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Drumbeat of Skepticism

August 5, 2024 | Woah — we all need a breather. How quickly the tides turned. In a matter of a few weeks, the narrative on Wall Street has shifted from soft landing to all-out panic.

Charlie Munger’s Predicament

August 4, 2024 | At 31, Charlie Munger found himself at a devastating low point. Each personal tragedy alone could break a spirit, but Munger refused to succumb to despair.

Correction Territory

August 2, 2024 | Folks, the unemployment rate is ticking up — it just hit its highest level since the fall of 2021. Broadly, the U.S. job market showed significant signs of cooling.

Heating Up

July 31, 2024 | It’s the heart of air conditioning season, and one of the greatest beneficiaries of this time of year are the AC companies powering our homes, offices, and other businesses.

Cruisin’

July 29, 2024 | For years, cruise ships have been a thing for mostly Baby Boomers and retirees. Lately, however, the younger generation has been jumping on board.

Evolution of a Financial Enthusiast

July 28, 2024 | Amid the busy news cycle, we like to sit back, zoom out, and talk markets. So, today, we're sharing our interview with our very own Shawn O’Malley, who discusses markets, investing, and learning from the very best in the business.

The Tables Have Turned

July 26, 2024 | The extraordinary, “once-in-a-generation” job market that Americans have enjoyed — particularly 2020, 2021, and 2022 — has officially come to a close.

Billions Forgone

July 24, 2024 | Workers are missing out on big investment gains by inadvertently leaving their retirement savings in cash after switching jobs.

Bare Shelves

July 22, 2024 | Low interest rates have traditionally been widely viewed as beneficial for stocks — just ask small-cap fund managers lately. But their impact on the stock market is more complex.

Buffett’s Rules

October 20, 2024 | Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, widely seen as the greatest stock picker, has core investment philosophies worth revisiting over and over. Here are some of his principles, illustrated with specific examples and quotes.

Aging Gracefully

October 18, 2024 | Earlier this year, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway acquired a ~$266 million stake in cosmetics store chain Ulta Beauty.

Disaster, Inc.

October 16, 2024 | It’s no secret that natural disasters are rising. But rather quietly, the $200 billion disaster-restoration industry has become a target for private equity investors eager to cash in on the rising demand for cleanup services after catastrophic events.

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