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• These are the Top 11 private landowners in the US

  16-02-2026 23:33 via businessinsider.com
  Stanley Kroenke, the late Peter Buck, and John Malone are among the top private landowners in the United States.James Marshall/Drew Angerer/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Land Report published its annual survey on the top landowners in the US.Billionaire Stanley Kroenke ranked No. 1 with over 2 million acres.The family of Subway cofounder Peter Buck also made the list.Although billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg have expansive portfolios, they're not among the largest landowner
  
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• A venture capital founder just bought Logan Paul's Pokémon card for $16.5 million

  16-02-2026 23:13 via businessinsider.com
  Logan Paul sold his record-breaking Pokémon card, seen here on a diamond chain in his WWE promo material, for a new record on Monday.WWELogan Paul's record-setting Pikachu card just set another one.He sold the Pokémon card at auction on Monday for over $16 million, beating a record he set in 2021.The rare card was bought by AJ Scaramucci, a venture capital founder and son of Anthony Scaramucci.Logan Paul just made millions off a Pokémon card.The influencer turned wrestler so
  
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• Apple takes on YouTube and Spotify with a new video podcast push

  16-02-2026 22:55 via businessinsider.com
  Apple podcastsJakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesApple is rolling out a new video podcast experience to rival YouTube and Spotify.It'll allow Apple Podcasts users to able to switch seamlessly between audio and video.The rollout is expected to take place this spring.Apple is making a bigger push into video podcasts as the medium continues to shift beyond its audio-only roots.The company said in a statement on Monday that it plans to roll out a revamped video experience in Apple Podcasts this
  
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• Did you miss Amtrak's viral 'Trak Suit' launch? You may get another shot.

  16-02-2026 21:03 via businessinsider.com
  A fashion student designed a track suit for Amtrak that was available for a limited time on the rail line's website.AmtrakAmtrak's ''Trak Suit,' designed by a New York School of Design student, was on sale for four days.The limited release, which ended February 2, was popular enough that Amtrak is considering a second run.The rail line is considering mass production with more versions at varying price points.As someone who has spent more than 150 hours on Amtrak trains, let me tell you, comfort
  
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• Final chance to save over 50% on the best Presidents Day mattress sales: Check out our top-tested recs

  16-02-2026 20:50 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSienaIt's the final day of the 2026 Presidents Day mattress sales, marking your last chance for a few months to get a gargantuan saving on a new one. I've seen deals with massive discounts knocking hundreds off the regular prices as competition between mattress brands is at its fiercest on holiday weekends like this.Whether you're in search of an organic mattress option from Avocado or ready to splurge o
  
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• Best Presidents Day sales 2026: Today's top deals

  16-02-2026 20:25 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAmazon; Fenty; Hoka; Joybird; MonosThe 2026 Presidents Day sales are here with some of the best deals we've seen in months. It's one of the first chances of the year to find a wide variety of categories on offer, with retailers in tech, style, home, beauty, and more participating over the long weekend. I've rounded up the best Presidents Day store sales and deal highlights below, most of which end today.
  
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• Tesla pulls the plug on one-time purchases of FSD

  16-02-2026 18:12 via businessinsider.com
  Edie Leong for The Washington Post via Getty ImagesTesla eliminated the option to purchase Full Self-Driving with a one-time fee over the weekend.Previously, Tesla offered FSD as an $8,000 one-time purchase option.Musk has said he plans to hike FSD subscription prices as its capabilities improve.Tesla has shifted its Full Self-Driving feature to a subscription model.Over the weekend, the company removed the option to purchase the feature in the US via a one-time flat fee of $8,000.For years, Tes
  
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• Sales reps at $11 billion AI startup ElevenLabs have to bring in 20 times their base salary, or they're out — VP says

  16-02-2026 17:52 via businessinsider.com
  ElevenLabs is a $11 billion voice cloning AI startup.Smith Collection/Gado/Getty ImagesElevenLabs set "ruthless" sales quotas for its representatives, one of its execs said.VP Carles Reina said sales reps are expected to meet quotas equivalent to 20 times their base salary.He said ElevenLabs adopts a small team model for higher sales success.At $11 billion AI startup ElevenLabs, the message to sales reps is simple: Hit 20x your base salary, or you're out.Speaking on the 20VC podcast on Friday, C
  
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• OpenAI's OpenClaw hire sparks praise, memes, and rivalry chatter

