• JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon was asked on an earnings call who would be likely to replace him.
• Dimon suggested there is a running list but that no final decision has been made.
• The comments follow the latest leadership reshuffle due to a top exec's retirement plans.

One of the biggest Wall Street storylines over the years has been around who will eventually take over as CEO of JPMorgan Chase — a role long held by Jamie Dimon.

Questions resurfaced this week when America's biggest bank by assets announced a series of management changes triggered by the pending retirement of Daniel Pinto, the firm's president and COO and longtime stand-in for Dimon in the case of an emergency.

The leadership reshuffle sparked fresh speculation about who might succeed Dimon, a topic that played out on the company's fourth-quarter earnings call on Wednesday.

"Jamie, who's your successor?," Wells Fargo's bank research analyst Mike Mayo asked on the call.

Dimon suggested there is a running list (including some people analysts like Mayo may not suspect) but that no final decision has been made. He declined to name names, however, except for Jenn Piepszak, co-CEO of JPMorgan's commercial and investment bank, who was tapped to replace Pinto as COO and who has said she doesn't want the CEO job.

"We have several exceptional people. You guys know most of them. Maybe one or two you don't know," Dimon told Mayo. "The board reviews and meets with them all the time. I think it's wonderful that Jenn Piepszak, who does not want to be the CEO, will be here as
chief operating officer and stay after that."

As Business Insider reported this week, Pinto is set to step down in June from his day-to-day role and fully retire at the end of 2026. Piepszak agreed to take on the role of COO vacated by Pinto but took her name out of the ring for CEO consideration.

"And obviously, we're not going to tell the press, but it's not determined yet," Dimon said. Even if there was a top pick, he said, things could change by the time he steps down as CEO.

"People get sick, they change their mind or family circumstances. So even if you thought you knew today, you couldn't be completely sure," he said.

Dimon made headlines last year when he said his time as JPMorgan's CEO was coming to a close. "The timetable is not five years anymore," he told investors, a reference to a running joke about how, when asked how long he might remain at the helm, he's often said five years.

On Wednesday, Dimon suggested that he still plans to retire as CEO, although not necessarily chairman, in four to five years.

"Now you're talking potentially four, five years or more," he said. "I'll be 69 in March. I think it's the rational thing to do."

"I've had a couple of health problems, you know," he added, referring to cardiac issues he'd undergone in recent years. In 2020, he underwent emergency heart surgery.

"If I'm here for several more years, I may or may not be chairman," he said, adding, "It's going to be up to the board."

• LinkedIn released its annual jobs on the rise report.
• The list ranked roles based on job growth rates using member data.
• Among the top 10 jobs were AI engineer and consultant, physical therapist, and travel advisor.

The US labor market ended 2024 on a high by adding 256,000 new jobs in December, as opposed to the 164,000 predicted.

The unemployment rate also fell to 4.1% in December from 4.2% in November.

While this hints at positive growth, economists have predicted that job seekers navigating the 2025 job market will still face challenges.

One way to keep up with an ever-changing job market is consistently upskilling, and LinkedIn's annual jobs on the rise report provides insights into the top 25 growing professions and the skills needed to take on these roles.

The roles were ranked based on job growth rates, which were determined by compiling job titles that saw the most growth on its website between January 1, 2022, and July 31, 2024.

The report also detailed the most common skills for those jobs, which were identified using top skills listed on LinkedIn profiles of people who'd held those job titles; the median years of prior work experience for the roles; and the top locations hiring, based on "the regions that employed the largest percentage of each job title from January 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024," according to the report.

Here are the 15 fastest-growing jobs in the US. The full list is available on LinkedIn.

A director of standards at CNN defended the network's story at the center of a defamation case as "very fair."

The justices heard arguments about whether they should uphold Texas' law requiring age verification to access online pornography.

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• President-elect Donald Trump has 10 — soon to be 11 —grandchildren.
• They range in age from 5 to 17.
• His second-youngest child, Tiffany, announced her pregnancy in late 2024.

The Trump family is gearing up for the inauguration on Monday, eight years after Donald Trump took office for the first time in January 2017.

A lot has changed for the Trump family in the past eight years: Back then, Donald Trump's oldest son, Donald Jr., was still married to his now ex-wife, Vanessa, and the president had two fewer grandchildren.

Donald Trump has five children — Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, Tiffany, and Barron — and the three eldest each have multiple children of their own, while Tiffany Trump is set to give birth to her first child this year. Barron, who is just 18, started his freshman year of college in 2024.

