Faux Jewels and Slimming Belts: Why Shopping on TikTok Is a Lot Like QVC
The popular app’s online marketplace is growing rapidly in the United States, driven by TikTok’s popularity and influencer advertisements that look a lot like TV infomercials.
NYT Business Schonfeld hires top Citadel exec Andrew Philipp to bolster senior ranks
Philipp spent four years at Citadel and previously held top jobs at Goldman Sachs. He is the latest C-suite addition t by Schonfeld CEO Ryan Tolkin.
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Google CEO calls for national AI regulation to compete with China more effectively
Sundar Pichai calls for balanced AI regulation at the national level, warning that conflicting legislation could hurt US competitiveness against China.
FOX Business My husband and I quit our jobs to travel for a year. My biggest concern was having a career gap on my résumé.
Maria Laposata and her husband budgeted $75,000 for their gap year, covering everything from flights and hotels to their Netflix bill.
I'm a 22-year-old university student building an AI startup. The hardest part is losing student life.
A 22-year-old cybersecurity student shares what it's like to build an AI startup in university, and why being a young founder can feel lonely.
The S&P 500 could hit 7,000 this week, while Trump hints at a Fed chair pick and Washington eyes this special election
"The S&P 500 would need to rise by just 2.2% to reach 7,000. That could happen this coming week, in our view."
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Trump commutes 7-year prison sentence for private equity exec convicted in scheme to defraud more than 10,000 investors
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Lawmakers sound alarm over report on Hegseth’s boat strike order — ‘This rises to the level of a war crime if it’s true’
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Teen brands win over wary Black Friday shoppers while other deals disappoint
The most crowded stores Friday in cities across the US belonged to brands including Edikted, Kendra Scott, and Bath & Body Works.
Sergey Brin gifts $1.1 billion in Alphabet stock after AI rally
Roughly $1 billion in stock is going to Catalyst4, which the billionaire started in 2021 with the dual purpose of supporting research into central nervous system diseases and climate-change solutions.
As a twin dad, I try to prioritize alone time with each of my sons. I spent $1000 to take one to his first concert, and it was money well spent.
I didn't expect an Oasis concert with my twin son to mean so much, but that night brought us closer and was worth every cent.
The housing crisis is also a crisis of hopelessness as young Americans give up, hustle less, spend more and make risky investments as a last resort
"For those priced out of the housing market, gambling on improbable but potentially transformative gains may appear rational, particularly among younger cohorts."
Kevin Hassett says he would be ‘happy to serve’ if chosen as next Fed chair
Kevin Hassett signals willingness to serve as Federal Reserve chair if chosen by Trump, citing positive market response and potential new Fed direction ahead.
Even college graduates no longer think a degree is worth the cost as the once-safe path to the American dream is now seen as a risky venture
Americans who have earned college degrees flipped, with only 46% now saying that obtaining one is worth the cost versus 63% in 2013.
How Real American Beer aims to fulfill late founder Hulk Hogan’s goal of toppling Bud Light, rivals
Real American Beer is aiming to fulfill late founder Hulk Hogan's goal of topping Bud Light and other rival brands and is using unique marketing campaigns to do so.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $740M after no weekend grand prize winner
Powerball jackpot reaches $740 million for Monday night's drawing after no Saturday winner. Next chance to win the massive prize is Monday at 10:59 p.m. ET.