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• A poker player turned trader up 253% this year details how he picks which stocks to target — and the event-driven strategy he uses to maximize gains

  20-09-2024 12:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  Christian FlandersChristian Flanders is leading his division in the US Investing Championship with a 253% year-to-date return.He uses the so-called episodic pivot trading strategy to ride the momentum of rising stocks.Flanders outlines how he picks stocks to trade, and when he gets in and out."All the natural human instincts you have, you have to do the complete opposite in almost every circumstance to be a successful trader," said Christian Flanders.In the early 2000s, Flanders was a trading as
  
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• The blue wall was Kamala Harris' clearest path to the White House. Here's why it faded away.

  10-11-2024 20:10 via businessinsider.com
  
  Vice President Kamala Harris made a final push for votes with an Election Day eve rally in Philadelphia.AP Photo/Jacquelyn MartinDemocrats hoped Vice President Harris could win the White House through the blue wall.But once again, Donald Trump made inroads in three key states and flipped them into the GOP column.Harris would have secured the presidency if she had won Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.Shortly after Vice President Kamala Harris launched her presidential campaign, one of her fi
  
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• Bitcoin hits $80,000 for the first time as the crypto community revels in Trump's election win

  10-11-2024 19:45 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Donald Trump at the 2024 Bitcoin Conference in Nashville.Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty ImagesBitcoin hit $80,000 after Trump's reelection boosted crypto sentiment.The crypto industry hopes Trump will bring regulatory changes.Trump, once a crypto skeptic, has since branded himself as the "crypto president."Bitcoin reached $80,000 for the first time after soaring on the back of Donald Trump's election win earlier this week.The cryptocurrency was up by over 5% on Sunday, reaching nearly $81,000 at the ti
  
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• Where to watch Eagles vs. Cowboys live streams from anywhere

  10-11-2024 19:25 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreDaRon Bland of the Dallas Cowboys tackles DeVonta Smith of the Philadelphia Eagles during a December 2023 game.Kevin Sabitus/Getty ImagesThe Philadelphia Eagles fly to Texas this weekend to take on the Dallas Cowboys. If you're hoping to tune in, you've come to the right place. We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch Eagles vs. Cowboys live streams, including global watch options.
  
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• Online sales of Plan B and birth control are surging after Trump's election, retailer says

  10-11-2024 19:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  Sales of Plan B at Wisp, an online retailer, spiked after Donald Trump won the 2024 election. Justin Sullivan/GettyWisp, an online pharmacy, said sales of birth control surged after Donald Trump's election win.Wisp's CEO told BI that women were "taking action" amid future uncertainty.Trump has offered mixed messages about his stance on a national abortion ban.Wisp, an online pharmacy focused on sexual and reproductive health, says sales of birth control and emergency contraception have surged in
  
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• Russian forces suffered an average of over 1,500 casualties a day in October for 'tiny increments of land,' UK official says

  10-11-2024 18:20 via businessinsider.com
  
  The UK's Chief of Defence Staff said Russian forces suffered an average of around 1,500 killed or injured each day in October.Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty ImagesOctober saw Russia hit with its highest average daily casualties since the war in Ukraine began, a UK offical said.The UK's Chief of Defence Staff said Russia suffered around 1,500 killed or injured each day.Thousands of North Korean troops are now bolstering Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces.October saw Russia hit with its worst ca
  
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• Why limos aren't cool anymore

  10-11-2024 18:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  Limos used to be the snazzy way of moving around town, but now luxury transportation is being redefined. Here's what happened to the limo and what's replacing it.Read the original article on Business Insider
  
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• Where to watch Yellowstone: Live stream Season 5, Part 2

  10-11-2024 18:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreRip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) and Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) in the second half of Season 5 of "Yellowstone."Emerson Miller/Paramount NetworkNearly two years since Yellowstone Season 5 premiered, the series has returned to air the long-awaited final episodes of the season. Having trouble recalling what happened? Remembering where to watch Yellowstone might be even harder. Fortunately, we've compiled everythi
  
