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• Google's new sleep-sensing Nest Hub is a great bedside companion, but it can't replace a wearable sleep tracker

  02-04-2021 19:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Google's Nest Hub can track your sleep using radar and motion sensors.
  The smart display offers useful insights into your sleep duration and quality.
  But you'll have to start paying for these features starting next year for an unannounced price.
  Wearable devices still offer more detailed sleep data than a smart display can.
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• The 7 best duffel bags of 2021

  02-04-2021 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Durable and utilitarian, duffels can make for a great travel companion.
  We found the best duffels for overnight trips, camping, taking to the gym, and more.
  Though often overlooked in the carry-on luggage world, duffels provide a quick and easy way to pack, whether it's for a short weekend getaway or as an extra bag on long-haul trips. I've been a believer in the utility of a good duffel ever since my trusty red Reebok duffel got me through my first whirlwind tour across Europe with the USTA's
  
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• Avocado toast will save the economy

  02-04-2021 18:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Millennials are set to drive restaurant spending during the economic reopening.
  Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for Virgin Mobile
  Restaurants are making a comeback.
  March's jobs report smashed expectations, adding 916,000 against a 660,000 estimate, and dining led the way.
  Led by dining, leisure and hospitality added 280,000 jobs, so avocado toast and the like should lead to a lot more hiring.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The economy really began to reopen in March, and restaurants
  
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• A beginner's guide to broadband internet, the most popular type of internet in the US

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  Broadband is the most popular type of internet access around.
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  Broadband internet is another name for high-speed internet service, usually defined as 25Mbps or faster.
  There are four major types of broadband internet: cable, DSL, fiber, and satellite.
  The average broadband speed in the US is 124Mbps, but DSL is much slower at about 35Mbps, and fiber is the fastest at 1,000Mbps.Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
  Simply put, broadband is any high-speed internet s
  
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• The economy added almost 1 million jobs in March, but 14.3 million people are still jobless

  02-04-2021 18:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Moviegoers shop at concessions before the movie "Godzilla vs. Kong" on the reopening day of the TCL Chinese theatre during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Los Angeles, March 31, 2021.
  Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
  The March jobs report trounced forecasts, but some unemployment gauges show a steep climb ahead.
  The "real" unemployment rate used by Fed Chair Powell and Treasury Secretary Yellen fell to 8.7% from 9.1%.
  The measure includes misclassifications and workers who dropped o
  
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• Even with the blowout March jobs report, many industries have a long way to go to fully recover

  02-04-2021 18:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A server brings food to a table in the outside dining area for Kimmie's Coffee Cup in Orange, California, on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.
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  The March jobs report showed big monthly gains in some industries, including leisure and hospitality.
  However, some industries are still far below pre-pandemic employment.
  This includes accommodation and motion picture and sound recording.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Despite the po
  
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• LISTEN: John Boehner adds an unscripted 'PS, Ted Cruz, go f--- yourself' to the end of an unrelated story while recording the audiobook of his new memoir

  02-04-2021 18:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  John Boehner added an off-script "PS, Ted Cruz, go f--- yourself" in the audiobook of his memoir.
  Axios' Jonathan Swan posted a clip of the former House speaker delivering the insult.Cruz has been a divisive figure in Congress, often despised by Democrats and Republicans alike.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Former House Speaker John Boehner added an off-script insult of "PS, Ted Cruz, go f--- yourself" during an apparently wine-fueled recording of the audiobook of his forthcomi
  
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• Nike, FedEx, and 24 other companies with $77 billion of combined income have avoided paying taxes for years, a new report found

  02-04-2021 18:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Customers lined up outside the Nike flagship store on the opening day at Wangfujing Street on January 20, 2021 in Beijing, China.
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  55 publicly traded companies paid $0 in federal taxes last year, a study by ITEP found.
  Nike and FedEx are among 26 companies that have not paid federal taxes in three years.
  In 2020, the 55 companies avoided paying about $12 billion in federal taxes.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  55 of America's biggest companies paid $0 in fe
  
