IT spending set to stay strong despite global economic worries

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4.6 trillion in 2023, an increase of 5.1% from 2022, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The analyst house expects enterprises to “push forward with digital business initiatives”, despite economists worldwide predicting a potential recession on the horizon. Economists from the IMF, to take just one example,…

I went inside hot shoe brand Brooks’ R&D lab where it’s rolling out top-secret 3D printed sneakers that promise to fix every runner’s flaws

A Brooks shoe with the company’s Guiderails technology Matthew Kish/Insider A detailed biomechanical study by Brooks showed I need a shoe with additional support.  Next year Brooks will release its first 3D-printed midsole, an infinitely customizable technology. The shoe is the latest sign of the industry trend towards mass customization.  One of the first next-generation…

A primary residence mortgage is used to buy your main home. Here’s how it affects borrowing and taxes

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. A primary residence mortgage may be easier to qualify for than a…

Cannabis company inks deal with Circle K to bring weed to Florida gas stations

“RISE Express” branded dispensaries will be located adjacent to Circle K stores. Green Thumb Industries Select Circle K locations in Florida will begin selling marijuana for medical use in 2023. The roll-out comes as part of a partnership with cannabis giant Green Thumb Industries. Shoppers must provide their medical marijuana card before being able to…

Move over WFH, hello ‘work whenever’: 94% of employees want to ditch the 9-to-5 for flexible schedules, new survey says

According to Future Forum VP Brian Elliott, employees who aren’t satisfied with their company’s level of flexibility are still at a “strong risk” of walking. Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images If you thought WFH was the best way to entice employees, wait until you hear about “work whenever.” 94% of workers surveyed by Slack said they want…

3 reasons why small-business owners need to use TikTok to attract young talent

Insider Gen Z is turning to TikTok for entertainment and career opportunities. Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Gen Z job seekers can learn about potential careers from TikTok. To find young talent, small-business owners would be wise to use TikTok to reach Gen Z workers. However, employers should make sure they’re TikTok content is…

The only US state without commercial airline service is getting 5 new routes to Florida next year — see the full list

Avelo Airlines 737-700 at Tweed-New Haven Airport. Avelo Airlines Low-cost startup Avelo Airlines is launching five new routes to Wilmington Airport in New Castle, Delaware. Delaware is the only US state without commercial airline service after Frontier Airlines left in June. Wilmington will be a new base for Avelo, complementing three others in California, Connecticut,…

Markets right now ‘lack any sense at all’, and nothing will change until the inflation picture becomes clearer, Wells Fargo says

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, New York, U.S., March 3, 2020. Andrew Kelly/Reuters Markets “lack any sense at all,” and that won’t change until the inflation situation changes, according to Wells Fargo. Gains from the recent rally may be wiped out, as previous…

Lumber prices have defied a cooling housing market to climb 26% in October, but surging mortgage rates will keep a lid on further upside

A man loads pieces of two-by-four wood onto his cart in the lumber section at a home improvement store on August 16, 2022 in Alhambra, California. FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images Lumber prices have rallied 26% so far in October, but further gains may be limited as the housing market slows down.The average 30-year…