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Banking Crisis, Continued…

April 28, 2023 | Another day, another fraction of First Republic Bank's market value gone. On Wednesday, we wrote here that its stock had fallen 30%. Today, it dropped another 43%.

Lovin’ It

April 27, 2023 | Here’s Harvard’s in-depth Obesity Prevention page with resources, research, and statistics. And here's Our World In Data's report on obesity.

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.

AI Woodstock

March 18, 2024 | The most important stock in markets is hosting the year's most important conference. That’s right, Nvidia’s annual conference on artificial intelligence — which Bank of America analysts frankly called “AI Woodstock” — commenced today.

Serendipity

March 17, 2024 | Sure, you can chalk up a business’s success to big plans, brilliant ideas, and excellent execution—usually, those go a long way. But much of business (and life) comes down to serendipity—essentially, being in the right place at the right time.

Cybercrime Is Booming

March 16, 2024 | Cybercrime losses have tripled since 2020. Let’s get to all the charts and insights in 2 minutes to read.

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