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2021-04-11 17:44:52 Hello. In case you missed it:

Amazon's victory against a union drive in Alabama proved workers want better workplaces, but America's labor laws are too broken to help them get that, experts say.

DEI execs are burning out amid the billion-dollar push to diversify corporate America: 'It's hard to be both the advocate and the abused.'

A 29-year-old self-made billionaire breaks down how he achieved daily returns of 10% on million-dollar crypto trades, and shares how to find the best opportunities.

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2021-04-09 16:38:06 Credit Suisse's top bankers are pressing CEO Thomas Gottstein and investment banking boss Brian Chin on the bank's involvement in the Archegos mess.

As Amazon starts notifying employees about their annual compensation, employees and documents show changes and insights into the review process. Take a look here.

Burnout at Goldman Sachs' Marcus is driving a tech talent exodus — just when the billion-dollar business needs these workers the most. Here’s how it’s struggling to live up to its lofty consumer banking ambitions.

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2021-04-08 13:38:08 Here's what you need to know before US markets open today, via Insider’s daily newsletter ’10 things you need to know before the opening bell’

S&P futures reached new highs after the Fed said it would continue to keep monetary policy loose. Global stocks also rose. 

Bitcoin could be a Chinese financial weapon against the US, Peter Thiel says. The billionaire tech investor said bitcoin might threaten the dollar. 

Robinhood failed to disclose certain trading data for over a year, report says. Brokerages have previously been fined by regulators in such cases. 

US retail investors have recovered faster than anticipated from losses made in February. Older investors are likely leading this buying round, according to Vanda Research. 

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2021-04-07 17:32:48 Unusual blood clots that are potentially fatal should be listed as "very rare side effects" of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, the European medicines regulator has said.

In other healthcare news, scientists are coming around to a surprising new understanding of Alzheimer's disease, and it could supercharge drug development for the $1.1 trillion problem.

And in the marijuana market, cannabis companies are gearing up to get in on New York's $7 billion cannabis gold rush. 4 shared how they're going to tackle it.

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2021-04-04 17:52:24 Hello! In case you missed it:

The Seed 100: The best early-stage investors.

Consulting confessions: 6 current and former staffers at Deloitte, PwC, and other top firms detail pandemic burnout.

Inside Amazon's complex employee review system, where workers feel left in the dark and managers expect to give 5% of reports bad reviews.

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2021-04-01 19:34:59 LinkedIn is developing new features with influencers in mind. Meanwhile, Instagram is funding new shows from TikTok stars in its latest effort to woo creators.

Here's what else we're covering this week in Insider Influencers, a weekly newsletter on the business of influencers, creators, and social media platforms.

The exact 26-page media kit a new TikTok influencer group uses to pitch brand sponsors.

Meet the 'study influencers' paying their way through college by posting YouTube videos on exam tips, productivity hacks, and campus life.

And more, including how much money an Instagram micro-influencer earns and her rate calculator.

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2021-03-29 18:56:21 Hello! Check out what's inside today's '10 Things In Tech You Need To Know' newsletter:

Amazon's recent spate of Twitter feuds happened because Jeff Bezos told execs to 'fight back' against critics, report says.

Deliveroo is headed to its $2.5 billion IPO facing investor snubs and rider strikes. The food delivery firm has been criticized ahead of its highly anticipated listing for its reliance on gig-economy workers.

This NYC gallery just became the first to display NFTs physically. Because NFTs are digital pieces of artwork, the space won't look like a traditional gallery with canvases or sculptures.

Apple could finally be making a 'rugged' version of the Apple Watch. The company is reportedly working on a sportswear-centric watch with a tougher case than existing products.

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2021-03-28 17:51:26 Hello. In case you missed it:

Confessions of Wall Street's burned-out junior bankers: 5 current and former analysts from firms like Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse explain their daily schedules.

We identified the 194 most powerful people at Google under CEO Sundar Pichai. Explore our exclusive org chart.

Hedge funds are ramping up bets against Chamath Palihapitiya's SPACs and have already taken home $40 million this year. Here's a detailed look at the wagers they're making.

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2021-03-26 17:53:55 WeWork has agreed to go public via a SPAC merger. The deal values it at $9 billion, less than a quarter of its 2019 valuation.

What is a SPAC? A SPAC is a high-risk but potentially profitable way to get in on the ground floor of a new stock — here's everything investors need to know.

In other news, media startup Axios is reportedly in merger talks with sports-media outlet The Athletic, and the combined company could go public.

Rathbones' top strategist breaks down the two reasons he will join other major UK fund managers in shunning Amazon-backed Deliveroo's upcoming IPO - London's largest for a decade.

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2021-03-25 17:09:22 This week's rundown includes how ESPN quadrupled its TikTok follower count in the past year by diving into metrics and monitoring trends.

And here’s what else we’re covering this week in Insider Influencers, our rundown on the business of influencers, creators, and social-media platforms

13 brands have stopped working with YouTube star David Dobrik.

Influencers start to make money from Clubhouse's boom.

How ESPN quadrupled its TikTok follower count in the past year.

YouTube Shorts launches in the US — here's how it works.

And more including the top digital news media accounts on TikTok and female former employees say they faced sexism at Fine Brothers Entertainment.

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