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• Meet Peter Thiel, the controversial tech billionaire and GOP kingmaker

  10-11-2024 16:36 via businessinsider.com
  
  Peter Thiel, a Silicon Valley titan, spoke at the Republican National Convention in 2016.Alex Wong/Getty ImagesBillionaire Peter Thiel has gained a name as one of Silicon Valley's most controversial figures.The PayPal cofounder went on to have a successful career in venture capital.Known as a connector, he has mentored the likes of JD Vance and Sam Altman.Like many billionaires, Peter Thiel is already benefiting from Donald Trump's second presidential win.His net worth jumped following the elect
  
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• Interior designers share 6 things you should never have in your bedroom

  10-11-2024 16:08 via businessinsider.com
  
  Some bedroom decorations and design choices can just add visual clutter. Andreas von Einsiedel/Getty ImagesInterior designers shared designs and other items they think people shouldn't have in bedrooms.Low light fixtures and furniture that's too small can hurt a room's overall look.Exercise equipment should be kept in other rooms of the house.Although bedrooms aren't widely considered to be the heart of a home, most people spend a lot of time in them.So, the stakes for designing them are high &m
  
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• The small details in an interview that could cost you a job offer

  10-11-2024 15:49 via businessinsider.com
  
  Wonsulting COO Jerry Lee and career expert Julia Toothacre told BI about interview tips beyond the firm handshake.Fauxels/PexelsFor many, finding a meaningful job has become harder than ever.Career experts spoke to BI about the small details in an interview that could cost you a dream role.They include wearing too much perfume and sitting down before your interviewer.For many job seekers, landing a dream role has never felt so difficult.In the US, job openings fell to 7.6 million in July, accord
  
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• When my friend canceled our 40th birthday trip to Paris last minute, I was frustrated. But it led me to meet my French husband.

  10-11-2024 15:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author met her husband on a solo trip to Paris.Courtney Bowlden PhotographyI planned to travel to Paris for my 40th birthday with my friend, but she canceled last minute.I went to Paris alone and fell in love with solo travel.On one solo trip to Paris, I met my future husband, and it felt like fate.With my 40th birthday fast approaching and no wedding bells in sight, I needed something fabulous to look forward to. Most of my girlfriends were either married with kids or divorced. I had been r
  
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• 6 essential tips for anyone considering van life, according to a traveler who's explored all 50 states in an RV

  10-11-2024 14:36 via businessinsider.com
  
  Lita Talisman at a campsite in Utah.Dylan Regan/Lita TalismanLita Talisman has traveled to all 50 US states in her RV.She says life on the road can be made easier by being flexible and trusting your instincts.She also recommends that first-time RVers set aside some savings for emergencies.Many Americans embraced "work from anywhere" policies during the COVID-19 pandemic, trading permanent residences for homes on wheels.By 2022, around 3.1 million people in the US were living in vans, a 63% incre
  
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• 8 stocks at risk from Trump's proposed tariffs

  10-11-2024 14:06 via businessinsider.com
  
  Donald Trump points to a selection of groceries at Trump National Golf ClubThe Washington Post/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesPresident-elect Donald Trump plans to implement new tariffs, and investors are bracing for impact.Tariffs tend to increase the prices of imports, potentially eating into corporate profits.Three market experts share the eight companies that could be hit hardest.Trump will be back in the White House next January, and he's bringing his tariffs back with him.During his f
  
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• I wanted my daughter to graduate from college debt-free, so I bought a storage unit business. It paid for her entire tuition.

