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‘Tis the Season

December 10, 2023 | ‘Tis the season to spend, spend, and spend away.

December 09, 2023 | Believe it or not, the cost of taking a shower can vary dramatically worldwide. Denmark takes the cake as the most expensive place to shower, with the estimated cost of a year’s worth of showers eclipsing $800.

Still Hiring Away

December 08, 2023 | After inflation being top of mind for a year and a half, Wall Street’s focus is reverting to pre-Covid norms. That is, jobs reports are once again front and center on investors’ minds, especially since many analysts are calling for the Fed to dramatically cut interest rates next year — a tactic historically reserved for recessions.

Peak Exuberance

December 07, 2023 | There are “no longer any bears left.” That’s from Goldman Sachs managing director Scott Rubner, commenting on how enthusiasm around expected Fed rate cuts has driven markets higher in recent weeks.

Down to Business

December 06, 2023 | World leaders from more than 190 countries have gathered at the United Nations climate summit in Dubai this week. There’s a lot at stake after the hottest summer on record, per NASA.

Financial Time Bomb

December 05, 2023 | Taxes are boring, but what if we told you about a Supreme Court case that could “effectively eliminate a third of the tax code?” That quote is from former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, and he’s actually not exaggerating.

In da Club

December 04, 2023 | Oh, we see you, gold.

The Next Chipotle?

December 03, 2023 | Earlier this year, Cava became the first restaurant company to go public since Sweetgreen in 2021, with a roughly $4.7 billion valuation in June. That raised one big question: Could Cava follow in Chipotle’s footsteps?

Same As Ever

December 02, 2023 | Today, we’re unveiling our fancy new and improved Saturday edition — a curation of the best podcasts, charts, articles, and ideas we’ve encountered each week.

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Simple, Not Easy

August 26, 2024 | In Niccol’s six years at Chipotle, the stock rose 773% as revenue and profits soared thanks to savvy marketing and keeping it simple.

Patience Pays

August 25, 2024 | We're chatting with Edwin Lugo, a member of our Mastermind Community and a professional investor with over 20 years of experience in managing international equities for various clients.