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• How Agritecture built a sustainable content engine

  14-10-2019 02:00
  Agritecture, a consultancy and content provider in the urban farming space, has developed a nuanced content strategy that has helped fuel its growth from a blog to a multi-faceted company.
  
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• European stocks rally, oil climbs as traders find footing in Iran conflict

  04-03-2026 12:11 via businessinsider.com
  European stocks rallied while Asian stocks fell futher on Wednesday.Jung Yeon-je/AFP/Getty ImagesEuropean stocks rallied Wednesday while Asian equities fell as traders assessed the Iran conflict.Crude oil prices climbed higher as trade disruptions fueled geopolitical tensions and market risks.Precious metals and bitcoin both rallied while the US dollar softened.European shares, precious metals, crude oil, and bitcoin all rose on Wednesday as traders took stock of the ongoing Iran conflict."If ye
  
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• Vacancies, evictions, and unexpected costs: Real estate investors open up about the challenges of owning property

  04-03-2026 11:45 via businessinsider.com
  White, who worked in finance for years, learned about the concept of house hacking from a book called "Build a Rental Property Empire."Courtesy of Jeff White and Suleyka BolañosReal estate investing can be a powerful wealth builder, but it comes with growing pains.Four investors share the top challenges they've faced, from vacancies to evictions.Still, they agree that the long-term upside outweighs the short-term strain.Jeff White and Suleyka Bolaños bought their first investment p
  
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• Fear of a war-driven inflation shock is overruling everything else in markets right now

  04-03-2026 11:40 via businessinsider.com
  Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesMarket fallout from the Iran has been as expected, with one key exception.A sell-off in ultra-safe Treasury bonds shows that inflation worries are overruling everything else right now.If the Middle East sees prolonged disruptions, limited oil supply could lead to an inflation shock.Up to this point, the market fallout from the Iran war has mostly gone as expected.Oil spiked as much as 17% across two days as tanker traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz froz
  
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• How wealthy tech leaders have prepped for a possible doomsday, from underground bunkers to gun stockpiles

  04-03-2026 11:34 via businessinsider.com
  Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Peter Thiel are among those who have reportedly invested in some doomsday preparations.Getty ImagesSome tech leaders have invested in doomsday preparations, like building bunkers.Bunker company owners said interest often spikes during geopolitical conflicts, including with Iran.Here are some of the wealthiest tech leaders who are said to have invested in doomsday prep.In times of geopolitical chaos, the average person might watch a meditation video or stock up on
  
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• Investors are underestimating an AI-driven inflation spike that could pop the bubble in growth stocks, strategist says

  04-03-2026 11:30 via businessinsider.com
  Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesAI may fuel inflation, impacting the stock market and economy, warns MRB Partners.The firm notes AI infrastructure raises energy costs, contrary to expected disinflationary effects.Right now, investors largely anticipate AI will be a disinflationary force.Investors have been grappling with the prospect that the AI trade could actually be bearish if the new technology puts millions of people out of work.But AI might first pose another risk to both the economy and the sto
  
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• YouTube juggernaut Dude Perfect hired its first content chief as it strives to build a Disney-style flywheel

  04-03-2026 11:17 via businessinsider.com
  The Dude Perfect guys on tour. The company hired a new content chief push into new age groups and content areas.Savion Washington/Getty Images for Dude PerfectDude Perfect hired its first content chief to lead its push into new shows, formats, and talent.The YouTube troupe is prepping programming for young kids after adding content aimed at older fans.It's also been scouting new talent to reduce its reliance on its namesake founders.Dude Perfect has hired its first chief content officer, Kevin S
  
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• How one firm is helping emerging hedge funds launch with hundreds of millions and virtually no staff

  04-03-2026 11:16 via businessinsider.com
  Reuters / NASALeaner hedge funds are on the rise, fueled by SMA capital, better tech, and outsourcing operations.IIP Services is one startup helping portfolio managers streamline operations for quick market entry.The firm provides a ready-to-use platform but also helps PMs navigate the due diligence gauntlet.A new wave of leaner, faster hedge-fund launches is on the rise.Driven by an influx of capital from the separately managed account boom — and by technology that used to be available on
  
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• Move over Mag 7. Goldman says investors should be focused on the 'HALO' trade.

