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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.

Running a Sports Team Profitably

June 10, 2023 | Have you ever wondered about the business model behind a major European soccer club? Today, we'll break down one of the most profitably run sports teams in the world, and more.

Getting Bullish

June 09, 2023 | You might have heard that Monster Energy (MNST) drinks are wildly popular, with a roughly 30% share of the energy drink market. It’s also the best-performing stock this century, outpacing all tech behemoths. A mere $100 investment in Monster’s stock in 1999 would now be worth over $113,000.

Crypto Crusade

June 08, 2023 | On Tuesday, we outlined the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) near-existential lawsuits for the crypto industry, aimed specifically at Binance and Coinbase, which act as intermediaries facilitating digital asset trading on their exchanges.

Leading the Charge

June 07, 2023 | As the world transitions to electric transportation, all eyes are on who will dominate the EV market over the long haul. So far, Tesla is a brand name worldwide, but Chinese-designed and built EVs are rocking the auto world.

Golf’s “Civil War” Ends

June 06, 2023 | We seldom cover golf (maybe the first time?), so when we do, it’s big news: The renowned PGA Tour and its up-and-coming rival, LIV Golf — started in 2021 and backed by Saudi Arabia — are combining in a “shocking” merger.

Piggy Bank

June 05, 2023 | U.S. regulators could force large banks to shore up their financial footing after the midsize bank failures shocked the financial system earlier this year.

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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