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Inside the rise, fall, and resurrection of Toys R Us, the chain that once commanded a quarter of the toy market

Toys R Us was one of the dominant toy retailers of the 1990s and early 2000s.Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesToys R Us opened pop-up stores at some US malls this holiday season.The retailer ha...

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Warren Buffett went viral, stacked cash, and dropped a bombshell in 2025. Here are 6 highlights of his last year as CEO.

Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.Nati Harnik/APWarren Buffett rocked the business world in 2025 by announcing he would step down as CEO.The Berkshire Hathaway boss penned two of his fa...

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How to stop Canadians from trying to avoid paying taxes and fool the CRA

I recently visited one of my favourite restaurants and the food and service, as usual, were out of this world, something a food delivery service cannot replicate. The restaurant has a strict...

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Where to invest $10,000 as AI-bubble fears mount, according to 8 Wall Street pros

Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BIEvery quarter, Business Insider brings you expert views on how to invest $10,000 right now.With this update, we focused our questions through the lens of the market's...

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Companies are slashing middle management. Jamba Juice's former CEO says it is crucial for success.

Jamba Juice's former CEO said middle management is important for maintaining company culture.Smith Collection/Gado/Getty ImagesJamba Juice's former CEO, James D. White, said he's all for middle man...

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Who Claims Social Security While They Are Still Working – and Why Do They Do It?

Social Security was originally intended for retirement. Many older people, however, report receiving both wages and Social Security benefits. That pattern is surprising given the enormous a...

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Uber salaries revealed: See how much the ride-hailing company pays data scientists, software engineers, and others

An Uber logo is shown on a rideshare vehicle during a statewide day of action to demand that ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft follow California law and grant drivers "basic employee rights'', i...

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VCs say tiny teams, personal agents, and a shift from vibes to payback are the tech trends to watch in 2026

Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIBusiness Insider asked investors at 18 VC firms to share their predictions for what's next in tech.They forecasted a flurry of acquisitions and a trend toward tiny teams an...

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How Wall Street gets its gifting done

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon attended the company's holiday market.Goldman SachsIt can be difficult for those working Wall Street hours to carve out time for gifting.Some rely on concierge servi...

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Pubs, pints, and padel: A night in the City of London's pubs shows how post-work drinking culture is changing

Leadenhall Market remains a hub for after-work socializing.Kasia Kovacs/Business InsiderCOVID-19 and the rise of hybrid work have changed after-work drinking culture.Business Insider went to the Ci...

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Tudor founding partner Peter Borish backs a new hedge fund

Rich Passer will begin trading at his new firm with $50 million in assets.Mecox Capital PartnersMecox Capital Partners is a new $50 million hedge fund focused on options trading.Peter Borish, a fou...

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The year of sweeping student-loan changes — with more to come

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images; Getty Images; Tyler Le/BITrump introduced sweeping changes to the student-loan industry over the past year.They included eliminating SAVE, limiting PSLF, and introduci...

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Lou Gerstner, the former IBM chief credited with turning the company around, has died at 83

Lou Gerstner, the former CEO of IBM, has died at 83.James Leynse/Corbis via Getty ImagesLou Gerstner, who led IBM's turnaround in the 1990s, has died, the company told staff.He kept IBM intact and ...

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Inside Floyd Mayweather's lavish, debt-filled post-boxing life

Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo; Ethan Miller/Getty Images; The Ring Magazine via Getty Images; The Ring Magazine via Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BIIt was a typical scene for anyone familiar with the lux...

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I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma — I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.

Barbara Brown, 83, teaches chair yoga classes at nursing homes.Laura Thompson for BIThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Barbara Brown, 83, who works as a yoga instructor in Richmo...

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When I made $1 million, friends and family kept asking for money. I had to cut some relationships out of my life.

The author cut people out of life when he made a lot of money.Courtesy of Kimanzi ConstableWhen I finally made $1 million, my friends and family expected me to share my wealth.I lost long-term frie...

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Real Life Experience with a Deferred Fixed Annuity (MYGA)

Back in 2020, I bought a 5-year deferred fixed annuity, also known as a Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity (MYGA). A MYGA, in essence, is like a CD issued by an insurance company. The insurance company ...

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Retail's next wave of leaders: 9 incoming CEOs taking over at Walmart, Target, and more in 2026

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon (R) is handing over the top job to John Furner in the new year.Walmart2025 has been a big year for retail CEO transition announcements.Roughly 45 retailers said they are c...

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The 'Marty Supreme' cast is full of familiar faces and memorable cameos

Timothée Chalamet in "Marty Supreme."A24Timothée Chalamet encounters many familiar faces in "Marty Supreme."Along with Kevin O'Leary and Gwyneth Paltrow, internet celebrities and NBA legends are al...

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My mother prepared for retirement, but a dementia diagnosis wiped out her savings. I had to scramble to figure out her care.

The author (left) had to care for her mother's finances after a dementia diagnosis.Courtesy of Ala LandinMy mother saved for retirement but did not account for health issues such as her dementia di...

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RTO 5 days a week or quit? How one Paramount manager made his decision.

Ron TelemarqueRon TelemarqueRon Telemarque had 11 days to decide: accept severance or return to the office full time.He shared how he decided whether to stay at Paramount — and whether he regrets i...

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