  04-03-2026 11:15 via businessinsider.com
  Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesGoldman Sachs says the HALO trade is reordering the stock market. The acronym stands for heavy assets, low obsolescence, and it's a safe-haven trade amid AI fears.Markets love a catchy name or phrase to succinctly explain a popular trade. We've had the Magnificent Seven, the TACO trade, and the Nifty 50. Now, say hello to the HALO trade. Investors have been rewarding certain areas of the market as they look for a safe haven from AI disruption and as the war in Iran crea
  
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• We're sisters, best friends, and co-CEOs. Here's a day in our lives running our dental tech company.

  04-03-2026 11:05 via businessinsider.com
  Dr. Haley Abivardi and Dr. Goly Abivardi.Jos SchmidThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dr. Haley Abivardi, DMD (above, right), and Dr. Goly Abivardi, DMD, the 56- and 52-year-old co-CEOs and founders of vVardis, based in Zug and Zurich. It's been edited for length and clarity.We're sisters and best friends who founded vVardis, a healthcare company in the dental med-tech space. Dr. Haley oversees the financial part of the business, Dr. Goly manages tech, and the rest we do joint
  
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• The 30 early-stage startups in 2026 most likely to become tech's next unicorns

  04-03-2026 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  The cofounders of Created by Humans, left to right: Jen Singerman, Trip Adler and Edward IgushevCreated by HumansThe VC firm TRAC developed a model that uses AI to predict which startups are likely to become unicorns.Unicorns are startups valued at more than $1 billion.TRAC says startups on the list have a 1-in-5 chance of becoming unicorns.For decades, venture capital has run on instinct as a relationship-driven business built on gut calls and insider access to Silicon Valley's hottest startups
  
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• Meta CTO shares 7 traits he likes to see in an employee

  04-03-2026 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth prized relentlessness, ownership, and good people.JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty ImagesMeta CTO Andrew Bosworth shared the traits he likes in an employee, from relentlessness to adaptability."When plans change, their first reaction isn't a knee-jerk fear of change, but rather a tremendous curiosity," he said.Bosworth leads several divisions at Meta, from the metaverse to AI glasses.Want to work at Meta? Boz just gave you a guide.Andrew Bosworth — also known as "Boz" &m
  
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• How to watch South Africa vs. New Zealand: Live stream T20 World Cup semifinals anywhere

  04-03-2026 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSouth Africa beat New Zealand during a group stage match in February.Prakash Singh/Getty ImagesOnly four teams remain in the 2026 T20 World Cup, and the semifinals will decide which two will reach the championship. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch South Africa vs. New Zealand, the first of the semis, including free streaming options.An unstoppable South Africa has made its wa
  
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• I made an $800,000 mistake at my job. It taught me what good bosses do when an employee screws up.

  04-03-2026 10:53 via businessinsider.com
  Alex Levin, CEO of RegalCourtesy of RegalA few years ago, Alex Levin said he misspent $800,000 on an ad campaign for a former employer.Now a startup CEO, he credits the experience for teaching him how to react when a team member flubs.Punishing workers for making a mistake can discourage them from taking risks, Levin said.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Alex Levin, cofounder and CEO of Regal, a New York-based maker of AI agents for customer experience. Previously, he worked
  
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• The morning routines of CEOs and founders, from Airbnb's Brian Chesky to Microsoft's Satya Nadella

  04-03-2026 10:51 via businessinsider.com
  Melinda French Gates said she kayaks during the warmer months.Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesCEOs are often known for their unique morning routines where they optimize productivity.These routines include activities like meditation and reading customer feedback.One boss said he does his morning exercise on an empty stomach.When your daily work schedule involves running a company, starting off your morning right can be crucial.Their days tend to start early and can end pretty late.
  
