AEW Dynamite Results As Darby Allin Squashes MJF For The World Title

Darby Allin beat MJF to capture his first AEW World Heavyweight Championship.

For cruise lines, Iran conflict and oil prices threaten to dent profits

Even as the industry navigates choppy seas, cruise companies are looking for their next avenues for growth.

Goldman Sachs bond traders stumbled as Wall Street rivals thrived: 'A fire is being lit under' them

Goldman's identity as a trader's firm — one expected to perform in turbulent markets — makes any stumble in the division notable.

U.K.’s Starmer Summons U.S. Social Media Companies Over Child Safety Online

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain speaking about online safety at a school in London last month.

Ford Says Doug Field, Who Led Company's E.V. Push, is Leaving

Doug Field, a top electric vehicle executive, will leave Ford Motor next month.

Ford EV chief leaving automaker amid new restructuring efforts

The departure was announced alongside Ford detailing a new restructuring that includes the establishment of a "Product Creation and Industrialization" unit.

Joy Harmon, ‘Cool Hand Luke’ Car Wash Scene Actress, Dies At 87

Joy Harmon, the actress featured in a famous car wash scene in Paul Newman’s prison drama "Cool Hand Luke," has died.

That Meeting You Hate May Keep A.I. From Stealing Your Job

As artificial intelligence makes many tasks easier, the human work of cajoling, arm-twisting and reassuring appears to be rising in importance.

Phillies Game Umpire ‘Violently’ Attacked After Chasing Philadelphia Criminal, Per Police

The Philadelphia Phillies have received news that an umpire for their recent series was the victim of an alleged robbery and local assault.

High Stakes Meet Higher Scores At The 2026 NCAA Gymnastics Championships

Is the gymnastics Code of Points losing the battle? When NCAA gymnastics’ top eight teams take to the floor this week in Fort Worth, fans can expect high-level talent, high stakes, and even higher sco...

From wool sneakers to GPUs: Allbirds’ desperate AI pivot and 600% stock surge, explained

Many companies, from Walmart to United Airlines, have been heavily touting their use of artificial intelligence to get some more love from Wall Street during this AI boom—and some have successfully bo...

S&P 500 Hits Record High as Stock Market Looks Beyond Iran War

Investors appear to be treating an end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran as a foregone conclusion, as the S&P 500 closes above 7,000.

Pause AI and Stop AI: Meet the anti-AI groups facing questions after the attack on Sam Altman

The attempted firebombing of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s San Francisco home last Friday, allegedly carried out by 20-year-old Daniel Moreno-Gama, has drawn attention to two anti-AI groups with similar nam...

Trump’s Quest for More Sway Over Fed Faces Fresh Hurdles

Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, said that if the Senate did not confirm a successor by May 15, he would stay on as “chair pro tempore.”

Debt Alarms Ring as Countries Rack Up More Emergency Spending

Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, second from left, with other officials at a news briefing in Berlin this week.

Trump Threatens to Fire Powell if He Does Not Resign From Fed

Jerome H. Powell has said that he has “no intention of leaving the board” of the Fed until a criminal investigation into his handling of renovations at the central bank’s headquarters was “well and tr...

Snap Is Laying Off 16% of Full-Time Staff as It Embraces A.I.

“We believe that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence enable our teams to reduce repetitive work, increase velocity, and better support our community, partners, and advertisers,” Evan Spiegel...

Iran-Linked Ships Slow or Stop as U.S. Navy Enforces Strait of Hormuz Blockade

A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. Traffic is still at a fraction of its usual levels.

SoftBank Pays Record 8.5% on Part of $3.6 Billion Bond Sale

SoftBank Group Corp. agreed to pay its highest interest rate on dollar notes as part of a $3.6 billion fundraising, underscoring concerns about the Japanese conglomerate’s large-scale investments in a...

Starbucks launches beta app in ChatGPT to fuel new drink discovery

Starbucks is trying to find ways to entice U.S. customers back to its cafes.

Amid Iran War, Companies Look to Extend a Record Profit Run by Raising Prices

Johnson & Johnson, the drug and medical-device maker, reported strong earnings and boosted its full-year earnings forecast.

Starbucks Is Using ChatGPT to Change How You Buy Coffee

From mood-based suggestions to photo prompts, the coffee giant’s new ChatGPT feature offers a glimpse into the future of the digital menu.

Fiverr Denies ‘Major Security Lapse’ Despite Private User Data Appearing in Google Search

A researcher flagged the vulnerability 40 days ago with no response from Fiverr. Now tax returns, driver’s licenses, and client contracts are surfacing in Google search results.

Jury Finds Live Nation Operated Illegal Monopoly. Here’s What Comes Next

The highly watched case has finally reached a conclusion.

Jet fuel supplies are sharply affected by the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz

The reduction in ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has had an outsize impact on global jet fuel supplies. Prices have doubled.

Walmart is refreshing the look of Great Value, its largest private-label brand

The nation's largest grocer is giving the brand a more modern and colorful spin as other retailers invest in private label.

She Told Her Boss She Was Transgender. Days Later, She Was Fired—a Judge Just Weighed In

Her former employer attempted to get the case dismissed.

