The bitcoin exchange rate is hitting historic highs, and other smaller cryptocurrencies are following suit Elon Musk is responsible for the rise of one of them, after praising Dogecoin on Twitter Some have risen from as low as $20 to now $130. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. This is an automated machine translation of an article […]
Read moreEuropean stocks look set to open on a mixed note Friday as investors pause for breath after four days of gains. Asian markets remain mostly higher on expectations of a large stimulus by the Biden administration and amid bets that progress in vaccine distribution will lead to growth and earnings recovery. There is more positive news on the vaccine front, […]
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When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. A high-quality blender has a powerful motor, features a durable jar, and is easy to clean. I like the KitchenAid K400 5-Speed Blender for its 1.5-horsepower motor and helpful presets. The blender makes smoothies and crushes ice as well as models that cost three […]
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Three hedge funds that invest in the cannabis industry shared their financials with Insider. After getting smacked in 2019, the funds all posted banner years in 2020. JW Asset Management led the pack, gaining a whopping 146% in 2020. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. In the middle of 2019, Jason Wild was facing what he says […]
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The federal budget deficit is projected to be $2.3 trillion in fiscal 2021, the Congressional Budget Office said. That’s smaller than 2020 shortfall of $3.13 trillion but larger than anything the nation had seen prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Federal debt will swell to $35.3 trillion in 2031, it said, the largest debt-to-GDP ratio in U.S. history. The federal budget […]
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Darian Dozier is an osteopathic medical student and creator of the medical school admissions blog Melanated and Meducated. She says medical schools can do more to attract diverse students interested in practicing primary care. Recruiting students from rural areas and offering loan repayment options can help lower the barrier to entry. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. […]
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Quality pet gates come in various styles, but functionality and durability are a must to keep dogs safe. Some gates are designed for large dogs, while others make it easy for smaller ones to walk through. Our favorite is the Evenflo Gate because it’s safe, practical, and minimal to match your home. Whether you want to block off a room […]
Read moreWith cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, the old familiar problem of tax havens and offshore accounts arises: How much good is regulation that isn’t implemented globally? Experts interviewed by Business Insider are convinced that money laundering is a problem with cryptocurrencies, but it is becoming increasingly difficult for criminals in Germany. Even if it is technically impossible to identify the owner of […]
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General Motors is the latest company to sound the alarm on a chip shortage, warning it could reduce full year earnings by up to $2 billion. And it's not the only one – Ford, solar company Enphase, Xbox maker Microsoft and PlayStation parent Sony are also feeling the semiconductor squeeze. On the other side of the supply chain, some of […]
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