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Great Power Competition

November 14, 2023 | Another month, another credit rating agency is downgrading the U.S. government.

Mezzanine Meltdown

November 13, 2023 | Speaking of things that have changed over the decades, as discussed in the intro, something else is very different these days in financial markets — the economic data that previously consumed investors’ attention has changed.

It’s All a Game

November 12, 2023 | Among Time Magazine’s top 100 most influential companies are the usual suspects: Apple, Chipotle, and Disney. But there’s also Duolingo, an American tech company founded by two immigrants that produces the gamified language-learning app with hundreds of millions of downloads. 

EV’s Bumpy Ride

November 11, 2023 | Electric vehicles (EVs) have surged in popularity worldwide, with many countries endorsing them to combat climate change and save on fuel costs. Governments are rolling out incentives, like tax breaks and grants, to encourage people to choose EVs over traditional cars. 

Off to the Races

November 10, 2023 | The world’s biggest bank is under attack. On Thursday, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China’s (ICBC) U.S. unit was hit by a cyberattack, making it unable to clear U.S. Treasury trades.

Peace Dividend

November 09, 2023 | The Magic Kingdom company shared earnings after markets closed on Wednesday, and Mickey Mouse feels pretty good about it — the company’s stock jumped 8% today in response.

Generational Disruption

November 08, 2023 | Warner Bros. Discovery reported third-quarter earnings before the bell Wednesday, and boy, it wasn’t pretty.

Welcome Back (To The Office)

November 07, 2023 | Not even a year ago, we heard how challenging it had been for companies to keep staff. Now, not enough people are leaving their jobs. 

Stash of Cash

November 06, 2023 | Relief for homebuyers: You might not have to pay excessive fees to real estate agents. 

The Flavors of Life

June 14, 2024 | As the planet continues to warm, extreme weather is upending the production of some of life's great culinary comforts: wine, olive oil, coffee, and cocoa.

Apple Intelligence

June 12, 2024 | Shares in the iPhone maker have soared roughly 9% this week alone. The catalyst: its long-awaited push into AI at its annual developer conference on Monday.

Bear Market in Diversification

June 10, 2024 | In case you hadn’t noticed, American stocks have been on a great run since the 2008 financial crisis, outpacing almost everything else.

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