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• The 50 best video games of all time, according to critics

  02-04-2021 18:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nintendo
  The 50 best games of all time are a surprisingly diverse list of games spanning decades of consoles.
  There are iconic household names, cult classics, and forgotten gems.
  Did your favorite game make the list? Let's find out.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  There are dozens of ways you could put together a list of the best video games ever made.You could look to classics, like "Super Mario Bros." You could look at impact on the medium, or highest sales. You could w
  
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• Jeff Bezos has been linked to 4 NFL teams in the last 3 years as disgruntled team owners or excited fans hope the Amazon billionaire will come to the rescue

  02-04-2021 18:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A fan holds up a sign for Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos during a game between the New York Jets and Washington Football Team in 2019.
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  A Los Angeles Chargers co-owner has floated Jeff Bezos as a possible buyer of the team.It's the fourth NFL team Bezos has been linked to in the last three years.CBS Sports reported in 2019 that Bezos was interested in purchasing an NFL franchise.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  A member of the family that owns the Los Angeles C
  
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• 41 sentimental gifts that'll make anyone feel loved

  02-04-2021 18:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.EtsyIf you frequently find yourself trapped in a cycle of giving generic gifts, selecting something off a wishlist, or just giving cash or gift cards -- you're not alone. It can be difficult to think beyond the practical to select items that will delight and surprise your giftee. If you're looking to truly impress your loved ones you'll want to choose gifts that are custom, unique, and thoughtful. The best gifts
  
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• Jeff Bezos was reportedly so happy with Amazon's logo he said anyone who disliked it 'won't like puppies'

  02-04-2021 18:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  Bezos was beaming when he saw the new smile logo for the first time in 1999, Fast Company reported.
  The designers said at the time the smile could one day function without the word "Amazon."
  As designed, the logo indicates the company sells everything from A to Z.Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  When Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos saw the company's potential new smile logo in 1999, he knew that was the one.He was beaming, expressing how much he love
  
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• You can save 15% off the monthly price of Paramount Plus if you sign up for an annual plan

  02-04-2021 18:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Paramount
  You can save 15% off the monthly cost of Paramount Plus if you subscribe to an annual plan.
  New members can also get a free one-week trial to test the service before paying.
  The Paramount Plus ad-supported annual plan costs $60, while the ad-free annual plan is $100.
  Plus Annual Plan (ad-supported) (medium)Paramount Plus offers two types of plans: ad-supported and commercial-free. Both plans feature a m
  
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• A new WeWork documentary puts the cultish workplace on display, including tracking employees at mandatory, alcohol-soaked retreats and WeLive spaces designed to accommodate the amount of sex residents were having

  02-04-2021 18:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hulu released "WeWork: Or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn" on April 2.
  Hulu
  Hulu's documentary "WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn" debuted on April 2.
  It follows the rise and fall of co-working space WeWork and its eccentric founder, Adam Neumann.
  Here are 4 noteworthy details the film revealed about WeWork's cult-like work environment.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  A damning new documentary about WeWork is out. "WeWork: Or The Making an
  
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• Warren Buffett warned 18 years ago about the financial instruments that triggered the Archegos implosion

  02-04-2021 18:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  Warren Buffett.
  REUTERS/Rick Wilking/File PhotoArchegos' use of financial derivatives helped it increase its leverage that triggered a $20 billion liquidation and rattled financial markets last week.In 2002, Warren Buffett described derivatives as "financial weapons of mass destruction."Buffett said that derivatives were expanding "unchecked" and that governments had no way to control or monitor the extreme risks posed by them.Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening
  
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• Matt Gaetz's spokesperson resigns as the lawmaker faces a sex-trafficking scandal

  02-04-2021 18:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference being held in the Hyatt Regency on February 26, 2021 in Orlando, Florida.
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  Matt Gaetz's spokesperson, Luke Ball, has resigned.
  The resignation comes as Gaetz faces a growing scandal over whether he broke sex-trafficking laws.
  Gaetz denied the allegations against him and said he never paid women for sex.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz's spokesperson, Luke Ball, h
  
