Monthly Archives: September 2022

Meta’s Project Cambria VR headset already has a rival in the Pico 4 Pro

Following months of rumors and leaks, ByteDance-owned XR brand Pico finally unveiled its latest VR headsets including the high-end Pico 4 Pro. The Project Cambria to the base Pico 4’s Oculus Quest 2, the Pico 4 Pro model promises to deliver developers, businesses, and regular users a premium VR experience that’s beyond anything that Pico…

US stocks fall after steep sell-off as investors assess outlook for more aggressive rate hikes to come

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Eric Baradat/Getty Images US stocks fell Thursday, setting up the major indexes for a third straight loss.  The Federal Reserve’s rate hike Wednesday was followed by rate hikes at other central banks.  The Bank of Japan intervened in the currency market for the first time since the late 1990s.  US…

The best returns come when markets are depressed as they are now, but there will be more pain for 6-12 months, billionaire David Rubenstein says

Getty Images Billionaire David Rubenstein thinks the market downswing is a buying opportunity.  Still, he said he expects more turmoil in the next six to 12 months.  The Carlyle co-founder told CNBC that investors shouldn’t exit markets too soon.  Now isn’t the time for investors to run for the door despite worrying signs of an…

Bitcoin could return to $68,000 within 4 years and hit $500,000 in the next decade, MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor says

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor Joe Raedle/Getty Images MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor said bitcoin could return $68,000 in four years and then hit $500,000 within the next decade.  At the MarketWatch Best New Ideas in Money Festival on Wednesday, the bitcoin bull shared his thoughts on the world’s largest cryptocurrency.  While bitcoin has shed roughly 60% so…

Paying off your mortgage early helps you save money in the long run, but it isn’t for everyone

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Other options, such as refinancing or recasting your mortgage, might make more…

4 ways small-business owners can retain diverse talent, including mentorship programs and employee surveys

Insider Gena Cox says it’s for company leaders to invest in mentorship opportunities and management training in things like inclusion. Dave Lamb via Gena Cox Since the recent racial reckoning, many industries have been working to diversify their workforces. Retaining talent from historically marginalized backgrounds remains a problem for some employers. Leadership consultants and executives…

TikTok Commerce 2022 Report Preview

TikTok’s powerful algorithm and cultural relevance has made it the go-to platform for emerging shopping trends. To succeed on TikTok, brands must craft their social commerce strategies around creating content that’s designed for entertaining first and shopping second. Insider Intelligence’s TikTok Commerce 2022 Report details social shopping behaviors on TikTok, the importance of creators in…