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Manufacturing Miracle

November 25, 2023 | Whether it's T-shirts, toys, shoes, home decor, electronics, or dozens of other products, we all own something (or many things) labeled "Made in China." 

Bigger Than the Internet

November 22, 2023 | Nvidia strikes again, delivering another blowout quarter in a year defined by them. The chipmaker tripled its revenue year-over-year to $18.1 billion, while profit surged about 14x to $9.2 billion.

Betting on Sam Altman

November 21, 2023 | “Hey ChatGPT, what’s the best way to save OpenAI after its CEO has been ousted?” We already asked the chatbot, but alas, we got no insider insights — finally, a problem not even ChatGPT can solve.

Thanksgiving Economics

November 19, 2023 | Thanksgiving is defined by family gatherings, football, and gratitude, but it’s also a way to study consumer spending power. 

Starlink’s Rapid Rise

November 18, 2023 | SpaceX, an American aerospace company established in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk, has been a pivotal force in the commercial spaceflight era.

Underdog Story

November 17, 2023 | Small-cap stocks are the little guys on Wall Street. These aren’t your Amazons or Apples, which have driven the S&P 500 higher.

No Time to YOLO

November 16, 2023 | In just two weeks, the Nasdaq 100 index of big-tech companies has erased three months’ worth of losses. And bitcoin is at its highest level since May 2022 as risky investments return to favor.

Ready for Takeoff

November 15, 2023 | The year is 2040. We all pay for the internet through Starlink using Dogecoin, and Elon Musk controls internet speeds based on the emoji he posts on X (formerly Twitter) that day.

Ponzi Funds

June 20, 2024 | Buyer beware: The dangers of hot money in ETFs can create major losses to investors’ portfolios. A new study cautions investors to carefully consider such “Ponzi Funds.”

New Balance of Power

June 17, 2024 | One man in the spotlight: CEO Satya Nadella, who bet the future of Microsoft on the potential of AI when he forged a groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT.

Makers and Takers

June 16, 2024 | Today, we're sharing our fascinating interview with the Financial Times’ Rana Foroohar, who writes about everything from insurance to globalization to big tech.

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