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• What you can and can't do once vaccinated that the CDC guidelines don't tell you

  02-04-2021 17:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Elderly-care workers celebrate getting vaccines in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 24, 2020.
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  The CDC's guidelines for vaccinated people don't cover every scenario, including some common ones.
  There isn't advice for people who've had one dose or for families with members that aren't immunized.
  Experts weigh in on what's safe in 6 common scenarios not mentioned in the CDC recommendations.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  With a growing number of sta
  
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• We just got good news about Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

  02-04-2021 17:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hello,Welcome to Insider Healthcare. I'm Lydia Ramsey Pflanzer, and this week in healthcare news:We got good news about Pfizer's shot while manufacturing problems may delay shipments of J&J's jab;How scientists are rethinking treatments for Alzheimer's disease;Inside the race to disrupt primary care.If you're new to this newsletter, sign up here. Tips, comments? Email me at [email protected] or tweet @lydiaramsey125. Now, let's get to it...GettyIt'll be too late for AstraZeneca's vaccine i
  
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• Here's why it's time to shorten the settlement cycle for US stocks

  02-04-2021 17:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Michael Bodson, DTCC.
  DTCC
  Michael Bodson is the president and CEO of the DTCC.
  In this op-ed, Bodson makes the case for moving the settlement cycle for US securities from two days to one.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  In the world of one-click purchasing, instant payments, and two-hour delivery, many investors find it counterintuitive that securities trades in the US can take two business days to complete or settle, known as the T+2 settlement cycle.Given the pandemic-related ma
  
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• Why green initiatives count as infrastructure, from Biden's top climate officials

  02-04-2021 17:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Climate change protesters disrupt candidate Joe Biden during a campaign event on October 9, 2019 in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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  Biden's top climate officials emphasize the need to include green measures in the infrastructure bill.
  They say the cost of inaction is too high and saving the climate will also help rebuild the economy.
  GOP lawmakers say climate measures don't count as infrastructure and they won't support the bill.
  See more stories on Insider's busine
  
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• Top Gen Z strategists reveal what every company gets wrong when trying to appeal to the TikTok generation

  02-04-2021 17:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The oldest members of the Gen Z generation are turning 23 this year.
  We Are / Getty ImagesGen Z-led consulting firms are on the rise as the rising generation is set to surpass millennials in income in the next decade.One of the biggest misconceptions companies have is that they can market toward Gen Zers and millennials in the same way.
  Business Insider spoke with three other Gen Z consulting founders about their firms. Each shared advice for companies trying to reach the TikTok generation of c
  
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• Meet Allan Maman: The 21-year-old whose cold emails to Andrew Yang and Mike Bloomberg led to him making memes for their political campaigns

  02-04-2021 17:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Allan Maman (L)
  with Michael Bloomberg (R).
  Allan MamanAllan Maman, a 21-year-old who didn't go to college, is the brainchild behind many of the memes used by the presidential campaigns of Andrew Yang and Mike Bloomberg.Maman's work included an 'AirPod' meme for Yang and a Democratic debate meme for Bloomberg.
  In an interview with Business Insider, Maman revealed his career in meme-making, and how it started with cold emails.
  Maman also got an assist from contacts dating to his days as a fidget
  
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• CDC says fully vaccinated people can safely travel in the US

  02-04-2021 17:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  People wearing protective face shields and masks at Newark Liberty International Airport on November 25.
  Mike Segar/Reuters
  The CDC announced on Friday that fully vaccinated people could safely travel in the US.
  Vaccinated travelers or people who've recovered from COVID-19 won't have to quarantine or be tested.
  This is the first time the CDC has said that travel is safe for vaccinated people.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday r
  
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• Sony's smash-hit baseball game is headed to Xbox after years of PlayStation exclusivity

