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Going Viral

April 26, 2023 | Why do some companies become enduring household names while others quickly flame out or never become known in the first place?

Make Something Wonderful

April 25, 2023 | This piece is only scratching the surface on Jobs, a fascinating character. For more, check out the full Steve Jobs archive here. It's a wonderful collection of essays, speeches, quotes, and lessons.

Bed Bath & Bankrupt

April 24, 2023 | The days of big stores and 20% coupons in the mail are over. Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) filed for bankruptcy on Sunday largely because it failed to fully reckon with the rise of online shopping.

My Sharona

April 23, 2023 | Ever wondered just how much money one-hit-wonders make? You might be surprised. The Economics of Everyday Things podcast explored this topic with the late '70s song: My Sharona.

Good to Great

April 22, 2023 | Today, we'll be discussing why good is the enemy of great, and more, in just 4 minutes to read.

Spill the Beans

April 21, 2023 | Starbucks sells coffee and other drinks, though it also helps to consider the Seattle-based brand as an unregulated bank. But unlike banks, Starbucks doesn’t need to worry about a bank run or collapse.

Insider Knowledge

April 20, 2023 | Despite all of the advantages that Cuba has, its economy illustrates how national prosperity relies on more than winning a natural resource lottery.

Get the Memo

April 19, 2023 | Now that the dust has settled on the banking crisis, the legendary investor Howard Marks has weighed in with another must-read memo.

Landlord Golden Age

April 18, 2023 | To hear the full interview about the end of the golden days for landlords, listen to this Bloomberg podcast.

Melting Iceberg

March 22, 2024 | Today, traditional mutual funds are in demise, suffering over $1 trillion in net outflows over the past two years with only one positive month of inflows in the past 25 months. They’re a “melting iceberg,” one investor told the FT.

Breaking Up Apple

March 21, 2024 | Is Apple a monopoly? U.S. regulators think so, at least in the smartphone space. On Thursday, the Department of Justice launched a landmark case against Apple, accusing the company of suppressing competitors across several domains, from smartwatches to messaging services and gaming apps.

Looming Halving

March 20, 2024 | Let’s check in on bitcoin — a statement that will surely excite some readers and annoy others. This handy website showcases bitcoin’s resilience, finding that on 476 occasions, a “notable” source has declared bitcoin is or will soon be worthless, which probably understates things.

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