  16-02-2026 17:43 via businessinsider.com
  Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesOpenAI hired the creator of OpenClaw, Peter Steinberger.The news made waves in the AI community.Some AI leaders took to X to celebrate the news, and others expressed concern.OpenAI announced on Sunday it had hired Peter Steinberger, the creator of OpenClaw. Within hours, the news sent ripples across the AI community, drawing praise from some executives, jabs from rivals, and a flood of memes from engineers watching the talent wars unfold.Steinberger wrote
  
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• 'Eccentric but brilliant': OpenClaw's creator got feedback from Mark Zuckerberg

  16-02-2026 17:43 via businessinsider.com
  Peter Steinberger created AI agent OpenClaw.Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesPeter Steinberger joined OpenAI, but before that he got feedback on OpenClaw from Mark Zuckerberg.OpenClaw, an AI agent, manages tasks and actions for users.Lex Fridman called OpenClaw a major AI moment on his podcast episode interviewing Steinberger.OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger joined OpenAI, according to an X post by Sam Altman on February 15. But before that, Steinberger got feedback on his product from
  
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• I've been running a business with my childhood best friend. We set commandments to make sure our relationship always comes first.

  16-02-2026 17:11 via businessinsider.com
  Ashley Morris bought a restaurant with his best friend.Courtesy of Ashley MorrisAshley Morris knew he wanted to go into business with his best friend.They initially bought a restaurant franchise and later purchased the entire business.They've been operating it together since 2008, scaling from 40 locations to more than 170.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ashley Morris, CEO of Capriotti's. It has been edited for length and clarity.My whole career is based on a love affair wi
  
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• The almost-presidents: 10 Americans who nearly assumed the nation's highest office

  16-02-2026 17:06 via businessinsider.com
  Robert F. Kennedy and Al Gore both almost reached the nation's highest office.Bettmann/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images; Joseph Sohm/ShutterstockThroughout US history, there have been many presidential what-ifs.Several presidents were nearly assassinated, meaning their vice presidents would assume power.Some elections were decided by thin margins, with the runner-up a hair's breadth from victory.From Washington to Trump, 45 distinguished Americans are immortalized on lists displayed in history clas
  
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• Everything we know about Christian Lee Hutson, who married 'Stranger Things' star Maya Hawke in surprise Valentine's Day wedding

  16-02-2026 16:50 via businessinsider.com
  Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson.Bruce Glikas/WireImage/GettyMaya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson got married on Saturday.The "Stranger Things" star and musician had been linked for years.Hutson is known for his folk music, which is produced by Grammy-winner Phoebe Bridgers.Love was certainly in the air this Valentine's Day as "Stranger Things" star Maya Hawke married musician Christian Lee Hutson on Saturday.The duo tied the knot at St. George's Episcopal Church in New York City. Guests inclu
  
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• 20 big cities that will become affordable in 2026, according to Zillow

  16-02-2026 16:37 via businessinsider.com
  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Sean Pavone/ShutterstockA Zillow analysis forecasts 20 out of the 50 largest metros will become more affordable in 2026.The Midwest has the most entries and remains a firm candidate for most affordable region in the US.Home prices are staying firm, but a drop in mortgage rates will give buyers more power in 2026.Relief for homebuyers is on the horizon in 2026.Zillow analyzed 50 of the largest US metros and found that 20 of them will become affordable by the end of 2026.
  
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• The best cooling comforters for hot sleepers, tested and reviewed

  16-02-2026 16:30 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe tested a series of the best cooling comforters to help hot sleepers find comfortable and cozy blankets that won't leave them sweating.Suzy Hernandez/Business InsiderNo matter the time of year, being a hot sleeper means tossing and turning, doing your absolute best to get to sleep while sweat beads on your forehead. If you tend to overheat at night, I recommend investing in a lightweight, breathable co
  
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• I work at my mother's company alongside my sister. Working in the family business isn't always easy, but I love the job security.

