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News 21 hours ago

The Commonwealth Bank and Westpac have both hiked fixed home loan interest rates

The Commonwealth Bank has lifted fixed rate home loans by 0.25% to 0.4% after the RBA announced it would do away with its three-year bond yield target.
CBA has become the second bank in 24 hours to hike borrowing rates, after Westpac moved in the same direction late on Thursday.
Analysts say it won't be long until the remaining big four banks follow suit, after the central bank failed to defend its bond yield in the face of a market flurry last week.

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News 21 hours ago

The Commonwealth Bank and Westpac have both hiked fixed home loan interest rates

Canstar financial expert Steve Mickenbecker said the remaining big four banks are likely to follow suit and push interest rates higher, after the RBA failed to defend its three-year bond yield target.

News 19 hours ago

Australian startup Linktree records a new milestone of 1 billion monthly global views, as creator platforms see an explosion in growth

Linktree said over the last 12 months it has seen an 83.9% increase year-on-year in new Australian accounts created in 2021.

Lifestyle 10 hours ago

I’ve spent over 30 years exploring theme parks. Here are the 10 best I’ve visited in the US.

From Disneyland to Hersheypark to Universal Studios Hollywood, I've visited amusement parks across the United States for years. Here are my top picks.

US 10 hours ago

5 home remedies for chapped lips that work better than lip balm alone

If your lip balm isn't doing the trick, then you should try natural home remedies like petroleum jelly, honey, and aloe vera.

Lifestyle 10 hours ago

I took a 52-hour train ride from Chicago to California. Here are 13 things I’m glad I packed.

From motion-sickness relief and allergy pills to my laptop and portable hotspot, here are the items I'm happy I had on Amtrak's California Zephyr.

US 10 hours ago

Watch Harry Styles help a fan come out to her mom during his concert

The "Golden" singer interrupted his performance on Wednesday to read a fan's sign in the audience: "My mom is in section 201. Help me come out??"

US 11 hours ago

Billy Joel says Taylor Swift is The Beatles of her generation

"She's productive and keeps coming up with great concepts and songs and she's huge," the "Piano Man" singer recently told USA Today.

US 11 hours ago

Everything we can expect from the ‘How I Met Your Mother’ spin-off series starring Hilary Duff

"How I Met Your Father" will debut on Hulu, centered on a woman named Sophie who tells her son how she met his dad.

US 11 hours ago

There’s a huge cameo in ‘Eternals’ you likely missed that teases one of Marvel’s next big characters

A mystery voice at the film's very end teases another big character, who's about to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

News 11 hours ago

Indian potters are struggling to survive as a Diwali tradition of displaying clay oil lamps has become less popular

Potters in Delhi make as little as $4 for every 1,000 clay oil lamps they make - not nearly enough to support a family.

News

News Nov. 2, 2021, 8:49 AM

The Disney+ Drive-In is returning to the Gold Coast – here’s the line-up and how to get tickets

The Disney+ Drive-In cinema is returning to the Gold Coast this November, just in time for the warmer weather. Think: summer nights spent at an outdoor cinema, watching the latest hits and timeless classics. Presented by Openair Cinemas, the Disney+ Drive-In begins 25 November at the Carrara Sports Precinct Parking. […]

News Nov. 3, 2021, 5:49 PM

Trump and Republicans haven’t made a peep about voter fraud in Virginia since Glenn Youngkin won

Trump and Republicans amplified baseless voter fraud claims ahead of Virginia's gubernatorial election. They haven't said a word since Youngkin won.

News Nov. 4, 2021, 8:33 AM

10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

This is Business Insider Australia's morning newsletter for Thursday, November 4.

Markets

Markets 20 hours ago

Australia’s first two crypto-focused ETFs have broken records in early trading as investor appetite for digital assets heats up

BetaShares CEO Alex Vynokur told Business Insider Australia that the record only offers itself as testament to the idea that appetite for exposure to digital assets is “considerable”.

Markets Nov. 2, 2021, 2:48 PM

The RBA has left the cash rate on hold at 0.1% – but will begin winding back its pandemic stimulus

The RBA will stand firm on a cash rate of 0.1% for a twelfth-straight month, while continuing to buy $4 billion in government bonds a week until mid-February, and ending with its April 2024 government bond yield target of 0.1%.

