The movies, shows, and books that give the best window into working on Wall Street
What 2024's rising stars of Wall Street say about the TV shows, movies, or books that best represent their daily lives at work.
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Dozens of Goldman Sachs executives are about to get the call of a lifetime
Goldman Sachs is about to tap a new class of partners. Here's what it takes to make it to one of Wall Street's most exclusive clubs.
Sports betting is the next frontier for Wall Street's smartest quants to conquer
The trading giant Susquehanna and other quants are diving into sports betting — making it harder for the average gambler.
A retiree says $1,620 monthly Social Security isn't enough to live on, but she's worried about draining her savings too early
Elizabeth McCoy, 61, is struggling with expenses in central Indiana. High medical bills might force her to tap her 401(k) earlier than planned.
How to talk like a banker: The 12 terms you need to know
Working as an investment banker means knowing more than finance terms. Inside Wall Street's coded language for everyday chatter.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has reduced its big stake in Apple by two-thirds in the last year
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has been steadily cutting shares in the iPhone maker over the past year.
Morgan Stanley has a new innovation chief. Expect more OpenAI-like partnerships.
Data governance, AI, and the future of engineering are top of mind for Morgan Stanley's new innovation leader.
This tactic to avoid income taxes without moving to Florida could surge thanks to a 'silver tsunami'
Rich business owners looking to cash out can save big on income taxes by setting up trusts in tax-haven states without moving.
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Why all eyes are on America's fallen tech giant Intel, which is losing its spot in the Dow Jones Industrial Average
Intel's missed AI opportunities, its manufacturing delays, and its lost spot in the Dow Jones Industrial Average are in the spotlight.
Wealthy sports fans can now put money into investments tied to their favorite leagues
High-net-worth fans can put money into a Morgan Stanley index of companies tied to their favorite league, with a minimum investment of $250,000.
Community Property States: Understanding Marital Property Rights
Learn about the nine community property states, how they affect property division during marriage and divorce, and the financial implications for couples.
A Gen Xer was tired of balancing 2 jobs and earning under $50,000 a year so he went back to school. The decision 'changed his life,' he said.
A Gen Xer went back to college at age 36 to boost his pay. Today he's got a master's degree and is working in politics.
What is a Call Option? A Beginner's Guide to Call Options in Trading
Learn what a call option is, how it works, and strategies for trading options to maximize profit potential.
Realtors are fighting over hidden listings. Their battle could make it harder to find a home.
Real estate's power players are engaged in a bitter standoff over who exactly gets to see the millions of homes listed for sale in the US each year.
AMD still has a gap to close with Nvidia's AI chips
Shares of AMD dropped after its third-quarter earnings call. CEO Lisa Su said that gaining trust in the GPU market takes time.
Former Avenue Capital employee in a legal fight with billionaire boss Marc Lasry claims she was offered $5 million to 'settle without an attorney'
The latest filings in the legal fight between billionaire investor Marc Lasry and a former employee claim there was a large settlement offered in May.
The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, including Visa, Meta, and Goldman Sachs
Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2024 after a wave of layoffs last year. Meta, Goldman Sachs, Google, and Tesla are among those shedding staff.
Saudi Arabia is pulling back on a global spending spree to focus on its own projects
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund chief said the kingdom is changing its relationship with foreign investors to focus on the domestic economy.
Google's been on an efficiency drive. Its new CFO said it can 'push a little further.'
Google has spent the past couple of years getting its business into shape through layoffs and reorganizations. Its new CFO said it can do better.
Google CEO says more than a quarter of the company's new code is created by AI
Google is doubling down on AI internally to make its business more efficient.
Why Boeing's $21 billion share sale is an early Christmas present for Wall Street
Boeing just sold $21 billion worth of shares, one of the biggest deals for equity-capital-markets bankers ever. Here's what it could mean for bonuses.
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How Trump vs. Harris is playing out on Wall Street
Wall Street has a lot at stake in this presidential election. Find out which candidate leaders like Ken Griffin and Jon Gray are backing and why.
Why Citadel's longest-running equities unit is focused on shorting stocks
Justin Lubell, the firm's global head of equities, said at an event last week that short bets have been a big driver of returns.
The list of major companies requiring employees to return to the office, from Starbucks to Amazon
Companies requiring workers to return to the office include Starbucks, Amazon, and BlackRock. View a list of RTO mandates across business and tech.
Steve Schwarzman says Trump would be an 'efficient and effective' president this time — and Ken Griffin thinks he'll win
Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman and Citadel's Ken Griffin weighed in on the election during a panel at Saudi Arabia's Future Investment Initiative.
