What happened to Napster, you ask? The name alone probably conjures up memories of late nights spent downloading music, a digital free-for-all that shook the music industry to its core. Zip ahead to the present time. As Napster gets sold for the umpteenth time, I’m forced to ask – have...
Shell's recent decision to significantly increase shareholder distributions has sent ripples through the investment community and sparked a heated debate about the company's priorities. As a journalist deeply entrenched in the financial markets, I've been closely following Shell's strategic moves, and it's clear to me that this decision, while seemingly...
The greatest generational wealth transfer in history is taking place right now, with women uniquely positioned to inherit the lion’s share. Barring a major change, experts estimate $124 trillion of the country’s wealth will transfer by the year 2048. Over the next quarter century, women will inherit an estimated 70%...
As March 21 came and went, the entire cryptocurrency market was largely shaken by the recent collapse. Traders were quick to take profits after Bitcoin retraced from the $87,000 area. The overall capitalization of the market dipped 2.5%, falling to just under $2.75 trillion. The outcome of the Digital Asset...
As of last week, the S&P 500—the most important single benchmark for the U.S. stock market—officially entered a correction. It fell 10% from its recent peak in February. This decline mirrors investor uncertainty among an erratic and inconsistent policy landscape from the Trump administration, especially on tariffs. The S&P 500...
Tariffs are intended to shield U.S. businesses by increasing the price of foreign goods, thereby reducing competition from abroad. Critics are taking aim at their inflationary effects and general impact on the economy. The Trump administration did exactly this on a massive scale using these tariffs. Today, they continue to...
We hear about it constantly. Famed for it being a leading indicator of economic prosperity, a weather vane on the roof of our national wallet. But is it really the gold standard, best measure ever, metrics by which all other metrics should be judged? As a journalist who has spent...
Ever been sold your insurance policy as not just a safety net but a wise financial move, too? It’s a dangerous proposal, I recognize. Imagine the opportunity of having the benefit of protection along with the potential for financial growth. You’ll have a chance to hear directly about what’s new...
Artificial intelligence has gone from an imagined technological fantasy to an integral part of our everyday lives. From super-personalized recommendations on our separate site OverTraders.com to the algorithms that are reshaping our financial markets, AI’s influence can’t be overstated. This rapid integration comes with a chilling undercurrent: the potential for...
The quick fix is perhaps the most potent temptation of all, particularly in the realm of weight loss. We know we’re all living in a world bombarded with images of unrealistic bodies. After all, the allure of losing weight with no effort — just a prescription — is difficult to...
The digital world is the new great power arena, and America’s technological dominance is being threatened. China’s acceleration to establish itself as a technology superpower arguably presents the most consequential challenge. To remain secure and keep America first in innovation, the United States needs an urgent and fundamental recalibration of...
The excitement over the new miracle weight loss drugs is surely overwhelming your ears. Promising quick results, these drugs are rapidly gaining traction, fueled by aggressive marketing and the desperation of millions struggling with obesity. A crucial question lingers: Are we prioritizing a quick fix over sustainable, long-term solutions? I’m...
The financial media loves to sell an image of recessions as cleansing fires, roasting out all the weak businesses and uncovering all those buried opportunities. I consider this narrative very perilously rosy. Though some will come through untouched, or perhaps even in a more advantageous position, the truth is much...
In the digital age, transparency and national security are no longer easy to distinguish. This is a recipe for disaster with a minefield of easily avoidable breaches which can have catastrophic impacts. I strongly agree that leaking sensitive information is a treasonous crime. When these types of breaches threaten our...