  02-04-2021 17:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sony/Microsoft
  This year, for the first time ever, PlayStation's beloved baseball video game series is on Xbox too.
  Moreover, when the game launches on April 20, it'll be available for free as part of Xbox Game Pass.
  Sony's PlayStation Studios makes and publishes the long-running baseball simulation game series.
  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories.
  For the first time ever, this year's edition of "MLB The Show" is on both Sony's PlayStation and Microsoft's Xbox platforms.That's
  
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• WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The 2008 UCLA Bruins, one of the most stacked teams in college basketball history

  02-04-2021 17:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Russell Westbrook and the 2008 UCLA Bruins made it to the Final Four before falling to Memphis, but that was only the beginning of the story.
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  The UCLA Bruins have won more national championships than any other school in the country.
  UCLA fell short of the title in 2008, but that team had one of the most talented rosters in history.
  Below we break down what the members of that team are today.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The UCLA Bruins are one of the gr
  
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• John Boehner says in forthcoming memoir that in 2010 a Republican could be a 'total moron' and still be elected in the midterms

  02-04-2021 17:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  John Boehner.
  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
  John Boehner said that a Republican "could be a total moron" and still get elected in 2010.
  2010 was a big year for the GOP and Boehner said, "we did pick up a fair number in that category."
  The former Republican House Speaker didn't hold back in an excerpt of his memoir published Friday.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Former GOP House Speaker John Boehner said that a Republican "could be a total moron" and still be elected to Congress in the 20
  
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• Insider Cannabis: New York finally legalizes adult-use marijuana

  02-04-2021 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Employees tend to medical cannabis plants at Pharmocann, an Israeli medical cannabis company in northern Israel.
  REUTERS/Amir CohenWelcome to Insider Cannabis, our weekly newsletter where we're bringing you an inside look at the deals, trends, and personalities driving the multibillion-dollar global cannabis boom.Sign up here to get it in your inbox every week.Happy Friday readers,What a week. The big news was New York's legalization of adult-use cannabis. After state lawmakers released an upda
  
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• Jared Kushner is a 21-year-old college student. Jared Kushner also works in Canadian real estate. And they're ready to reclaim their name from Donald Trump's son-in-law.

  02-04-2021 16:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jared Kushner stands for a televised interview in 2020.
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  Jared Kushner, former senior advisor to former President Trump, is finally out of the spotlight.
  For two men also named Jared Kushner, this has mostly come as a relief.
  "As a person, [Kushner] seems kind of like a scumbag," one Kushner living in Florida told Insider.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Jared Kushner remembers the first time he saw his name in a magazine. It was 2009, and Kushner, an elementary s
  
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• Matt Gaetz was once accused of inventing a sex game where he and his male colleagues got points for 'sleeping with aides, interns, lobbyists, and married legislators'

  02-04-2021 16:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz
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  Gaetz was once accused of creating a sex game with his male colleagues in the Florida legislature.
  A state lawmaker said last year that Gaetz "created a game where members of the FL House got 'points' for sleeping with aides, interns, lobbyists, and married legislators."
  Gaetz denied inventing or taking part in the sex game.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz was once accused of creating a game in which he a
  
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• Germany is about to unveil a plan to rebuild Beirut port - but it'll only happen if Lebanon roots out corruption: report

  02-04-2021 16:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A general view shows the damage at the site of the blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon August 5, 2020
  Mohamed Azakir/Reuters
  Germany is poised to present a plan to rebuild Beirut port, sources have told Reuters.Lebanon remains in political and economic crisis since the port was rocked by a massive explosion.
  Any funding offered for the project would be contingent on the country forming a stable government, sources told Reuters.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Germany plans to unvei
  
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• Razer is leveraging its loyal fan base to introduce new fintech products for both gamers and non-gamers alike