Scandals in China and Australia hit Big 4 giant PwC, but global revenues reached a record high
Big Four consulting firm PwC shrugged off reputation-damaging scandals in China and Australia this year to post record revenues and hire 10,000 staff.
What is the SEC? A Comprehensive Guide to the Securities and Exchange Commission
Discover what the SEC is, its role in regulating the securities industry, and its impact on investors.
This crypto business just acquired a Swiss asset manager to take their business to the next level
Matrixport acquires Swiss crypto asset manager and expands into Europe, expanding its product suite.
Coffee is getting more costly — and what 'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary once told people about buying a cup still holds true
The cost of a brew keeps rising, and the "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary says buying "stupid stuff" such as coffee adds up to a fortune over time.
Partner pay at Big 4 firms is dropping, the latest sign of the consulting slowdown
Partners at the Big Four consultancies are taking home less this year as growth in the sector slows.
This startup for traders raised $30 million from investors including Stanley Druckenmiller and Greg Coffey. Here's how it plans to transform how Wall Street analyzes data.
The startup has signed on ExodusPoint, Soros Fund, and Millennium Management, whose founder Izzy Englander also invested in a past round.
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Bruce Springsteen rejects reports that he's a billionaire: 'They got that real wrong'
Forbes' real-time net worth tracker estimates Springsteen's net worth to be $1.2 billion.
Insider Today: Millennial money mistake
In this Sunday edition of Insider Today, we're talking about how millennials' love of cash could come back to bite them.
America dodged a recession. Now there's one last pitfall to avoid.
Recession fears are fading and the job market is looking stronger. That's great news for average Americans and the stock market.
Warren Buffett says he won't endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. Here's why he's staying out of politics.
Warren Buffett won't be endorsing Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, likely because he doesn't want backlash against his businesses.
Wall Street Rising Stars: Photos from Business Insider's celebration of finance's finest
Business Insider celebrated the latest cohort of Wall Street up-and-comers earlier this month at Axel Springer's New York City office.
Tiger Grandcubs on AI: How investors Dan Sundheim and Mala Gaonkar are thinking about the space
The pair of fund founders spoke at the Invest for Kids conference in Chicago this week.
JPMorgan is boosting its junior-banker ranks
JPMorgan Chase is aggressively hiring more analysts and associates amid an uptick in deals after vowing to reduce junior-banker burnout.
Inside Wall Street's efforts to value OpenAI: Who's involved, how it could work, and what's at stake for the banks
Valuing OpenAI will be a stressful, drawn-out process with little to no financial gain for Wall Street, but it's still a major win for banks.
Jamie Dimon says the global order is at risk — and raging conflicts could explode into World War 3
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said Western power is under threat, and the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts may escalate into a global war.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's pay soars to $79 million despite asking for a smaller bonus
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was set to make a further $5.5 million but requested a cut to his planned cash incentive after several security breaches.
What's in a title? How hedge funds and their employees use the industry's lack of consistency to their advantage
Hedge fund titles have become a part of the industry's talent war. "It's extremely tough to know who's real and who isn't," one recruiter said.
Former Avenue employee accused of 'blackmailing' billionaire Marc Lasry countersues, claiming sexual harassment including forced kissing, groping, and comments about her body
Gina Strum's countersuit claims her former boss, billionaire Marc Lasry, sexually harassed her for years.
A payments startup hoping to take on Stripe and Square just raised $75 million with this pitch deck
Finix is going after a piece of the payments pie with the startup's no-code solution. Here's the 26-slide deck that won over investors.
Why Walmart stock keeps hitting new highs, making the Waltons richer than ever
Walmart stock is up 58% this year, propelling the three Walton siblings into the $100 billion club. Experts credit a classic strategy — and inflation.
WPP's former dealmaker is joining investment bank Canaccord Genuity — a sign advertising M&A could heat up
Lance Maerov oversaw WPP's investment and acquisition strategy for over 20 years. This year, he branched out on his own, launching a consulting firm.
No recession risk regardless of who wins the White House, says Blackstone's Steve Schwarzman
Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman said the US economy looks robust and both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are running on pro-growth policies.
Why businesses are turning to AR partners to boost market share and cash flow
Discover how a single-platform AR solution can streamline processes, improve cash flow, and reduce risks for greater business efficiency.
How millionaire bankers actually work, according to a former trader
Gary Stevenson, the author of "The Trading Game," spent his early 20s trading trillions.
What activist hedge fund Starboard wants from Pfizer
Activist investor Starboard met with Pfizer last week. Here's what went down, according to the hedge fund's cofounder and CEO Jeff Smith.