Monthly Archives: August 2022

Crypto and clean-energy stocks are at the center of the latest meme stock rally sparked by Bed Bath & Beyond’s massive surge in recent weeks

Wall Street Bets SOPA Images/Getty Images Bed Bath & Beyond is “king” in this latest meme-stock rally, but clean-energy and crypt is also getting attention, Vanda Research says.  Coinbase may see renewed momentum with the upcoming Ethereum blockchain upgrade.  Bed Bath & Beyond shares have soared more than 380% since a rally was sparked earlier…

The 50 best movies of all time, according to critics

“The Godfather.” Paramount Pictures/”The Godfather” Insider ranked the best films of all time, based on Metacritic scores. They include recent Oscar winners “Moonlight” and “Parasite” and classics like “The Godfather” and “Citizen Kane.” Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. To find out which films have been the most critically acclaimed over time,…

Pence whacks fellow Republicans for calling to ‘defund the FBI’ after Marjorie Taylor Greene did exactly that following the Mar-a-Lago raid

Former Vice President Mike Pence pauses during a Wednesday speech in New Hampshire. Scott Eisen/Getty Images Mike Pence blasted fellow Republicans for calling to “defund the FBI” in the wake of the Mar-a-Lago raid. Pence’s comments come as senior Republicans seek to tone down the intense criticism leveled at the bureau. Pence made his comments…

I’m one of the 800 Peloton employees losing their jobs. After massive layoffs in February, I’ve spent every day of the last 6 months wondering which shift would be my last — now I know.

John Smith/VIEWpress Peloton told employees last week it’s cutting 800 jobs, closing retail stores, and raising prices. An anonymous Field Specialist at Peloton, whose identity Insider has verified, describes the warning signs that foretold this latest round of layoffs at the company. This is their story, as told to Insider’s Sarah Jackson. It has been…

US could face its own winter energy crunch as gas production and storage lag while key export hub eyes restart

A street is covered in snow in Bethesda, Maryland on January 3, 2022. – A winter storm is bringing heavy snow to Washington, DC and the mid-Atlantic region on Monday. Pedro Ugarte / AFP via Getty Images Natural gas stockpiles for winter are currently more than 10% below normal levels for this point in the…

Trump Organization CFO to plead guilty in tax-dodge scheme and will agree to testify against the company, but source says he will not incriminate Donald Trump

Trump Organization finance chief Allen Weisselberg appears in a New York court after turning himself in to authorities on July 01, 2021 in New York City. Photo by Seth Wenig-Pool/Getty Images Donald Trump’s former CFO will admit in Manhattan on Thursday that he conspired to dodge payroll taxes on $1.7 million in income over 15…

The WNBA playoffs tip off August 17 with the Chicago Sky taking on the New York Liberty — here’s how to livestream every game

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Candace Parker of the Chicago Sky guarded by Kiah Stokes of the Las Vegas Aces Ethan Miller / Getty Images The 2022 WNBA playoffs begin on August 17 with eight teams competing for the championship. The first round will be played…

Seeking nominations for the top music startups helping labels, artists, and other creators grow their businesses

iNueng/Getty Images Insider is compiling a list of the top music startups helping artists, labels, and other creators. We want to hear from you on the most innovative and promising upstarts in the music industry. Please submit your ideas here (or below) by August 30. The music industry is constantly evolving as technology and consumer…

A Texas county’s entire elections board resigned after being stalked and getting threats over the 2020 election

Stock photo of a voting booth Hill Street Studios/Getty Images The entire staff of a Texas county’s elections department has resigned, The Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post reported. Employees said they were stalked and harassed following the 2020 elections.  The county is now working to figure out how to hold elections without an elections department.  Gillespie County,…