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Stash of Cash

November 06, 2023 | Relief for homebuyers: You might not have to pay excessive fees to real estate agents.

Meta’s Road to Dominance

November 05, 2023 | Facebook is winning again.

November 04, 2023 | Companies like Airbnb spotted a niche and a growing demand, bringing to life the concept of short-term rentals and reshaping global tourism. Yet, it seems that nothing good lasts forever.

Fallen Apple

November 03, 2023 | When Apple reports earnings, Wall Street watches with a careful eye. This summer, Apple’s weighting in the S&P 500 swelled to nearly 8%, the biggest of any stock in the index’s history.

Powell’s Comments Backfire

November 02, 2023 | Jerome Powell subbed in a new word to describe the economy’s growth rate, calling it “strong,” which is, apparently, an improvement from “solid” — the word he used last time around.

WeWork, WeFailed

November 01, 2023 | The days of WeWork might be numbered after a Wall Street Journal report this week signaled the end for the coworking spaces provider.

Gloomy Earnings

October 31, 2023 | We’ve talked about this a few times recently, particularly for Big Tech companies, but investors haven’t loved this quarter’s corporate earnings reporting season, nor have business execs been particularly excited, either, despite solid results.

Tricks for Treats

October 30, 2023 | On Friday, the S&P 500 officially hit correction territory, down 10% from its July peak for the year and about 14% from the January 2022 all-time high.

Pixar’s $4 Billion Lunch

October 29, 2023 | Big ideas tend to start on the back of napkins. For Pixar, perhaps the most monumental moment was when Pixar creators were wrapping up “Toy Story.”

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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.

Unreasonable Hospitality

July 21, 2024 | Will Guidara has redefined the meaning of hospitality. His approach, which he calls "unreasonable hospitality," goes beyond the expected service norms to create unforgettable experiences that resonate with guests long after their meal ends.