JPMorgan is ditching proxy advisors and turning to AI for shareholder votes in the US
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Morgan Stanley named 184 new managing directors. Here's everything we know about the class of high-powered execs.
The new MDs hail from groups including investment banking and investing, as the bank rides renewed dealmaking momentum heading into the new year.
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Bonus season is kicking off. Here's when the big banks are revealing their numbers.
Morgan Stanley is kicking off what will likely be a blockbuster bonus season. Here's when the major banks are sharing the highly anticipated sums.
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Warren Buffett's Chevron bet stands to gain if the US delivers a Venezuelan oil boom
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway owns about 6% of Chevron, the only US oil major currently operating in Venezuela.
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Here are the fastest-growing finance jobs in New York City, and what they pay
Looking for a job in the competitive world of finance? There are many career paths you can take in the industry.
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Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO has a much higher salary than Warren Buffett did
Warren Buffett made a fraction of what Berkshire's new CEO is being paid.
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The investor who blocked a $9 billion AI deal expects that bet to soon pay off
Shareholders voted down a takeover bid for Core Scientific late last year because it wasn't rich enough. Here's why they think the bet will pay off.
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Hedge funds' 2025 report card: How Citadel, Point72, and Millennium stack up against smaller rivals
Multistrategy managers like ExodusPoint and Balyasny had strong years.
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Elon Musk is already $24 billion richer this year
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO is off to a roaring start in 2026, growing his fortune by around 4% to $644 billion after only two trading days.
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'Big Short' investor Michael Burry says markets are missing a trick as the Venezuela raid just 'changed the game'
Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame wrote that tapping Venezuela's oil could boost the US economy and hurt China, Russia, Canada, and Mexico.
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Paloma Partners' new CEO says 'it's been a hell of a year' as the legendary hedge fund plans to pull in new cash
Now run by Ravi Singh, the $1.5 billion manager is looking to grow.
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35 books Wall Street investors, dealmakers, and traders say helped them succeed
We compiled a list of books that top Wall Streeters have recommended over the years that have helped them get ahead.
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A group of about 20 US investors is already planning a trip to Venezuela in March
Charles Myers, chairman of Signum Global Advisors, told Business Insider he is preparing a group of 15-20 investors to travel to Venezuela in March.
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Bitcoin ATM fraud hits record $333 million: FBI
The FBI reported that bitcoin ATM fraud increased in 2025, resulting in $333 million stolen from over 10,000 victims.
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Warren Buffett's reign as Berkshire Hathaway CEO is over. New boss Greg Abel faces 3 big challenges in his wake.
Now that Warren Buffett has stepped aside, Greg Abel has to deal with a huge cash pile, a suite of new responsibilities, and a unique company culture.
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The world's 10 wealthiest people are worth more than Amazon after getting nearly $600 billion richer in 2025
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and eight others are collectively worth over $2.5 trillion after the AI boom boosted their fortunes in 2025.
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Hedge funds are spending fortunes to win the talent war. It's changing the industry in the process.
The $5 trillion hedge fund industry revolves around talent. Business Insider has reported on how firms attract it, keep it, and afford it.
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Rising Stars of Wall Street: See Business Insider's lists highlighting the future leaders of finance
For the past nine years, Business Insider has pinpointed the young professionals on the runway to success. Here's our past Wall Street rising stars.
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The proposals NYC business leaders say they can live with under Zohran Mamdani, according to his CEO whisperer
Yasser Salem has built a business council to advise Mamdani if he wins. The McKinsey alum explains that bosses are open to free childcare.
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BlackRock's head of talent has 4 pieces of advice for college students who want to work at the firm
Nigel Williams said that college-aged applicants should demonstrate their relationship-building skills.
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With silver prices spiking, here's a look at its dark history
Silver is breaking price records as demand for the critical metal surges. In Bolivia's Cerro Rico mountain, miners search for silver, tin, and zinc.
4 key ways AI changed the Big Four in 2025
The Big Four are client zero when it comes to AI. This how the new technology impacted hiring, talent, and their services in 2025.
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Hedge funds had a strong 2025, but 3 charts show lurking risks that have investors on edge
Hedge funds continued their momentum in 2025, delivering strong performance. But historically high correlations to the S&P 500 pose risks.
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A former Goldman partner reflects on being 'challenging to work with'
Frederick Baba shared the farewell note he wrote when leaving Goldman, offering candid insights about leadership, management, and career growth.
