Crystal ball economics: What psychics can tell us about America's spending habits

Tech Insider : Economy
Photo illustration of a bill floating in a crystal ball.
How much a psychic costs is part business, part ... magic?

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Work friends are over and maybe that's actually fine

Tech Insider : Economy
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Work friendships are dying out, and it may be for the best.

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The latest sign of America's broken work culture: 'quiet vacationing'

Tech Insider : Travel, Economy, Travel
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People are going on trips without telling their bosses, and it's a sign of how messed up the American workplace culture can be.

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The year's biggest stock market rebound is a legendarily obnoxious clothing brand

Tech Insider : Economy
Upward trending arrow emerging from an Abercrombie & Fitch shopping bag filled with clothes
Once-struggling retailer Abercrombie is booming, and its stock is even beating out Wall Street darling Nvidia

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It's not just JLo: Why big musical acts can't sell out concerts anymore

Tech Insider : Economy
A woman singing to empty seats
There are plenty of reasons big musical acts are canceling tours: high ticket prices, overestimating their own popularity, and an overcrowded market.

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Member since 2021: How American Express became Gen Z's ultimate status symbol

Tech Insider : Economy
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Amex has updated its benefits mix to get Gen Zers and millennials to sign up for premium cards sooner rather than later.

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Why employers are reluctant to hire young men

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics
Businessman Looking at 'Help Wanted' Sign that appears as a Giant Hurdle Before him
Because of America's broken unemployment insurance system, the way firings are handled might affect whether young guys can get hired in the first place.

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The new king of crypto

Tech Insider : Crypto
Crypto.com slime covering a globe
Crypto.com is balancing between notability and infamy. It's walking softly but carrying a big ad budget.

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Pet insurance is booming. It's also mostly worthless.

Tech Insider
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Pet insurance isn't a total grift. But for many people, insuring their furry friends ends up being a money suck.

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Gen Z is fleeing Instagram. The platform has a dumb new plan to win them back.

Tech Insider
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People are already posting for likes, attention, and clout. Adding a little badge to show one's personal achievements probably won't make a difference.

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