你有没有发现，身边那种"非名校不招"的硬杠杠，好像悄悄松动了？ 不是错觉——现在真有科技公司，愿意把高薪offer塞到高中生手里。有人一听就摇头，觉得这不就是炒作？可细想之下，人家招的不是"高中生"这个身份， 而是能直接上手写代码、跑模型、解决真实问题的人。GitHub上18岁以下用户的代码库一年涨了两倍多，你说这还只是"玩玩"？ 以前企业筛人靠学历，说白了是信息差：没法快速判断你行不行，干脆看毕业证省事。可现在呢？一个高中生把自己的项目挂上去，跑通了数据、解决了小 众需求，比一纸简历管用多了。某平台加了"作品集"入口后，带项目的求职者面试邀约率直接高出近一半——能力这东西，藏不住。 更关键的是，很多大学教的东西，企业早用不上了。AI一上手，基础编码、表格整理这些活儿分分钟被替代，公司真正缺的，是能问对问题、拆解复杂场 景、跨领域联动的人。这些本事，课堂不教，文凭也不写。 当然，别急着说"读书废了"。恰恰相反，学得更狠了，只是学法变了：有人啃开源项目到凌晨三点，有人边做边补哲学课，为的是练出真正的判断力。微学 位、认证课、实战营……路径多了，节奏快了，学得也更"狠"了。 可现实也得看清：金融、法律这些老行当， ...

Jeremy Szafron joins Kitco News as an anchor and producer from Kitco’s Vancouver bureau.  Jeremy is a seasoned journalist with a diverse background covering entertainment, current affairs and finance. Jeremy began his career in 2006 as a Journalist at CTV (Canada’s largest network), initially engaging audiences as an entertainment reporter before pivoting to business reporting focusing on mining and small-caps. His macro-financial and market trends analysis made him a sought-after commentator on CTV Mornin ...

Artificial intelligence spending and the growth of the private credit market aren’t just spurring companies to borrow more, they’re also helping to generate fresh records for corporate-bond trading. An average of $50 billion in investment-grade and high-yield bonds changed hands each trading day last year, according to Crisil Coalition Greenwich, a provider of research and data for the financial services industry. That marked a record level, up from $46 billion in 2024, the latest in a string of records ...

Copy link to section Valuations and bubble concerns are top of mind for investors as they start the new year after what can only be described as a blockbuster 2025. Still, Andrew Slimmon – a senior expert at Morgan Stanley – believes US megacap tech stocks are actually more attractive to own "now†than they were a year ago. His bullish remarks arrive at a time when the "Nasdaq-100†sits more than 50% above its 52-week low in early April. Valuation reset makes US tech stocks much more attractive Investors foll ...

Core Insights - Major technology companies are concluding 2025 with significant acquisitions, indicating a robust growth strategy and market confidence [1] Group 1: Company Activities - Several mega-cap tech firms are actively pursuing large-scale acquisitions to enhance their market positions and expand their capabilities [1] - These acquisitions are expected to drive innovation and create synergies within the tech industry, potentially leading to increased market share for the acquiring companies [1] Group 2: Industry Trends - The trend of consolidation among major tech players reflects a competitive landscape where companies are seeking to leverage scale and resources to stay ahead [1] - This wave of acquisitions may signal a shift in the tech industry towards more integrated solutions and services, catering to evolving consumer demands [1]

(Representative AI image)Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index surged 2.2% to 26,189.79. Markets in Tokyo, Shanghai, Thailand and New Zealand remained closed for holidays.South Korea's Kospi climbed 1.5% to 4,277.94, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.2% to 8,727.30. Taiwan’s Taiex rose 1.1%, and India’s Sensex added 0.1%.Chinese tech majors were among the top gainers.Alibaba jumped 3.2%, while Baidu rallied 7.5% after announcing plans to spin off its artificial intelligence chip unit, Kunlunxin. The unit is ex ...

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is permitting employees stranded in India due to visa delays to work remotely until early March.Remote Work With LimitationsThis decision to allow remote work comes amidst changes to the H-1B visa program under the Trump administration.Employees can work remotely until March 2 if they were in India as of December 13 and are awaiting rescheduled visa appointments, according to an internal memo viewed by Business Insider.However, they face strict limitations: coding, strategic de ...

Core Insights - The H-1B visa program is essential for U.S. companies to recruit skilled foreign professionals, particularly in the tech sector [10] - The Trump administration has raised application fees and changed the lottery system for H-1B visas, which has significant implications for the immigration landscape [10] - Indian immigrants, who are the largest beneficiaries of the H-1B visa program, are disproportionately affected by these changes [10] Immigration Impact - 22% of immigrants report knowing someone who has been arrested, detained, or deported on immigration-related grounds since Trump took office [9] - Concerns about detention or deportation have increased, with 41% of immigrants expressing worry, up from 26% in 2023 [8] - The lack of confidence in fair treatment by the U.S. legal system is prevalent, with 53% of immigrants lacking such confidence [8] Travel Concerns - Nearly 30% of immigrants have canceled travel plans to avoid scrutiny from immigration authorities, with 63% of undocumented immigrants reporting travel avoidance [8] - Caution extends to H-1B visa holders, with 32% refraining from travel, and 15% of naturalized citizens also reporting similar behavior [8] Policy Changes - The Department of Homeland Security plans to replace the traditional lottery system for H-1B visas with a weighted selection system favoring higher-paid and more skilled applicants, effective February 27, 2026 [3] - The increase in H-1B visa fees and the new selection system are part of a broader immigration policy shift under the Trump administration [4][5]

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.15%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.19%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are down -0.17%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are down -0.22%. Stock indexes are under pressure today, with the Dow Jones Industrials sliding to a 1-week low and the Nasdaq 100 falling to a 1.5-week low.  The weakness in the Magnificent Seven technology stocks is leading the broader market low ...

US stock market ends 2025 on a high note after volatile year1 hour agoDanielle KayeBusiness reporterMichael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesIt's been a roller-coaster year for financial markets - but US stock investors are heading into 2026 on a high note.US President Donald Trump's global trade tariffs sent shockwaves through markets in the spring. But by summer, the US saw record highs fuelled by strong company profits and confidence in artificial intelligence investments.The S&P 500 index is on track to ...