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• DoorDash's plans to spend big on tech upgrades and delivery robots in 2026 are spooking Wall Street

  06-11-2025 00:29 via businessinsider.com
  DoorDash said its spending on new initiatives in 2026 will be significantly more than this year.Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty ImagesDoorDash plans to spend "several hundred million dollars more" on key initiatives in 2026.The company will develop a global tech platform and invest in delivery robots, CEO Tony Xu said.DoorDash shares fell in after-hours trading after the news.DoorDash is investing heavily in new technology, delivery robots, and other initiatives that it says will drive growth —
  
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• Costco is firing on all cylinders — and shoppers are loving it

  11-12-2025 23:28 via businessinsider.com
  This holiday season has been a record-setting one for Costco.Scott Olson/Getty ImagesCostco reported first-quarter net sales of nearly $66 billion, up 8.2% from last year.In the US, comparable sales grew 5.9% with increases in both traffic and ticket size.CEO Ron Vachris said the company's expansion is both faster and more productive than just two years ago.Costco just keeps cruising.The wholesale club delivered net sales of $65.98 billion for the quarter, up 8.2% from $60.99 billion for the sam
  
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• Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald is stepping down

  11-12-2025 23:06 via businessinsider.com
  Calvin McDonald is stepping down as Lululemon CEO.Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images for lululemonLululemon CEO Calvin McDonald will step down at the end of January, the company said.The board is launching a comprehensive search for Lululemon's next CEO.Lululemon's stock spiked after the announcement and an earnings beat.Calvin McDonald, CEO of Lululemon, is stepping down from that role at the end of January, the company announced Thursday.McDonald is also stepping down from the board of direc
  
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• Disney has a big problem and is turning to OpenAI for help

  11-12-2025 22:44 via businessinsider.com
  Stormtroopers guard the Disney Store in London.Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty ImagesDisney wants more audience engagement, and it's turning to OpenAI for help.You'll soon be able to generate AI videos using Disney's famous characters.Disney+ faces competition from YouTube and social video, particularly for young audiences.Disney is losing the war for attention. Can its blockbuster OpenAI licensing deal change the momentum on the battlefield?Soon, you'll be able to use OpenAI products, such as C
  
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• Wall Street is starting to worry about a 'lost decade' for US stocks

  11-12-2025 22:27 via businessinsider.com
  TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP via Getty ImagesWall Street forecasters are starting to get nervous about the 10-year outlook for US stocks.Some see a "lost decade" in which the S&P 500 remains flat or lags behind the rest of the world.Returns could be held back due to high valuations and the market's record-breaking run in recent years.A dark thought is starting to circulate around Wall Street. What if, after years of stellar gains, the US stock market is basically flat for the next decade?That feel
  
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• The 15 best robes for women that take self-care to the next level

  11-12-2025 21:57 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreMaria Yagoda, Connie Chen, Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderThere's nothing like slipping into a bathrobe to feel luxurious and cozy all at once. Because they're not an essential item, robes represent an easy kind of indulgence that makes lounging feel special.The best bathrobes for women we tested are cozy and comfortable, but also just a touch glam (there's a reason ladies in bathrobes are a recurring m
  
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• When are Nordstrom's final holiday shipping dates, and what sales are still available?

  11-12-2025 21:38 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreNordstromThe holidays are fast approaching, and if you're hoping to get thoughtful gifts for everyone you know in one go, a department store like Nordstrom is the place to shop. You'll want to plan ahead, though, as shipping delays can quickly ruin the holiday spirit. Luckily, there's still time to place your order before Nordstrom's final holiday shipping dates. We've got you covered with all the detail
  
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• Best Zenni promo codes we've tested in December 2025

  11-12-2025 21:18 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best Zenni promo codes can save you 15% on your next eyewear purchase.ZenniNo matter what kind of eyewear you need, Zenni makes it easy to find stylish frames at prices that won't strain your budget. The retailer offers a huge range of prescription glasses, readers, sunglasses, and blue-light-blocking lenses, so there's something for every face shape, prescription, and personal style. And with the ri
  
