US stocks rally in volatile trading as investors digest bank earnings and a potential UK tax-cut reversal

(Photo by Scott Heins/Getty Images) US stocks rose Friday but the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite remained on course for a weekly loss.  Shares of investment banks were mixed after Q3 earnings reports. Retail sales in September were flat.  US stocks rallied Friday after September retail sales missed expectations while investors assessed mixed earnings…

Disney restored Walt’s Mickey Mouse One Gulfstream private jet that was left to rot in Florida’s heat and humidity – take a closer look at the vintage plane

Walt Disney’s Grumman Gulfstream I airplane will debut at its new home at the Palm Springs Air Museum on Oct. 15. Walt Disney Archives Walt Disney used the private jet to scout Disney World – then codenamed Project X. The company flagship was affectionately known as Walt’s Plane and The Mouse. The fully outfitted galley…

How one professional athlete is helping IBM encourage people to embrace a new era of data

Courtesy of IBM By Noah Syken, Vice President of Sports and Entertainment Partnerships at IBM For the last six years, IBM has been working with ESPN to infuse AI-generated insights into its fantasy football platform. But we needed someone who could help us tell the story — someone who could grab the attention of fantasy…

A major US recession is avoidable and this is not a ‘gloom and doom scenario,’ US Commerce Secretary says

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images A major US recession isn’t inevitable, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told Bloomberg TV. She pointed to strong consumer spending, hiring, and production innovation in the US, which could bolster economic activity. Markets are still being rattled with volatility, but this is not a “gloom and doom…

The world’s busiest international flight route carried more than 3.2 million passengers in the last year. See which other routes made the top 10.

Cairo International Airport (pictured) to to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia was the world’s busiest international route during the last year. AMIR MAKAR / Contributor / Getty Images  The Asia-Pacific region had many of the world’s busiest international flight routes, pre-pandemic.  However, since the pandemic has waned, the Middle East is now dominating the list.  Here are…

XR Technologies and Trends: Pandemic ushers in immersive experiences

The pandmic has pushed XR, including a variety of VR and AR use cases, beyond gaming and entertainment.Do you work in the Tech industry? Get business insights on the latest innovations, market trends, and your competitors with data-driven research.The following is a preview of one Insider Intelligence report, US Virtual and Augmented Reality Users 2021….

Dunkin and Chipotle just made it harder to get free food. Here’s how to make the most of your reward points amid constant changes.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Facebook Chipotle just raised the number of points needed to get a free burrito as a rewards member. An expert advises customers to use rewards soon after getting them before they lose value.  Other chains could also change their rewards systems thanks to inflation and rising costs. Chipotle just raised the prices…

American just opened a stunning new Admirals Club lounge in DC that is designed to make travelers feel like they’re at home — see inside

American Airlines American Airlines has unveiled its newest Admirals Club lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The space has a huge fireplace, a VIP room, a bar and buffet, and seating for up to 236 people. Scattered throughout are nods to Washington, DC, like cherry blossoms and a picture of George Washington. American Airlines…

‘The Rings of Power’ creators promise that if you were disappointed with season 1, you’ll like the second season

“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” Prime Video The first season of “The Rings of Power” concluded on Friday with a reveal about who Sauron was. The creators are confident fans who wanted more of the villain in season one will dig the second season. The first season has dealt with some…

2 simple steps an entrepreneur took to make sure her 4 kids are millionaires by the time they’re 30

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. Ellie Diop (center) wanted to set her children up to become millionaires….