There has been a lot of buzz about how AI might eventually replace lower-rank workers. But why not start with the highest-paid corporate executives?

Trolls were one of the hottest toys of the 20th century — twice. But the original inventor only made a sliver of the proceeds.

Major corporations are buying back their own stock at alarming rates. But whom does the practice really benefit?

When David Glasheen lost his fortune in the 1980s stock crash, he packed a small suitcase and moved to a remote island. He’s been there ever since.

In recent years, the subjects and photographers behind some of the internet’s most popular memes have taken legal action to protect their work from nefarious actors.

Costco’s popular chickens have stayed fixed at $4.99 for more than a decade — even in the face of raging inflation. But it’s come at a cost.

Piano-building was once one of the country’s largest industries. Today, only two companies remain in business.

George Leonidas Leslie orchestrated an estimated 80% of all bank robberies in the US in the late 1800s — a total haul worth millions — all while living a strange double life.

The Hustle surveyed 3k+ renters and landlords to find out how much rent has gone up in 2022, and what’s driving the surge.

Taking the kids to a baseball game, a movie, or Disneyland is a bigger financial commitment than it used to be for middle-class families.

Nearly 50 years ago, one man ‘invented’ the modern smiley face. Then, another man halfway across the world made it into a multimillion-dollar cash cow.

A handful of companies have pushed the boundaries of intellectual property law by laying claim to individual colors.

We talked to one of the most successful investors in the world about inflation, the debt crisis, and the decline of the American empire.

The Depp-Heard trial was the latest courtroom battle to call attention to the gainful microeconomy of expert witnesses.

The story of See’s Candies reminds us of the importance of consistency, quality, and long-term growth in investing.

When golf tournaments promise big cash prizes for holes-in-one, they turn to niche insurers to protect against a stroke of luck.

Hotel guests leave behind millions of half-used bars of soap every day. A nonprofit is on a mission to repurpose them.

With gas prices climbing up, you may think station owners are getting greedy. But the economics behind the pump tell a different story.

Suyash Mehta was on the fast track to a successful career as a doctor. Then, he took an extreme pivot.

Major brands like Coors, Microsoft, and Burger King want in on our dreams — and researchers are concerned about it.

Kristie Wolfe has built off-grid hobbit holes, treehouses, and potato-shaped abodes — often on a shoestring budget.

The home furnishings giant enlists a maze-like layout, cheap food, and crafty psychology to get you to fill up your cart.

‘Harbinger customers’ are really good at picking out things that fail — and in the product marketing business, they can be a kiss of death.

The economics of dog walking can be lucrative — but the profession comes with a myriad of wild encounters.

The story of America’s favorite holiday plant is rife with international politics, spoiled trade secrets, and a toppled monopoly.

Vinyl has reclaimed its throne as the most-popular physical music format. But can the industry meet the demand?

In the past few years, this little car part has sparked a massive crime wave. It has a lot to do with the booming market for precious metals.

Adult creators are minting money on OnlyFans — and so are the marketing specialists who help them gain traction.

Across the country, school districts are struggling to fill transportation jobs. The shortage helps explain systemic problems in the labor market.

Why a tiny mushroom-shaped dome in the California redwoods outperforms millions of other Airbnb listings.