emily stewart
@emilystewart.bsky.social
words and jokes on the internet, largely about money, for business insider
excellent timing for all the companies deciding AI can do all the jobs
NEW: For the second time in less than two weeks, a major cloud outage has impacted the internet, revealing once again the dangers of relying on a few companies to provide the internet's infrastructure. @lhn.bsky.social reports www.wired.com/story/the-mi...
The Microsoft Azure Outage Shows the Harsh Reality of Cloud Failures
The second major cloud outage in less than two weeks, Azure's downtime highlights the “brittleness” of a digital ecosystem that depends on a few companies never making mistakes.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
excellent timing for all the companies deciding AI can do all the jobs
Are your baby boomer (or Gen X or silent generation) parents trying to pass their possessions along to you a little aggressively and perhaps a little early? Tell me about it for a story! Email me at estewart@insider.com or message me.
October 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Are your baby boomer (or Gen X or silent generation) parents trying to pass their possessions along to you a little aggressively and perhaps a little early? Tell me about it for a story! Email me at estewart@insider.com or message me.
I'm working on a story for Business Insider on Americans studying abroad given the current political climate. If you're studying abroad now — or, say, a college advisor dealing with this — and would want to chat with me, email me at estewart@insider.com or message me.
October 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I'm working on a story for Business Insider on Americans studying abroad given the current political climate. If you're studying abroad now — or, say, a college advisor dealing with this — and would want to chat with me, email me at estewart@insider.com or message me.
I am working on a weird one for Business Insider about the mini crimes people commit to "get back" at businesses, their landlords, governments, the powers that be. Think light shoplifting, lying on a job application, bringing snacks into the movie theater, returning worn items.
October 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I am working on a weird one for Business Insider about the mini crimes people commit to "get back" at businesses, their landlords, governments, the powers that be. Think light shoplifting, lying on a job application, bringing snacks into the movie theater, returning worn items.
I'm looking to talk to Amex platinum cardholders about their feelings about the card (and the benefits and price increase). If you've got ... strong thoughts on it ... and want to talk to me for a Business Insider story, message me or email me at estewart@insider.com.
September 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I'm looking to talk to Amex platinum cardholders about their feelings about the card (and the benefits and price increase). If you've got ... strong thoughts on it ... and want to talk to me for a Business Insider story, message me or email me at estewart@insider.com.
I know "speculative tickets" sounds boring but I swear to God if you ever get anything off of StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, etc. (and we all do), you are going to want to read this one. www.businessinsider.com/world-cup-gh...
Why so many tickets to concerts and sporting events on StubHub and SeatGeek are fake.
Ticket speculators are listing fake "ghost" tickets on platforms like StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats before actual passes go on sale.
www.businessinsider.com
September 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I know "speculative tickets" sounds boring but I swear to God if you ever get anything off of StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, etc. (and we all do), you are going to want to read this one. www.businessinsider.com/world-cup-gh...
Exercise fads come and go, but the treadmill is forever.
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www.businessinsider.com/exercise-tre...
From the Thighmaster to Peloton, all fitness fads go bust. Except the treadmill.
Working out on a treadmill is among the most popular forms of exercise in America, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon—literally.
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September 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Exercise fads come and go, but the treadmill is forever.
www.businessinsider.com/exercise-tre...
www.businessinsider.com/exercise-tre...
Did you decide to get married in October? Tell me about why for a Business Insider story. Message me or email me at estewart@insider.com.
September 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Did you decide to get married in October? Tell me about why for a Business Insider story. Message me or email me at estewart@insider.com.
i love a good (ok, passable) slop bowl. but, um, maybe it's time to reevaluate if these guys are worth $25 for what is essentially a pile of goops. www.businessinsider.com/slop-bowl-sl...
