Monthly Archives: November 2022

Access to alternative investments have never been easier, but some VCs don’t think that’s a good thing

Welcome back! Dan DeFrancesco here in New York. Today we’ve got stories on why Gen Z might be in trouble with its finances, how SBF spent his fortune, and some cool photos of the moon.  But first, what’s your risk tolerance? If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. Download Insider’s app here. Christie’s…

China’s leaders will crack down harshly on zero-COVID protesters – so its markets will stutter, veteran investor Mark Mobius says

Legendary investor Mark Mobius. Richard Brian/Reuters Chinese markets will fall in the short term in the wake of unrest, legendary investor Mark Mobius said. Public protests against zero-COVID curbs have erupted in Beijing, Shanghai and other major cities. “It’s clear to me that Xi cannot tolerate any protests, so there will be a tough crackdown,”…

The Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday bundle sale includes a free game plus 3 months of online multiplayer for only $300

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. The bundle includes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, one of Switch’s best-selling games. Nintendo One of the best gaming deals you can grab this Cyber Monday is a special deal on Nintendo’s wildly popular Switch console. Right now, you can pick up…

Cyber Monday Xbox deals: The best discounts available now on consoles, games, and more

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Xbox Series S (left) is on sale for Cyber Monday. Xbox/Insider Cyber Monday is delivering some fantastic deals on Xbox consoles, games, and gear, including the best price we’ve seen on the Xbox Series S. Microsoft’s online store is the best…

Cyber Monday streaming deals: The best discounts on subscriptions to HBO Max, Discovery Plus, and more

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. You can save big on several streaming service subscriptions for Cyber Monday. grinvalds/Getty Images; Insider Streaming services don’t often see big discounts throughout the year — in fact, many have been getting price hikes to match inflation. But, if you’re hoping…

A consultant who advises top executives and Michelin-starred chefs described 4 qualities you need to be more productive

Agustín Peralt. Courtesy of Agustín Peralt Agustín Peralt is a consultant who works with clients who want to be more productive. They’ve included executives from big companies like Siemens as well as Michelin-starred chefs. Insider breaks down the four qualities he said in his book were key toward boosting productivity. This is an edited, translated…

Chinese bots spammed Twitter with porn, which buried news about COVID-19 protests in China, report says

Chinese-language accounts flooded Twitter with spam, per a report. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images Chinese bot accounts posted spam, which buried news about COVID protests, per the Washington Post. Twitter was aware of the issue by noon and started addressing the issue, the Post reported.  Protests against strict COVID-19 restrictions have erupted in several areas of China….

Elon Musk posted a bizarre photo of his ‘bedside table,’ featuring 2 guns, 4 empty cans of caffeine-free Coke, and a picture of George Washington

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Musk posted a picture of his “bedside table” on Monday morning with guns and Diet Coke cans.  The picture also includes famous painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware River.  Musk has previously expressed that he’s a strong supporter of the Second Amendment right to bear arms. Elon Musk posted a picture…