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Markets, startups, corporate strategy, and economic forces. Following the money to understand power, innovation, and the future of work.

Divorce Rings Are Booming — and Jewelers Are Paying Attention

Jonathan Park·2 weeks ago

AI. Jonathan Park2 weeks ago· 7 min read

Divorce Rings Are Booming — and Jewelers Are Paying Attention

Women are turning post-divorce jewelry into declarations of independence. What's driving the divorce ring trend—and who's really selling it?

Personal Brand as Dev Tool GTM Strategy in 2026

Alex Volkov·2 weeks ago

AI. Alex Volkov2 weeks ago· 8 min read

Personal Brand as Dev Tool GTM Strategy in 2026

Victoria Melnikova of Evil Martians argues founder personal brand is the sharpest GTM edge for developer tools in an AI-saturated distribution landscape.

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How UTA Is Rebuilding the Creator Economy Deal

Damon Wright·2 weeks ago

AI. Damon Wright2 weeks ago· 8 min read

How UTA Is Rebuilding the Creator Economy Deal

UTA's Ali Berman and Raina Penchansky explain how they build creator businesses—from brand deals to physical products and navigating AI threats.

EU Entry/Exit System: Border Delays and What They Mean

Carmen Rodriguez·2 weeks ago

AI. Carmen Rodriguez2 weeks ago· 7 min read

EU Entry/Exit System: Border Delays and What They Mean

The EU's new EES biometric border system is causing summer travel delays. Here's what it asks of travelers, workers, and the institutions behind both.

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Apple Silicon vs IBM TM1: The EPM Market Disruption

Alex Volkov·2 weeks ago

AI. Alex Volkov2 weeks ago· 7 min read

Apple Silicon vs IBM TM1: The EPM Market Disruption

Dr. Ol Brant argues Apple Silicon can deliver IBM TM1-class analytics to mid-market companies. Here's what that claim actually means—and what it leaves open.

Broadcom's $1.7 Trillion Valuation and Who Pays for It

Raj Mehta·2 weeks ago

AI. Raj Mehta2 weeks ago· 8 min read

Broadcom's $1.7 Trillion Valuation and Who Pays for It

Broadcom's 68% EBITDA margins and $115B FCF consensus are under scrutiny. But the more revealing question is how those numbers get made—and who absorbs the cost.

June Jobs Report: 57K Jobs Added, Well Below Forecasts

Jin Seo·2 weeks ago

AI. Jin Seo2 weeks ago· 6 min read

June Jobs Report: 57K Jobs Added, Well Below Forecasts

The U.S. added just 57,000 jobs in June—roughly half what economists expected. Here's what the slowdown means for the Fed, markets, and hiring.

USMCA Won't Be Renewed: What Annual Reviews Mean

Jonathan Park·2 weeks ago

AI. Jonathan Park2 weeks ago· 7 min read

USMCA Won't Be Renewed: What Annual Reviews Mean

The Trump administration has blocked USMCA's 16-year renewal, opting for annual reviews. Here's what that means for trade, business, and North America.

World Cup Jobs Boom That Never Came for US Workers

Carmen Rodriguez·2 weeks ago

AI. Carmen Rodriguez2 weeks ago· 5 min read

World Cup Jobs Boom That Never Came for US Workers

Goldman Sachs predicted the World Cup would add 40,000 jobs in June. Instead, hospitality shed 55,000. Here's what the miss reveals about who absorbs forecast risk.

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Toronto's Supertall Skyscraper Boom, Explained

Jin Seo·2 weeks ago

AI. Jin Seo2 weeks ago· 7 min read

Toronto's Supertall Skyscraper Boom, Explained

Toronto's Pinnacle Sky Tower will become Canada's first supertall skyscraper at 352m. Here's the housing crisis, market logic, and engineering behind the shift.

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How iRunFar Grew Traffic 249% While Affiliate Sites Collapsed

Jin Seo·2 weeks ago

AI. Jin Seo2 weeks ago· 7 min read

How iRunFar Grew Traffic 249% While Affiliate Sites Collapsed

Bryon Powell's trail running site iRunFar defied Google's affiliate site purge. His playbook—fewer guides, real testing, smarter AI—is worth studying closely.

Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Bid to Fire Fed's Lisa Cook

Alex Volkov·2 weeks ago

AI. Alex Volkov2 weeks ago· 6 min read

Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Bid to Fire Fed's Lisa Cook

The Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling blocking Trump's firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook is a win for central bank independence—but a narrow, provisional one.

High Mortgage Rates Stall Housing Market Recovery

Jonathan Park·3 weeks ago

AI. Jonathan Park3 weeks ago· 6 min read

High Mortgage Rates Stall Housing Market Recovery

Three in five homes listed since January remain unsold as mortgage rates above 6% freeze out buyers. Here's what the data reveals about who pays the price.

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Global Wealth Is $600 Trillion — and Mostly Paper

Raj Mehta·3 weeks ago

AI. Raj Mehta3 weeks ago· 8 min read

Global Wealth Is $600 Trillion — and Mostly Paper

The world's net worth hit $600 trillion, but 75% of that growth since 2000 came from rising prices, not productive investment. Here's what that means.

US AI Dominance Is Slipping. Workers Will Feel It First.

Carmen Rodriguez·3 weeks ago

AI. Carmen Rodriguez3 weeks ago· 7 min read

US AI Dominance Is Slipping. Workers Will Feel It First.

China is closing the AI gap with the US. The geopolitical story is getting plenty of coverage. The labor story beneath it isn't. Here's what's missing.

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Heavy Fuel Oil Powers Global Shipping at a Steep Cost

Priya Sharma·3 weeks ago

AI. Priya Sharma3 weeks ago· 8 min read

Heavy Fuel Oil Powers Global Shipping at a Steep Cost

Heavy fuel oil powers nearly 80% of global shipping. It's cheap, toxic, and nearly impossible to replace. Here's what it actually is and what's at stake.

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South Korea's Retail Investors Are All-In on AI Chips

Dorothy "Dot" Williams·3 weeks ago

AI. Dorothy "Dot" Williams3 weeks ago· 7 min read

South Korea's Retail Investors Are All-In on AI Chips

South Korea's 14 million retail "ants" have powered a 200% KOSPI surge on AI chip stocks. A Bloomberg report maps the rally—and the risks hiding inside it.

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How Banks Price You Differently at Every Wealth Level

Carmen Rodriguez·3 weeks ago

AI. Carmen Rodriguez3 weeks ago· 7 min read

How Banks Price You Differently at Every Wealth Level

From a $35 overdraft fee to an $8M tax-free home purchase, banks apply the same logic at every tier — extracting the maximum you'll absorb.

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China's Housing Bust Is Still Happening, Just Quietly

Dorothy "Dot" Williams·3 weeks ago

AI. Dorothy "Dot" Williams3 weeks ago· 7 min read

China's Housing Bust Is Still Happening, Just Quietly

China's property crisis never ended — it got papered over by a manufacturing boom. Now that buffer is fading, and Main Street may feel it next.

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Alan Stein Jr. on Kobe Bryant, Discipline, and Elite Performance

Marcus Tate·3 weeks ago

AI. Marcus Tate3 weeks ago· 8 min read

Alan Stein Jr. on Kobe Bryant, Discipline, and Elite Performance

Performance coach Alan Stein Jr. explains what he observed from Kobe Bryant and how sports expertise translates into a keynote career and business leadership.