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• Walmart just announced record US sales, and it sees more stimulus checks bringing another 'boost'

  18-02-2021 21:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Walmart CFO Brett Biggs (L) speaking at a news conference in Tokyo in October 2007, when he was a company SVP.
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  Walmart CFO Brett Biggs talked to CNBC after the company's fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday.
  Briggs said another stimulus check could give the company a boost.
  The CFO's remarks underscore the importance of more stimulus checks for the national economy.
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  Walmart CFO Brett Biggs told CNBC that another
  
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• Oil has surged to $100, but the energy shock may be bigger than it looks

  24-07-2026 07:34 via businessinsider.com
  
  Analysts warn fuel and shipping costs are rising even faster than oil.Leon Neal/Getty ImagesOil futures have surged 30% in a month to top $100 a barrel.Diesel, jet fuel, shipping and insurance costs are rising even faster than crude.Supply risks are now bigger than at any point in the war, analysts say.Oil prices have surged over 30% over the past month to breach $100 a barrel as renewed US-Iran fighting in the Middle East threatens global energy supplies.Attacks in the Red Sea are also adding t
  
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• Christopher Nolan's leadership approach boils down to 5 key lessons

  24-07-2026 07:25 via businessinsider.com
  
  Hollywood's biggest stars will move mountains for Christopher Nolan. Here's why.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicChristopher Nolan has earned the loyalty of some of Hollywood's biggest stars.Actors who've worked with him, like Cillian Murphy and Michael Caine, have shared what makes him an effective leader.Here are five leadership lessons anyone can learn from the Oscar-winning filmmaker.Christopher Nolan has built a reputation for attracting Hollywood's biggest stars — and convincing many of them to
  
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• South Korean Gen Z's answer to corporate despair: tiny turtle charms on phones

  24-07-2026 06:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  Tiny turtle charms are becoming little beacons of hope for South Korea's Gen Z.Selynn HwangA tiny turtle charm might be the answer to your latest corporate headache.South Korean Gen Z are sticking cute turtles to their phones as little symbols of luck.Each colored turtle represents different things: pink for love, green for health, and yellow for money.Gen Z small luxuries have become even smaller in South Korea, where a new trend of baby turtle charms is flourishing.Turtles have long been seen
  
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• Jimothy the raccoon is proof that being weird, feral, and unknowable is the key to winning the internet

  24-07-2026 06:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jimothy the raccoon (not pictured) is the internet's latest celebrity.Bernd Weißbrod/picture alliance via Getty ImagesJimothy the weird raccoon has reached peak social media virality.Like all internet-famous animals, there's already Jimothy merch.It's worth thinking about why Jimothy — in all its bizarre glory — became the object of online obsession.If there's one thing you see on the internet today, I hope it's Jimothy.Here's the 101 on Jimothy: A strange raccoon roaming the s
  
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• Elon Musk said helping create OpenAI accidentally accelerated the AI race, which ‘wasn’t really’ his intention

  24-07-2026 06:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  Elon Musk said that helping create OpenAI had unintended consequences he didn't expect, which accelerated the AI race.Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty ImagesElon Musk said that helping create OpenAI had unintended consequences he didn't expect.Musk said that Anthropic's creation from OpenAI accelerated the AI race.Musk said competitors should be allowed to review each other's models for risks before launch.Elon Musk says one of his biggest efforts to slow the concentration of AI power may have had the oppo
  
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• I moved to the US on a green card. I wouldn't do the same today on an H-1B visa.

  24-07-2026 02:14 via businessinsider.com
  
  Mohamed Zeeshan self-petitioned for a green card in 2021.Courtesy of Mohamed ZeeshanMohamed Zeeshan moved to the US as a green card holder in 2023.He was drawn to American liberties, such as free speech and a lack of bureaucracy.But Zeeshan is concerned about how visa uncertainty is affecting immigrants today.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mohamed Zeeshan, 32, an Indian national and green card holder, who lives in Arlington, Virginia. The following has been edited for leng
  
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• Taco Bell dropped the price on one of its menu items to $1 for a day. And yes, it was lettuce-free.