Trump's eldest grandchild, Kai, is already stepping into the spotlight. She spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention and frequently posts photos on Instagram with her grandfather — she even posted that Elon Musk had "uncle status" on X. It stands to reason that as the rest of his grandchildren grow up, they might become more publicly outspoken, as well.

Here's a guide to all 10 of Trump's grandchildren.

• Biden announced an additional $4.5 billion in student-debt cancellation for 261,000 borrowers.
• The relief impacts borrowers who attended Ashford University, which a court found engaged in fraudulent behavior.
• This is among Biden's last debt relief efforts before he leaves the White House.

More student-loan borrowers are getting debt relief during President Joe Biden's last week in the White House.

On Wednesday, Biden's Education Department announced that it approved an additional $4.5 billion in debt cancellation for 261,000 borrowers who attended the for-profit school Ashford University from March 1, 2009, to April 30, 2020.

This announcement is a result of a request for relief from the California Department of Justice, which investigated Ashford and found, along with evidence from the Education Department, that the school misled students about the costs of attending and the credentials they needed to pursue their desired careers.

The California Department of Justice hit Ashford with a $20 million penalty in 2022, and a federal court found the school guilty of fraudulent behavior that same year. Ashford appealed the ruling, and in 2024, an appeals court upheld the department's findings of wrongdoing.

"Numerous federal and state investigations have documented the deceptive recruiting tactics frequently used by Ashford University," Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal said in a statement. He added that "today's announcement will finally provide relief to many students who were harmed by Ashford's illegal actions."

The Education Department said it will email impacted borrowers notifying them of their relief in the coming days, and borrowers do not need to take any further action. Since this relief is a group discharge, it also includes borrowers who did not individually submit borrower defense to repayment applications, which are forms borrowers can submit for relief if they believe they were defrauded by the school they attended.

This relief expands on the Education Department's 2023 approval of a $72 million group discharge for 2,300 borrowers who attended Ashford, following the court decision from 2022. Ashford was acquired by the University of Arizona Global Campus in 2020.

This could likely mark Biden's last batch of student-loan forgiveness before he leaves office. On January 13, the Education Department announced $4.2 billion in debt cancellation for 152,000 borrowers, bringing the total student-debt relief under Biden to over $180 billion for 5.3 million borrowers.

The landscape for student-loan forgiveness is uncertain under President-elect Donald Trump, who has previously criticized broad debt relief and is unlikely to continue Biden's debt relief efforts.

• I spent two days in Toulouse, which Lonely Planet dubbed the top city to visit in 2025.
• Nicknamed the "Pink City," Toulouse is home to several universities and iconic sites.
• Despite its youthful vibrancy and affordable eats, it didn't have the sophisticated vibe I wanted.

My husband and I love exploring new cities, so when we were planning our recent trip across France and Spain, we knew Toulouse would be one of our stops.

Located in southern France near the Spanish border, it has long attracted tourists — and travel site Lonely Planet named it the top city to visit in 2025.

Toulouse is home to several universities and iconic sites, including the historic Dome de La Grave along the Garonne River. It's also been nicknamed the "Pink City" for its stunning rosy-colored terra-cotta architecture.

Although my husband loved our two days in Toulouse, something about it didn't fully click for me.

A lot of the city seemed to be oriented toward college students

I'm not a fancy-pants traveler, but I still like to incorporate some swankiness into my trips. Unfortunately, we didn't find many opportunities to sprinkle sophistication into our days in Toulouse.

As we were in a large French city, I expected to see a few more upmarket shops (other than Galeries Lafayette) and high-end restaurants mixed in with all the secondhand shops, bookstores, and casual eateries.

Instead, we found more businesses and affordable eateries that seemed geared toward local students. On the plus side, though, we saved money eating at the plentiful quick and tasty cafés, like El Amacen empanada bar.

In addition, Toulouse seemed to have a lively nightlife, which makes sense considering the many nearby universities.

It was a bit too much for me, especially since this meant we heard many loud people heading out of the bars late at night near our hotel.

We stayed in the middle of the city, so I wasn't expecting silence. In fact, I enjoy hearing the sounds of a city in the evening. However, at a certain point — say, after 11 p.m. — I appreciate some quiet.

My husband and I wanted to keep our hotel window open to get some fresh air as we slept, but the late-night revelers made that a less-appealing option.

The traffic and roads were difficult for us to navigate

I'm happy we had the experience of driving across France, but doing so was particularly stressful in Toulouse.

As with most major cities, traffic here felt intimidating — especially since Toulouse has numerous narrow one-way streets.

Upon arrival at our hotel, we had to circle the roads several times before we could eventually pull over to the valet, as numerous vehicles were double-parked, and we didn't want to block traffic.

