Posted September 18, 2024 by Ben Carlson Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by YCharts and Fabric: See here for 20% off your initial YCharts professional subscription Go to meetfabric.com/spirits for more information on life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life On today’s show, we discuss: Listen here: Pictures: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our … Read more
Updated on September 27th, 2024 by Bob Ciura Warren Buffett is perhaps the greatest investor of all time. He has amassed a net worth of more than $140 billion from his investing skill and business acumen. Buffett’s wealth is tied to his ownership of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B). Berkshire owns many businesses outright, and also … Read more
When Royal Caribbean and Inter Miami CF, a Major League Soccer team, partnered in August 2023, they promised to “create memorable experiences for families and fans everywhere, changing the game from ship to pitch around the world.” They have lived up to that promise by partnering with Make-A-Wish, the global nonprofit that creates life-changing wishes … Read more
Growing up in the Midwest, I had a few treats as a kid. Going to the Dairy Queen down the street for ice cream during the hot summer months in Kansas or eating dinner at the area Coney Island restaurant (known for its, you might’ve guessed, hot dogs). But one treat stood above others … … Read more
Before Ford (F) CEO Jim Farley was in the position he is in now, his predecessor made a ballsy move that still dictates the direction of the automaker today. In 2018, the Blue Oval discontinued passenger cars for the United States market, save for the iconic Mustang pony car. Citing declining profits and plunging demand, … Read more
Gary and Jay write in Your First Home, “Markets go up and down. The reality is there’s never really a perfect market—just the market you’re dealing with when you’re buying your home.” Mirroring this quote, the market in 2024 and 2023 has given buyers challenges – and opportunities. June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s … Read more
The gametech industry in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is growing significantly, driven by increasing mobile use and a young, tech-savvy population. Countries like Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and Türkiye are emerging as key markets, offering opportunities for innovation as fintech and gaming continue to converge. Gametech has gained global popularity, fuelled by increased digitalisation … Read more
With buyers seeking greater assurance on a business’s quality and growth potential, preparation is everything for company owners looking to sell, says James Goold, partner at global law firm Taylor Wessing.
A reader asks: I know Ben talked about rate cuts and the stock market a few weeks ago but what about the economy? Did Powell just guarantee a soft landing by cutting 50 basis points this week? There are no guarantees in life or the markets, unfortunately. The rate cut helps the soft landing scenario … Read more
Costco’s (COST) reaping day is yet to come, with bigger gains anticipated this holiday season. Adobe has recently projected U.S. online sales to reach $240.8 billion during the 2024 holiday season, marking an 8.4% year-over-year increase, according to thefly.com’s report on Sept. 25. This growth signals a resurgence in consumer confidence as the U.S. economic … Read more