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Billionaire Gen Zer dropped out of high school to launch his start-up at 17—now he’s the richest self-made 25-year-old in the U.K and all of Europe

James Dacombe, the 25-year-old behind AI chip-making firm Olix and brain monitoring startup CoMind, says being young and “naive” was a career...

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Meet the self-made billionaire who bought a nearly bankrupt company off Warren Buffett for $1,000 and turned it into a $85 billion giant

Jeffrey Sprecher, the founder and CEO of Intercontinental Exchange, bought the near-bankrupt company from Warren Buffett. He’s now worth $1.2 billion.

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Exec at $27 billion tech giant HP hits back at Gen Z lazy label, saying they’re great at listening and building relationships

George Brasher says his Gen Z coworkers have a “healthy relationship with work” and know how to listen and build trust.

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Elon Musk’s $158 billion Tesla pay was 2.5 million times his workers’ salary last year—it’s ‘unlike anything we have seen before,’ exec pay watch says

Elon Musk earned $158.3 billion in compensation last year, receiving the median Tesla worker's pay in just 4.23 seconds.

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Jennifer Garner cofounded a $732 million business at 45, and says her age came with perks: ‘I’m blissfully not motivated by needing to be in charge’

Millionaire actress Jennifer Garner became a cofounder after two decades in Hollywood success, and says she had one big advantage over younger...

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The majority of U.S. employers say they plan to increase hiring this year—these are the top roles they’re looking to fill

After years of job market hell, around two-thirds of U.S. employers are now planning to hire again—they’re looking for marketers, HR and tech workers.

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How a book that inspired Warren Buffett and a $14,000 side hustle helped billionaire Bill Ackman get started as an investor

The Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman says he was inspired to become an investor after working at his dad’s real estate company.

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The cofounder of $2 billion toy giant Spin Master says the best time to start a business is in your 20s because ‘no one sees you as competition’

While the average founder is 42 years old, Spin Master cofounder Ronnen Harary says your 20s is actually the best time to start a business.

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CEO of $49 billion AI company says it’s ‘mind-boggling’ people think you can work 38 hours a week, have work-life balance, and be successful

Cerebras cofounder Andrew Feldman warned aspiring entrepreneurs they need to be working “every waking minute,” echoing the likes of Zoom CEO Eric...

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Teenagers are shooting out over 50 applications and getting ghosted even for volunteer jobs: ‘I’ll take anything at this point’

The summer job market has been “soul destroying” for teens in the U.S., Canada, and U.K.—but some are finding a way in.

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Bank of America is splashing out $250 million a year on weight loss drugs for its staff: ‘We see a great impact on employees,’ CEO says

Weight-loss drugs are becoming a popular perk, with almost a third of workers saying they’d even switch jobs for it. Bank of America has them covered.

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Over a third of employers handed out ‘peanut butter raises’ this year—now, a quarter of bosses admit they’re losing top talent because of bad pay

Around 36% of U.S. companies say they gave out across-the-board pay increases this year—and experts warn it’s killing motivation.

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Before becoming CEO of $79 billion Wall Street giant Apollo, Marc Rowan worked at a party store, valet lot, and ‘the best kosher caterer’

Just like other CEOs, Marc Rowan, the cofounder of Apollo Global Management, says “you have to take something away from” ordinary jobs.

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DoorDash CEO Tony Xu once thought his $87 billion company would only make $100 million. He tells founders to be ‘greedy’ and dream bigger

“It's very hard as an entrepreneur when you're working out of your apartment, to know what that size could be one day,” DoorDash cofounder Tony Xu...

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PwC U.S. CEO advises young workers to say yes a lot, even if it means working on the weekends—‘That person climbs into the next role’

PwC U.S. CEO Paul Griggs advises that “putting in time when people are not looking” is one of the best ways to climb the corporate totem pole.

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Two-thirds of parents say their adult Gen Z kids still rely on them financially for support—even though it’s putting them under strain

About 64% of parents say their adult Gen Z children still rely on them for money, housing, and more.

