Barclays raised the bar for external hires, and it isn't filling vacancies in what some insiders call an ongoing informal freeze for some divisions.
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Barclays insiders say a hiring freeze is afoot as roles stay unfilled, bonuses get slashed, and senior staff flee

Barclays insiders say a hiring freeze is afoot as roles stay unfilled, bonuses get slashed, and senior staff flee

Rebecca Ungarino,Dakin Campbell,Trista Kelley | Barclays raised the bar for external hires, and it isn't filling vacancies in what some insiders call an ongoing informal freeze for some divisions.

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These 2 startup founders quit their Goldman Sachs trading jobs to start a dog-food company. They say the bank giant taught them these 5 lessons.

These 2 startup founders quit their Goldman Sachs trading jobs to start a dog-food company. They say the bank giant taught them these 5 lessons.

Callum Burroughs | "Being at Goldman Sachs teaches you a lot of habits which are hard to shake," one of the founders of Butternut Box told Business Insider.

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$183 million short-seller Spruce Point is targeting the maker of Trojan condoms and Arm & Hammer baking soda

$183 million short-seller Spruce Point is targeting the maker of Trojan condoms and Arm & Hammer baking soda

Bradley Saacks | The $183 million hedge fund's short-selling strategy hit the right notes in 2018, returning 24% in a year when the average hedge fund lost money.

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The research chief at the world's largest hedge fund breaks down 3 things that will make the next financial crisis unique — and how political tensions could be at its core

The research chief at the world's largest hedge fund breaks down 3 things that will make the next financial crisis unique — and how political tensions could be at its core

Akin Oyedele | As concerns about the next recession flare, there are various uncertainties that investors must start grappling with.

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Headcount at the world's largest investment banks shrank by 1,500 in the first half of 2019, and equities trading took the brunt of it

Headcount at the world's largest investment banks shrank by 1,500 in the first half of 2019, and equities trading took the brunt of it

Rebecca Ungarino | Equities fared the worst so far in 2019, new data shows, with revenue plunging and full-time headcount shrinking by 5%.

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Accenture's head of artificial intelligence shares the 4-step plan every company should consider before investing in AI

Accenture's head of artificial intelligence shares the 4-step plan every company should consider before investing in AI

Joe Williams | Athina Kanioura said firms shouldn't pursue a tech upgrade as a solution for every problem. Instead, she urges them to think about an "AI narrative."

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The founders of a billion-dollar Israeli spyware startup accused of helping Saudi Arabia attack dissidents are funding a web of new companies that hack into smart speakers, routers, and other devices

The founders of a billion-dollar Israeli spyware startup accused of helping Saudi Arabia attack dissidents are funding a web of new companies that hack into smart speakers, routers, and other devices

Becky Peterson | NSO Group has been accused of helping despotic regimes spy on dissidents. But it's not the only Israeli tech company selling spyware.

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Poop-testing startup uBiome has filed for bankruptcy. Some of its largest creditors are health insurers saying they're owed millions in refunds.

Poop-testing startup uBiome has filed for bankruptcy. Some of its largest creditors are health insurers saying they're owed millions in refunds.

Emma Court,Erin Brodwin | The biggest claim comes in at $2.1 million and was made by a fraud specialist at health insurer Cigna.

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YouTube creator Collins Key on how a data-driven strategy helped him gain 19 million subscribers after an initial spark of fame from his magic act

YouTube creator Collins Key on how a data-driven strategy helped him gain 19 million subscribers after an initial spark of fame from his magic act

Amanda Perelli | Collins Key said he used a data-driven strategy to grow his 19 million subscriber YouTube channel after appearing on "America's Got Talent."

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A LinkedIn ranking of top startups revealed 5 major trends that founders and investors shouldn't ignore

A LinkedIn ranking of top startups revealed 5 major trends that founders and investors shouldn't ignore

Sherin Shibu | Cannabis, sports betting, and micro-mobility are among the biggest trends that LinkedIn found among top startups this year.

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