One might forgive the Federal Reserve Board if it just declared victory over inflation at its meeting this week. Don’t bet on it. The Fed is obsessed with inflation, which hit 9% in the summer of 2022 and has come down substantially since then. 💰💸 Don’t miss the move: SIGN UP for TheStreet’s FREE Daily … Read more
As cruises continue to grow in popularity, cruise lines are staying committed to maintaining growth by keeping a finger on the pulse of what’s driving traveler decisions when booking their next vacation. Fast-growing global cruise brand MSC Cruises recently analyzed data from multiple 2024 travel trends reports to share insight from a cruise travel perspective … Read more
November 14, 2024 by Mark Ferguson As someone who’s bought and managed many rental properties, including my recent “Ocho” 8-plex (which has been quite the adventure), I can tell you that analyzing multi-family properties requires a different approach than single-family homes. While single-family rentals can be great investments, multi-family properties offer unique advantages – and … Read more
One of computing’s wildest dreams is becoming a reality. We techno geeks have probably been thinking about computer capabilities since we first laid eyes on HAL 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Coincidentally, this movie came out only four years after the first supercomputer was developed in 1964. And just recently our minds are blown … Read more
Welcome to this week’s publication of the Market’s Compass Crypto Sweet Sixteen Study #163. The Study tracks the technical condition of sixteen of the larger market cap cryptocurrencies. Every week* the Studies will highlight the technical changes of the 16 cryptocurrencies that I track as well as highlights on noteworthy moves in individual Cryptocurre…
It’s no doubt that Digital Lending Apps have taken the financial world by storm. They have changed the very ecosystem of borrowing and stand out by offering unprecedented convenience and accessibility to users. But to every wonderful phenomenon, there will be a flip side. And digital lending is no exception. In FY 2023, banking fraud … Read more
Payment systems have undergone significant transformations over the years. From cash and checks to digital wallets, these changes have revolutionised commerce and consumer behaviour. We explore the evolution of payment solutions, analysing adoption rates, security challenges, regulatory shifts, and innovative technologies. Traditional Payment Methods: Cash and Checks For centuries, cash reigned supreme as the primary … Read more
Pantone is known as the universal language of color, and because of that, it created the Color of the Year program. This yearly program highlights the relationship between hues and culture by selecting a color to represent a given year, which also aims to serve as a tool to forecast upcoming trends. According to Pantone, … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line offers strong value and has built its brand around fun. It literally calls its fleet the “Fun Ships” and has Shaquille O’Neal in a (mostly) ceremonial position as its Chief Fun Officer. The basketball great, who also has his “Big Chicken” fast-food chain on some of the cruise line’s ships, has leaned … Read more
While not as well known as fellow Middle Eastern hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Kuwait City attracts millions of international tourists annually looking to experience futuristic architecture and luxury. Much of the city was built during the region’s oil boom over the last four decades. Visiting Kuwait requires a visa for Americans and citizens … Read more