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• CoreWeave's new AI investment: Chance the Rapper

  04-03-2026 10:47 via businessinsider.com
  CoreWeave's ad campaign features Chance the Rapper.CoreWeaveCoreWeave is taking a chance on Chance the Rapper.He stars in the company's first major brand campaign, which is aimed at AI decision-makers.CoreWeave's marketing push comes as the AI boom's big spenders face investor scrutiny.CoreWeave is enlisting Chance the Rapper to help define its next act as investors increasingly scrutinize the AI boom's big spenders.The Grammy Award-winning artist fronts CoreWeave's first major brand campaign, "
  
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• A dietitian shares what she eats to get 100 grams of protein in a day to build muscle mass

  04-03-2026 10:45 via businessinsider.com
  Rachael DeVaux, author of "The High-Protein Plate," uses protein powder, nut butter, and collagen peptides to give her cookies a 5-gram protein boost.Eva KolenkoRachael DeVaux, a registered dietitian, grew up active and strength trains three to four times a week.She aims to get 100 grams of protein a day to build muscle mass.The author of "The High-Protein Plate," DeVaux, shared some of her favorite ways to sneak in protein.Registered dietitian Rachael DeVaux grew up on the basketball court and
  
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• GoTo Foods is trying to turn mall brands into destination restaurants

  04-03-2026 10:44 via businessinsider.com
  GoTo Foods' new CEO, Omer Gaijal, is aiming to make food court staples like Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon, and Jamba a key part of consumers' routines.GoTo FoodsThe decline of shopping malls has had an outsize impact on food court restaurants and snack brands.Now, GoTo Foods' new CEO, Omer Gajial, wants to make Jamba and Cinnabon destination spots.Gajial told Business Insider that his strategy leverages location, customer experience, and new tech.The last time you visited a Cinnabon or Auntie Anne's,
  
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• Starbucks' new spring menu includes drinks made with ube, lavender, and coconut. Here's how they taste.

  04-03-2026 10:42 via businessinsider.com
  Starbucks has released three new spring drinks with ube, lavender, and coconut flavors.Katherine Tangalakis-LippertStarbucks released three new spring drinks.We tried the Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato, Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew, and Iced Lavender Cream Chai.The Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato was colorful and surprising.Starbucks may be in its wellness era, but that doesn't mean it's giving up on sweet drinks.After finding success in the fall with protein lattes and cold foam — which Starbuc
  
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• Sam Altman is stuck playing defense. It all started a week ago.

  04-03-2026 10:39 via businessinsider.com
  OpenAI CEO Sam AltmanKevin Wolf/APSam Altman and OpenAI face backlash after Pentagon deal raises ethical concerns.Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei rejected Pentagon terms, prompting a heated response from officials.Anthropic's Claude app surged in downloads as users react to OpenAI's Pentagon deal.Days after triumphantly declaring victory and landing a big deal with the US government, Sam Altman is stuck playing defense.In an interesting twist, OpenAI's latest debacle is arguably its least technical c
  
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• I'm a CMO who uses a '10-80-10' rule with AI. It's transformed everything from photo shoots to customer feedback.

  04-03-2026 10:22 via businessinsider.com
  Empire Portfolio Group CMO Alan Magee is going deep on AI, using the tech to generate customer review feedback, spot data trends, and replace some photoshoots.Duty Free MarketingAlan Magee, CMO at Orangetheory franchisee Empire Portfolio Group, is going deep on AI.AI-generated customer review responses are saving his team around 20 hours a month.Empire has also cut back on photo shoots and is using a marketing GPT to spot data trends.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Alan Mag
  
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• I ate an RFK-approved diet for a week. It sparked a food fight.

  04-03-2026 10:07 via businessinsider.com
  Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIThere is no "right" way to eat. You wouldn't know that, though, given how much we scrutinize each other's diets.Much like child rearing, exercising, and shopping habits, food is one of those things we all make judgments about based on our own, individually concocted rulebook. Order DoorDash too much? Lazy! Think people should slow down on eating out and learn to cook? Inconsiderate! Our society stigmatizes and shuns overweight people, but it can also t
  
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• I've lived in the UAE for 17 years. I ran to the basement as missiles flew overhead — and I still feel safe.