  24-07-2026 01:36 via businessinsider.com
  
  Mario Tama/Getty ImagesTaco Bell sold $1 Enchiritos after foot traffic dropped in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.Shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell was linked to cases of diarrhea in five Midwestern states.Lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms was traced back to people who fell ill after eating at Taco Bell.Taco Bell rolled out a $1 menu item to try and help people forget about the whole iceberg-lettuce-linked explosive diarrhea ordeal.On Wednesday, the fast-food giant sold Enchiritos for
  
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• OpenAI's new release turns a bad week ugly for software stocks

  24-07-2026 00:14 via businessinsider.com
  
  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesOpenAI's Presence release caused a software selloff, analysts say.The AI lab is continuing its push into software that goes atop its cutting-edge models.The IGV index sank after OpenAI's announcement, with hits to Workday, Atlassian, HubSpot, and more.OpenAI just handed software stocks a beating with its latest push into enterprise work.After the company revealed a new product on Wednesday meant to make AI agents more effective for customers, sof
  
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• Trump finalizes new tariffs on dozens of countries

  23-07-2026 23:52 via businessinsider.com
  
  President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House.Chen Mengtong/China News Service/VCG via Getty ImagesThe Trump administration on Thursday revealed new double-digit tariffs on dozens of US trading partners.The new duties range from 10 to 12.5%.They follow a five-month investigation into trading partners' efforts to root out products made with forced labor.The Trump administration on Thursday finalized new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners as it seeks
  
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• Intel looked like a fallen giant. Now it's posting its fastest revenue growth in 15 years.

  23-07-2026 23:32 via businessinsider.com
  
  Intel CEO Lip-Bu TanBloomberg/Getty ImagesIntel posted its strongest revenue growth in more than 15 years.The company's data center and AI business grew 59% as the chipmaker gains AI momentum.The results sent Intel shares soaring in after-hours trading.Not long ago, Intel looked like a fallen giant. Now, the chipmaker has posted its "strongest revenue growth in more than fifteen years," CEO Lip-Bu Tan said Thursday.The company's second-quarter results sent shares up more than 11% in after-hours
  
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• Mamdani puts wealthy absentee New Yorkers on notice: 'You've got mail'

  23-07-2026 23:25 via businessinsider.com
  
  Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City sent notices to properties hit by the pied-à-terre tax.Angelina Katsanis/Getty ImagesMayor Zohran Mamdani said those who own pricy second homes in the city should "check their mailbox."On Thursday, the city sent notification letters to properties affected by the new pied-à-terre tax.The tax applies to non-primary homes worth over $5 million.New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a message for New York's wealthy second-home owners: "Check your
  
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• Patreon is laying off 20% of its staff. Read the memo its CEO sent to employees.

  23-07-2026 22:36 via businessinsider.com
  
  Patreon CEO Jack Conte.SXSW/Getty ImagesPatreon, a subscription platform, is laying off about 20% of its staff, according to the company.CEO Jack Conte said it needs to cut costs and flatten its org to remain "dependable" for creators.Read the memo Patreon sent to its staff about the layoffs and restructuring.Patreon, a platform for creators that paywalls their content, is laying off staff.In a publicly shared note addressed to Patreon's content creators, CEO Jack Conte announced that the creato
  
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• Soundcore Space 2 headphones review: High-end noise cancellation on a budget

  23-07-2026 22:29 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Soundcore Space 2 headphones impressed us with excellent noise-canceling performance.Ryan Waniata/Business InsiderNoise-canceling headphones continue to one-up each other, immersing listeners in near-dizzying layers of sonic solitude. But innovation comes at a cost, and not everyone can afford ever-rising prices from top brands. Thankfully, Soundcore (as it often does) has a solution for budget buyer
  
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• The most comfortable sandals I've ever worn are these unisex recovery slides from Crocs — they feel like I'm walking on marshmallows

  23-07-2026 22:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSally Kaplan/Business InsiderThere's so much about my pregnancy that has been absolutely magical, but the sore feet thing is not one of them. The last time my feet were as tired as they are right now, I did 20,000 steps at Disney World — and I'm currently working from home on the couch.I thought the answer was just wearing supportive shoes when I left the house, but I've realized I really need to b
  
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• Spending strikes again: Tesla and Alphabet are being punished by investors for lofty capex plans

