The world may be slipping backward into a ‘geopolitical risk supercycle’
After decades of relative peace that led to economic expansion, globalization, and the integration of markets, the world may be slipping backward into a “geopolitical risk supercycle,” warns geopolitical strategist Tina Fordham. “We have all grown up, personally and professionally,…
I tried it: Alo virtual reality yoga on Meta Quest 3
Despite their unquestionable convenience, at-home workouts have their limits. You don’t get direct access to the instructor or practice alongside your fellow students. And you definitely don’t get the intangible “vibe” of the third space so many of us crave….
Billionaires, celebrities, and CEOs like Bob Iger are investing in U.S. soccer—and the beautiful game’s American gold rush is just beginning
With private equity poised to unleash a flood of institutional funds across pro sports, individual billionaires, CEOs, and Hollywood and sports celebrities are racing against them, time, and each other to cash in on the next gold rush in sports:…
VanEck launches new $30 million fund to invest in Crypto, AI and FinTech
VanEck, one of the largest investment management firms, has pioneered multiple investment products and trends that have transformed the world of finance, including the first U.S. gold stock fund in 1968. This year, VanEck has ventured into crypto, and is…
Chinese stocks could be set to soar even higher as mainland China returns to work
Chinese stocks are having their best rally in years, as investor sentiment surged after officials unveiled new monetary stimulus measures and pledged to do more to support growth in the world’s second-largest economy. And yet equity markets in mainland China…
White House economist: Affordable housing has ‘ROI problem’
There’s at least one thing most Americans can agree on, no matter where they live or who they vote for: home prices are too high. There are some signs relief is coming, particularly after the long-awaited rate cut by the…
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s balancing act
Good morning, Broadsheet readers! Karen Lynch’s CVS considers a break up, women boomers are flooding into the stock market, and the job of WNBA commissioner is complicated as the league soars in popularity. Have a terrific Thursday! – Play ball….
Microsoft VP Scott Guthrie tells staff there won’t be an Amazon-style return to office—unless productivity drops
Microsoft won’t impose a new return-to-office mandate unless management concludes that productivity has dropped, a high-level exec has reportedly told workers. The software and cloud computing giant currently allows employees to work remotely, with many new hires promised the flexibility…
Angry Amazon employees are ‘rage applying’ for new jobs after Andy Jassy’s RTO mandate
Laura was working from home when her husband forwarded her a link to the news: Amazon tells employees to return to office five days a week. It was the first time the working mom, who has been with Amazon for…
Trump Media co-founders just dumped almost all of their stock
Two of the original co-founders of Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform have cashed out their stock amid an ongoing feud with the former president. According to a regulatory disclosure published by Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) on Thursday, an investment vehicle…