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• The 12 best weight loss foods for cats, with advice from vets

  11-12-2025 21:15 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best weight loss cat foods are packed with nutritious ingredients to support a healthy weight.Merrick; Hill's; Iams; Purina; Royal Canin; Farmina/Business InsiderYour cat can safely lose weight with a specially formulated food. The best weight loss foods for cats are usually lower in calories and fat than other formulas, and they provide more nutrients per serving. Many cat foods for weight loss also
  
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• The best gifts for in-laws, from personalized mementos to crowd-pleasing chocolates

  11-12-2025 21:01 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBusiness InsiderWhen you're shopping for your in-laws, it's easier said than done to find the perfect gift without spending a fortune. Whether you're meeting your partner's parents for the first time or you've been part of the family for years, the best gifts for in-laws are useful, meaningful, and personal. We've compiled gifts for every kind of in-law, from personalized board games to brighten up game
  
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• How to get Florence and the Machine tickets: How much are seats, dates, and prices

  11-12-2025 20:59 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBianca de Vilar/WireImageWhile many people handle grief in private, Florence and the Machine processed hers in an album released on Halloween. Some fans got a taste when the band performed “Sympathy Magic” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. It’s an enchanting series of songs that make you feel like you’re meandering deep through a forest, encountering mythical beings befor
  
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• Menopause treatment is getting personal

  11-12-2025 20:50 via businessinsider.com
  Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIWomen experiencing menopause have long weathered uncomfortable symptoms in silence.Advancements in menopause care include personalized hormone therapy, telehealth support, and non-hormonal therapies.This article is part of "Transforming Treatments," a series on medical innovations that save time, money, or discomfort.For decades, menopause has been treated like a medical nuisance to be managed silently. Women, knowing it's taboo to talk about, have quietly dealt wit
  
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• Prosecutors need more time to deal with pandemic fraud. A top senator says Democrats are blocking a bill to give it to them.

  11-12-2025 20:35 via businessinsider.com
  Senator Joni ErnstAndrew Harnik/Getty ImagesThe deadline is approaching for prosecutors to file fraud charges related to $43 billion in pandemic aid spending.Senator Joni Ernst says her Democratic counterpart is blocking a bill to give them five more years.Watchdogs previously flagged the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant and a restaurant bailout fund.The top Republican on the Senate Small Business Committee said Democrats are blocking a measure to give federal prosecutors more time to investigate
  
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• The 25 best affordable jewelry brands our style editors swear by

  11-12-2025 20:06 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSamantha Crozier/Business InsiderA quick mid-year check on your jewelry box will tell you what your collection needs. That could mean a mermaid-girl summer of pearls and seashell beads or a sentimental gift for your loved one. As for me, I am simply after a rotation of comfortable, everyday jewelry that I can shower and sleep in (without waking up to green skin).The top jewelry brands our team has tested
  
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• How to get Linkin Park tickets: Remaining 2025 and 2026 dates and prices

  11-12-2025 19:59 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSergione Infuso - Corbis/Corbis via Getty ImagesLinkin Park’s From Zero World Tour continues with a global slate of shows extending into 2026, supporting the band's long‑awaited 8th studio album From Zero. The tour was officially announced on September 5, 2024, when Linkin Park revealed their comeback, introduced new co-lead vocalist Emily Armstrong of Dead Sara and new drummer Colin Brittain
  
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• OpenAI says its new GPT 5.2 set a 'new state-of-the-art score' for professional knowledge work

  11-12-2025 19:57 via businessinsider.com
  OpenAI CEO Sam AltmanAndrew Harnik/Getty ImagesOpenAI said GPT-5.2, its latest model, is its best yet at doing "professional knowledge work."In a benchmark test, OpenAI said it outperformed industry professionals in tasks across 44 occupations.GPT-5.2's release comes just days after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared a "code red" in response to Google's Gemini 3.OpenAI released its anticipated update to GPT-5 on Thursday, boasting that the new AI is "the most capable model series yet for professiona
  
