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Buffett’s Money Moves

February 15, 2023 | Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway didn't open any new positions in the last quarter, per its 13F filing, the form that institutional investors managing more than $100 million are required to file to the SEC.

Crypto Carpet Bombing

February 14, 2023 | Valentine’s Day is the latest holiday that has become big business. It’s the fifth-largest spending event in the U.S., after the winter holidays and Mother’s Day, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).

Unicorn Incubator

February 13, 2023 | In his book, The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley, Jimmy Soni interviews each of these billionaires and uses years of research to put their incredible stories together.

Hollywood’s Last Star

February 12, 2023 | A retired aircraft carrier adorned with fighter jets, and a red carpet fit for only the finest movie stars welcomes a helicopter with one blockbuster actor's name painted on it.

Super Bowl Biz

February 10, 2023 | The Super Bowl has transformed from a relatively popular game in the late 1960s to what is essentially a gigantic market in itself. 

Jay-Z’s Empire

February 09, 2023 | Nearly 13 years ago, two unlikely partners sat across from each other at Omaha, Nebraska’s Hollywood Diner.

Market Cycles

February 08, 2023 | Did you know this quarter is one of the most “bullish” of all 16 quarters in a presidential cycle? It’s derived from a simple theory: Equity market returns follow a predictable pattern each time a new U.S. president is elected, regardless of the political party.

Deja Vu

February 07, 2023 | While it comes as little relief to your bank account, the last two years of inflationary shocks have provided researchers with incredible case studies for understanding how higher prices can ripple through modern, advanced economies.

Blue-Collar Cash

February 06, 2023 | In some areas, there's a shortage of “blue-collar” jobs, which have traditionally been the economic foundation of this country—be they builders, welders, plumbers, pipefitters, miners or mechanics. Rusk senses this is an opportunity for young adults to make a career change.

Serendipity

March 17, 2024 | Sure, you can chalk up a business’s success to big plans, brilliant ideas, and excellent execution—usually, those go a long way. But much of business (and life) comes down to serendipity—essentially, being in the right place at the right time.

Cybercrime Is Booming

March 16, 2024 | Cybercrime losses have tripled since 2020. Let’s get to all the charts and insights in 2 minutes to read.

Sorry, Realtors

March 15, 2024 | The second-order effects of economic changes are never as obvious as they seem. Take interest rates, for example. Surely, higher rates, boosting mortgage costs, would suppress homebuyer demand, resulting in lower housing prices, right?

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