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Tipflation

September 30, 2023 | While requests for tips by service workers have increased, actual tipping hasn’t kept pace. Learn more about it here.

Hidden Treasure

September 29, 2023 | Yesterday, we covered the looming U.S. government shutdown (which looks almost certain to happen now this weekend). Today, we’re covering it again, with more of a focus on its subtle but meaningful impact on finance markets.

Moody’s Warning To Investors

September 28, 2023 | Moody’s one of three big credit ratings agencies in the U.S., is warning us about “systemic risk” in the leveraged lending market.

Cracks Emerge

September 27, 2023 | If you’ve been under a rock this year, two things have underpinned the stock market’s recovery in 2023 after an ugly 2022: Optimism about AI and a resilient U.S. consumer.

Convertible Cruisin’

September 26, 2023 | Investors and regulators have a new name for private equity’s laggards: zombies.

Amazon’s Next Frontier

September 24, 2023 | In mid-2021, Jeff Bezos stepped down as Amazon CEO — 27 years after he launched the e-commerce giant out of a garage near Seattle. One of Bezos’ final big questions: What will Amazon’s fourth pillar be?

Can’t Lose

September 23, 2023 | Sometimes, when people first learn about investing, they ask innocently naive questions like, “Is it possible to do this without losing any money?”

Hard Or Soft Landing?

September 22, 2023 | While bond investors worry about a soft landing hurting bond prices, stock investors are selling hand over fist — but for different (and overlapping) reasons.

Heating Up

July 31, 2024 | It’s the heart of air conditioning season, and one of the greatest beneficiaries of this time of year are the AC companies powering our homes, offices, and other businesses.

Cruisin’

July 29, 2024 | For years, cruise ships have been a thing for mostly Baby Boomers and retirees. Lately, however, the younger generation has been jumping on board.

Evolution of a Financial Enthusiast

July 28, 2024 | Amid the busy news cycle, we like to sit back, zoom out, and talk markets. So, today, we're sharing our interview with our very own Shawn O’Malley, who discusses markets, investing, and learning from the very best in the business.

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