Finance

Tax Court overturns CRA decision to deny bitcoin loss writeoff

In the first known reported Canadian tax case involving the taxation of cryptocurrency, a Tax Court judge was tasked with deciding whether a taxpayer could write off her ...

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MrBeast loves giving away cash. Now he wants to launch a new YouTube channel focused on finance and investing.

YouTube creator MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson).Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesMrBeast said he's considering launching a new YouTube channel focused on financial literacy.The world's top YouTuber separa...

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Finance pros sound off on the pros and cons of Nasdaq's push for round-the-clock stock trading

Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesNasdaq wants investors to be able to trade on the exchange almost 24 hours a day.It could introduce a 23-hour trading session in 2026 if the SEC approves its plan.Fi...

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I did more childcare and chores than my husband, despite working full-time. Swapping roles for a week helped us find balance long-term.

Tracy Gunn swapped roles with her husband for a week.Tracy GunnTracy Gunn, who is married with two kids, used to run her business full-time and her household.She asked her husband to swap roles so ...

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Starbucks is doubling down on its free bachelor's degree program as enrollment surges 60%

Starbucks says its free college program boosts promotions, retention — and helps attract over a million applicants a yearStarbucksAs college costs soar, Starbucks is doubling down on its free degre...

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The Wall Street gift guide: What bankers are asking for this holiday season

Getty ImagesWatches dominated responses to a Business Insider survey about what the finance world wants this year.Certain quiet luxury brands, alcohol, and fitness gear also got shoutouts.Experient...

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Bosses expect you to know AI — even if it's not in your job description

You might not see mentions of AI in job listings as frequently, but most employers still want you to know how to use it.Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesAI mentions in job listings are declining as employers...

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From biotech to defense, here are 10 top stock picks for 2026 from UBS

Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty ImagesUBS gave its highest conviction calls for 2026, laying out its top stock picks across sectors.The bank is bullish on a wide variety of companies spanning seve...

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Aging Event Highlights Ways to Improve Senior Care Worldwide

I recently attended the joint Leading Age and Global Ageing Network conference in Boston. Leading Age is the trade association of the nonprofit elder care providers, covering senior care facilities...

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How much the bankers are getting paid as Netflix and Paramount fight to buy Warner Bros. Discovery

David Zaslav is pursuing a potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery.Leon Bennett/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty ImagesWall Street banks stand to gain $225 million from Warner Bros. Discovery's...

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The real reason for the white-collar job bloodbath

Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIWhen Gbenga Ajilore thinks about America's job market, a few things keep him up at night: The slowing demand for entry-level talent, tariff chaos, and high interest rates.C...

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Morningstar flags 7 low-cost international ETFs and funds for investors looking to diversify their portfolios

CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty ImagesWall Street has been buzzing about international stocks heading into 2026.Global equities offer diversification out of crowded US markets amid concerns about...

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Where do Wall Streeters like to eat lunch? Here are 5 of their favorite New York restaurants.

Noam Galai/Getty ImagesWhere does Wall Street like to eat lunch?We set out to find some of the hot spots — besides all of the slop bowl chains.Favorites ranged from fine dining to casual delis.For ...

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How a real estate investor expanded to 26 units using a 'slow BRRRR strategy'

Real estate investor Mike Newton and his family.Courtesy of Mike NewtonMike Newton is on his way to early retirement, thanks to his 26-unit real estate portfolio.Newton has financed properties with...

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Is a $2.75 million portfolio enough for Halifax empty nesters to retire early?

Colin,* 55, and Marcella, 54, are ready to retire. The Halifax-based couple have one child in university and are effectively empty nesters. They are prepared to downsize if necessary to purs...

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Some of SHRM's largest affiliates stress independence after $11.5 million discrimination verdict

SHRM CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.Arun SANKAR / AFPAt least 10 affiliates of the world's biggest HR group, SHRM, have posted statements clarifying their independence.The messages followed an $11.5 mill...

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'Big Short' investor Michael Burry has broken his silence. Here's what he's revealed in 7 weeks of speaking freely.

Michael Burry, the investor of "The Big Short" fame, has pivoted to writing on Substack.Jim Spellman/Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIMichael Burry broke his two-year silence to share everything from stock...

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OpenAI hires former UK chancellor to lead its global Stargate project

George Osborne is the latest British political heavyweight to join a US tech firm.Dave Benett/Getty Images for the British MuseumOpenAI has joined the Silicon Valley trend of hiring former British ...

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Middle Eastern money raised questions about Paramount's WBD bid — but that's not why Netflix won

Paramount CEO David Ellison wanted to use $24 billion of funding from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi to help fund his bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty ImagesWarner ...

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Today’s Young Workers May Not Have the Housing Wealth of Today’s Retirees

Without homeownership, it’s hard to save. When thinking about the future of Social Security, one concern should be whether future cohorts will have comparable assets to people retiring today...

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Meet the world's 5th-richest person: Oracle founder Larry Ellison's net worth hit massive highs and lows in 2025

Larry Ellison is now the second-wealthiest man in the world, with a net worth of $383 billion.Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesLarry Ellison is the 81-year-old cofounder of Oracle.A surge in Oracle stock ...

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