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He was homeless at 16. Now, he sits on the board of David Beckham’s wellness company and his business is about to hit $1 billion in revenue

Hudson Leogrande, the founder of popular hoodie brand Comfrt, bounced between car sales and chimney telemarketing before hitting his stride as an...

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More than half of Gen Zers want to become influencers—so now Arizona State University is offering a content creation degree for $142K

Arizona State University is helping turn its students into influencers with a bachelor’s degree in building a social media empire.

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Ultra-rich are buying up $49 million mansions in London, with ‘Trump unease’ generating a 10% rise in Americans investing in Britain

In the first half of this year, Americans accounted for 30% of London’s luxury home sales above $20 million. A real estate expert blames unease over...

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LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault reveals he owned nearly 20% of Netflix, but cashed out too early—his stake could be worth up to $60 billion today

Bernard Arnault owns LVMH—and with it, Louis Vuitton and Dior. But he also owned nearly 20% of Netflix, a stake that could be worth up to $60...

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Despite making over $135K, 1 in 5 high-earners feel ‘depressed’ when thinking about their finances—they may have ‘money dysmorphia’

Seven in 10 Americans on six-figure salaries aren’t financially fulfilled—even wealthy Gen Zers.

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Oprah Winfrey says ‘life starts at 44’—and research proves she’s right: the average founder starts their business after 40

Billionaire Oprah Winfrey says she “locked in” in her 40s—as most CEOs and founders are middle-aged.

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Despite nearing their 60s, nearly four in 10 Americans heading towards the end of their careers don’t even have a retirement account

Around four in 10 U.S. Gen Xers, and even some baby boomers, haven’t saved for retirement—as current retirees who didn’t save enough endure a...

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This millennial job-hopped every 6 months to $90K by the time she was 23—she left it all behind to become a salary negotiation guru

Hannah Williams, the creator and host of Salary Transparent Street, ditched her $115,000 job to pull back the curtain on what workers really make.

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120 millionaires have signed a letter begging the British government to tax them more: ‘We can afford it’

Millionaires including Brian Echo, Gary Lineker, and Simon Pegg have signed a letter to U.K.’s prime minister asking for higher taxes to tackle...

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Amazon’s Jeff Bezos could be the latest American billionaire to buy into European soccer clubs—he’s eyeing up a stake in Liverpool FC

The Amazon founder worth $267 billion may chip in for a minority purchase of the British soccer team, while a wave of U.S. billionaires buy up clubs...

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Google’s founders are snapping up Miami mansions, as billionaires flee California’s proposed tax—and the company is buying office space to accommodate

Larry Page and Sergey Brin now own more than $250 million in Miami real estate, and other billionaires are bringing their companies to the coastal...

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Despite a $156 million contract, Knicks star Jalen Brunson still calls his parents for financial advice any time he makes a big purchase

Despite earning millions and being a "grown" man, NBA’s Jalen Brunson said he isn't above asking his parents for a second opinion on big purchases.

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Spain’s Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the World Cup—but just four years ago, he was in therapy and stuck in a ‘bottomless pit’

Ferran Torres said he “could not see a way out” after a $62.8 million Barcelona deal—and half of athletes struggle with mental health problems.

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Billionaires like Ken Griffin are moving to Miami—but middle-class earners can’t copy them and reap the same benefits, real estate experts say

Real estate experts tell Fortune those making a middle-class salary are better off renting than buying with fewer affordable homes in the Miami...

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Goldman Sachs CEO says he’d hire someone ‘smart enough’ over the smartest person in the world because ultimately experience trumps brains

Relying on book smarts over real-life expertise won’t get one hired at the $337 billion bank, says Goldman Sachs boss David Solomon.

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FedEx’s CEO landed his first job by taking a roommate’s abandoned interview. Now he’s running a $75 billion shipping giant

Raj Subramaniam became the second-ever CEO of FedEx by taking every opportunity thrown his way—including his roommate’s job interview.

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Lamine Yamal is the third-youngest World Cup finalist—and he was scouted from his working-class neighborhood at just 6 years old

World Cup star Lamine Yamal was raised by immigrant parents in Spain—now, he is earning $21.5 million from his day job alone.