  10-11-2024 13:44 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author owns a storage unit business to pay for her daughter's college tuition.Courtesy of Lauren TrippeerI always wanted my daughter to go to college and graduate without any student loan debt.When it was time for her to go to school, we didn't have enough money for her tuition.I bought a storage unit business, and it became so successful that it has paid for her full tuition.Storing other people's shot glass collections is not what I dreamed about doing when I was a little girl. I didn't vi
  
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• 3 individuals who turned their reselling side hustles into full-time gigs share their strategies for finding profitable products

  10-11-2024 13:29 via businessinsider.com
  
  Kendall VanGilder is a full-time thrifter and reseller.Kendall VanGilderBI has spoken with entrepreneurs who make money buying and reselling items on sites like eBay.Top resellers tend to focus on a specific category, like clothing, sneakers, or electronics.They use data to inform their purchases and stay up-to-date on market trends.Business Insider has spoken with a handful of individuals who have had so much success reselling items as a side hustle that they quit their day jobs to do it full-t
  
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• I've been skiing and snowboarding for decades. I beat the crowds at these Northeastern resorts instead of flying out West.

  10-11-2024 13:14 via businessinsider.com
  
  There are bigger mountains out West, but New England has some quaint places to ski.Kyle Tunis/ShutterstockI've been skiing and snowboarding in the northeast region of North America for decades.Vermont is known for its skiing in Stowe, but I prefer Saskadena Six and Bolton Valley.Plattekill is close to New York City, making it possible for city folk to hit the slopes.For me, a perfect winter day is when I can only see one or two lines cut through deep powder on a ski run. It's a sign that I'm one
  
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• Striking images show the F-35 jump-jet's first trials on a newly converted Japanese aircraft carrier

  10-11-2024 13:04 via businessinsider.com
  
  An F-35B Lightning II aircraft departs the flight deck of the JS Kaga.Dane WiedmannJapan's aircraft carrier JS Kaga completed sea trials off the California coast Friday.The light aircraft carrier was refitted with a flight deck to carry F-35B stealth fighters.The destroyer-turned-flattop is the first carrier to be operated by Japan since World War II.Japan's destroyer-turned-aircraft carrier just completed sea trials off the coast of California on Friday, the country's navy said.The JS Kaga was
  
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• Raygun gives surprise performance of her viral Olympics moves days after announcing her retirement

  10-11-2024 13:03 via businessinsider.com
  
  Raygun performed at a concert in Australia after announcing her retirement.Elsa/Getty ImagesRaygun performed with Australian star Tones and I after announcing her retirement.Rachael Gunn faced criticism for her Olympics routine, which she said impacted her decision to step away.Her new performance sparked speculation about a potential return to breakdancing.Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn performed her viral Olympics routine onstage days after announcing her retirement.Gunn, 37, app
  
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• I drove a $43,000 Toyota Camry and saw how the best-selling car in America is now even better

  10-11-2024 12:57 via businessinsider.com
  
  A 2025 Toyota Camry XSE AWD hybrid sedan in Reservoir Blue.Benjamin Zhang/Business InsiderThe Toyota Camry is a midsize sedan and the best-selling car in the US for the past 22 years.I was impressed by the Camry's efficient hybrid powertrain, comfortable ride, and great cabin.I was disappointed that some safety tech remain pricey options and the loss of V6 power.Since its launch in 1983, the Toyota Camry has become the gold standard for dependable, albeit a bit dull, family transportation among
  
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• My husband was arrested after a car chase. I want to support him, but we've racked up $10,000 in legal fees. What should I do?

  10-11-2024 12:33 via businessinsider.com
  
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• Insider Today: Preparing for Trump 2.0

  10-11-2024 12:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  Donald TrumpAnna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Welcome back to our Sunday edition, a roundup of some of our top stories. Former Google lead Andrew Yeung has been dubbed the Gatsby of Silicon Valley. He shared the coffee chat formula that's helped him grow his seven-figure tech event business.On the agenda today:Goldman Sachs tapped 95 people to join its exclusive partnership.Amazon
  
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• US vs. Chinese replenishment ships: The workhorses that keep aircraft carriers operating

  10-11-2024 12:28 via businessinsider.com
  
  The US is building a new class of fleet oilers, named for the late civil rights icon John Lewis, to support the global operations of its carrier strike groups.US Navy/Dana Rene WhiteReplenishment ships are essential to resupplying carrier groups at sea with fuel, food and bombs.The US is overhauling its aging ships while China has built a dozen.These ships extend the range of carrier groups but also are its most vulnerable asset.Involved in nearly every crisis since World War II, aircraft carrie
  
