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The author went on a date with a sugar daddy.Peter Dazeley/Getty ImagesI was tired of dating immature men who lived as if they were still in a fraternity.I decided to go on a date with a sugar daddy because I wanted to feel appreciated.I earned $250 on the date and appreciated his maturity and interest in me.Editor’s Note: Business Insider verified the author’s identity. She asked her last name to be removed for employment reasons.I didn’t have the best luck dating as a teenager and young adult. By 30 years old, I had never been in a long-term committed relationship…

Taco Bell has a new Decades menu, celebrating fan-favorite items from the past.Courtesy of Taco Bell.Priyanka: Since I don’t eat red meat, I swapped the beef for chicken, which I thought complemented the other ingredients well.The light layer of sour cream gave the folded wrap a nice pop of freshness alongside the lettuce and diced tomatoes, and the chicken was well-seasoned. The one thing that would make this dish better was if the flatbread was lightly grilled or toasted.2. The green sauce burritoTaco Bell’s green sauce burrito.Anneta Konstantinides/Business InsiderOriginal release: The green sauce burrito, which debuted in 1970, was among…

Investopedia / Alice Morgan / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysRepublican presidential candidate Donald Trump has laid out an economic agenda focused on tariffs on China and other countries, which he said would bring manufacturing back to the U.S.Trump’s plans also include renewing the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, including a higher standard deductible for federal taxes and lower tax rates for most brackets.The former president has also proposed targeted tax breaks for individuals, including exempting tipped income, overtime pay and Social Security payments from income tax.Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has focused his economic agenda on foreign trade, U.S. manufacturing…

Investopedia / Alice Morgan / Getty ImagesThe Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, has outlined her “opportunity economy” throughout her campaign.The economy has consistently ranked as the top concern for voters in the upcoming election. A recent Gallup poll showed that 43% of people cited economic issues as their top concern, up from 36% when asked in April. Inflation and the federal debt are among the most concerning economic issues to voters.Both candidates have made the economy a major part of their pitch to voters. Here’s what policies Harris said she would implement if elected as president.Harris’ Economic PlanTaxesHarris plans…

Coming up: Presidential election, Fed interest rate decision, earnings from Palantir, Novo Nordisk, ToyotaJEFF KOWALSKY / AFP / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysThe 2024 presidential election is on Tuesday.The Federal Reserve will announce its interest rate decision on Thursday, followed by Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference.Palantir, Microchip Technology, and Arm Holdings are among the technology firms reporting this week, while pharmaceutical companies Novo Nordisk, Gilead Sciences, and Vertex also will issue financial reports.The presidential election on Tuesday will attract a lot of attention from market watchers, as will Thursday’s Federal Reserve decision on whether to again cut interest rates. Fed Chair Jerome…

Johannes Eisele / AFP / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysWarren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reported its profit declined in the third quarter while its cash pile ballooned to a record of more than $320 billion.Berkshire trimmed its stakes in both Apple and Bank of America, bringing its total proceeds from stock sales this year to about $133 billion.Berkshire paused stock buybacks last quarter as its share price surged to a record high.Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A; BRK.B) on Saturday reported its profit fell in the third quarter while its cash pile swelled to a record as it trimmed its stakes in Apple (AAPL) and Bank…

Chipotle Mexican Grill A Chipotle worker uses the company’s “Autocado” machine. Key TakeawaysChipotle is investing in back-of-the-house technology to maintain consistency across restaurants and lift efficiency.All restaurants will get produce slicers and busy locations may get more efficient grills. The company is experimenting with machines that prepare avocados and assemble burrito bowls and salads.The move to streamline restaurants is seen across the industry, from burger chains to salad makers.Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) has spent years linking its brand with “classic” culinary techniques. Now it’s folding in state-of-the-art slicers, mechanized avocado peelers and automated dish assembly.The burrito chain is looking to…

VCG / Contributor / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysArtificial intelligence darling Nvidia and paint maker Sherwin-Williams are set to join the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Intel and chemical giant Dow.The changes will take effect prior to the start of trading next Friday, Nov. 8, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices.Nvidia and Sherwin-Williams shares climbed in extended trading Friday following the news, while Dow and Intel edged lower.Artificial intelligence darling Nvidia (NVDA) is set to join the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing storied chipmaker Intel (INTC). The change will take effect prior to the start of trading next Friday, Nov. 8, according to…

Michael M. Santiago / Staff / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysThe S&P 500 added 0.4% on Friday, Nov. 1, as strong earnings results from Amazon helped lead a resurgence in communication and technology stocks.Waters Corp. shares surged after the analytical instrument supplier posted strong third-quarter results, benefitting from sales growth across all regions and markets.Virginia-based utility AES Corp. reported a year-over-year decline in revenue, and its shares tumbled.Following a pair of negative trading sessions, major U.S. equities indexes closed out the week on a strong note, pushing higher on Friday as investors cheered upbeat earnings results from e-commerce and cloud computing behemoth Amazon (AMZN).The…

Waters CorporationKey TakeawaysShares of Waters Corp., which supplies lab instruments and software, notched the top performance in the S&P 500 Friday.The life sciences firm topped third-quarter sales and profit estimates, boosted by growth across all its regions and end markets.Waters CEO Dr. Udit Batra said new product adoption and improved customer spending trends contributed to the strong results.Shares of Waters Corp. (WAT) surged nearly 20% on Friday, delivering the top daily performance in the S&P 500 after the company reported third-quarter sales and earnings that topped analysts’ projections.The provider of analytical laboratory instruments and software reported third-quarter earnings per share…