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Trading guru Peter Brandt warns winners of silver's epic rally to watch out
Market veteran Peter Brandt warned silver traders on X that prices can reverse suddenly and significantly.
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Beyoncé's net worth has reached the billions. See how the superstar makes and spends her fortune.
Beyoncé's net worth is $540 million. Here's how the Houston native became a multi-million dollar superstar, and what she spends her fortune on.
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'Big Short' Michael Burry compares Molina to Warren Buffett's Geico, saying he'd acquire the insurer if he had the cash
Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame said health insurer Molina is a "diamond in the rough" that's poised for long-term success.
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Wall Street's most stressful hiring ritual may be about to restart
PE firms respected Dimon's on-cycle recruiting moratorium in 2025. When the clock strikes midnight on Jan 1, it seems the practice might ramp back up.
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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 became a meme, built a cash mountain, and rocked the business world by announcing his retirement in 2025.
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Warren Buffett's departure is putting a 'succession discount' on Berkshire Hathaway stock, a strategist says
Legendary investor Warren Buffett, 95, is set to step down as the CEO of Berkshire Hathway at the end of the year.
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Tudor founding partner Peter Borish backs a new hedge fund
Mecox Capital Partners will trade short-duration options, according to its founder.
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Everyone wants a piece of the latest hedge-fund gold rush — and insiders say next year the frenzy will accelerate
Allocators and portfolio managers have fully embraced the SMA. The trend will only accelerate in 2026, insiders say.
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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
After-work pints have long been a sacred tradition of British workers. Has COVID and the world of hybrid work changed that?
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How Wall Street gets its gifting done
For Wall Streeters, finding the time to shop for presents can be tough.
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Why small hedge funds ruled in 2025
Smaller hedge funds outperformed their larger peers in 2025, thanks in large part to a roaring stock market.
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Power Hours
I'm a senior partner at BCG. I fuel my days playing basketball in the morning and eating cookies.
Amanda Luther, a BCG senior partner and managing director based in Austin, shares her routines for making it through the day.
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7 habits JPMorgan's billionaire clients attribute to success
Many of the habits are also accessible to non-billionaires, and relatively common among successful individuals.
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10 Goldman Sachs leaders share the books and podcasts that made them smarter in 2025
From biographies to stories of wartime heroics, Goldman Sachs leaders share the books and podcasts that shaped their thinking in 2025.
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Vote now: Would you rather have a $240K in-person job or a $120K remote one?
TikTokers have been debating two jobs: $120,000 for virtual work, or $240,000 for five days in-person. It's time to cast your vote.
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Consulting had a year of huge change in 2025. Here's how the Big Four firms performed this year.
This is how Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG performed in their latest financial years.
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I advise Citi's ultra-wealthy clients on their art. I always take these precautions when entering their homes.
Carla Caputo, an art collections manager for Citi's high-net-worth clients, reveals how she manages logistics and conducts herself in expensive homes.
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Commodities trades stung hedge funds this year. It's not stopping firms from piling in.
Steve Cohen's Point72 has told its backers it is considering entering the asset class.
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Here's what big bank CEOs have said about AI's impact on head count
If you're one of the nearly 2 million bank staff in the US, here's what your industry leaders are saying about how generative AI may impact your job.
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I advise lottery winners. People are shocked by how little guidance you get — here's what Powerball winners should do.
A Wells Fargo advisor said lottery winners are on their own when it comes to making decisions.
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Powerball just announced the winning ticket of its $1.82 billion jackpot
The winning numbers were white balls 4, 25, 31, 52, 59 and red Powerball 19. The Power Play multiplier was 2.
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How Wall Street banks are using AI — from staff training to performance reviews
JPMorgan, Citi, and Goldman Sachs are investing heavily in AI technology to transform operations, enhance productivity, and stay competitive.
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Logan Paul says young investors should consider nontraditional assets over stocks as he auctions a $5.3 million Pokémon card
Logan Paul bought a $5.3 million Pokémon card. He said young people should consider investing in nontraditional assets over the stock market.
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Warren Buffett is resigning as CEO but remaining chairman. He once said retiring would be 'unthinkable' and worse than death.
Warren Buffett is in his final days as Berkshire Hathaway CEO but plans to remain chairman. That's no surprise as he's spurned retirement for decades.
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Jeffrey Epstein's wills listed former bank CEOs and other Wall Street figures as possible estate executors
Jeffrey Epstein's wills named figures like Larry Summers and Jes Staley as possible executors, DOJ files show.
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