Fear of a recession, inflation, and global conflicts couldn’t slow down the market in 2024.
Despite all the headwinds, stocks had another banner year as major indexes set new records. The US economy avoided a downturn, and highly anticipated interest-rate cuts even came at the end of the year.
I reached out to editors on Business Insider’s money team — which covers markets, investing, the economy, and Wall Street — to highlight some of our top coverage from the year.
They bought Nvidia stock before the hype. It's paid for cars, vacations, and a deposit on a dream home.
One of the most extraordinary stock market stories in recent years has been the stratospheric ascent of Nvidia. You’ve probably read what market analysts and investing pros have had to say about the stock — up more than 2,000% in the last 5 years — but what about ordinary investors?
In April, Ana Altchek and Jennifer Sor found four who hit it big on Nvidia by getting in before the AI hype train got going. They talked about their timing and how their investment changed their lives.
- Max Adams, deputy editor, markets
How a free meal cost an investor his retirement savings
Just one bad decision can wreck your entire financial plan, as this detail-rich feature from Laila Maidan showed. It's a reminder of some of the most timeless investing advice out there: Diversify, do your due diligence, and if it sounds too good to be true, well, it probably is.
- Akin Oyedele, deputy editor, investing
How some boomers are overcoming loneliness and finding new friendships in retirement: 'It's been a lifesaver'
Ayelet Sheffey has written about how baby boomers are dealing with loneliness in retirement. Earlier this year, she spoke to dozens of people who have come up with creative solutions to create community. Ayelet also received emails in response to her work about how the stories inspired readers to launch local groups, reach out to friends and family, or even just make a small connection with their local barista.
- Bartie Scott, deputy editor, economy
Meet the Gen Zers struggling to stay in work or school — and the parents who are at a loss for how to help
Another story that resulted from the economy team’s reporting is this one on "disconnected youth." These are young people who aren't going to school, working, or looking for work — and their numbers are on the rise.
After previous stories, Business Insider received dozens of reader emails from some of these youth themselves and their families, which resulted in this story by Juliana Kaplan, Noah Sheidlower, and Madison Hoff.
- Bartie Scott, deputy editor, economy
Litquidity Unmasked: Inside the rise, ambitions, and secret identity of the ex-banker dominating Wall Street's rumor mill.
The talk of Wall Street is often a post on the Litquidity Instagram account. In February, Reed Alexander and Hayley Cuccinello unmasked the former banker behind Litquidity and showed why he has so much influence among the finance crowd.
- Jeffrey Cane, deputy editor, finance