  16-02-2026 16:17 via businessinsider.com
  The author (right) works at the family business with his sister (left).Courtesy of Teddy RainvilleI never wanted to work in the family business, but I started working for my mom's company anyway.I work alongside my sister and under our mom, which can get difficult at times.But I love working with my family, and I'm gaining confidence for whatever is next.Working with my family full time was not something I had pictured for myself growing up. Even when I was given a chance to sit down and learn t
  
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• Nvidia: A complete guide to the hardware company behind the AI boom

  16-02-2026 16:12 via businessinsider.com
  The Nvidia logo on a sign in front of the company's headquarters in Santa Clara, California.Smith Collection/Gado/Getty ImagesNvidia is the first company to hit $5 trillion in market cap.The chipmaker is leading the AI boom, with shares surging by more than 1000% since ChatGPT's launch.CEO Jensen Huang's leadership and innovative products are part of Nvidia's success.Nvidia has been around for over three decades, but the chipmaker became a household name only in the past few years.In October 202
  
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• US presidents ranked by their approval ratings when they left office

  16-02-2026 16:07 via businessinsider.com
  President Donald Trump faced the second-highest disapproval rating of the past 70 years when he left the White House in 2021.SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty ImagesGallup is ending its presidential approval poll after nearly 90 years of measuring public opinion.Only 36% of Americans approve of Trump's performance in his second term, per Gallup's latest polls.Bill Clinton had the highest approval ratings when he left the Oval Office.For nearly 90 years, the Gallup presidential approval polls have measur
  
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• The best dog beds, tested and reviewed

  16-02-2026 15:30 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreOur favorite dog beds include memory foam bolster beds and plush, round calming styles.Lisa Sabatini; Alex Rennie/Business InsiderThe best dog beds give pups a cozy, secure place to rest, but finding one they'll actually love can take some thought. Veterinarians say comfort should be the top priority when choosing a bed for your dog. Beds with bolsters and supportive memory foam inserts are especially he
  
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• I thrived in San Francisco, but I'm happier living in the California countryside. It feels like a great place to age.

  16-02-2026 15:20 via businessinsider.com
  As much as I enjoyed living in San Francisco, I have found my perfect home in the California countryside. Scott Padgett/Getty ImagesI've spent a lot of my life in big cities and enjoyed building my career in San Francisco.By 2021, I'd moved to a smaller city in the Southern California countryside to get more space. Living somewhere more remote has been mostly great, and I can see myself getting old here. When I moved to San Francisco almost 13 years ago, I never imagined how much it would help m
  
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• Inside the career rise of Sundar Pichai, Google and Alphabet's current CEO

  16-02-2026 15:10 via businessinsider.com
  Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is leading the company through the AI arms race.CAMILLE COHEN/AFP via Getty ImagesAlphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is one of the world's highest-paid execs, earning $226 million in 2022.Pichai has been at Google since 2004, becoming its CEO in 2015 and Alphabet's CEO in 2019.In the role, Pichai has reorganized Google's workforce, issued mass layoffs, and emphasized AI.Sundar Pichai has had a meteoric rise since joining Google as a 31-year-old product manager in 2004.In the 1
  
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• See how presidents' official White House portraits have changed over the last 100 years

  16-02-2026 15:02 via businessinsider.com
  Donald Trump's new White House portrait.Official White House photo by Daniel TorokThe White House released a new official portrait of President Donald Trump in June.The dramatically lit photo shows Trump against a dark backdrop with a serious expression.Unlike most contemporary presidential portraits, the background doesn't include an American flag.President Donald Trump's official White House portrait does not feature an American flag in the background — it's the first presidential photo
  
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• After living in Denver for 6 years, I decided it wasn't for me. Now, it's one of my favorite places to visit.

  16-02-2026 14:47 via businessinsider.com
  I moved out of Denver after six years, but I still love visiting.Emily HartI lived in Denver for six years, and although I liked the city, it wasn't the right home for me.Now, I live about 40 miles away and love visiting Denver for a day trip or staycation.Between a thriving arts scene and several sports teams, there's always something to do in the city.When I moved from Louisiana to Denver in my late 20s, I was drawn to the big — but not too big — city with easy access to the mounta
  
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• NYC's outgoing planner says Mamdani's proposed rent freeze must avoid 'pushing buildings into distress'

  16-02-2026 14:32 via businessinsider.com
  Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Riverside Park ConservancyDan Garodnick led major NYC zoning changes with City of Yes policy.Mayor Mamdani faces challenges in addressing NYC's housing crisis.NYC tests balancing affordable rent with landlord stability.In his four years as director of the New York City Department of Planning, Dan Garodnick oversaw one of the most sweeping changes to the city's zoning rules in decades. The policy, called City of Yes, initiated a collection of revisions to boost hous
  
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• ByteDance says it's going to make it harder for Seedance to make AI videos of copyrighted movie characters

