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August 9, 2022
Just wondering… how to go to the loo in space
Ever wondered about the loo situ in space? Sounds like it could potentially suck. But that hasn’t stopped Virgin Galactic pumping up production of their passenger fleet. Meanwhile Boeing may be building their motherships, but sales of more Earthly aircraft ain’t looking so fly.
August 9, 2022
Just wondering… how do I spend $1 billion?
A US lottery has turned into a billion dollar question. But who really gets the gains? And with the mere change the winner has left, what to do with it? Greenwashing Taylor Swift might be into Falcon 7X jets, but there may be smarter plans for those big dollar bills.
August 3, 2022
The health care revolution
Can a sticking plaster fix the US health care sector? Seems Amazon’s bold proposal to triage one of 2020’s fallen IPOs has injected a confidence boost for investors. Even Cathie’s ARK has rallied this June with genomics and health tech providing hope for an industry that’s been on life support.
August 2, 2022
We don’t Google now, we TikTok
The Kardashians aren’t happy. And when they stamp their perfectly heeled feet, it seems even King Zuck winds back the clock. Meanwhile as TikTok takes our eyeballs, could Google search lose revenue? And is this why Nike’s dialling into Gen Z?
August 2, 2022
Self-care during turbulent times
The post-covid upside down world has us reaching for the mood boosters. And while nature is nice, it seems the quick fix might be coming from something a little more bite-sized that gets us fizzing. What else could be taking the weight off our shoulders?
July 29, 2022
The downlow on dividends
Meet the rare diamond of dividend-paying companies, the dividend aristocrats. 🎩 Over 25 years of market ups and downs, these mature companies have a track record of sharing their profits with shareholders.
July 28, 2022
The cybersecurity matrix
Cybercrime is a billion dollar industry with hackers threatening the American way of life. 👨💻 Forecasters project the global cybersecurity industry could be worth US$403 billion by 2027. So who’s giving state-sponsored hackers the middle finger as they search and destroy?
July 27, 2022
Chips rule everything around me (C.R.E.A.M)
Silicon chips rule our lives. So US lawmakers have stepped up to the threat from declining US semiconductor manufacturing, chucking money at the problem. But has Nancy Pelosi’s pillow talk led her husband to buy up large?
July 20, 2022
3M digs deeper
Things are not looking so mmm for America conglomerate 3M, admitting they tried to cover up soil contamination in Belgium, caught in a secret deal. The problem? Forever chemicals contaminating soils, now costing the company hundreds of millions. 😬
July 19, 2022
Is The Great Unsubscribe coming? ✂️
From The Great Resignation to The Great Unsubscribe… who’s been slimming down their subscribers? ⚖️ With subscription costs mounting and inflation hurting consumer spending, who could be next on the chopping block? 🪓
July 19, 2022
Bye-bye BNPL bubble
Buy now pay later (BNPL) lenders thrived during peak economic conditions, but the industry is taking the heat of other people’s debt. Not even steep late payment penalty fees or a stiff drink may be enough to stop regulators circling.
July 13, 2022
Levi’s zips up
Levi's shelves are fully stocked ready for casual Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays… 👖 And despite stock prices falling below the belt 36% this year, Levi Strauss’ revenue has zipped up past expectations thanks to a wardrobe staple of tactics.
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