Imagine a world where a single messaging app has become the heart of South Korea's 15th largest conglomerate by assets. That's the reality for Brian Kim, the founder of Kakao Corp. He's now facing trial for allegedly rigging prices during the takeover battle for K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment Co.
Mortgage rates will likely continue to fall, making it a good idea to wait for further reductions. The 10-year Treasury rate is expected to drop, which could lead to rates in the mid to high 5% to lower 6%. Waiting could also lead to an increase in available properties, as current owners may be
We're buying 50 shares of Home Depot at roughly $364.95, taking our total position to 100 shares and increasing our weighting in the portfolio to about 1.1%. The market is selling off after the latest inflation report, but we believe the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates soon, sparking a new h
Imagine a cozy spot in the Victoria Public Market, where the vibrant flavours of Kerala, India, come alive on your plate. Cafe Malabar, a relatively new addition to the city's culinary scene, has been named among the Top 30 of Canada's best new restaurants by Air Canada enRoute. The list highlights
Larry Ellison, the 80-year-old co-founder, chairman, and chief technology officer of Oracle, has been partying like it's 1999. Despite fellow legacy tech giants Intel and Cisco struggling to adapt to the AI-driven world, Oracle has emerged as the belle of the Wall Street ball. The company's cloud bu
War drives hunger, and hunger drives war, but what if the opposite is true? Investing in food security can be a precursor to peace. One billion people live in fragile situations, where the combination of violence, weak governance, and natural disasters makes crises inevitable. Investing in rural eco
In recent weeks, George R.R. Martin's blog has been a hotbed of drama. The author's scathing critique of the second season of House of the Dragon sparked a heated debate, but it seems Martin has had enough. The author's scathing critique of the second season of House of the Dragon sparked a heated
Imagine you're watching the WNBA and suddenly, you're transported to a world where NBA legends are debating about the right way to praise a star WNBA player. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal recently got into a heated discussion about Caitlin Clark's impressive performance. But what's driving th
What if the market's reaction to the debate is more about sentiment than substance? Has the analyst's assumption that markets are accurately predicting the election outcome been tested? Or is it just a fleeting reaction to a momentary shift in perceived probability? As the dust settles on Tuesday's
As the fourth quarter of 2024 approaches, UBS has released its list of top tech stocks to watch, including an Nvidia alternative that could be a game-changer for investors. The list includes Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), which could be seen as a competitor to Nvidia in the chip market. The firm h
