Monthly Archives: July 2022

‘The Black Phone’ is the latest horror movie from Blumhouse Productions — here’s how to watch the supernatural thriller at home

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Ethan Hawke in “The Black Phone.” Universal “The Black Phone” is now available to buy ($25) or rent ($20) from streaming retailers like Prime Video. The horror movie will also be available on Peacock, but a release date hasn’t been confirmed….

Kris Jenner is hosting a Masterclass on personal branding and how she ‘turned a vision into reality’ by becoming the Kardashian ‘momager’

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Kris Jenner teaches personal branding — narrative, monetization, and launching a business. Masterclass Kris Jenner, prolific “momager,” just debuted a personal branding MasterClass. In it, Jenner advises on creating a narrative and engaging visual story, building a business, and launching your…

Biden sits side-by-side with MBS less than one month after saying he wouldn’t meet with the Saudi ruler

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Joe Biden meet at Al Salman Palace upon his arrival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 15, 2022. Reuters President Joe Biden sat side-by-side with Saudi Crown Price Mohammed bin Salman at Al Salam Royal Palace. Last month, he told reporters he wasn’t going to meet with the…

The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the US — here’s why it’s so powerful and how it affects your financial life

As the central bank of the US, the Federal Reserve sets financial policy and bank-industry regulations that ultimately affect every American. Hisham Ibrahim/Getty Images The Federal Reserve, or “the Fed,” is the central banking system of the US.The purpose of the Federal Reserve is to regulate banks, manage the country’s money supply, and implement monetary…

Dow surges more than 600 points as strong consumer spending report helps offset recession fears

Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Dow jumped more than 600 points as investors cheered June’s retail sales figures.  Consumer spending ticked up 1% last month, exceeding economists expectations.  Still, Deutsche Bank said in a note Friday that the market is now pricing in a 100% chance of recession this year.  US stocks closed the…

Mid-cap stocks worth $2 to $10 billion often provide investors a good balance between growth and income

Mid-cap stocks offer investors a middle path in terms of risk and reward. JOHANNES EISELE / Contributor/Getty Images Mid-cap stocks are companies that have a market values between $2 billion and $10 billion. Mid-caps are usually moderately risky but generally stable companies that still have room to expand. Since mid-caps often offer both dividends and…

TikTok’s global security chief is stepping down amid US user data controversy

TikTok’s global chief security officer (CSO) will step down from that position and shift into a strategic advisory role. Roland Cloutier’s change in duties follows concerns about how the company is handling US user data. TikTok recently admitted that employees outside of the country were able to access that information, although “robust cybersecurity controls and…