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• Texas lured the most people away from California — and these other states

  10-11-2024 12:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  Texas remains a popular destination for Americans relocating within the country.Jon Hicks/Getty ImagesBetween 2022 and 2023, about 612,000 people moved to Texas, new census data shows.Most Americans who moved to Texas came from California and Florida, followed by New York and Illinois.Americans continue to seek affordability and job opportunities in the Lone Star State.Arielle Francois never planned on moving to Texas.In 2022, the 20-something content creator relocated from Miami to Dallas for a
  
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• Why Ralph Lauren, the all-American luxury brand, is a hit in China

  10-11-2024 12:13 via businessinsider.com
  
  Ralph Lauren is killing it with Chinese consumers while other luxury brands struggle.Kevin Frayer/Getty ImagesRalph Lauren just reported strong sales in Asia, including in China. The iconic American brand appears to be bucking the luxury slowdown in China. Classic luxury, which Ralph Lauren encapsulates, is resonating with Chinese consumers.Ralph Lauren, the quintessential American brand, is pulling off what many of its luxury peers are finding near impossible right now: getting Chinese consumer
  
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• Monsters walk among us — and they're watching Netflix at 1.5x speed.

  10-11-2024 12:08 via businessinsider.com
  
  Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BINetflix's mobile app allows you to watch at 1.25x and 1.5x speeds.People told me they use this for reality shows like "Love Is Blind," or while watching at the gym.Our modern appetite for content might mean we've stretched our brains to watch faster and faster.Consider the delicate, nuanced performances of a Netflix series like "The Diplomat." Now, imagine that sped up by 50%, "Chipmunks"-style. This might not appeal to you, a cinéaste who savors the
  
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• I moved from California to Idaho because my home state changed politically. I love my new conservative community.

  10-11-2024 12:03 via businessinsider.com
  
  Philip Wiseman said he and his wife moved to Idaho after their home state of California changed.Philip WisemanPhilip Wiseman and his wife moved to Idaho because they were fed up with California's politics.The retirees made a large spreadsheet to decide which Republican-leaning state to move to.They ended up in Eagle, Idaho, and love the conservative values of the community.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Philip Wiseman, a 70-year-old retiree who moved from California to Ida
  
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• Today's Mortgage Rates, November 10, 2024 | Mortgage Rates Are Slow to Come Down

  10-11-2024 12:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information.Affiliate links for the products on this page are from partners that compensate us (see our advertiser disclosure with our list of partners for more details). However, our opinions are our own. See how we rate mortgages to write unbiased product reviews.
  Mortgage rates for November 10, 2024, are hovering in the mid-6% range. 
  Experts pred
  
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• Silicon Valley is on edge as Trump's immigration policy sparks fears of a high-tech talent shortage

  10-11-2024 12:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  "Our high skilled immigration system is frozen in time," Box CEO Aaron Levie recently posted on X.Lisa Lake/Getty ImagesDonald Trump's policies may impact legal immigrants in tech, sparking fears of a worker shortage.In his last term, Trump paused some work visa programs used by tech firms to hire skilled talent.Experts say stricter immigration laws could hinder America's global edge in artificial intelligence.Many in the tech industry are concerned that President Donald Trump will make it harde
  
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• I'm a dad and an EMT. I use the same 4 steps in stressful situations at home as I do on the job.

  10-11-2024 11:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  The EMT and dad recommends taking a deep breath when your adrenaline starts rising.Rawlstock/Getty ImagesRyan Fields-Spack is a dad of three and wellness lead for first responders.He's worked in emergency response for more than 23 years.He uses a two-minute meditation and body movements before responding to stressors.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ryan Fields-Spack, first responder wellness lead at FirstNet, a communication platform for first responders built by AT&T.
  
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