  23-07-2026 22:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  Photo 1 by ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images; Photo 2 by by Karl Mondon / AFP via Getty ImagesBig post-earnings drops in Tesla and Alphabet pressured the sector on Thursday.In both cases, investors are balking at the spending projections as the companies pursue AI projects.Tesla stock cratered nearly 15%, while Alphabet dropped 7%.Gone are the days when investors went along cheerily with Big Tech's plans to spend enormous sums on AI projects.That fact was on display with the precipitous post-ear
  
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• The bond market is telling investors it's time to start worrying about the war again

  23-07-2026 22:03 via businessinsider.com
  
  NYSEBond yields sent a a new warning as oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel again on Thursday.The 10-year yield hit 4.71%, the highest since 2025.The 30-year was the highest since 2007. The moves are a warning that inflation risk is rising.The bond market is sending investors a clear warning: It's time to worry about inflation again.Thursday's fresh spike in bond yields is a sign that worries about higher prices are rising as the ceasefire with Iran breaks down and a resolution to the war slip
  
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• IMAX's CEO isn't buying Disney's 'Infinity Vision' pitch for 'Avengers: Doomsday': It's just 'marketing'

  23-07-2026 21:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  Chris Evans in "Avengers: Doomsday."Disney/Marvel Studios"Avengers: Doomsday" will not play in IMAX because it's committed to "Dune: Part 3" the same day.Disney created "Infinity Vision," a certification ensuring films play on the best non-IMAX large-format screens.IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond called Infinity Vision a "marketing initiative."Two of the holiday season's biggest releases, "Dune: Part 3" and "Avengers: Doomsday," are on a collision course of "Barbenheimer"-like proportions come December 18
  
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• Best Zenni promo codes we've tested in July 2026

  23-07-2026 21:51 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.ZenniIt's no secret that buying glasses can be an expensive hassle, but online retailers like Zenni aim to streamline the process so you can shop affordably without ever having to leave your house. Zenni offers an impressive line-up of budget-friendly, fashionable frames for sunglasses, prescription lenses, readers, and more. The b
  
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• Nothing screams 2026 like Elon Musk thanking chipmakers on an earnings call

  23-07-2026 21:24 via businessinsider.com
  
  tktkHannibal Hanschke-Pool/Getty ImagesElon Musk thanked Samsung, TSMC, and Micron on Wednesday's earnings call.It was a particularly 2026-like moment — companies are trying to supply chips as prices go wild."They've got to make some very tough decisions on memory allocation," Musk said.Elon Musk took a moment during Tesla's earnings call on Wednesday to thank three companies that have little to do with traditional automaking.Musk praised Samsung and TSMC during the call, and then turned t
  
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• The best women's walking sandals for summer travel

  23-07-2026 20:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreRachael Schultz/Business InsiderIn our years-long pursuit of the best walking sandals for women, the pairs we keep coming back to come with plenty of support without reading as orthotic. Packing for 20,000-step days in 90% humidity requires a lot of forethought, so to make it easier, we tried pairs built to withstand hot asphalt, slippery sidewalks, and sandy coasts.
  Together, we've found that the ideal
  
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• One chart shows why investors may want to approach this year's mega IPOs with caution

  23-07-2026 20:51 via businessinsider.com
  
  TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty ImagesHype for this year's mega IPOs is high, but history shows investors should approach with caution. Apollo's top economist highlighted data that shows IPOs since 2019 have underperformed. SpaceX stock has struggled after its colossal offering, down about 18% from its IPO price on Thursday. The AI hype seems endless, and investors are salivating at the chance to finally buy stock in some of the biggest names in the industry. But as Anthropic and OpenAI prepare t
  
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• The AI boom didn't stop Google from hiring nearly 12,000 people

  23-07-2026 20:24 via businessinsider.com
  
  Google CEO Sundar Pichai.Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty ImagesGoogle's parent company, Alphabet, grew its head count by 11,830 between June 2025 and June 2026.The tech giant reported blockbuster second-quarter earnings, revealing revenue of $119.8 billion.The update comes as Google workers rallied for layoff protections last week.As companies make rounds of job cuts and double down on AI spend, Google's parent company Alphabet is expanding its workforce.Alphabet reported blockbuster second-quar
  
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• I went to the Amalfi Coast with my husband and parents. We'd do 5 things differently next time to make our trip better.

