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Train Wreck?

June 20, 2023 | Walk through most downtown areas in America, and the vibe just isn't the same. Whether it's big cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago or mid-sized cities like Pittsburgh, Kansas City, and Omaha, it hasn't been smooth sailing for downtowns. The culprit: Offices in major metro areas have about half as many workers as before the pandemic.

The Everything Store

June 18, 2023 | At 30, Jeff Bezos bet on himself. As the internet caught on, he abandoned a successful Wall Street career to start his own business.

Drip Pricing

June 16, 2023 | Four experiments illustrate why "drip pricing" effectively gets consumers to pay. The conclusion: Consumers themselves are to blame.

Chipotle’s Greek Cousin

June 15, 2023 | The restaurant chain making Mediterranean food mainstream in fast-casual dining, Cava, just raised $318 million in its initial public offering (IPO).

Fed Day

June 14, 2023 | Fed hinted that unless upcoming data releases firmly show a slowdown in inflation rates, then they’ll likely resume raising rates again at their next meeting in July.

It’s Electric

June 13, 2023 | Whether or not it feels like it, inflation continues to cool off. The days of under-$5 lattes might still be behind us, but Tuesday's inflation report shows inflation has fallen for 11 straight months and is now the lowest it's been in about two years.

Farewell, Credit Suisse

June 12, 2023 | On Monday, the Swiss banking giant, UBS, finalized its emergency takeover of former competitor, Credit Suisse, marking the most significant banking merger since the 2008 financial crisis.

How AI Could Save Education

June 11, 2023 | Today, we'll discuss how Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, believes artificial intelligence could revolutionize education for the better.

Yuan Problem

April 3, 2024 | Let’s talk currencies. It’s one of those corners in financial markets that are surprisingly forgettable despite forex’s massive importance — the global currency exchange market is actually considered the biggest and most liquid financial market.

Debt Danger

April 2, 2024 | Folks, we may have a debt problem. Bloomberg Economics ran a million forecast simulations on the U.S. debt outlook — 88% of which show borrowing on an unsustainable path, which poses economic, national security, and social challenges if not addressed.

The Toolbelt Generation

April 1, 2024 | At first glance this morning over coffee, we thought it was a scam: Gen Z being dubbed “The Toolbelt Generation” by The Wall Street Journal. After all, it is April Fool’s Day.

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