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Crowded Trade

January 17, 2024 | In Bank of America’s surveys of investment fund managers since 2017, U.S. tech stocks (aka “Magnificent Seven”, big tech, Nasdaq, FAANG, etc.) have frequently been reported as the “most crowded trade” in markets.

Space Farming

January 16, 2024 | Our Chart of the Day (in the section above) shows that Chinese growth remains a top concern for the global economy.

MLK’s Call for Economic Justice

January 14, 2024 | Martin Luther King Jr. isn’t often remembered for his critically important, passionate message to redistribute wealth. But the Civil Rights leader urged political leaders and the community to end economic disparities, mitigate poverty, and improve education. He knew that to improve equality and foster peace, the economic and wealth systems had to improve, too — both for Black and white Americans.

Could’ve Been A Trillionaire

January 13, 2024 | 24 years ago today, Bill Gates stepped down as Microsoft’s CEO after co-founding the company in 1975.

Stablecoin IPO

January 12, 2024 | Talk of bitcoin ETFs is all the rage, but bitcoin isn’t the only digital asset going mainstream. Circle Internet Financial (aka “Circle”), operator of the popular USDC stablecoin, filed paperwork this week for an initial public offering (IPO) — its second attempt in roughly a year.

Gaming The Fed

January 11, 2024 | We have some snake oil to sell you if this news comes as a surprise — an emergency program set up early last year to contain a regional banking panic is now being exploited as easy money by big banks.

Boeing’s Nightmare

January 10, 2024 | You’ve probably heard about more quality-control trouble at Boeing. The latest issue from last weekend: a harrowing malfunction at 16,000 feet, when a door panel sheared off a new 737 Max 9 airliner.

Farmland Financialization

January 09, 2024 | China has officially dethroned Japan as the world’s top car exporter — with an assist from Russia.

Pet Problems

January 08, 2024 | Huge losses from national disasters. Soaring prices. “Worst possible scenarios” for consumers.

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Unreasonable Hospitality

July 21, 2024 | Will Guidara has redefined the meaning of hospitality. His approach, which he calls "unreasonable hospitality," goes beyond the expected service norms to create unforgettable experiences that resonate with guests long after their meal ends.