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• Taylor Swift knows people want her to 'go away' and 'give someone else a turn' — she just doesn't want to

  11-12-2025 19:48 via businessinsider.com
  Taylor Swift appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on December 10, 2025.Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty ImagesAhead of the premiere of her Eras Tour docuseries, Taylor Swift appeared on "The Late Show."Swift said she values career longevity and admires artists who can "keep a good thing going."Swift said she's aware that some people would prefer her to "go away," but she doesn't want to.Taylor Swift has been known to accept feedback from fans and critics, but there's one request she ref
  
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• A sommelier recommends 5 of the best sparkling wines under $30 that taste more expensive than they are

  11-12-2025 19:22 via businessinsider.com
  Brut ProseccoEllen O'BrienEven if you don't love Champagne, you might enjoy an alternative (more affordable) sparkling wine.We spoke to a sommelier who said many people actually prefer prosecco's citrusy, fresh flavor.The next time you want a warm, full-bodied red sparkling wine, reach for a bottle of Lambrusco.It's one of the most celebratory times of the year, bringing an onslaught of toast-filled festivities.Though Champagne is often the de facto alcohol filling flutes, the popular sparkling
  
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• Space stocks are surging on a colossal SpaceX IPO expected in 2026

  11-12-2025 19:09 via businessinsider.com
  Elon Musk SpaceXSaul Martinez/Getty ImagesRecent reports suggest that SpaceX could go public in 2026, and Elon Musk has hinted that this is likely.Musk's space company could go public at a colossal $1.5 trillion valuation.Rumors of the historic offering have boosted enthusiasm for space stocks in the last week.Talk of a colossal 2026 IPO from SpaceX is already having an impact on the market.Investors have been asking for years if Elon Musk will ever allow SpaceX to start trading on public market
  
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• The 20 most beloved restaurant chains in the US, according to Yelp

  11-12-2025 18:55 via businessinsider.com
  in n out burgers in a trayKit Leong/ShutterstockYelp ranked the most beloved chains in the country according to customer reviews and search volume.Popular chains, such as Dave's Hot Chicken, In-N-Out, and Texas Roadhouse, topped the list.Lesser-known chains, such as First Watch and bb.q chicken, also ranked highly.A new ranking of the most popular restaurant chains in the US reveals that both iconic spots and lesser-known favorites are winning over customers.Yelp ranked the most beloved restaura
  
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• This AI matchmaking startup says it can find your 'soulmate' — but be prepared to spend $50,000. Read its pitch deck.

  11-12-2025 18:48 via businessinsider.com
  Jake Kozloski is the CEO of dating startup Keeper.Joe JenkinsKeeper, an AI dating startup, believes its matchmaking tech can pair people with their soulmates.The dating company raised $4 million in pre-seed funding last year.Keeper shared the most recent version of its pitch deck with Business Insider.Keeper, an AI matchmaking startup, thinks it can help deliver your "soulmate" to you. And if it can't, it'll let you know."We're saying we actually know who could be your soulmate or not," Jake Koz
  
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• Dyson's notoriously pricey hair tools are somehow still on sale at their Black Friday prices right now

  11-12-2025 18:44 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreDysonMy curls and I have been through it. After years of reckless flat-ironing and experimenting with various styling products, we've reached an agreement: the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is the best thing to ever happen to us. And while Black Friday has passed, Dyson still has some in stock and on sale.It costs hundreds, which we all know is a lot for a hair dryer. But now until December 20, Dyson has e
  
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• The best sensitive stomach cat food, recommended with advice from veterinarians

  11-12-2025 18:43 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe selected the best cat foods for gastrointestinal support with advice from veterinarians and animal nutritionists.Hill's; Royal Canin; Purina/Business InsiderThe best sensitive stomach cat food for your pet depends on the underlying cause of their digestive issues, whether it's food intolerances, allergies, or inflammatory bowel disease. For cats without food allergies, veterinarians may recommend a se
  
