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The richest person in the world and the second richest person in the world seem to have put their long-standing animosity into orbit with dueling rocket ship launches.On Thursday, Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin launched its massive seven-engine, 320-foot New Glenn rocket into orbit, marking its first test flight. And later that day, Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched its Starship rocket, which exploded in flight, but its Super Heavy rocket booster was caught by the “chopsticks” on…
Entrepreneur Every entrepreneur dreams of steering their company toward success, but their approach can differ vastly. Leadership is as much about style as strategy, and few examples illustrate this better than the evolution of Microsoft under Steve Ballmer and Satya Nadella.Their contrasting tenures highlight how different entrepreneurial types shape a company’s trajectory, offering valuable lessons for business leaders everywhere. When combined with insights from John Warrillow’s The Value Builder System, a framework emerges to better…
Entrepreneur We live in an age where founding an online business has never been simpler. Through the internet and AI, you can do more things and reach more people than ever before. And yet, many aspiring founders fail or burn out, never realizing their goals. Why? Perhaps because building a business isn’t for everyone.Entrepreneurship through acquisition can be a much faster route. An existing business already has customers, tech, staff, income and product-market fit. Making…
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AS photostudio / Shutterstock.comIf you want to advance your career without committing to a four-year degree, you’re not alone. An associate degree could be the ideal solution, providing a quicker path to high-paying jobs in fields like health care, marketing, tech, and more. Whether you’re seeking entry-level, part-time, or full-time work, this two-year degree offers a fast track into growing industries with competitive pay. Read the full article here
Entrepreneur The Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business is trending upward as we begin 2025. Still, small businesses continue to face nationwide challenges from rising operational costs to supply chain disruptions to wage pressures. Unpredictable inflation and fluctuating interest rates remain a major source of concern for small business owners, who must make critical strategic decisions to navigate economic uncertainty with resilience.During periods of economic uncertainty — likely to persist…
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Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.comFinancial Wellness Month is observed every January but has relevance throughout the year. Now is the perfect time to reflect on your financial habits and make small but impactful changes.e. Whether building savings, managing debt, or exploring investments, these strategies can help you start the year with a firm financial footing. Read the full article here
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This article was written byFollowI am a Canadian business student with experience as an Investments Analyst at a mid-sized asset management firm and am focused on quality long-only articles and searching for high-value companies. I have an event-driven focus, evaluating how equities perform under macro events, considering their financials and corporate strategy above all else.Through university clubs, I would also like to disclose my association with Francesco Infusino.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this…
Capital One said it’s experiencing a technical outage that’s keeping customers from getting payments. The issue is tied to a third-party vendor and is “temporarily impacting some account services, deposits, and payment processing for portions of our consumer, small business, and commercial bank,” the bank posted on X. The company posted…
Bitcoin’s bull market cycle is accelerating, CoinMarketCap says. It’s running 100 days ahead of its typical four-year cycle. This raises the possibility of a “super cycle” fueled by institutional adoption, ETFs, and changing market dynamics. Read the full article here
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This article was written byFollowArbitrage Trader, aka Denislav Iliev has been day trading for 15+ years and leads a team of 40 analysts. They identify mispriced investments in fixed-income and closed-end funds based on simple-to-understand financial logic. Denislav leads the investing group Trade With Beta, features of the service include: frequent picks for mispriced preferred stocks and baby bonds, weekly reviews of 1200+ equities, IPO previews, hedging strategies, an actively managed portfolio, and chat for…
TikTok and its parent company, China-based ByteDance, asked the U.S. Supreme Court in December to pause the mid-January deadline imposed by U.S. lawmakers last April that forces ByteDance to sell TikTok or face being banned in the U.S.The hearing on Friday, January 10 lasted for more than two hours. But the Supreme Court still hasn’t ruled on whether to uphold the ban, which is set to go into effect on January 19. Reports note that…
As millions of U.S. TikTok users flock to Chinese-language social app RedNote in light of a possible TikTok ban, more Americans are trying to learn Chinese than ever.Duolingo, a language learning app used by millions, reported on Wednesday that it had seen a 216% growth in new Mandarin Chinese learners in the U.S. this week compared to last year.”Learning Mandarin out of spite?” Duolingo stated in a post on X. “You’re not alone.”Learning Mandarin out…
This article was written byFollowMore than 15 years of professional investment experience in global equities across all sectors. My investment style is fundamental, bottom-up, long-term, and quality growth-oriented. I am seeking companies specializing in niche markets, with strong growth potential, a solid management team, a sound capital allocation policy, and, most importantly, reasonable valuation. I do not chase quarterly results, nor do I follow the herd mentality. I do not use short-term stock performance as…
Entrepreneur Every once in a while, the seemingly uncalculated gambles of your not-so-sane cousin pan out in their favor. That degenerate, underground internet chatter they volunteered at the Thanksgiving dinner table over the past couple of years seems to be no longer “underground” or “chatter.” Bitcoin is approaching 150% YTD returns, the asset’s largest political voices profess Bitcoin’s importance in our future, and the catastrophe that was FTX is a distant memory in the fast-paced…
Entrepreneur There’s no shortage of business books out there, but let’s be honest: Not all of them live up to the hype. As an entrepreneur, your time is valuable, and you don’t want to waste it on fluffy advice that doesn’t stick.Over the years, I’ve read hundreds of books on entrepreneurship, leadership and strategy. Some offered great ideas but faded from memory as soon as I put them down. Others left a lasting impact and…
Portfolio Review Focus and Focus Plus were our best performing strategies during the fourth quarter and the year. Small Cap was our worst performing strategy for the fourth quarter and the year. All of our strategies had positive returns for the year. These results are detailed in the table below. As we have often said, we place no weight on short-term results, good or bad. When we think we can improve our prospective long-term returns…
Entrepreneur A few years ago, I started having conversations with baby boomers who had spent their lives building companies from the ground up. As someone who works in mergers and acquisitions, I was often asked questions about how they could leave a legacy, monetize the sale of their business or, in some cases, simply find a home for their companies so they could move on.For some, the decision was driven by a desire to enjoy…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Gia Mezz, 28, who is based in Los Angeles. Mezz taught herself graphic design and started fashion brand LEAU as a side hustle. Now a full-fledged business, LEAU boasts nearly $10 million in lifetime sales. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.Image Credit: Courtesy of LEAUWhat was your day job or primary occupation when you started your side hustle?When I first moved to LA, I began working at…
Entrepreneur Let’s get straight to it: Business isn’t all about numbers, spreadsheets and quarterly reports. It’s about people. Human behavior is the foundation of every dollar earned or lost in a company. It’s something the best CEOs understand, approaching leadership with the curiosity and observational skills of an anthropologist. They see past metrics and look toward what moves people: beliefs, motivations and habits.If you are someone running a business or a team, you probably know…
