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Make Something Wonderful

April 25, 2023 | This piece is only scratching the surface on Jobs, a fascinating character. For more, check out the full Steve Jobs archive here. It's a wonderful collection of essays, speeches, quotes, and lessons.

Bed Bath & Bankrupt

April 24, 2023 | The days of big stores and 20% coupons in the mail are over. Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) filed for bankruptcy on Sunday largely because it failed to fully reckon with the rise of online shopping.

My Sharona

April 23, 2023 | Ever wondered just how much money one-hit-wonders make? You might be surprised. The Economics of Everyday Things podcast explored this topic with the late '70s song: My Sharona.

Good to Great

April 22, 2023 | Today, we'll be discussing why good is the enemy of great, and more, in just 4 minutes to read.

Spill the Beans

April 21, 2023 | Starbucks sells coffee and other drinks, though it also helps to consider the Seattle-based brand as an unregulated bank. But unlike banks, Starbucks doesn’t need to worry about a bank run or collapse.

Insider Knowledge

April 20, 2023 | Despite all of the advantages that Cuba has, its economy illustrates how national prosperity relies on more than winning a natural resource lottery.

Get the Memo

April 19, 2023 | Now that the dust has settled on the banking crisis, the legendary investor Howard Marks has weighed in with another must-read memo.

Landlord Golden Age

April 18, 2023 | To hear the full interview about the end of the golden days for landlords, listen to this Bloomberg podcast.

Apple + Goldman

April 17, 2023 | Check out our company’s full story from Stig himself in this fantastic We Study Billionaires episode from October.  

Yuan Problem

April 3, 2024 | Let’s talk currencies. It’s one of those corners in financial markets that are surprisingly forgettable despite forex’s massive importance — the global currency exchange market is actually considered the biggest and most liquid financial market.

Debt Danger

April 2, 2024 | Folks, we may have a debt problem. Bloomberg Economics ran a million forecast simulations on the U.S. debt outlook — 88% of which show borrowing on an unsustainable path, which poses economic, national security, and social challenges if not addressed.

The Toolbelt Generation

April 1, 2024 | At first glance this morning over coffee, we thought it was a scam: Gen Z being dubbed “The Toolbelt Generation” by The Wall Street Journal. After all, it is April Fool’s Day.

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