Becoming a euro area member demonstrates how the Bulgarian economy has improved over the past decade. But political turmoil and rising public anger over economic mismanagement and corruption pose a se...
Jensen Huang, Jeff Bezos, and Mary Barra all started far from the top. Getty Images Many of the world's most powerful business leaders began their careers in more humble ways. From Jensen Huang workin...
Russian President Vladimir Putin took questions on the war and the economy during his annual televised phone-in event. Contributor/Getty Images Most Russians expect the war with Ukraine to end in 2026...
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon (R) is handing over the top job to John Furner in the new year. Walmart 2025 has been a big year for retail CEO transition announcements. Roughly 45 retailers said they are c...
Isreal Adeyanju bought a building in New Jersey with his good friend. Courtesy of Isreal Adeyanju Isreal Adeyanju is the co-owner of KỠCafé, a West African coffee shop in New Jersey. Adeyanju teamed ...
The American economy is tipping away from low-wage workers once again. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images The K-shaped economy has returned, with gaps widening between high and low-income American...
Chinaâs carmakers are on track to capture about one-third of the global auto market by 2030 and generate most of their profits overseas, according to UBS, underscoring the resilience of the countryâs ...
Toys R Us was one of the dominant toy retailers of the 1990s and early 2000s. Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images Toys R Us opened pop-up stores at some US malls this holiday season . The retailer h...
Alby Churven's Y Combinator application went viral on X. Alby Churven Alby Churven founded Clovr, a front-end vibecoding startup. He's 14 years old. Churven told Business Insider that his age gave him...
This year, I listened to over 50 tech leaders discuss AI across various conferences, podcasts, and interviews. Lee Chong Ming/Business Insider Over the past year, I listened to more than 50 tech leade...
Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Nati Harnik/AP Warren Buffett rocked the business world in 2025 by announcing he would step down as CEO. The Berkshire Hathaway boss penned two of his fa...
Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift are all billionaires. Al Pereira/WireImage; Edward Berthelot/Andreas Rentz/Getty Images Beyoncé's net worth has officially reached $1 billion, according to...
Tim Fung is the founder and CEO of Airtasker, a gig work app based in Australia. Airtasker Gig work underwent major changes with the rise of automation and increased competition in 2025. Tim Fung, CEO...
Rich Passer will begin trading at his new firm with $50 million in assets. Mecox Capital Partners Mecox Capital Partners is a new $50 million hedge fund focused on options trading. Peter Borish, a fou...
Parents who take out student loans for their kids could see repayment changes in the new year. Jon Lovette/Getty Images The Education Department is rolling out changes to the Parent PLUS student-loan ...
Kiana Mei started her business at the age of 15 in high school. Now, she's fully committed to life as a young entrepreneur. Aditi Bharade Kiana Mei was 15 when she started her business, selling origam...
Thiel Capital, founded by the billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel, opens a new Miami office amid California's proposed wealth tax debate. Marco Bello/Getty Images Thiel Capital opened a new Miami of...
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon attended the company's holiday market. Goldman Sachs It can be difficult for those working Wall Street hours to carve out time for gifting. Some rely on concierge servi...
Steven Bartlett is the founder and host of "The Diary of a CEO." Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett said he learned a key lesson after hiring someone without experience...
Dub, a fintech startup that lets people copy influencers' stock trades, raised a $30 million Series A round in 2025. Dub The creator economy has captivated notable VCs' attention and checks. Some crea...