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• The 27 best women's work bags we've discovered after countless hours of commuting and schlepping

  11-12-2025 18:43 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreIt's been years of testing, schlepping, and evaluating, but we finally have a list of the best work bags for women.Samantha Crozier/Business InsiderAs a style editor, I know that the best work bag for women looks a little different for everyone. I've busily taken note of all the most popular work bags riding the subway, and what they say about the women holding them.Near our office in the Financial Distr
  
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• Kate Winslet said she doesn't like the term 'nepo baby'

  11-12-2025 18:39 via businessinsider.com
  Kate Winslet and her son on the red carpet.JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP via Getty ImagesKate Winslet thinks the term 'nepo baby' is silly, and she tells her kids to ignore it.Winslet's directorial debut, "Goodbye June," which is out in December, was written by her son.She came to his defense, claiming it would have been made "with or without her."Kate Winslet thinks the term nepo baby is "silly."The Oscar winner and mom-of-three told the BBC on Wednesday that her kids, who have followed her into showbiz
  
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• The key to a happy RTO? Romanticizing your commute.

  11-12-2025 18:38 via businessinsider.com
  Even commuting can be romanticized.Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BIAmid the return-to-office push in corporate America, young workers are romanticizing their commutes.Commuters who participated in the TikTok trend said it helps boost their morale.Licensed therapist Brianna Paruolo said romanticizing can be a positive way to reframe a routine.When Danielle Pogue hits the pavement each morning for the cross-borough trek to her office in Brooklyn, she relies on two essentials to propel her forward:
  
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• Guilty on all counts: Jury convicts Netflix director Carl Rinsch in $11 million fraud case

  11-12-2025 18:28 via businessinsider.com
  Netflix director Carl Rinsch, right, outside courtLloyd Mitchell, Getty, BI compositeA Manhattan federal jury found Carl Rinsch guilty on seven counts, including fraud.Rinsh went to trial over $11 million Netflix gave him for a futuristic sci-fi show.Rinsch, who took the stand in his own defense, looked straight ahead as the verdict was read.Carl Rinsch spent years in director jail. Now he's facing real jail.A Manhattan federal jury on Thursday found Rinsch guilty on charges that he scammed Netf
  
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• Here are 4 ways Rivian just stepped deeper into Tesla's turf

  11-12-2025 18:20 via businessinsider.com
  Rivian said future R2 models will be shipped with lidar to support fully-autonomous driving capabilities.RivianRivian on Thursday unveiled a road map to make its cars fully autonomous and AI-powered.The plans include a silicon chip made in-house and an AI voice assistant.Rivian is also unveiling a subscription model for its driver-assistance system akin to Tesla FSD.Rivian is all-in on autonomous driving, stepping deeper into a territory Tesla has long positioned itself to dominate.On Thursday,
  
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• The 41 best gift baskets to give this holiday season, from huge baskets of cookies to luxe tins of caviar

  11-12-2025 18:16 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThere's a gift basket for everyone on your list, with bundles including premium snacks, olive oil, spices, and more.Fishwife; Cheerie Lane/Business InsiderGift baskets are one of the best gifts you can give this holiday season — after all, just about everyone loves a good snack or dessert. I've gathered up the best gift baskets for every taste, whether they love gourmet flavored olive oil, local Wi
  
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• Blackstone, Apollo, and Blue Owl are all in on data center bets — but there's one thing making them wary

  11-12-2025 18:14 via businessinsider.com
  Blue Owl co-CEO Doug Ostrover, Apollo CEO Marc Rowan and Blackstone President Jon GrayAP/Chris O'Meara/PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images/
  Vernon Yuen/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesPrivate markets are all in on digital infrastructure, and they don't see any short-term concerns.At the Goldman Sachs Financial Services Conference, they explained why they're bullish on the sector.But they also explained that lease renewals are an area of concern facing an uncertain futureConcerns of an AI bubble may
  
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