2024 was a fascinating year for European real estate, with notable activity in the Czech Republic — one of the region’s hotspots for deferred demand. The Czech Banking Association reported a 10% rise in housing demand nationwide and a 20% increase in certain regions compared to the previous year. In Prague, the average time to […]
People need to recognize that coffee is fundamentally an agricultural product. 📈 According to the New York Times, citing Pachamama Coffee co-founder Thaleon Tremaine, the rising cost of coffee is no longer tied to “exclusivity.” Instead, factors like prolonged droughts, floods, and the broader impact of climate change have significantly reduced supply, driving prices higher […]
📈 On December 26, Squid Game returns, reigniting the fever for its ultra-violent tale of division and inequality. A new trailer teases that the games will be as sinister as ever, with Season 2 Episode 1 intriguingly titled “Bread and Lottery.” The series has captivated audiences worldwide, becoming Netflix’s most-watched show, topping the charts in […]
🚘 ❗️ Honda Motor, Nissan Motors, and Mitsubishi Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore Mitsubishi’s potential involvement in a business integration through the creation of a joint holding company. This follows Honda and Nissan’s prior agreement centered on intelligence and electrification. Mitsubishi plans to decide on its participation in the business integration […]
🙅♂️ Yesterday, December 19, the Teamsters labor union launched the largest strike in U.S. history against Amazon. This nationwide action reportedly comes after Amazon repeatedly refused to comply with the law and negotiate with thousands of workers who have joined the Teamsters union. A warning from Teamsters President Sean M. O’Brien (I’ll get to him […]
Nike #NKE exceeded earnings expectations, but the stock dropped for two reasons: the company is retracting its full-year financial forecasts and delaying its first investor day in seven years, which was set for November. On September 19, Nike announced that Elliott Hill would take over as president and CEO, starting October 14, 2024. He mentioned […]
In May, as McDonald’s battled rumors that the chain was charging an outrageous $18 for a Big Mac at locations across the country, company president Joe Erlinger wrote an open letter to Golden Arches customers trying to clarify the inflationary pressures and rising prices. He pointed to several factors contributing to the increased costs of […]
💭 No publication is truly unbiased, but this analysis is essential 👉 Check out FT’s breakdown on which industries and companies stand to gain or lose depending on the election outcome ⤵
🌀 Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, slammed south of Tampa, affecting a region with 3.3 million residents. Rising ocean temperatures are fueling more intense storms. Earlier this year, experts forecasted the most active hurricane season ever. While the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in charge of hurricane relief, reports a funding shortfall, officials claim […]
Staying competitive requires businesses to continuously evolve, identify new sources of revenue, and secure funding. Beyond traditional capital-raising methods like IPOs, various alternative options exist. Let’s explore them in this article!