Category: Stock Market
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Falling out of love with love (our relationship with dating apps)
in Stock MarketAfter my divorce, I decided to give dating apps a try. I went on a few dates and, although I met some wonderful women, I found the whole process exhausting and extremely inefficient. For me, the juice wasn’t worth the squeeze. I spent hours scrolling, sending hundreds of messages, dealing with ghosting, waiting hours or…
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Picking individual stocks is the fastest way to go broke
in Stock MarketA lot of people are drawn to the idea of picking individual stocks. I hear this question all the time: Why should I invest in index funds when I can potentially make so much more by buying individual stocks? And then there’s this follow-up question: What if I only buy the winners and avoid the…
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Why China’s Economy Will Implode: A Look at the Hidden Risks
in Stock MarketAdmiring China’s Economic Growth For the past 10 years, I admired China’s rapid economic growth with great interest. I was convinced it would be a formidable challenger to the economic superiority of the U.S. However, over the past 12 months, I have changed my mind. China’s Global Advancements If you follow economic news, you might…
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Elon Musk and Starlink, Masters of the Universe
in Stock MarketThis week United Airlines and Air France, announced that it will offer free Wi-Fi on every plane, joining Qatar and Hawaiian Airlines. Very soon, Wi-Fi will be a staple in every major airline in the world. This is in addition to many cruise ship companies and hundreds of private yacht and commercial boats already using…
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One Industry That Will Outperform in 2025: Utilities
in Stock MarketWhat do artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies, and electric vehicles have in common? They all consume an enormous amount of electricity. Companies in the AI, crypto, and EV sectors will struggle to secure enough electricity to maintain normal operations. Electricity demand is so high that Microsoft is considering building a nuclear plant to meet its own power…
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From Steel to Silicon: How the U.S. Is Losing Ground in Traditional Industries
in Stock MarketJapanese steelmaker Nippon Steel attempted to acquire U.S. Steel in December 2023. Investors were optimistic, but politicians and union members were less enthusiastic. Politicians voiced concerns about keeping U.S. Steel under American ownership. At the same time, union members expressed unease, fearing that a foreign acquisition might impose stricter labor requirements on them. There’s a…