INVESTMENT

Sep 08 2024FINANCE

Toy Story or Trading Strategy? Roaring Kitty's Latest Move Raises Eyebrows

Roaring Kitty, the internet-famous investor who once sent GameStop shares soaring, is back in the headlines. But this time, it's not about a meme stock. His latest social media post, a tweaked scene from Toy Story featuring a dog being dropped, has sparked speculation about his holdings in Chewy, G

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Sep 08 2024BUSINESS

Pickleball: The Sport That's Picking Up Pace

Is America's new favorite pastime about to give Life Time Group Holdings a major boost? Bank of America analyst Alexander Perry certainly thinks so. In a recent note to clients, Perry reiterated his buy rating on the upscale fitness and lifestyle company, raising his price target by $1 to $30. W

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Sep 08 2024POLITICS

Mexico's Judicial Shakeup: Democracy or Corporate Control?

Mexico is on the verge of a major judicial overhaul, with judges being elected instead of appointed. President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum insists it's a pro-democracy move, but outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has openly stated it's aimed at foreign businesses. Critics argue this move c

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Sep 08 2024BUSINESS

Flooring Chain's Sale: A Step Forward or a Faux Pas?

LL Flooring, once known as Lumber Liquidators, has signed an agreement with F9 Investments to sell off its business. The going-concern sale includes 219 stores, inventory at those locations and the company's distribution center in Sandston, Virginia. The transaction is expected to wrap up by the en

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Sep 08 2024FINANCE

MicroStrategy's Big Bitcoin Bet: Brilliant or Batshit?

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) has been on a wild ride lately, thanks to its unconventional strategy of using cash from its business intelligence software operations to gobble up $13 billion worth of bitcoin (BTC-USD). Barclays analyst Ramsey El-Assal is bullish on the approach, likening MSTR to a BTC

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's New Venture: Investing in Herself and Others

Meghan Markle is embracing a new chapter of 'investing' - not just in other women-owned businesses, but in herself. The Duchess of Sussex opened up to the New York Times about her role as a small-scale venture capitalist, revealing she has between five and ten brands in her portfolio that she financ

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Trump's Trillion Dollar Fund: A Brilliant Move or Just Another Broken Promise?

In a surprising twist, former President Donald Trump has proposed the creation of a sovereign wealth fund for the United States. The idea, which was floated during a speech at The Economic Club of New York, would see the government establish its own investment fund to finance 'great national endeav

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

NVIDIA Bets Big on Crypto and AI: Is This a Smart Move?

NVIDIA, the tech giant powering the AI revolution, just poured $160 million into a Dallas data center company called Applied Digital. Sounds like a win-win, right? But before we get too excited, let's dig a little deeper. Applied Digital specializes in data center services for crypto and high-perf

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

New Dock, Big Dreams: Is Indiana's Port Ready for a Global Boom?

Ports of Indiana just opened a brand new $6 million dock, calling it a 'landmark event' that will bring in tons of new business. Sounds great, right? But before we all celebrate, let's dig a little deeper. The CEO, Jody Peacock, paints a rosy picture: new cargo, new investments, Indiana businesses

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

China's Wealthy: A New Chapter Beyond Borders

As China grapples with slower economic growth, its affluent residents are rewriting their investment playbook. Instead of simply chasing returns, they're increasingly looking to move capital abroad and tap into business opportunities overseas. This shift is a 'very significant' trend, according to

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