  23-07-2026 20:20 via businessinsider.com
  
  My family had a great trip to the Amalfi Coast, but if we were to do it all over, there are a few things I'd change.Alexa MellardoI went on a trip to the Amalfi Coast in Italy with my husband and parents, who are in their 60s.Spending more time in Capri instead of Sorrento, which felt a bit busy, would've been nice.I wish we'd made fewer dinner reservations and booked more cooking classes, which we loved.Italy stole my heart over a decade ago, when I spent a semester of college studying abroad t
  
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• Meet 22 VCs on the hunt for the next breakout startup in social media

  23-07-2026 20:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  Investors like Vanessa Larco (Premise), Adina Tecklu (Khosla), and Ramtin Naimi (Abstract Ventures) are backing buzzy new social startups.Courtesy of Premise; Courtesy of Khosla Ventures; Courtesy of Abstract VenturesAI is changing social media as we know it. It's also minting new social startups.Business Insider is highlighting 22 venture capital firms hunting for social breakouts.They're backing dating apps, AI-era social networks, and online platforms to help us connect IRL.Something has to c
  
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• TikTok has been quietly testing a paid micro-drama app that costs $20 a week

  23-07-2026 20:07 via businessinsider.com
  
  TikTok is testing a paid micro-drama app called LimeShorts.LimeShorts/Nicolas TUCAT / AFP via Getty Images.TikTok is testing a paid short-drama app in the US called LimeShorts.Users can pay $20 a week, or $200 a year, to view a library of micro-drama shows.LimeShorts is one of several big bets TikTok is making in the fast-growing drama industry this year.TikTok is racing to cash in on the micro-drama craze.The company has been quietly testing a paid short-drama app in the US called LimeShorts si
  
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• We bought a house and regretted it after 2 years. Now, we own an apartment instead.

  23-07-2026 20:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  Owning a house was more challenging than my wife and I had imagined.Siobhan BallMy wife and I were so excited to buy our first home, but the reality didn't match up to our dream.We knew a home would be expensive, but we were surprised by the hefty repair costs.Also, as my mobility declined, the two-story home became infeasible, so now we own an apartment.My partner and I fell in love with our first home — a two-story 1980s residence in Edinburgh — before we'd even gone inside.Sitting
  
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• 3 US airports plan to replace TSA agents with private contractors in a bid to reduce disruptions to passengers — see the list

  23-07-2026 19:36 via businessinsider.com
  
  US airports experienced longer security wait times when Transportation Security Administration officers missed paychecks during the government shutdown in March.Mark Felix/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThe TSA Gold+ program aims to expand the use of private contractors while retaining federal oversight.Three US airports are set to participate in TSA Gold+ next year.They join 20 airports that already use private security contractors instead of federal TSA agents.Who can forget the airport chaos that
  
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• AMD takes a shot at Nvidia by betting on AI's next big shift

  23-07-2026 19:35 via businessinsider.com
  
  AMD president and CEO Lisa Su.Leon Neal/Getty ImagesAMD is betting the future of AI inference won't rely on a single chip.A new Cerebras pact reflects a shift toward "disaggregated inference."AMD says its new Helios server system rivals Nvidia in performance and cost.AMD is making a bet about the future of AI: one chip shouldn't rule them all.CEO Lisa Su announced Thursday that AMD is teaming up with chip startup Cerebras on a new approach to AI inference, which is the process of generating resp
  
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• Here's how much higher oil prices could go as hopes for an Iran peace deal fade

  23-07-2026 19:32 via businessinsider.com
  
  VCG/VCG via Getty ImagesBrent broke through past $100 a barrel again on Thursday as hopes faded for an durable US-Iran peace. The latest price surge has reopened the door for some dire predictions about what's next for oil. Some energy experts see Brent topping $150 a barrel if the conflict drags on.In just a matter of weeks, the worst-case scenario for oil has crept back into the conversation. The oil market is feeling intense whiplash, with hopes for a resolution with Iran breaking down after
  
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