Markets Oct. 29, 2021, 11:49 AM

The ASX’s first crypto-focused ETF will launch next week

BetaShares will launch the ASX's first crypto ETF "CRYPTO" on Monday, as funds race to expose investors to crypto via global exchanges.

Tech

News Nov. 2, 2021, 4:59 PM

A startup says it applied to trademark Meta before Facebook – but may be willing to stand down if Mark Zuckerberg pays up

Arizona-based Meta PC told Insider it filed for the "Meta" trademark in August, and Facebook's announcement came as a "shock."

News Nov. 1, 2021, 3:40 PM

Tesla’s Model S is no longer the longest-range electric car you can buy

Tesla has made the longest-range electric cars on the road for years, but not anymore. The Lucid Air delivers up to 520 miles of driving on a charge.

News Mar. 22, 2021, 9:33 PM

How to factory reset your iPhone and wipe its data, whether you’re selling it or troubleshooting issues

You can reset your iPhone to its factory settings and erase all the information stored on the device. Just make sure to back up your data first.

Strategy

Strategy Oct. 24, 2021, 12:27 PM

I run a private security firm where we charge $30,000 a day for hostage rescue missions – here’s what my job is like

"Nine times out of 10, kidnapping is a business transaction," says Adam Gonzales, who runs a global security firm powered by military-trained personnel.

Strategy Oct. 19, 2021, 11:09 AM

Over 60% of office workers believe they are more productive when they can work flexibly, new research suggests

A raft of new research suggests enabling flexible work makes employees happier and more engaged, as Australian workers navigate returning to the office.

News Oct. 14, 2021, 3:21 PM

A company in Iceland’s official ‘4-day work week’ trial had to increase its hours again after initially cutting them too much

A manager at Reykjavik Service Centre told Bloomberg that cutting hours meant staff were more satisfied than before.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle Nov. 2, 2021, 4:12 PM

The Australian live entertainment sector won’t fully recover without a national insurance scheme, industry leaders say

As the live entertainment industry restarts after months out of action, industry leaders say a lack of government support has kept them on the back foot compared with other sectors.

Lifestyle Nov. 4, 2021, 8:39 PM

I just moved to a small town from a city with 20 times the population. Here’s what surprised me the most.

An Insider reporter moved to a place she had never heard of and found small-town life to be full of surprises.

Lifestyle 16 hours ago

I’m a Trader Joe’s fan who shopped at Wegmans for the first time, and I was shocked by its sheer size and variety

An Insider reporter shopped at Wegmans for the first time and will be ordering groceries for delivery in the future.

Reviews

Reviews Feb. 26, 2021, 5:01 PM

The best gaming consoles in 2021

Every major console brand has something different to bring to the table, offering gamers plenty of options. The PlayStation 5 is our top pick for most buyers thanks to its exclusive franchises and powerful hardware. You can expect low stock for the PS5 through the early part of the year, […]

Reviews Mar. 1, 2021, 2:59 PM

Here’s which iPad is best for you, between the mini, Pro and Air

The 2020 10.2-inch iPad is best for most people with its sharp screen, fast processor, stylus support, and low price. The 2019 iPad Mini and 2020 iPad Air are also great choices if you want faster processors and better specs. Finally, the iPad Pro models are best for people who […]

Reviews Mar. 15, 2021, 4:00 PM

‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ is the movie fans deserved to see back in 2017

Snyder's vision of the DC group is the superior version of the film, filled with many never-before-seen moments and a new villain.

Lifestyle 10 hours ago

I’ve spent over 30 years exploring theme parks. Here are the 10 best I’ve visited in the US.

From Disneyland to Hersheypark to Universal Studios Hollywood, I've visited amusement parks across the United States for years. Here are my top picks.

US 10 hours ago

5 home remedies for chapped lips that work better than lip balm alone

If your lip balm isn't doing the trick, then you should try natural home remedies like petroleum jelly, honey, and aloe vera.

