Monthly Archives: October 2022

Amazon reportedly freezes hiring for the corporate wing of its global retail business

Amazon has kicked off a corporate hiring freeze for its retail division, according to a report. The New York Times broke the news after obtaining exclusive internal documents. Amazon would not be the only major company rolling back its hiring practices. A shot of Amazon’s Seattle headquarters. David Ryder/Getty Images Amazon has initiated a corporate…

Dow soars 800 points as stocks extend massive rally on fresh hopes for less hawkish central banks

US stocks have rallied sharply since June. ANGELA WEISS/Getty Images The Dow soared 800 points, and the Nasdaq jumped 3% Tuesday as stocks capped their best two-day rally since 2020.  A drop in US job openings and a smaller-than-expected rate hike from the Reserve Bank of Australia helped fuel the bullishness. Twitter stock soared 23%…

This week’s student loan refinancing rates: October 4, 2022 | 5-year undergraduate rates plummet

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. Average interest rates on refinanced undergraduate student loans dropped substantially from last…

79 thoughtful gifts for best pals, from a portable book nook to a card game more contested than Monopoly

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Uncommon Goods; Etsy Whether it’s your friend’s birthday or you just want to say thank you, you’re not alone in thinking they deserve only the very best. Because our friends play such a beloved role in our lives, it can be…

How to find the Applications folder on your Mac computer and pin apps to your Dock

You can find the Applications folder on your Mac with Finder. Crystal Cox/Business Insider To find the Applications folder on your Mac computer, use the Finder tool. You can also use the Go menu or Spotlight search to find Applications on Mac.  For easier access, add frequently used applications to your Dock. The Applications folder…

American Express cardholders can get 4 months of unlimited free coffee, tea, lemonade, and more at Panera — here’s how to sign up

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. Amex cardholders can activate a complimentary four-month Panera Unlimited Sip Club subscription…

Mike Pence told a Trump campaign lawyer who called Rudy Giuliani ‘a fucking asshole’ that he didn’t need to apologize for the insult because ‘it’s the truth’: book

Former Vice President Mike Pence and former Mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani. AP Photo/Jeff Dean, AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File While arguing over the 2020 election recount, Trump lawyer Justin Clark called Rudy Giuliani a “fucking asshole.” Trump asked Clark to apologize to Giuliani. But, Pence said Clark didn’t need to because it’s the “truth.”…

Elon Musk never admits defeat, but the billionaire just did that in his bitter deal battle with Twitter

Experts say Musk’s teflon-like ability to evade repercussions is due to a complex interplay of exceptionalism, a fierce cult-like fandom, and a culture of “billionaire worship.” Gotham/Getty Images Musk’s decision to buy Twitter after all is an attempt to dodge a likely court loss, experts say. The pretrial discovery process showed his odds of winning…

October is often grim for stocks but it’s also historically been a ‘bear market killer’ – and it could happen again as the 4th quarter kicks off with a blistering rally

Spencer Platt/Getty Images October could serve as a “bear market killer” for the US stock market, said Carson Wealth in a note.  Of the past 17 bear – or near bear markets – stocks have bottomed in October six times.  Markets are entering another strong season: the period after a midterm election.  US stocks have…