The COVID-19 crisis has packed a big wallop to the global economy that will likely be felt for years to come. Back in June, the World Bank sounded the alarm that the crisis was likely to plunge the economy into the worst recession since WWII. The dire warning has...
A historical event without precedent in living memory, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the commodity markets, including metals and mining, in a variety of ways with many miners experiencing the downside of relying on global supply chains, specialization and ultra-lean operations.
Many mining operations have been disrupted through government-mandated shutdowns...
Forget the high-flying tech darlings that often steal the spotlight. This week, we're shining a light on the heroes of the AI revolution – the companies that might seem dull but are actually powering the future.
We're talking data centers, construction firms, and even utility companies – those steady, reliable...
The design of the Tesla Cybertruck generated a wide range of reactions when it was first unveiled in November 2019. These reactions were mixed, with some people enthusiastic about its futuristic, angular, and unconventional appearance, while others expressed skepticism or disappointment. Here are some of the key mixed reactions...
Big Tech’s AI Gamble: Is Wall Street Ready to Wait?
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Market Pulse, where we dive deep into the critical crossroads of AI innovation, tech earnings, and Wall Street's ticking clock. This week, the Magnificent 7—led by Microsoft, Tesla, Meta, and Apple—report quarterly results,...
Last year, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially cleared blockchain startup Blockstack to hold the first regulated security token offering (STO) under Reg A+ crowdfunding rules.
This essentially means that Blockstack received regulatory approval to raise funds by selling Bitcoin-like, digital assets to the public. Just a day later,...
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered massive panic selling from February through March, killing the oldest bull market in stocks, while the economy collapsed into a deep recession.
Quick and decisive action by the Fed to lower interest rates and inject the market with more cash as well as provide a huge...
Celebrities may soon find themselves out of an advertising side job when they need to shore up funds.
You don’t have to be a trustworthy figure like Tom Selleck to advertise reverse mortgages, and this is only effective for a dwindling demographic that still watches local TV.
It doesn’t take Jennifer...
Welcome back to The Market Pulse, your weekly dose of financial wisdom and wit. Today, we're turning our attention to the AI chip arena, where a fascinating drama is unfolding.
Nvidia, the current champion, is basking in the limelight, fueled by the insatiable demand from tech titans like Microsoft and...
With lawmakers reaching agreement on the debt ceiling, one of the winners in the negotiations could be wind and solar energy.
The debt ceiling agreement paves the way for the building of interstate transmission lines which is key to Biden’s infrastructure agenda. Specifically, it would ease the permitting process for...
