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Going Viral

April 26, 2023 | Why do some companies become enduring household names while others quickly flame out or never become known in the first place?

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.

Big, Little Guys

April 4, 2024 | David — small-caps — isn’t a monolith. Sure, in aggregate, they’re underperforming their S&P 500 peers, but a few winners are claiming greater sway over the market-cap weighted Russell 2000 index for small-cap stocks.

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.

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