Why fast casual chains like Chipotle, Sweetgreen, and Cava are losing their freshness
Americans are turning against fast-casual chains like Chipotle, Cava, and Sweetgreen because of their higher price points and smaller portions.
www.businessinsider.com
August 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
i love a good (ok, passable) slop bowl. but, um, maybe it's time to reevaluate if these guys are worth $25 for what is essentially a pile of goops. www.businessinsider.com/slop-bowl-sl...
between the sydney sweeney thing and the cracker barrel thing, i feel like we're reaching an era where people are seeing politics where they truly are not. sometimes brands just do things!
August 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
between the sydney sweeney thing and the cracker barrel thing, i feel like we're reaching an era where people are seeing politics where they truly are not. sometimes brands just do things!
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Energy bills are rising nationwide, and Trump and the GOP are to blame. They rolled back clean energy incentives and greenlit an AI surge, pushing costs onto working families and deepening economic & environmental inequality. I break it down in TIME today: time.com/7312151/ener...
Energy Costs are Rising. Trump and Big Tech Are to Blame
On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised to cut energy costs in half. Now, energy costs are skyrocketing.
time.com
August 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Energy bills are rising nationwide, and Trump and the GOP are to blame. They rolled back clean energy incentives and greenlit an AI surge, pushing costs onto working families and deepening economic & environmental inequality. I break it down in TIME today: time.com/7312151/ener...
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(Reuters) - U.S. consumers with the highest credit scores are starting to fall behind in debt repayments, credit scoring company VantageScore said in a report published on Monday, in a sign that Americans' financial health may be deteriorating more broadly.
www.tradingview.com/news/reuters...
www.tradingview.com/news/reuters...
US consumers with prime credit are starting to slip on payments
U.S. consumers with the highest credit scores are starting to fall behind in debt repayments, credit scoring company VantageScore said in a report published on Monday, in a sign that Americans' financ...
www.tradingview.com
August 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
(Reuters) - U.S. consumers with the highest credit scores are starting to fall behind in debt repayments, credit scoring company VantageScore said in a report published on Monday, in a sign that Americans' financial health may be deteriorating more broadly.
www.tradingview.com/news/reuters...
www.tradingview.com/news/reuters...
I went to Las Vegas to see Kelly Clarkson, which obviously did not work out. But I also checked out if Vegas is as dead as people online are saying it is. www.businessinsider.com/las-vegas-to...
Sin City Slowdown: Why fewer people are traveling to Las Vegas this year
I went to Las Vegas to find out if the Strip really is dead. The city is surviving, but it's got some clear problems.
www.businessinsider.com
August 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I went to Las Vegas to see Kelly Clarkson, which obviously did not work out. But I also checked out if Vegas is as dead as people online are saying it is. www.businessinsider.com/las-vegas-to...
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From airfare to rent, companies are using your data to jack up prices.
With your help, ESB experts @bedoyausa.bsky.social and @dohamekki.bsky.social will join @groundwork.bsky.social's @lindsayowens.bsky.social at @sxsw.com to break down these deceptive pricing practices and how to fight back.
With your help, ESB experts @bedoyausa.bsky.social and @dohamekki.bsky.social will join @groundwork.bsky.social's @lindsayowens.bsky.social at @sxsw.com to break down these deceptive pricing practices and how to fight back.
August 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
From airfare to rent, companies are using your data to jack up prices.
With your help, ESB experts @bedoyausa.bsky.social and @dohamekki.bsky.social will join @groundwork.bsky.social's @lindsayowens.bsky.social at @sxsw.com to break down these deceptive pricing practices and how to fight back.
With your help, ESB experts @bedoyausa.bsky.social and @dohamekki.bsky.social will join @groundwork.bsky.social's @lindsayowens.bsky.social at @sxsw.com to break down these deceptive pricing practices and how to fight back.
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Moderated by @businessinsider.com's @emilystewart.bsky.social, this panel will expose how corporate power, new technology, and market consolidation are fueling unfair pricing schemes that rip people off.
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August 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Moderated by @businessinsider.com's @emilystewart.bsky.social, this panel will expose how corporate power, new technology, and market consolidation are fueling unfair pricing schemes that rip people off.
