Strategy Do higher rates spell doom for the stock market? It depends. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Why investors are often vulnerable to sales pitches for ‘safe’ investments. (morningstar.com) Nobody said bonds were easy. (wsj.com) Finance Retail traders are….trading. …

The biz Beware the fake podcast invite. (bigtechnology.com) The Apple ($AAPL)-Spotify ($SPOT) battle is just exhausting. (spyglass.org) Economy Barry Ritholtz talks with Bill McBride about which economic data really matters. (ritholtz.com) James Pethokoukis talks economic …

Over the last decade, investing responsibly and deploying capital for “ethically” correct and sustainable growth has been quite a theme. We dedicated a few blogs to this theme and have a separate ESG category for trading strategies in our …

No business can exist without a supply chain! Supply chains are the nerves of the business ecosystem. Supply chains are responsible for carrying raw materials to manufacturers and goods to retailers, merchants, and customers. The …

The global shipping industry, responsible for transporting approximately 80-90% of goods worldwide, faces a complex landscape of risks intensified by climate change. As temperatures rise and weather patterns become more unpredictable, the impact on shipping …

Recent estimates from Sea-Intelligence reveal a notable trend in US consumer spending dynamics, indicating a continued increase in expenditure despite a slight dip in growth to approximately 5 percent. While spending on non-durable goods has …

In an age of proliferating business risks, multinationals should adopt a comprehensive, joined-up approach to risk mitigation. That means interrogating corporate threats in the round – instead of in isolation – because of their tendency …

Markets The energy sector is still less than 4% of the S&P 500. (allstarcharts.com) What are to make of the big, and persistent, valuation disparities between large and small caps. (morningstar.com) Strategy Good luck trying …

Books An excerpt from “Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters” by Brian Klaas. (behavioralscientist.org) An excerpt from “The Age of Grievance” by Frank Bruni. (theatlantic.com) A Q&A with Erin A. Cech author …

In a concerning trend, carbon emissions from shipping have surged, fueled by geopolitical tensions affecting maritime routes. Recent data from the Xeneta and Marine Benchmark Carbon Emissions Index reveals a substantial increase in pollution, particularly …

When relocating your business, the process can seem daunting and complex, with many critical factors to consider. From minimizing downtime to ensuring your equipment and inventory arrive safely at the new location, you need an …