  02-04-2021 16:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Min Liang Tan, CEO and cofounder of Razer
  Razer
  Gaming hardware company Razer is increasingly profiting from its investment in the financial services sector
  The large unbanked populations of Southeast Asia are the main target for Razer and other digital payment providers
  Because of his work, Insider named Razer CEO, Min Liang Tan, to our annual list of the 10 leaders transforming consumer tech in Asia.
  Visit Insider's Transforming Business homepage for more stories.
  Gaming hardware manufacturin
  
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• Here's when jobs could get back to their prepandemic level if March's blowout growth rate continues

  02-04-2021 16:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  The March jobs report blew away expectations, adding 916,000 nonfarm payrolls on estimates of 660,000.
  But the US still has about 8.4 million fewer jobs than it had in February 2020.
  At the current rate, employment would recover to that level by January 2022.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The March jobs report released on Friday was some of the best economic news for the US in recent months, with a net gain of 916,000 jobs that well exceeded economists' expecta
  
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• Former GOP House Speaker John Boehner in new book excerpt calls Ted Cruz a 'reckless a--hole who thinks he is smarter than everyone else'

  02-04-2021 16:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz answers questions on the resignation of House Speaker John Boehner in September 2015.
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  The former House speaker didn't mince words about GOP ex-colleagues in his forthcoming book.
  Boehner called Sen. Ted Cruz "dangerous" and a "reckless a--hole" in an excerpt.It's not the first time Boehner, who was speaker from 2011-15, has made his dislike for Cruz known.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Former House Speaker John
  
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• The blowout March jobs report was powered by new employment in restaurants, schools, and construction

  02-04-2021 16:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  People dine at Alessa while pedestrians walk along the Promenade on Forest Ave, a pedestrian-only experience featuring shopping and restaurants, in Laguna Beach Tuesday, March 30, 2021.
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  Sectors with the strongest job gains in March signal reopening will fuel a swift economic rebound.
  Leisure and hospitality businesses counted for one-third of last month's gain of 916,000 payrolls.
  Hiring in the government and construction sectors improved signif
  
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• Stock futures extend gains and yields rise after March jobs report outstrips expectations

  02-04-2021 16:27 via feedproxy.google.com
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  S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq-100 futures each rose Friday after data showed the US economy added916,000 jobs in March.Long-dated Treasury yields also rose after the report beat expectations of 660,000 jobs.The stock market will reopen and trading will resume on Monday.See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Stock futures extended gains and Treasury yields rose Friday after a larger-than-expected addition of 916,000 US jobs in March underscored expectations th
  
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• The best deals and sales happening on Amazon right now - save $50 on the iPad Air

  02-04-2021 16:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Alyssa Powell/Business Insider
  We update this list of Amazon deals every day with the new discounts as they crop up.
  You can sign up for a free 30-day membership trial to get Prime shipping along with other perks.Visit Insider Reviews' deals page for more sales.
  Amazon's dynamic pricing strategy can make shopping tricky for the average consumer, but if you know where to look⁠ - and when to act fast⁠ -
  
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• 2 top energy execs share why the oil-price rebound won't derail clean-energy investment

  02-04-2021 16:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Shannon Stapleton/Reuters
  Oil prices are back to where they were before they plummeted in 2020.
  But clean energy execs say that this isn't bad news for clean energy.
  Execs from Shell and Oliver Wyman said rising oil prices could accelerate clean energy investments.
  Because of their work, Insider named these execs to our annual list of the 10 leaders transforming energy.
  Visit Insider's Transforming Business homepage for more stories.
  Oil prices have rebounded significantly since last year's pand
  
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• Video puts you in the cockpit of a Navy Prowler on a low-level flight through the Cascade Mountains

  02-04-2021 16:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An EA-6B Prowler out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, March 1, 2016.
  US Marine Corps/Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones
  This is what it looks like to fly an EA-6B Prowler on the Visual Route 1355 low-level military training route in Washington state.
  VR 1355 is known as the "million-dollar ride" for its scenic views and the fun and "aggressive" flying that can be done on it.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The last US Marine Corps EA-6B Prowler squadron, Marine Tactical Electroni
  