Lifestyle 10 hours ago

I took a 52-hour train ride from Chicago to California. Here are 13 things I’m glad I packed.

From motion-sickness relief and allergy pills to my laptop and portable hotspot, here are the items I'm happy I had on Amtrak's California Zephyr.

US 10 hours ago

Watch Harry Styles help a fan come out to her mom during his concert

The "Golden" singer interrupted his performance on Wednesday to read a fan's sign in the audience: "My mom is in section 201. Help me come out??"

US 11 hours ago

Billy Joel says Taylor Swift is The Beatles of her generation

"She's productive and keeps coming up with great concepts and songs and she's huge," the "Piano Man" singer recently told USA Today.

US 11 hours ago

Everything we can expect from the ‘How I Met Your Mother’ spin-off series starring Hilary Duff

"How I Met Your Father" will debut on Hulu, centered on a woman named Sophie who tells her son how she met his dad.

US 11 hours ago

There’s a huge cameo in ‘Eternals’ you likely missed that teases one of Marvel’s next big characters

A mystery voice at the film's very end teases another big character, who's about to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

News 11 hours ago

Indian potters are struggling to survive as a Diwali tradition of displaying clay oil lamps has become less popular

Potters in Delhi make as little as $4 for every 1,000 clay oil lamps they make - not nearly enough to support a family.

News 11 hours ago

Daylight-saving time ends on November 7 – here’s why we have it and why some lawmakers want to make it permanent

At 2 a.m. ET on Sunday, Americans will "fall back" by moving their clocks an hour behind in exchange for more daylight in the morning.

Markets 11 hours ago

44 members of Congress have violated a law designed to stop insider trading and prevent conflicts-of-interest

Insider has identified numerous members of Congress who've violated the transparency provision of the STOCK Act, which requires timely reporting of their stock trades.

Markets 11 hours ago

Cryptocurrency scams using ATMs and QR codes are on the rise, the FBI warns

Criminals send victims to a cryptocurrency ATM to buy coins. Then the victims use a QR code associated with the scammer's crypto wallet.

US 11 hours ago

Reed Hastings explains the psychology behind Netflix games in an exclusive interview: ‘We’re unafraid to fail’

"We have to learn by doing, learn by trying things," the billionaire co-founder and co-CEO of Netflix told Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Axel Springer.

US 11 hours ago

A man who left a bat bite untreated for weeks later died from rabies

The Idaho man told officials a bat had gotten trapped in his clothing in August. He didn't think he was bitten or scratched, so he avoided treatment.

US 11 hours ago

Yams and sweet potatoes are totally different vegetables – here’s how to tell the difference

Sweet potatoes are often incorrectly referred to as yams, even though the two are distinctly different vegetables.

Markets 12 hours ago

Start making plans again. Life with the pandemic just became ‘normal.’

We didn't really get a hot vax summer, but as Delta cools and vaccinations and employment tick up, life is returning to normal - just in a new way.

Markets 12 hours ago

Peloton’s earnings shocker just wiped 34% off the stock as home-exercise interest fades – but JPMorgan says a strong holiday season can help propel it back up 60% next year

JPMorgan analysts maintained an 'overweight' rating ahead of the exercise equipment maker's strongest seasonal period.

US 12 hours ago

I’m a trans person who recently started testosterone, and Reddit was more helpful than my doctor

Insider reporter Canela López said trans Reddit forums became a haven of support when so many of their medical concerns went unanswered.

News 12 hours ago

‘Judge Judy’ bailiff Petri Hawkins Byrd said he wasn’t asked to present the judge with her Lifetime Achievement Award: ‘When you talk about slight, that gives you an idea’

The longtime bailiff of "Judge Judy" said staffers were surprised to learn he wouldn't be presenting the judge with the trophy.

Markets 12 hours ago

Kroger says it is not accepting bitcoin cash after fake press release sends the crypto briefly soaring

Media outlets initially fell for the hoax, which led to a brief 5% bitcoin cash price rally.

US 12 hours ago

Young activists have converged on Glasgow to make their voices heard at COP26

At COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, young activists from Unite For Action brought attention to their countries that are heavily impacted by the climate crisis but underrepresented at the meeting.

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