China’s zero-COVID lockdown protests drag on Chinese and Hong Kong stocks as unrest spooks investors

There have been protests in every major city — including Beijing, the Chinese capital. NOEL CELIS/AFP via Getty Images The eruption of COVID-19 lockdown protests in China are weighing on stocks in the mainland and in Hong Kong.  Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index shed more than 4% at the open and closed 1.6% lower. …

The 44 best Cyber Monday mattress deals from Casper, Leesa, Tempur-Pedic, and more

Leesa/Insider When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Cyber Monday 2022 is here, and it’s a great time to save on holiday gifts and expensive purchases, including mattresses. Just 10% off can save you hundreds of dollars.  Some of the biggest Cyber Monday mattress deals include significant discounts…

A recession might be looming, but I’m not worried. I feel like I’ve been preparing my whole life.

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 is not pictured. Jennifer van Son/Getty Images I’m not worried…

I never thought I was rich enough to need a trust for my kids, but it turns out it’s the best way to protect them

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, right, with her family. Kelly Burch/Insider When you hear “trust”…

For Cyber Monday, you can find steep discounts on internet-famous weighted blankets from Gravity, Blanquil, and more

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Avery Hartmans/Insider Cyber Monday is here, and on top of finding great deals on tech products and kitchen appliances, you can also find steep discounts on more specific items like weighted blankets. While several brands that make weighted blankets are hosting…

Cyber Monday is a great time to shop for sex toys — here are the best deals on vibrators and accessories

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Amazon;Unbound/Insider Cyber Monday is here, and while it’s famously a great time to shop for all things tech like TVs and smart home accessories, you can also get similarly great deals on a different genre of electronics: Sex toys. Whether you’re…

‘Crypto is dead’: Wall Street analyst explains why FTX’s collapse won’t benefit Coinbase

Coinbase announced last week that it plans to rescind job offers and freeze hiring indefinitely. Sopa Images/Getty Images “I think crypto is dead, and I think that investing in Coinbase is just a waste of time,” Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev said on Friday.The Wall Street analyst doesn’t expect Coinbase to benefit from the collapse of…

Stocks have not yet bottomed and investors should be prepared for flat returns through 2023, Goldman Sachs says

John W Banagan / Investing Despite a relief rally this month, Goldman Sachs says the stock market has still not bottomed out.  Investors should have less exposure to stocks and bonds in the near-term, the bank wrote in a note on Monday.  A Goldman analyst broke down why investors may want to allocate more to…