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[ad_1] I did a stupid thing, and boy, did it cost me.I needed help with my social media account, so I called what I thought was a customer representative. Two hours later, I ended a call having been scammed out of $6,000.While it was painful, I forced myself not to mourn the financial loss. Now, almost a year later, I find myself still struggling to recover from the deeper trauma of embarrassment, humiliation, and fear.I knew better, but I still lost money anywayI’m no stranger to avoiding scams. I frequently get those texts about new job opportunities offering high salaries.…

[ad_1] Updated 2025-08-23T11:57:01Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. We’ve asked Wall Street stars about the books that informed both their careers and personal growth. The list includes biographies of billionaires and handbooks on leadership and decision-making. We’ve compiled their 35 picks for those kick-starting their career in finance. Aspiring to build a career on Wall…

[ad_1] Michael Siluk | Education Images | Universal Images Group | Getty ImagesCompany: Medtronic PLC (MDT)Business: Medtronic PLC is an Ireland-based company, which provides health-care technology solutions. The company’s products category includes Advanced Surgical Technology; Cardiac Rhythm; Cardiovascular; Digestive & Gastrointestinal; Ear, Nose & Throat; General Surgery; Gynecological; Neurological; Oral & Maxillofacial; Patient Monitoring; Renal Care; Respiratory; Spinal & Orthopedic; Surgical Navigation & Imaging; Urological; Product Manuals; Product Ordering & Inquiries; and Product Performance & Advisories. Its products include Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) Stabilization, Aortic Stent Graft Products, CareLink Personal Therapy Management Software, CareLink Pro Therapy Management Software. Its…

[ad_1] As earnings season winds down, investors should be on the lookout for some stocks that might still have room for upside, according to UBS. Stocks rallied on Friday , spurred by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments in Jackson Hole, Wyo. that suggested the central bank may begin adjusting its policy stance . Even with those gains, UBS has identified certain names that have already outperformed the market but still might have more upside potential, as “based on supportive valuations and [cash flow return on investment] momentum,” analyst Jenny Huang wrote in a Thursday note. She screened for stocks…

[ad_1] U.S. equities have proven resilient even as the Trump administration haphazardly implements policy changes, according to Morgan Stanley. The S & P 500 has risen almost 10% so far in 2025, while the Nasdaq Composite is higher by more than 11% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is ahead more than 7%. Stocks have climbed even as policy changes, from President Donald Trump’s higher tariffs to his extension of tax cuts from his first term to immigration limits, have spurred concern over the health of the economy and the state of consumer spending. Hiring has slowed meaningfully in recent…

[ad_1] Bank of America said there are several quality stocks that offer plenty of upside. The Wall Street investment bank said companies including Levi Strauss are well positioned for growth.. Other buy-rated stocks the firm is bullish on include TKO, Live Nation, TransDigm and PACCAR . Levi Strauss The denim company is firing on all cylinders, according to Bank of America. Analyst Christopher Nardone recently attended an investor meeting at Levi’s and came away impressed. “LEVI has multiple avenues for sustainable longer term growth including product expansion (led by women’s), [direct-to-consumer] momentum and premiumization,” he wrote. The bank is particularly…

[ad_1] I’ve been quietly outsourcing more and more of my life to AI. It started with work tasks and writing prompts. AI even helped me land my latest job. Now, with “agentic AI” and autonomous agents making headlines, the possibilities have multiplied.So, I started to wonder: if AI is so good at optimizing my professional life, could it do the same for my personal one? Could ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok plan my week better than I could? Would it make me more connected or just more robotic? Would people notice a difference? Would I care?I decided to run the…

[ad_1] This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Morgan Mazor, a 37-year-old partner at Bender & Crane who practices matrimonial law. It’s been edited for length and clarity.The thing that I’ve noticed the most with Gen Z is that the stigma around talking about money has really changed.I’m a millennial. My parents always told me, “We don’t talk about money.” You’re not supposed to ask about how much money anybody makes. You don’t ask somebody how much they spent on their house or how much something costs. What are their spending habits? How much debt does somebody have?Even…

[ad_1] The famously anti-capitalist festival Burning Man is in a bit of an ironic pickle: It needs money.Burning Man Project, the nonprofit organization behind the annual event in Black Rock City, Nevada, is entering its 2025 festival on shaky ground.”Everything is now at risk,” Marian Goodell, Burning Man Project’s CEO, wrote in a letter requesting donations after last year’s event.Burning Man, which was born in San Francisco in the 1980s, has gained traction with Silicon Valley elite over the past few decades. Some of the richest names in tech, like Elon Musk, Eric Schmidt, Sergey Brin, and Larry Page, are…

[ad_1] 2025-08-23T10:01:01Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has given renewed voice to concerns about an AI bubble. Altman recently told reporters that investors are “overexcited” about AI. There’s disagreement, even among business leaders and tech CEOs, around the existence of a bubble. It’s AI summer, but some business leaders seem concerned…