The Investor’s Paradox: What a “Thrifty Gene” Reveals About Surviving a Bull Market
A biological paradox about a ‘thrifty gene’ offers a powerful lesson for investors on rethinking risk, corporate strategy, and economic health.
The New Playbook: How Activists and LBOs are Targeting Corporate Underdogs
Discover how activist LBOs are targeting corporate underdogs, a real estate mogul is looking beyond Dubai, and the challenges facing green-tech ventures.
Beyond the Fear Factor: Why the UK Needs a New Approach to Retail Investing
Scary stock market warnings may be hurting the UK economy. The Lord Mayor suggests a bold new approach inspired by Sweden’s investor-friendly model.
Mars is a Software Problem We Haven’t Solved Yet
Is Mars colonization a sci-fi dream or the ultimate software engineering challenge? We explore the AI, automation, and code required for survival.
Beyond the Scorecard: Rethinking South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment for a New Era
A critical look at South Africa’s BEE policies. Has a noble goal become a barrier to growth and a tool for elite capture? A deep dive for investors.
The $20 Billion Nuclear Gamble: Can Sam Altman’s Oklo Reinvent Energy for the AI Era?
Can a Silicon Valley startup backed by Sam Altman solve energy for the AI era? Inside Oklo’s $20B gamble on micro-nuclear reactors and its race against time.
The Washington-Buenos Aires Gambit: Why the U.S. is Betting on Argentina’s Risky Economic Revolution
The U.S. is taking a calculated risk by backing Argentina’s radical economic overhaul, a geopolitical move aimed at countering China’s influence.
The AI Boom’s Dirty Secret: Your Code is Causing a Global Power Struggle
The AI boom’s insatiable energy demand is causing a global shortage of gas turbines, creating a physical bottleneck with huge environmental and tech consequences.
The Unlikely Alliance: Why Steve Bannon and Meghan Markle Agree on Banning Super-AI
An unlikely alliance of 800+ figures, from Steve Bannon to Meghan Markle, calls for a global ban on superintelligent AI. We explore why.
Beyond the Ban: Why the ASA’s Crackdown on Gambling Ads is a Red Flag for Investors
The UK’s ban on gambling ads with sports icons is more than a headline; it’s a major red flag for investors concerning regulatory risk and ESG factors.
Up in Smoke: Why Big Tobacco’s Indonesian Fortress is Starting to Crack
An economic downturn in Indonesia is fueling a boom in illicit cigarettes, posing a major threat to Big Tobacco’s profits in its key Asian market.
The Labubu Effect: How a Tiny Toy Signals Huge Shifts in Global Investing and the Consumer Economy
In the vast and often unpredictable landscape of the global economy, seismic shifts can originate from the most unexpected places. While analysts keep a close watch on interest rates and geopolitical tensions, a new and powerful indicator has emerged, not from a central bank or a tech giant, but from a small, elf-like creature with […]