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Buffett Watchers Weigh in on Todd Combs' Surprise Exit to JPMorgan
NEWS | 11 December 2025
Impact LinkThis story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Warren Buffett hired Todd Combs in 2010 to help, and ultimately succeed, him and Charlie Munger in managing Berkshire Hathaway's vast investment portfolio. Lawrence Cunningham, the director of the University of Delaware's Weinberg Center and the author of several books about Berkshire, told Business Insider that Combs' exit was "certainly striking." Business Insider spoke to longtime Berkshire watchers for their read on Combs' unexpected departure. Buffett also entrusted Combs and Weschler with a bigger piece of Berkshire's portfolio over time.

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Amazon plans a new 'rush' pickup service as it doubles down on rapid delivery
NEWS | 11 December 2025
Amazon is developing a "rush" pickup service that will let shoppers collect their orders at Amazon-owned stores within an hour, according to an internal document and a person familiar with the matter. 'Validate customer demand'The new pickup service would be Amazon's latest attempt to enable ultrafast, sub-one-hour deliveries. Just last week, the company launched Amazon Now, a new 30-minute delivery service in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia. Amazon leads e-commerce by total sales, but Walmart may have an advantage when it comes to delivery speed. Thanks to its network of more than 4,600 US stores, Walmart can reach roughly 95% of American households within three hours.

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The 'Godmother of AI' says your college diploma is losing power — here's what she looks for instead
NEWS | 11 December 2025
AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li says that fast learners who embrace AI now outshine degree holders in hiring. AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li says that fast learners who embrace AI now outshine degree holders in hiring. YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesAI pioneer Fei-Fei Li says that fast learners who embrace AI now outshine degree holders in hiring. "Now, it's more about what have you learned, what tools do you use, how quickly can you superpower yourself in using these tools — and a lot of these are AI tools," she said. "At this point in 2025 — hiring at World Labs — I would not hire any software engineer who does not embrace AI collaborative software tools," Li said.

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David Ellison told WBD shareholders it's not too late to switch teams
NEWS | 11 December 2025
David Ellison told WBD shareholders that it's "not too late" to switch teams from Netflix to Paramount. David Ellison told WBD shareholders that it's "not too late" to switch teams from Netflix to Paramount. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty ImagesDavid Ellison told WBD shareholders that it's "not too late" to switch teams from Netflix to Paramount. Paramount Skydance's CEO, David Ellison, sent a letter to WBD shareholders on Wednesday, urging them to tender their shares in support of Paramount's bid for WBD. Ellison added that WBD did not grant Paramount a "single 'real time' negotiating session," and had "sprinted towards a deal with Netflix."

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Oracle investors have questions about its spending
NEWS | 11 December 2025
Oracle missed its quarterly revenue estimates, causing its shares to fall by more than 6% after hours. Oracle missed its quarterly revenue estimates, causing its shares to fall by more than 6% after hours. REUTERS/Robert GalbraithOracle missed its quarterly revenue estimates, causing its shares to fall by more than 6% after hours. Oracle investors have questions about its spending. Despite the revenue miss, Oracle still saw 14% year-over-year revenue growth in the quarter ending November 30.

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SPONSORED | 11 December 2025
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A financial independence advisor shares 3 non-traditional investment strategies the wealthiest people use
NEWS | 11 December 2025
It revolved around more traditional financial wisdom, such as "let's make sure we're maximizing retirement accounts and deferring taxes in the future," he told Business Insider. Most people have their stable assets in high-yield savings accounts, money market funds, or CDs. Like retirement accounts, they don't allow for complete flexibility and control. "Pensions tend to be similar because of age restrictions, and annuities tend to have very similar restrictions to retirement accounts in terms of accessibility and penalties." After all, "if your goal is to have a bunch of money in retirement accounts at 60 or 65, then keep doing that," he said.

