Monthly Archives: July 2022

BYD stock plummets on fears Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway may dump its position in the Chinese EV maker

Warren Buffett. Paul Morigi/Getty Images Shares of Chinese electric car maker BYD plummeted Tuesday on fears Berkshire Hathaway may be selling its position.  About 225 million shares appeared in the Hong Kong stock exchange clearing system, matching Warren Buffett’s holdings. BYD stock listed in Hong Kong dived 12%, and US-listed shares that trade over the…

Dogecoin creator said he thought Elon Musk wanted to ‘destroy’ Twitter months ago

Associated Press Dogecoin creator Jackson Palmer said he believes Elon Musk wanted to “destroy” Twitter. Palmer made the comments months before Musk decided to back out of the deal. On Friday, Twitter said it would take the billionaire to court and force him to buy the company. Dogecoin Co-Creator Jackson Palmer said he knew Elon…

18 products that have hit their lowest price ever this Prime Day, from the Apple Watch Series 7 to the Bose 700 headphones

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Amazon/Insider Amazon Prime Day is back — and it lasts through July 13, 2022.  For the entire event, Insider Reviews’ team of expert reporters and editors are vetting deals — because a seemingly steep discount isn’t necessarily accurate or worthwhile. Below, you’ll…

Left-wing group to launch national ‘#DontRunJoe’ campaign, saying Biden ‘will have a fight on his hands’ if he runs again

President Joe Biden. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images The progressive group RootsAction.org is launching a national “DontRunJoe” campaign to ‘dump’ Joe Biden. They say if Biden runs in 2024, “he will have a fight on his hands.” The group will launch digital ads in early nominating states after midterm elections, POLITICO reported. A…

Roth 401(k) vs. Roth IRA: How each of these after-tax retirement accounts can help maximize your savings

Roth retirement plans are designed to allow for tax-free distributions. Alyssa Powell/Insider The Roth 401(k) and Roth IRA are two different types of retirement vehicles that allow you to invest after-tax dollars.A Roth 401(k) is offered through your employer, and a Roth IRA is set up individually.A Roth 401(k) has stricter rules but higher contributions,…

Russia might recruit prisoners to fight for the Kremlin-tied mercenary Wagner Group amid troop shortages in Ukraine: British intelligence

A Russian soldier stands guard at the Luhansk power plant in the town of Shchastya. Alexander Nemenov/Getty Images Russia might consider releasing prisoners into an infamous mercenary group to aid its offensive in Ukraine.  The UK Ministry of Defense said that “if true” this move indicates Russia is struggling to replace troop losses. The Wagner…

College students can save on laptops, backpacks, dorm gear, and more on Prime Day — here are the best deals

Save money on dorm and college essentials — from essential tech like laptops, tablets, and headphones to backpacks, dorm supplies, and pillows. Sony When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. If you’re heading back to college this fall — be it in person or online — Prime Day…

How to close and delete your Robinhood account

Before you delete your Robinhood account, make sure you’ve closed all your other related accounts and closed all your positions. Robinhood; Rachel Mendelson/Insider You can delete your Robinhood account easily through the app. The process takes three to five business days.Before closing your account, you’ll need to sell your holdings or transfer them to another…