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The Whims of TikTok

October 14, 2023 | TikTok was initially popular among kids but it has rapidly expanded its user base across all age groups, evolving into a dominating competitor in social media.

Earnings Season Is Back!

October 13, 2023 | Here we go again with another earnings season. The big banks were first to the plate, per usual, and so far, so good.

Russia Tries to Save the Ruble

October 12, 2023 | The Russian ruble is rallying, but not for a good reason. The currency’s exchange rate against the dollar is climbing back after the Kremlin reintroduced capital controls — last implemented shortly after Russia first invaded Ukraine.

Triple Leveraged

October 11, 2023 | If you’ve never heard of a “leveraged ETF,” take our word for it when we say they’re risky. They’re a way to juice returns.

House of Cards

October 10, 2023 | Paul Tudor Jones is a Wall Street legend and billionaire hedge fund manager. Like many, he’s worried about how escalating geopolitical tensions and the U.S. government’s spending will hurt stocks.

Retail Crime Epidemic

October 09, 2023 | In the face of attacks from Hamas militants — a group deemed terrorists by the United States and European Union, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s declaration of war against them, Israel’s currency (the shekel) is facing intense volatility.

Comfort Meets Style

October 08, 2023 | Several years ago, women’s athleisure brands like Lululemon and Athleta thrived, but men had limited options. Kudla saw a clear opportunity in the marketplace.

Money Printer

October 07, 2023 | There’s always been tension in Hollywood around prop money: If it looks too fake, the audience will be turned off. But if it looks too real, that creates other problems.

Bond Vigilantes

October 06, 2023 | The latest meme stock? Not Gamestop, AMC, or Bed, Bath & Beyond. Instead, the market for long-term U.S. government debt (Treasury bonds) looks rather meme-esque.

Exit Options

May 10, 2024 | The initial public offering (IPO) market is coming back, but the recovery hasn’t exactly been swift. See, 2022 and 2023 weren’t all that favorable for companies looking to go public.

Want More Nvidia?

May 8, 2024 | More rally, more risk. If Nvidia’s 88% surge this year isn’t good enough, there might be a financial product just for you.

Back to the Future

May 6, 2024 | Could fixed income be back in vogue? The resurgence of fixed-income assets, particularly U.S. Treasuries, is happening amid rising interest rates and a shift in market dynamics.

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