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Bending Spoons only hired 0.04% from its 800,000 job applications last year—its CEO says its cutthroat hiring process is unlike ‘useless’ interviews

The $21 billion company behind Eventbrite, Vimeo, and AOL has just revealed how it picked 286 out of 800,000 job applications.

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says he’s eyeing up book deals and teaching gigs when he steps away from his decades-long career at the banking giant

JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon has revealed he could become a teacher after he steps down, following in the footsteps of Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer.

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Chipotle’s COO takes employees to dinner every week to spot his next leaders—here are the 4 traits he’s seeking

Jason Kidd, COO of the $46 billion fast-casual chain, is looking to promote talent with four key traits—team players who “own the outcome” have...

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Brené Brown warns American workers are not neurologically wired for this level of rapid change and instability: ‘People are not okay’

“People are emotionally dysregulated, distrustful, and disconnected,” bestselling author and professor Brené Brown warned.

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Fortune 500 Land O’Lakes is letting workers choose what days and times they work—and the flex jobs are getting 25% more applicants than full-time gigs

The famed food giant selling butter sticks, whipped spreads, and shredded cheeses changed its policy after flexibility became workers’ top priority.

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When Erling Haaland isn’t playing for Norway in the World Cup, he’s investing in a chess championship and playing an animated Viking

Soccer star Erling Haaland has led Norway to the World Cup quarterfinals—but off the pitch, he’s investing in chess and starring in a Viking movie.

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Billionaire MacKenzie Scott just donated $20 million to support America’s youth mental health, as a fifth of teens struggle with suicidal thoughts

MacKenzie Scott, worth $35.8 billion, just donated a record-breaking gift to the U.S. nonprofit Active Minds to support a “new era of mental health.”

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This CEO pays $1.7 million a year so employees can live in one of America’s most expensive neighborhoods

Rilla CEO Sebastian Jimenez spends around $37,000 annually on each of his 120 workers—and soon, they’ll get to enjoy an office gym and cold plunge.

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AI start-ups are snubbing entry-level talent in favor of Silicon Valley men with top degrees, research shows

Tech companies like Meta built a reputation for snatching talent before they’re out of college. But now, new AI start-ups are turning away young...

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Billionaire Mark Cuban says it’s ‘embarrassing’ to not pay employees well—and a $20 minimum wage should be standard

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban says he’s helped mint ‘at least a thousand millionaires’, and that more employers should share success with...

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A quarter of young baby boomers and Gen Xers who’ve been laid off in the last decade are still unemployed—and 11% have taken pay cuts to work

Just as financial pressure peaks, many Gen Xers are finding themselves overlooked, underpaid, and edged out.

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Airbnb offered $750 to Americans to open up their homes during the World Cup—mostly women took it up and now they’re earning thousands

The average host short-term rental host will get a $3,000 payday for renting out their space during the World Cup. Women are jumping on the...

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Americans are escaping the U.S. for New Zealand where house prices have hit a new low—but only wealthy Americans with $3 million spare can invest

New Zealand’s falling home prices might make it look more attainable than it has in years. But the cooling market doesn't mean it's suddenly open...

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CEO of $248 billion cybersecurity company says workers are about to face a ‘Darwinian moment’ thanks to AI: Evolve or get cut

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora warns that 90% of employees aren’t AI savvy—and it could determine the fate of their careers.

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Remote-first fintech giant Revolut is making the office compulsory for new Gen Z grads—and they’ll earn flexibility like their peers after one year

Revolut is pulling back its remote-first perks for grads in 2027—but those who succeed in the program have a shot at the digital nomad lifestyle.

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Target is starting to track employees’ unexcused lateness and absences with a points system—and if they rack up 12, they’re fired

Target staffers who clock in late and skip work enough to rack up 12 points will be shown the door. It’s just one way companies are tightening their...

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How smart employers are turning the World Cup into a workplace win

Streaming watch parties from the conference room and buying drinks to work at the bar. Meet the bosses embracing the World Cup.

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