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From Garlic to Avocado: The goofy AI model codenames you should know
NEWS | 11 December 2025
Meta, OpenAI, and Google have all relied on food-related names for their sometimes secretive plans for future AI models. Here is a look at the mouthwatering and just plain goofy names AI and tech companies are usingMeta: AvocadoMeta has codenamed its future AI frontier model "avocado," per a CNBC report. OpenAI might have one of the best all-time codenames with "strawberry," which it used to refer to its o1 model. The name was likely a play on the viral struggle of AI models to correctly identify the number of Rs in the fruit. Mistral AI, the France-based startup, went in a completely opposite direction with "Jaguar," its codename for a testing model.

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Walmart is one of the last major retailers that still doesn't accept Apple Pay. It probably won't anytime soon, either.
NEWS | 11 December 2025
Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesContactless payments at Walmart are limited to the company's own apps. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Imageslighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. GlobalData retail analyst Neil Saunders also said Walmart doesn't typically do things that add cost without delivering a significant benefit for customers. That's not unique to Walmart, of course — Amazon, Target, Costco, and almost every other retailer are gathering intel about their shoppers through apps, credit cards, and memberships as well.

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Meet Gen Z's latest obsession: A sneaker so bouncy it's banned in major races
NEWS | 11 December 2025
"They created a really accessible shoe to feel like you felt pretty invincible, even if you just got out there." A more forgiving shoeBecause of its high stack height, Mazzara said the shoe can feel very forgiving, especially for beginners. Running shoes are getting bouncierIn general, running brands like Asics, Nike, Hoka, and Brooks have been investing in foamier, bouncier shoes. In his own experience wearing Novablasts, Mazzara said he felt like he didn't have to think about his running form as much. The shoes feel stabler in the long run, even if they're a little less exciting.

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I'm a CEO-turned-professor. I start my day with a daily affirmation and end it by reading fantasy romance.
NEWS | 11 December 2025
Sima Sistani starts her day with a daily affirmation and ends it with a fantasy romance read. Sima Sistani starts her day with a daily affirmation and ends it with a fantasy romance read. Kate Medley for BISima Sistani starts her day with a daily affirmation and ends it with a fantasy romance read. Kate Medley for BII read an actual newspaperI drink my coffee and read, usually sitting outside on the patio. I take my guest speaker on a campus tourEach week, I bring in a guest speaker.

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I was wasting hours commuting in LA traffic. Here's how I convinced my manager to let me work from home.
NEWS | 11 December 2025
Leslie Snipes requested to work from home more often after growing frustrated with her lengthy commute in Los Angeles. Leslie Snipes requested to work from home more often after growing frustrated with her lengthy commute in Los Angeles. Leslie SnipesLeslie Snipes requested to work from home more often after growing frustrated with her lengthy commute in Los Angeles. I tend to get more distracted in the office than when I'm working alone. When I'm working from home, I mostly interact on an as-needed basis, and there's less spontaneity with coworkers outside work.

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What do Wall Streeters really want for the holidays?
NEWS | 11 December 2025
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Walk, don't run: The latest workout trend combines the great outdoors with low-stakes socializing
NEWS | 11 December 2025
While run clubs are still popular, hiking and walking have an advantage: simplicity. A pandemic trend that keeps peakingCOVID lockdowns famously drew people to the outdoors, whether they joined run clubs or sought out nearby hikes. And then there were National Parks, which experienced a surge of visitors since 2020 during the pandemic — and don't seem to be losing their allure. Interest in National Parks has grown since COVID and reached record-breaking numbers in 2024. December 10, 2025: A previous version of this story stated that the Strava report data came from 30,000 Strava users.

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National Geographic unveiled its Pictures of the Year. Here are 7 of the most striking wildlife photos.
NEWS | 11 December 2025
lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. National Geographic's annual Pictures of the Year collection showcases stunning images of wildlife from around the world. Out of the hundreds of thousands of images taken by its photographers in 2025, National Geographic selected 25 to be included in the feature. "Individually, these photographs speak to beauty, fragility, and wonder," National Geographic editor in chief Nathan Lump said in a statement. Here are seven photos from the collection, which can be viewed in its entirety on National Geographic's website.