Monthly Archives: August 2022

Inside the life of Bill Gates’ daughter Jennifer, an elite equestrian who stands to inherit ‘a minuscule portion’ of her father’s $116 billion fortune

Jennifer Gates. Horacio Villalobos – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Jennifer Gates, 25, is the eldest child of philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates. Gates is set to receive a “minuscule portion” of her father’s wealth. She’s currently enrolled in Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Jennifer Gates is one…

Inflation is starting to ‘drop like a rock’ leading to deflation in certain areas of the economy, Fundstrat says

Cindy Ord/Getty Images Inflation is starting to ‘drop like a rock’ rather than a feather, according to Fundstrat’s Tom Lee.Lee observed outright deflation in some areas of the economy, suggesting that inflation is less sticky than perceived.Stock market investors are looking for a cool down in inflation as it would allow the Fed to ease…

Trump documentary filmmaker says he spent most of the time trying not to laugh while interviewing Don Jr.

Donald Trump Jr. speaks ahead of the heavyweight fight between Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfort on September 9, 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Eric Espada/Getty Images Listening to Don Jr. talk was almost too much to bear for UK filmmaker Alex Holder. The Trump documentarian said he found Don Jr.’s political observations laughable. “You can’t…

Markets will stay volatile as investors digest ‘noisy’ data points and try to figure out where inflation is really coming from, UBS investment chief says

Stocks will stay volatile as investors continue to be inundated with “noisy data” points, UBS’s investment chief said. “So everybody’s really trading on all these different data points,” Mark Haefele told Bloomberg TV. Volatility is going to stay in stocks until a trend on where inflation is headed becomes clearer, he said. Stocks will stay…

The State of the Creator Economy

In “The State of the Creator Economy,” we detail the latest trends in the creator economy, including monetization strategies, popular social platforms, and recent growth. Simply enter your information to get a copy of this exclusive PDF and to start receiving the eMarketer Retail newsletter, which covers today’s most important trends in the world of commerce. Read…

I went behind the scenes at Chipotle’s 22,000 square-foot Cultivate Center inside its HQ, where the chain tests new recipes and technology

Chipotle Chipotle’s Cultivate Center in Irvine, California houses the chain’s state-of-the-art test kitchen and design lab. The test kitchen includes a replica kitchen, where demonstrations and commercials are filmed. Designers in the lab 3D-print models of decor to adorn new restaurants.  Chipotle’s test kitchen and plans for future menu items are tucked away in a…

Remote work has made it easier than ever for white-collar workers to find a job — but this could flip if roles get outsourced to Latin America and Asia

Jasmina007/Getty Images US companies are expected to outsource more remote roles in the years to come. It comes as many businesses are struggling to find workers amid the ongoing labor shortage. Some white-collar jobs could be impacted, but the transition won’t happen overnight. In many ways, the growth of remote work has made it easier…

‘Top Gun’ vs. ‘Spider-Man’: With slim pickings in theaters, moviegoers will choose from recent hits on National Cinema Day

Tom Cruise in “Top Gun: Maverick.” Paramount Pictures Movie theaters will hope that recent hits like “Top Gun: Maverick” will attract audiences this weekend. On Saturday, thousands of theaters will offer tickets at no more than $3 for National Cinema Day. It comes amid a lack of new releases to theaters. Labor Day weekend is…

A luxury cruise ship launching in 2025 will allow travelers to permanently live at sea with residences starting at $1 million — see what it’ll be like aboard

Storylines Storylines is building a residential cruise ship that’ll indefinitely circumnavigate the globe starting in 2025. Rooms aboard the vessel range from a $1 million studio to four-bedroom bi-level $8 million home. Some floor plans are almost sold out as the company continues to “build momentum everyday.” Why take a monthslong world cruise when you…

7 founders and CEOs share the books that have shaped how they think, lead, and run businesses

Insider asked seven entrepreneurs for their book recommendations. Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images Insider has compiled a list of seven books recommended by entrepreneurs. They include founders and C-suite-level execs from top startups like Silicon Valley’s UserZoom. The books cover topics such as the culture at Netflix and the financial crisis. This is an edited, translated version…