Quarterly earnings have cleared a ‘low hurdle’ so far, but investors shouldn’t feel reassured as cuts to 2023 estimates have yet to come through, Barclays says

Traders working at the New York Stock Exchange. Michael Nagle/Xinhua via Getty Images Investors may not be finding much comfort in quarterly earnings reports so far this season, with Barclays seeing “low quality” beats.  “Although a large majority of companies have beaten the lowered estimates, guidance is mixed and margins pressure is evident,” it said. …

Hours-long hold times with their student-loan company are keeping public servants in a ‘limbo period’ wondering if they’ll get the debt relief they qualify for

Getty Images Student-loan borrowers in public service have reported issues reaching their loan company, MOHELA. Insider spoke to two borrowers who said they were on the phone for hours to no avail. This is preventing them from getting clarity on their payment progress through PSLF. Instead of celebrating the launch of President Joe Biden’s student-loan…

Insider asked 38 Republicans whether they’re concerned about growing anti-Semitic sentiments in their party. Their responses included silence, deflection, and rehashing old statements.

Participants at the No Hate No Fear solidarity march against the rise of anti-semitism in New York City on January 5, 2020, Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images Republican leaders have seemingly adopted a wait-and-see approach to antisemitism. Frustrated supporters say the party should automatically condemn “any divisive and hateful commentary.” “A lot of these people…

A psychiatrist explains how to deal with ‘career milestone FOMO’ when it seems like everyone you know is getting promoted

Dr. Anisha Patel-Dunn, DO Gen Z is experiencing widespread “career milestone FOMO,” Dr. Anisha Patel-Dunn told Insider. The pandemic and social media have made it worse. As young Americans enter the workforce, it’s important to avoid this new kind of FOMO. While some Americans are “quiet quitting” and not going for a promotion, many are…

A Fed pause in interest rate hikes may not be enough to boost the stock market the way investors are hoping

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly before the closing bell as the market takes a significant dip in New York, U.S., February 25, 2020. Lucas Jackson/Reuters Some investors are betting that a Fed pause in interest rate hikes will boost stock prices, but Ned Davis Research says not so…

My mom taught me to spend money on joy even when you can’t technically afford it, and that lesson has been a lifeline

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. The author in childhood, right, with her mother. Brijana Prooker Even though…

Economic U-turns will plunge the UK into an even deeper recession than previously predicted, Goldman Sachs says

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss in Poland on April 5, 2022 Mateusz Wlodarczyk/NurPhoto via Getty Images Goldman Sachs downgraded its UK growth forecast, and now expects the country’s economy to shrink 1% next year. UK prime minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday after her tax cut plans rattled markets. Tighter financial conditions and tax rises will…

Sales of Spam and fish heads soar as shoppers search for cheaper food

Spam, a Second World War staple, is regaining popularity with some shoppers. Getty Images Sales of Spam and fish heads have both jumped by about a third, supermarket Waitrose said. The upmarket UK retailer says cash-strapped shoppers are “more mindful” about grocery costs. The food items are gaining popularity because of high inflation and the…

Star Wars Eclipse will reportedly focus on an “athletic 30-something and a member of a human-like race”

A new report hints that Quantic Dream’s upcoming Star Wars game, Star Wars Eclipse, will feature a “athletic 30-something and a member of a human-like race” female lead and introduce a brand-new race into Star Wars canon. “Materials seen” by podcast Sacred Symbols (£) talk of “Project S” which allegedly includes “some sort of empire…

Oddworld: Soulstorm is finally coming to Switch next week

Oddworld: Soulstorm finally has a Nintendo Switch release date: 27th October. Although we found out back in July that the Switch version, Oddword: Soulstorm Oddtimized Edition, was coming, developer Microids has only just finalised the release date. To celebrate, the team has released a ten-minute long video of “oddilicious brand-new gameplay footage” for your viewing…