OPEC+ nations are falling way behind on production targets despite a small boost in output in September

In this photo illustration, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone. (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) LightRocket via Getty Images OPEC+ nations are falling way behind on their production targets for crude oil, despite delivering a small boost in output in September. The…

Amazon Prime Day 2022 sale is the perfect time to get last-minute Halloween deals on candy and costumes

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Amazon Halloween is right around the corner, but there’s still time to shop for costumes, decorations, candy, and more. Fortunately, the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale is in full swing and features several last-minute Halloween deals you can score before the…

Uber, Lyft and DoorDash tumble as Biden administration proposes gig-worker rule that eases path to full employee

Uber stand at LAX. David Swanson/Reuters DoorDash, Lyft and Uber all fell Tuesday after the Biden administration proposed a change to employee classifications.  The proposal could make it easier to reclassify workers as employees instead of as contractors.  The companies say the contractor classification is more attractive to workers seeking a flexible schedule.  Gig-work stocks…

The dollar’s huge strength means investors should prepare for fewer earnings beats from S&P 500 companies, Goldman Sachs says

The US Dollar Index has hit a 20-year high in 2022. EVA HAMBACH/Getty Images S&P 500 firms may beat quarterly earnings expectations at a lower pace than the first half of the year, Goldman Sachs says. That’s because a soaring dollar could eat into overseas profitability.   Many companies “will undoubtedly emphasize their performance on a…

Buyer beware: Some Amazon Prime Day deals may not be what they seem, according to a new study

Amazon’s second prime day of the year started on Tuesday. Mike Segar/Reuters Amazon’s second big sale for Prime members kicked off on Tuesday.  A new study warns that Amazon deals might be price hikes in disguise. Amazon says its prices are “clear and accurate.” Amazon’s second Prime Day of the year kicked off on Tuesday,…

Best Buy, Lyft, and Adobe are hiring more execs from marginalized backgrounds thanks in part to this woman

Cathrin Stickney, the CEO of Parity.org, has gotten over 600 companies to sign on to her pledges promoting gender and racial diversity. Crystal Cox Parity.org CEO Cathrin Stickney is helping to change the face of America’s corporate leadership. She created public pledges on race and gender for leaders to advance diversity in leadership. Over 600…

You can now see the application for Biden’s student-loan forgiveness — and the 5 pieces of information you will need to apply

Getty Images The White House just released a preview of the student-loan forgiveness application. It will require borrowers provide basic information like their email and Social Security Number. There is still no exact date yet for when the application will be officially live. Student-loan borrowers just got a first look at what the application for…

Netgear’s Orbi 860 mesh routers are a more affordable option for multi-gig internet

Netgear already offers one of the few mesh WiFi router systems that can fully support multi-gigabit internet access, but the minimum $1,500 outlay rules it out for most homes. Thankfully, there’s now a much more affordable option. The brand has introduced Orbi 860 series mesh routers that offer the 10Gbps Ethernet of the 960 line,…