SantaCon Founder Arrested: Feds Allege He Siphoned Charity Funds From Maligned Bar Crawl

An annual tradition becomes less merry and bright after fraud charges.

Mike Rowe’s $10M Bet: Skilled Trades Are Becoming the Ultimate AI-Proof Career

With AI putting white-collar jobs at risk and employers scrambling to fill trade roles, Mike Rowe is doubling his foundation’s scholarship program for learning trades.

This New Reddit Integration Helps Companies Connect With Their Customers Where They Already Are

The HubSpot feature lets brands post on Reddit and analyze conversations directly through their CRM.

Axe Body Spray Has a Message for Young Men: Ask Out Your Crush

As encouragement, the deodorant brand is dangling the possibility of free World Cup tickets.

The CEO of a $24 billion Dutch lender has sandwiches once a week with the staff to hear their views and get them on side with cost cuts

The $24 billion Dutch bank ABN Amro is cutting a fifth of its workforce over the next three years. So how is its CEO, Marguerite Bérard, rallying the troops? By discussing said growing pains with staf...

Bank of America tops estimates as CEO Brian Moynihan says consumer banking is 'healthy'

Bank of America, the second-largest U.S. bank by assets, has topped expectations for earnings per share for 23 consecutive quarters.

1 Move Helped Jeff Bezos Save $700 Million

After leaving Seattle for a private island near Miami, Bezos sidestepped a tax bill that could have approached $1 billion.

United CEO had been considering a merger last fall, months before bringing it up to the Trump administration

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has said the next phase for U.S. carriers is figuring out how to better compete on a global stage.

Should AI Companies Be Held Liable for the ‘Critical Harms’ They Cause? A New Bill Says No

OpenAI and Anthropic are battling over an Illinois bill that could set a national precedent for AI safety.

Comcast Is Paying Up to $10,000 to People Affected by a Data Breach. Here’s How to Claim Your Share

Comcast agreed to pay $117.5 million to customers whose sensitive information was leaked in a data breach.

Morgan Stanley tops estimates as trading revenue exceeds expectations by nearly $1 billion

Morgan Stanley's results in the quarter were powered by the firm's fixed income and equities trading operations, which produced about $8.5 billion in revenue.

Why CEOs Are Starting to See Their CFOs as a Threat

BCG data reveals mounting pressure, stress, and succession tension in the C‑suite.

Meta Is On Track to Beat Google as the World’s Top Ad Platform—Because It Mastered 3 Digital Media Principles

Meta will likely surpass Google in global ad revenue by the end of 2026, according to eMarketer.

Months After Controversy, American Eagle Brings Sydney Sweeney Back for New Ad

It’s a different approach from the headline-grabbing original collaboration.

Visionary NPR leader Kevin Klose, who led network to new heights, has died

Klose led NPR for a decade starting in 1998, a period of incredible growth for the public media network. (Image credit: Jacques Coughlin/Jacques Coughlin)

Once again, Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell

President Trump once again threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and doubled down on a discredited probe of the central bank. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)

Nearly 60% of U.S. farmers say their finances are getting worse as fertilizer, fuel costs rise: Survey

Rising fertilizer costs tied to global shipping disruptions are squeezing U.S. farmers, forcing cutbacks that could reduce crop yields and supply.

Tax season was supposed to bring big refunds. So far they're less than expected

The average refund so far is $350 more than last year at this time, despite projections that it would be closer to $1,000 due to Republican-led tax changes as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act.(Image...

Lucid names auto industry outsider as CEO, expands Uber deal

Lucid Group has named the former chairman and CEO of Schindler Group, an industrial manufacturer of escalators and elevators, as its new chief executive.

Jamie Dimon says Anthropic's Mythos reveals 'a lot more vulnerabilities' for cyberattacks

The remarks show how a technology welcomed by corporations as a productivity boon can also pose serious threats, like uncovering new ways to hack into systems.

What a United-American merger would mean, from antitrust hurdles to airfare

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floated a potential merger with Trump administration officials earlier this year.

Hollywood heavyweights oppose Paramount deal

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with TV writer and showrunner Damon Lindelof about the open letter he and thousands of others signed, opposing Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Citigroup beats estimates, boosted by gains in fixed income

Citigroup reported its best quarterly revenue in a decade and a 56% year-over-year jump in earnings per share.

JPMorgan tops estimates on Wall Street results, Dimon flags 'increasingly complex' economic risks

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon called the economy resilient, but pointed to an "increasingly complex set of risks" across global markets.

Fuel protests have Ireland's government facing possible no-confidence vote

The prime minister announced new tax cuts to try to end the crisis that began after the U.S.-Israel war on Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The government could face a no-confidence vo...

The labor economics of 'Alien' — and its lessons for inequality on Earth

Behind the acid blood and jump scares of the Alien franchise is an even more insidious horror: a single employer with unchecked power. How Weyland-Yutani helps explain monopsony — and the rise of ineq...

2 local TV giants merged. Then a court stepped in

Local TV giant Nexstar's $6.2 billion deal to acquire rival Tegna won speedy approval from Trump administration regulators. But it faces a tough challenge from a pair of antitrust lawsuits.(Image cred...