Wells Fargo on Tuesday became the latest firm to eliminate online trading commissions for stocks and exchange-traded funds on its self-directed platform. Bank of America did the same on Monday. Interactive Brokers, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, E-Trade, and Fidelity all moved to eliminate fees for US-listed trades in late September and early October, in turn […]
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Trump’s team released a video of him as Thanos, the villain who commits genocide in the ‘Avengers’ movies, and people are puzzled
On Tuesday, House Democrats, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, announced two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Trump took to Twitter, accusing Democrats of conducting a “witch hunt.” One of the Trump team’s Twitter accounts — called “Trump War Room” — posted a video that superimposes the president’s face onto Marvel super-villain Thanos from […]
UBS is bringing back a junior analyst role in its wealth management arm as the industry grapples with recruiting fresh talent (UBS)
UBS is bringing back its wealth planning analyst role next year, according to an internal memo sent to financial advisers on Tuesday and reviewed by Business Insider. It’s also offering a new incentive program for a support role known as the “branch technology liaison.” The shifts comes as the broader industry struggles with attracting fresh […]
34 thoughtful gifts for your grandparents that say ‘thank you’ for a lifetime of love
In this list, you’ll find 30+ gifts to give grandparents to thank them for the years of love and attending your off-tune band concerts. For more gift ideas, check out all of our holiday gift guides for 2019. Don’t wait too long to order presents, though, since shipping deadlines for delivery by Christmas Eve are […]
The best tech of the decade
The 2010s had some really great tech — like the iPhone 4, Roku, and SpaceX. At one point it felt like the whole world was playing Pokémon Go Insider reflected on the technology that really felt like it won the decade. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Following is a transcript of the video. […]
Sony’s noise-cancelling wireless earbuds remove the noisy world around you and fill it with stunning audio — here’s our full review
The Sony WF-1000XM3 True Wireless Headphones have superb sound quality, very effective noise cancellation, and a comfortable fit — making them excellent headphones for everyday wear, no matter the environment. Regardless of the musical style or spoken word tracks I tried, the Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones always delivered excellent audio performance with plenty of bass and […]
A bubble-tea shop in Bangkok tops its drinks with animal-shaped marshmallows
Ditto Modern Tea, a bubble-tea shop in Bangkok, makes animal-shaped marshmallows for its drinks. CEO Jonas Naim was inspired by the animals in the bedtime stories he was reading to his daughter. The bubble teas can have a pig, rabbit, or bulldog marshmallow added for an additional charge. All the boba, teas, and marshmallows are […]
29 skin-care gifts they’ll use every day — from hydrating sheet masks to cult-favorite serums
The holidays always seem to bring out the worst in our skin but throw in rough winds and dry air, and you’ve got the perfect storm for a dull, stressed, and sallow complexion. That’s why a skin-care gift like a moisturizing face mask or a set of travel-friendly oils is so thoughtful — they’re the […]
Yes, billionaire Ray Dalio is mentoring hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs — and these are the key highlights from their unexpectedly personal meeting
Billionaire Ray Dalio, founder and co-chairman of Bridgewater Associates, released a recent mentoring session he had with rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Dalio publicized the interview on Twitter and released it on YouTube. Diddy sought Dalio’s mentorship “to help take his great success to another level,” according to Dalio. Click here for more BI Prime […]
Teens on TikTok are hoping Juice Wrld faked his death, thanks to widespread conspiracies and an eerie meme
As with many shocking celebrity deaths, conspiracy theories have surrounded the passing of 21-year-old Jarad Anthony Higgins, known professionally as Juice Wrld. This time, the conspiracies have been particularly popular on the app TikTok, where young fans of the rapper are hypothesizing that he may still be alive. One of the main coincidences in the […]
Cardi B said she forgave Offset after a cheating scandal. Here’s how couples can move on after cheating, according to an expert.
Rapper Cardi B explained in a cover story for Vogue how she forgave her husband Offset after he cheated multiple times. “People that be in marriages for years, when they say till death do us part, they not talking about little arguments like if you leave the fridge open,” Cardi told Vogue. “That’s including everything.” […]
YouTube star Lizzy Capri, who is nominated for a Streamy Award, tells her story of quitting her day job at LinkedIn to become a creator
The YouTube star Lizzy Capri has amassed over 4 million subscribers and over half a billion views less than two years after posting her first video online. Capri was recently nominated for a Streamy Award in the category breakout creator. The Streamy Awards recognize creators in online video and the ceremony will be held in […]