Thankfully, Toulouse is a very walkable city, and we mostly managed to get around on foot to take in the sights and visit friends. Next time we're in France with a car, though, we'll head elsewhere.

Overall, I wasn't blown away by Toulouse — but maybe younger travelers would be

We enjoyed Toulouse's rosy architecture, museums, and charming views from the banks of the Garonne River, but it just didn't have that certain je ne sais quoi I've felt in other large French cities like Paris or Bordeaux.

In many ways, Toulouse felt like a college town, probably because it kind of is one, with its multiple universities and sizable student population (tens of thousands!).

I wished it had felt more expansive, sophisticated, and buzzing with excitement — though preferably not loudly and late into the night.

Although I understand why many love the city, I feel like I would've liked it more when I was in my early 20s. I'm in my 40s now.

To be fair, we were in Toulouse for less than 48 hours and stayed within the city center, so I realize that doesn't give me the most comprehensive perspective.

Still, first impressions are important. I'm glad we went, but I left feeling like one visit was enough.

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• Decisions, decisions.
• Some billionaires and CEOs are deciding whether to attend Donald Trump's inauguration or catch the first day of Davos.
• Attending Trump's inauguration could mean scoring face time with the new President and his administration.

It's a scheduling conflict most of us will never know.

Some of the world's wealthiest and most powerful people are staring down a decision as the first major events of the billionaire social calendar this year overlap.

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20 coincides with the first day of Davos, an annual gathering of the world's business and politics elite in Davos, Switzerland, held by the World Economic Forum.

Those invited to both must now decide: Do they miss potential face time with the incoming president and members of his inner circle, or skip a day of networking with political leaders and business titans from around the globe?

Trump's swearing-in begins at noon ET on Monday.

The first item on the agenda at Davos, titled "First Impressions: Inauguration Day," starts at 3 p.m. local time Monday. (Davos is six hours ahead of Washington, DC.) Later on Monday, an awards ceremony begins at 6 p.m. Davos time, followed by an open forum and an opening concert, both at 6:30 p.m. Given the time difference, you couldn't possibly attend both Trump's inauguration and Davos Day 1 in person — even with a private jet.

A slew of major US companies or their execs made $1 million donations to Trump's inauguration fund, including Meta, Amazon, Google, OpenAI, and Uber.

Attending the inauguration in addition to making a donation could be a savvy business move. Trump was a vocal critic of Big Tech in his first term, so those firms and their execs could benefit from maneuvering to be in his good graces when he retakes the Oval Office.

Big donations to presidential inauguration funds typically come with exclusive perks, like seats for the inaugural address or entry to black-tie balls or other events.

Donors who gave $1 million towards the fund were supposed to receive six tickets apiece to six different events, including Trump's swearing-in and a January 19 "candlelight dinner" with Trump and his wife, Melania, The New York Times reported, citing documents on the matter. Some big donors, however, may no longer receive VIP tickets as some events have already reached capacity, according to the report.

While it will be come more clear who opted for a trip to D.C. on Monday, there are some CEOs that seem likely to attend Trump's inauguration.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been frequently spotted by Trump's side since the election and has lambasted Davos in the past.

Screenshots of invitations for a black-tie reception Monday night co-hosted by Mark Zuckerberg also circulated on social media this week. According to the circulating invite, Zuck will be co-hosting the event alongside Miriam Adelson, the billionaire widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson; Tilman Fertitta, Trump's pick for US ambassador to Italy; and Chicago Cubs owner Todd Ricketts and his wife, Sylvie Légère.

For those who choose to attend the inauguration, they'll still be able to catch much of Davos. The annual event concludes on January 24.

• I tried five different ways to add protein to my coffee to see if I could find a new go-to.
• Adding protein to your caffeine source can help prevent energy crashes.
• Although I still like whey protein powder, collagen is my new favorite protein booster.

My morning brew is sacred. However, I know drinking it first thing on an empty stomach isn't great.

Luckily, my social-media feeds have been full of "proffee" (protein coffee) recipes lately, and it turns out the internet trend actually has some merit.

"Consuming protein along with coffee can help to stabilize blood-sugar levels," registered dietitian Bianca Coats told Business Insider. "Protein will help to slow down the absorption of simple carbohydrates and caffeine into the bloodstream and reduce the likelihood of a crash."

According to nutrition coach Adrianne M. Ortiz, we should be getting about 20 to 30 grams of protein within the first half an hour of waking up.

I knew I wanted to find a go-to way to add protein to my morning cup of Joe, so I tested five different ingredients to see which one was best.

Here's how they stacked up.