  16-02-2026 14:29 via businessinsider.com
  ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 tool has been used to create realistic AI-generated videos of Hollywood stars.credit should read WANG GANG / Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesByteDance said it plans to enhance safeguards on its AI video tool Seedance 2.0.It follows copyright concerns raised by Disney and the Motion Picture Association.Seedance 2.0 has gone viral for its hyperrealistic AI-generated videos of Hollywood stars.Last week, an AI-generated video of fake Tom Cruise duking it out
  
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• 'America's Next Top Model' star Jay Manuel says he asked to be excused from the infamous race-swapping photo shoot, but was denied

  16-02-2026 14:28 via businessinsider.com
  Tyra Banks and Jay Manuel at the finale party for "America's Next Top Model" season two.Gregg DeGuire/WireImageNetflix's new three-part docuseries explores the legacy of "America's Next Top Model."One of the show's stars, Jay Manuel, says he objected to season four's race-swapping photo shoot.Tyra Banks says she didn't think it was controversial because she was in her "own little bubble."In a new documentary, Tyra Banks responds to criticism of "America's Next Top Model" with a familiar refrain:
  
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• Mark Cuban predicted an army of young people would have to spread AI — and tech gurus agree

  16-02-2026 14:27 via businessinsider.com
  Mark CubanTom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesMark Cuban says implementing AI will be a generational job opportunity for young people.Over the weekend, AI experts picked up on Cuban's prediction during an interview last year.The tech billionaire said students should learn various AI tools and how companies can use them.Mark Cuban expects legions of workers will be needed to implement AI at companies, creating a huge opportunity for tech-savvy young people.The tech billionaire and form
  
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• A woman built her mom a $33,000 tiny home on her family's Texas property. Here are 5 things she learned from the process.

  16-02-2026 14:16 via businessinsider.com
  The Heidecker family built a tiny home on their property.Yeli HeideckerYeli Heidecker and her husband built a tiny home on their Texas property for her mom.They love the space, but they learned a few lessons after building it.They recommend that others think carefully about where they build tiny homes and how they will function.Yeli Heidecker and her husband had no experience with small spaces when they decided to build a tiny home for her mom in the fall of 2025.They didn't let that stop them,
  
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• My family gave away our TV before our cross-country move. It's been 5 years, and we still haven't replaced it.

  16-02-2026 14:05 via businessinsider.com
  captionTKJennifer NiedWhen my family moved cross-country, we opted to leave our TV behind — and then never replaced it.We realized that we liked living and raising our 4-year-old daughter without a television.Now, we spend more time than ever reading and exploring the outdoors.On a recent trip, my daughter and I were tossing her stuffed animal around the hotel room. The toy spun around near the ceiling and came to rest on the corner of the TV, high above our heads.My daughter pointed and t
  
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• I left California for my dream career in New York. I felt burned out and dissatisfied — so I took success into my own hands.

  16-02-2026 13:34 via businessinsider.com
  I moved to New York City for my dream job, but after dealing with burn out, I had to redefine success.Ruby Ford-DunkerI moved from California to New York City to pursue my dream career in fashion journalism.By the world's standards, I "made it" — but I was left feeling unfulfilled.I decided to explore what comes next and found that my biggest goal was actually only the beginning.Ever since I heard Taylor Swift's "Welcome to New York" for the first time, the city called my name.Of course, I
  
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• A doctor shares 3 ways women can lower their cancer risk, starting in their teens and 20s

  16-02-2026 13:11 via businessinsider.com
  OB-GYN Dr. Aliabadi stressed the importance of advocating for yourself when it comes to cancer screenings.littlekop/Getty ImagesRates of colon cancer and other cancers are rising in patients under 50.Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, a Los Angeles-based OB-GYN, shared her best tips for prevention.She emphasized self-knowledge, improving metabolic health, and cutting back on alcohol.Over the past five to 10 years, OB-GYN Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi noticed an uptick in younger cancer patients in her practice.
  
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• Savannah Guthrie shares video plea as search for her missing mother enters 3rd week: 'It is never too late to do the right thing'

  16-02-2026 12:38 via businessinsider.com
  Savannah Guthrie wrote in the caption of the video "bring her home."Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesSavannah Guthrie has issued a plea for her elderly mother's release in a new video on Instagram.She said her family "still have hope" and said "it is never too late to do the right thing."Her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing since February 1."Today" show host Savannah Guthrie has posted a video pleading for her mother's release, urging anyone involved in her disappearance that "it is n
  
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• 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry was an enigma. Now he's an open book.