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• AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot will come too late for the US

  02-04-2021 16:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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  AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine faces a murky future in the US, where three other shots are already in use.
  Public-health experts said the two-dose vaccine should secure an emergency OK from US regulators.
  Despite that OK, the US may end up giving its AstraZeneca supply to other countries, they said.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Dr. Ashish Jha, a top US public-health expert, earlier this month laid out what he thought was an unpopular opinion.Shortly after AstraZeneca ann
  
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• 2 consecutive days of gains points to a stronger than usual April for the stock market, Fundstrat's Tom Lee says

  02-04-2021 16:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Cindy Ord/Getty ImagesTwo consecutive positive closes for the stock market on March 31 and April 1 signal stronger than usual gains ahead for the month of April, according to Fundstrat's Tom Lee."When March 31 and April 1 are both positive price dates, the follow through for the rest of April is very good," Lee explained in a note on Thursday.April already represents one of the best months of the year for stocks based on seasonality data. Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before t
  
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• Amazon Explore is a new platform for virtual travel experiences from shopping in Tokyo to hanging out with sloths in Costa Rica - here's what it's like to use

  02-04-2021 16:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.Melissa Klurman
  Amazon recently launched Amazon Explore with interactive, one-on-one virtual travel experiences.
  Hosts live around the world and experiences range from $10 to $99.
  For some, you can even buy local items in real time and have them shipped to your home.
  Table of Contents: Masthead StickyThe other night I walked through the streets of Tokyo, stopping in at small shops, exploring handmade ceramics, sa
  
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• US and Iran to hold indirect talks on the nuclear deal in Vienna, a first step toward a major goal for Biden

  02-04-2021 16:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif arrives in New Delhi
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  The US and Iran will participate in talks in Vienna about the 2015 nuclear deal.
  But US and Iranian officials will not hold direct talks.Regardless, this is a major step toward restoring the deal - a top priority for Biden.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  The US and Iran will send officials to Vienna next week to participate in talks aimed at restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, but they will not communicate directl
  
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• Bill Hwang lost $8 billion in 10 days during the Archegos meltdown, reports say

  02-04-2021 16:06 via feedproxy.google.com
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  Bill Hwang lost $8 billion dollars in 10 days during the Archegos meltdown, The Wall Street Journal reported.
  Traders and investors said this is one of the fastest losses they have ever seen.
  The fiasco exposed the fragility of the financial system and shed light on more obscure practices such as the use of total return swaps.
  Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell
  Amid the largest melt down of a firm Wall Street has witnessed since the glo
  
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• 3 steps to transform your business into a conscious brand consumers will want to support

  02-04-2021 15:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ben & Jerry's cofounders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield in Burlington, Vermont.
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  "Conscious brands" are companies that embody a higher purpose by embracing social responsibility.
  Consumers are drawn to conscious brands - and they're also willing to pay more for their product.
  To become more conscious, be clear on what you stand for, take action, and cultivate partnerships.
  See more stories on Insider's business page.
  Today,
  
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• Bill Gates says companies have gone from staying private too long to going public too soon and that he's avoiding 'low quality' SPACs

  02-04-2021 15:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Elaine Thompson/AP
  Bill Gates believes some companies may be going public too soon amid a SPAC boom.
  The billionaire said he will be sticking to "higher quality" SPACs in this environment.
  Gates emphasized the need for "extreme" disclosures to protect investors from early-stage investing risks.
  Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.
  Bill Gates said he believes companies have "flipped" from staying private too long to going public too soon, in an interview with
  
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• 5 creative ways companies can better support women in the workplace

  02-04-2021 15:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Companies should establish women as experts in their field early to clients, and support them if their expertise is challenged.
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  Five women share more holistic ways companies can better support them at work.
  They say family planning is a primary concern of working women who want to start a family.
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  The 2021 NCAA Basketball tournament, commonly known as March Madness, began on March 18.
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