  04-03-2026 08:16 via businessinsider.com
  Rebecca Anne Proctor has been living in the UAE for 17 years; things are scary but she still feels safe.Provided by Rebecca Anne ProctorRebecca Anne Proctor, a journalist, has been living in the United Arab Emirates for 17 years.Missiles, emergency alerts, and sleepless nights have reshaped daily life.But even now, I feel safe — and grateful to live here.On Saturday, I was standing on the beach below my home on Dubai's Palm Crescent when I noticed thick plumes of black smoke rising from th
  
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• Ray Dalio says AI is 'eating everything' — and it might 'eat itself'

  04-03-2026 07:29 via businessinsider.com
  Billionaire Ray Dalio in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in October.Amal Alhasan/Getty Images for Fortune MediaRay Dalio says AI might "eat itself" if massive spending fails to generate real profits.The billionaire investor says AI is reshaping industries but may not yet be producing "adequate profits."Dalio's comments come as a Citrini Research report revived fears about the AI boom.Ray Dalio warned that AI is "eating everything" — but said the boom could also "eat itself" if the money doesn't add u
  
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• I was at a QuitGPT protest. The discontent extends far beyond OpenAI's Pentagon deal.

  04-03-2026 06:56 via businessinsider.com
  Demonstrators gather in front of OpenAI's SF office to protest the company's deal with the Pentagon.Manuel Orbegozo for BIDemonstrators gather in front of OpenAI's SF office to protest the company's deal with the Pentagon.Protesters have a diverse list of concerns, from the climate crisis to human creativity.Tech companies are becoming symbols of wealth inequality.Some people are angry with OpenAI, and it's about more than just the company's deal with the Pentagon.On Tuesday evening, I visited t
  
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• Ukraine's military drone guru says the next phase of Russia's Shahed war will be all about new extreme speeds

  04-03-2026 06:17 via businessinsider.com
  A Ukrainian interceptor drone hunts down a Russian attack drone.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy/Screengrab via XOne of Ukraine's top drone analysts is warning about what the future of drone warfare may look like.He said Russia is likely to focus on vastly increasing the speed of its Shahed drones.He urged Ukraine's manufacturers to look into defenses against drones capable of reaching 370 mph.Ukraine has enough interceptor drone manufacturers, and now needs to prepare for the next phase
  
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• Texas couple stuck in Dubai after cruise was canceled says they can't get help from US: 'I want to know an exit plan'

  04-03-2026 06:02 via businessinsider.com
  Karen and Bob Carifee were watching the sunset on the beach in Dubai when they heard loud noises and saw black smoke.Karen CarifeeA Texas couple is stuck in Dubai amid retaliatory strikes from Iran.They planned to take a cruise that was canceled after the US and Israel attacked Iran.The Carifees said Tuesday they couldn't get any help from the US consulate in Dubai.Karen and Bob Carifee, a married couple from Texas, were sitting on the beach in Dubai watching the sunset on Saturday when they hea
  
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• Some contractors who worked on OpenAI projects say Handshake AI is withholding thousands of dollars in pay

  04-03-2026 06:01 via businessinsider.com
  Handshake AI abruptly cut off access to the projects and told some workers they'd violated their contract.vgajic/Getty ImagesSome contractors working on OpenAI projects said Handshake AI has withheld their pay.Handshake AI cut off access to the projects and told some workers they'd violated their contract.Data annotators help train AI models and can make hundreds of dollars an hour.Some contractors working for Handshake AI say the AI training startup has denied them up to several thousand dollar
  
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• David Solomon said he's surprised by the market's reaction to the Iran war

  04-03-2026 06:01 via businessinsider.com
  Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said markets may take weeks to fully digest the Iran conflict's economic impact.Stefano Guidi/Getty ImagesGoldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says markets have been surprisingly calm amid the Iran conflict.US and Israel's strikes on Iran have whipped up stock volatility and driven oil prices higher.Solomon warns markets may need weeks to fully absorb the conflict's economic impact.Investors have been rattled by potential fallout from the war in Iran, but Goldman Sachs
  
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• The US is urging Americans to leave the Middle East immediately. What to know if you're there.

  04-03-2026 04:22 via businessinsider.com
  Traffic gridlock in Tehran on Saturday, February 28, 2026, after Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran.Majid Asgaripour/ReutersAmericans are being advised to immediately leave many Middle Eastern countries.The US and Israel struck Iran on Saturday, sparking retaliation in the region.Etihad and Emirates told Business Insider that a limited number of repatriation flights were planned.Americans in many Middle Eastern countries are now being advised to depart immediately for safety r
  
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