  16-02-2026 12:13 via businessinsider.com
  Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame is skeptical of the AI boom.Jim Spellman/Getty Images; Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIMichael Burry has shifted from virtual silence to answering endless questions on his Substack.The investor of "The Big Short" fame has opened up to subscribers in comments and chat posts.He's discussed his investing approach, what stocks he's buying, and even what book he's reading."You have a very nice haircut. Did you cut it yourself?"Michael Burry, played by Christian Bale, ea
  
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• I started at Microsoft as an executive assistant and pivoted to an AI role. I don't regret my English degree.

  16-02-2026 11:53 via businessinsider.com
  Brit Morenus worked a contract role at Microsoft for five and a half years.Brit MorenusA Microsoft employee transitioned from being an executive assistant to a role in AI gamification.Brit Morenus said she spent a year upskilling when she switched from marketing to gamification.She said she now leverages her English degree to understand the inner workings of AI.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brit Morenus, a 37-year-old senior AI gamification program manager, based in Charl
  
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• I captained a Saudi billionaire's superyacht. Now I'm building a members-only club at sea.

  16-02-2026 11:52 via businessinsider.com
  Mattias Bosse captained the superyacht Lady Moura for 15 years before launching Maybach Ocean Club.Courtesy of Mattias BosseMatthias Bosse spent 15 years captaining Lady Moura, an iconic superyacht once owned by a Saudi billionaire.Living on board the ship in Monaco, he was responsible for managing the crew, owner, and guests.Now, he is launching Maybach Ocean Club, a private membership club aboard a superyacht.
  This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Matthias Bosse, a former super
  
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• The career rise of OpenAI's billionaire CEO, Sam Altman

  16-02-2026 11:51 via businessinsider.com
  OpenAI CEO Sam AltmanJonathan Ernst/ReutersSam Altman has catapulted from Silicon Valley star to one of the most powerful CEOs.The release of ChatGPT in 2022 catapulted Altman to worldwide fame.Since then, he's led the charge to make OpenAI the first company to unleash the power of AGI.OpenAI Sam Altman thinks he can see the future better than some people."I think I am unusually good at projecting multiple things— years or a couple of decades into the future—and understanding how tho
  
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• Worst personal bankruptcy ever — the yearslong hell that happens when a billionaire says he's worth $3,850

  16-02-2026 11:41 via businessinsider.com
  Mile Guo on the balcony of his New York apartment facing Central Park in 2017.TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty ImagesMiles Guo once controlled some 500 bank accounts holding hundreds of millions of dollars. He flaunted his yachts, mansions, and sports cars in YouTube videos.Yet when Guo filed for bankruptcy in 2022, he proclaimed himself a pauper. Even as he spent $18 million renovating his Gilded Age mansion in New Jersey, Guo swore in a bankruptcy filing that he was worth essentially nothing: ju
  
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• JPMorgan says investors looking for safety should shift into this unloved corner of the stock market

  16-02-2026 11:30 via businessinsider.com
  Ben Hider/Getty ImagesJPMorgan suggests a particular breed of stock amid AI-driven market disruptions.Quality stocks have underperformed, yet historically rebound after down periods, says JPMorgan.The cohort also usually outperforms when the broader market falls.If you're looking for a place to hide out in the stock market as AI continues to disrupt industry after industry, JPMorgan Asset Management says to look to the quality factor."Quality" in this case isn't a general term of approval. Quali
  
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• I'm the CEO of The Ironman Group. I start my days training to climb mountains and end them with 'Schitt's Creek' episodes.

  16-02-2026 11:29 via businessinsider.com
  Scott DeRue is CEO of The Ironman Group.IronmanScott DeRue is the CEO of The Ironman Group.The Ironman Group is the largest operator of participation sports, including the Ironman race.DeRue shared his daily routine, which includes fitness training and binging "Schitt's Creek."This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Scott DeRue, CEO of The Ironman Group. The Ironman Group is the largest operator of global participation sports events, including the Ironman Triathlon Series, City2Sur
  
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• 3 ways to know if your Pokémon card is worth holding on to

  16-02-2026 11:25 via businessinsider.com
  Pokémon cards can be valuable investment assets.Mario Tama/Getty ImagesA Pokémon card can be worth more than you think, depending on the rarity and condition.Trading card games like Pokémon are gaining popularity among Gen Z.Older cards, like 1999 editions, can be very valuable at auctions.That Pokémon pack you bought from Walmart could be hiding a holy grail.Most Pokémon card enthusiasts fall into one of three categories: collectors who love the franchise, gam
  
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