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Prospective buyers arrive during an open house in Rancho Cucamonga, California, US, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSales of previously owned homes in April were essentially flat compared with March, rising just 0.2% to 4.02 million units on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, according to the National Association of Realtors. Housing analysts were expecting a gain of more than 3%. April sales were unchanged year-over-year. This count is based on closings, so contracts likely signed in late February and March. The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage ended March in the high 5%…

I recently flew to Omaha to see Warren Buffett’s successor, Greg Abel, host his first Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting as CEO. Loading audio narration… I spoke to Berkshire shareholders, authors, and managers about the new boss, who took over from Buffett on January 1.They were overwhelmingly impressed by Abel, and several offered fresh insights into his character and leadership style.Brett Gardner, the author of “Buffett’s Early Investments,” told me after the Q&A session that Abel visibly grew in confidence as the weekend’s flagship event went on.Gardner said he enjoyed Abel’s jokes about ice hockey, his favorite sport, and appreciated how…

There’s another job title for the AI era, and at Box, it’s paying up to $183,000. Loading audio narration… The cloud content management company is hiring an “AI Business Automation Engineer” to integrate AI agents across Box.The role involves working across departments — such as finance, legal, or people — and finding ways to rebuild processes with an “AI-first mindset,” according to Box’s job listing.”This isn’t a side project or something you can just do on nights and weekends,” said Aaron Levie, the CEO of Box, in an X post late Sunday. “You need to design and develop robust agents…

A pedestrian walks by a Domino’s in San Francisco, Dec. 9, 2025.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesFrom Domino’s Pizza to Applebee’s, restaurant chains are reporting that sales softened in March as gas prices spiked. The U.S. war with Iran has led to an average national gas price of more than $4.50 per gallon — and contributed to a new record low for consumer sentiment. As consumers pay more for their fuel, they are trying to save money in other areas. A survey of drivers conducted by Numerator found that 43% of respondents have cut back on dining out and takeout since…

As stand-up comedians and content creators, identical triplets Alex, Mitchell, and Sean Virzi spend much of their professional lives in front of audiences and cameras. Loading audio narration… A few years ago, Sean realized he was “rapidly” balding. Even something as minor as a gust of wind during a live show became a source of anxiety, he said.After researching his options, Sean decided on a hair transplant in 2020 and persuaded his brothers to get one, too. Although Alex and Mitchell hadn’t experienced the same degree of hair loss, they decided they wanted to address it early.”We saw what our…

Tech entrepreneur Ben Pasternak did not want to be served. Loading audio narration… His trouble wasn’t the room service. There at his suite in the Baccarat Hotel, the “service de chambre” included round-the-clock Cristal and caviar.No, the Forbes “30 Under 30” startup wunderkind was hiding out at the Manhattan hotel in hopes of dodging the hand-delivery of a 41-page lawsuit accusing his crypto venture of fraud.And there at the Baccarat, where suites start at $1,500 or more a night, things were about to go from bad to violent.On March 31, Pasternak, 26, and his influencer girlfriend, Evelyn Ha, 27, had…

Carmen P is a 29-year-old living in New York City. Business Insider has verified her income and employment history with documentation. The following as-told-to essay has been edited for length and clarity.I’m a VP of product strategy and development at a multi-national bank and make $155,000 a year.Before getting my MBA, I worked in market research, but it felt like my earning potential was capped. The real money-makers were the account executives who made commissions, but I wasn’t really comfortable with the dynamic of sales roles.I think of my student loans from my MBA as my subscription to life. I…

YouTube star MrBeast is stepping up his charm offensive with Madison Avenue as his company ramps up efforts to win a larger share of traditional TV ad dollars. Loading audio narration… Beast Industries is hosting a breakfast for top brand and ad executives and creator-economy insiders at Penthouse 45, a sleek Manhattan event venue known for sweeping views of the Hudson River and New York City skyline.The invite-only gathering will feature Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast) and Beast Industries CEO Jeffrey Housenbold talking up the company’s assets, growth plans, and media partnership goals, three people who saw the invite said.It promises…

This is the second story in Business Insider’s new series, “Student debt spiral,” examining the companies, policies, and financial pressures reshaping how Americans navigate college loans. Read the first, about what happens when borrowers are told their loans are paid off — and then get sued.A construction manager in Massachusetts thought her $55,000 student-loan debt was forgiven — until she was sued. A Michigan nurse wanted to make payments on her balance of more than $50,000, but no one could tell her who to pay.Their experiences point to a growing concern: As more Americans turn to private student loans, critics…

At some Burger King drive-thrus, an AI assistant named Patty is quietly listening in. Loading audio narration… The system can hear when employees tell customers an item is out of stock and check the store’s inventory. It can compare restaurants’ “friendliness” scores by clocking when staff say “thank you” to guests. It can suggest what metrics managers should focus on each day. And eventually, executives say, it’ll help automate everything from staffing schedules to ingredient orders.Across the fast-food industry, a new kind of coworker is moving into restaurant kitchens and back offices: AI assistants trained on recipes, staffing policies, inventory…