Vote now to make it happen: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...
Vote now to make it happen: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...
I'm working on a story on prices going up for long-time customers ... insurance, cable, internet, etc. If this is happening to you and you'd like to chat, email me at estewart@insider.com or message me.
August 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I'm working on a story on prices going up for long-time customers ... insurance, cable, internet, etc. If this is happening to you and you'd like to chat, email me at estewart@insider.com or message me.
do you share a family plan subscription with you FRIENDS (not your family). tell me about it for a story! email me at estewart@insider.com
July 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
do you share a family plan subscription with you FRIENDS (not your family). tell me about it for a story! email me at estewart@insider.com
I'm working on a story for Business Insider on why Gen X often gets overlooked. If you're a Gen X-er and have feelings about this you'd like to share, message me or email me at estewart@insider.com.
July 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I'm working on a story for Business Insider on why Gen X often gets overlooked. If you're a Gen X-er and have feelings about this you'd like to share, message me or email me at estewart@insider.com.
Companies are good at getting people on the hook with subscriptions ... and people are getting better at wiggling off the hook and gaming the free trials system in turn. www.businessinsider.com/free-trials-...
Endless subscriptions are enraging Americans. There's a new tool to fight back.
Companies love trapping people in recurring subscription payments. Savvy consumers are using free trials to fight back.
www.businessinsider.com
July 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Companies are good at getting people on the hook with subscriptions ... and people are getting better at wiggling off the hook and gaming the free trials system in turn. www.businessinsider.com/free-trials-...
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The new summer status symbol on Wall Street isn't a house in the Hamptons — it's a golf shirt. And there's a fine line between top dog and overplayed.
Wall Street's status symbol of the summer: the elite golf shirt
The new summer status symbol on Wall Street isn't a house in the Hamptons — it's a golf shirt. And there's a fine line between top dog and overplayed.
www.businessinsider.com
July 16, 2025 at 8:04 AM
The new summer status symbol on Wall Street isn't a house in the Hamptons — it's a golf shirt. And there's a fine line between top dog and overplayed.
Finance bros are running around in golf polos all summer and trying to flex on each other according to who's played what course
www.businessinsider.com/wall-street-...
www.businessinsider.com/wall-street-...
Wall Street's hottest status symbol: An elite golf club shirt with an Augusta National logo
Finance guys on Wall Street are sizing up each other's golf shirts this summer as they've become the ultimate casual sign of success.
www.businessinsider.com
July 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Finance bros are running around in golf polos all summer and trying to flex on each other according to who's played what course
www.businessinsider.com/wall-street-...
www.businessinsider.com/wall-street-...
I'm looking to talk to people who have made a habit of opening up free trials/discounted subscriptions and canceling before the money kicks in. What do you do? How do you do it? Why? Email me at estewart@insider.com or message me if you want to chat.
July 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I'm looking to talk to people who have made a habit of opening up free trials/discounted subscriptions and canceling before the money kicks in. What do you do? How do you do it? Why? Email me at estewart@insider.com or message me if you want to chat.
I talked to people who are having to rejigger international wedding, honeymoon, and vacation plans because one of them is on a green card or visa and is too scared they won't be let back into the US. www.businessinsider.com/trump-green-...
Trump is throwing a wrench in group travel this summer
Anxieties about Trump's border policies are throwing a wrench into travel plans for couples and families with different immigration statuses.
www.businessinsider.com
July 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I talked to people who are having to rejigger international wedding, honeymoon, and vacation plans because one of them is on a green card or visa and is too scared they won't be let back into the US. www.businessinsider.com/trump-green-...
I'm looking to talk to business owners and online retailers about the shenanigans they see around returns for a Business Insider story. If you'd like to chat, email me at estewart@insider.com or message me.
July 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I'm looking to talk to business owners and online retailers about the shenanigans they see around returns for a Business Insider story. If you'd like to chat, email me at estewart@insider.com or message me.