AI-Powered Fashion: How Tech is Reshaping the Future of Zara’s Fashion Empire

Written by: Sarah Abdullah Many industries are transforming and adapting to new advancements via implementing artificial intelligence, and the fashion industry is no exception. Traditionally challenged by long production cycles and a reliance on outdated methods, fashion is embracing AI to automate processes and refine customer experiences. Implementing AI throughout business structures creates more efficient…

Algorithmic Trading and Market Volatility: Impact of High-Frequency Trading

Written by: Jinsong Park Algorithmic Trading (AT) has become a key method in modern financial markets, which rely on programmed computation algorithms to execute trades with fast speed and efficiency. High-Frequency Trading (HFT), a subset of AT, operates at an even faster pace, executing large volumes of trades in extremely short intervals (The New Titans…

NIL’s Impact on College Recruiting: The Bryce Underwood Effect

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Written by: Brandon Scuderi For decades, college athletics followed a strict model in which student-athletes could receive scholarships, but were hindered from earning outside financial compensation. That model, however, has recently been altered by the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements in 2021. NIL allows college athletes to profit from their personal brand…

Quantum Computing: The Market Rollercoaster

Written by: Kevin (Seungjoo) Kim Quantum computing is among the most significant technological innovations of the 21st century, using quantum mechanics concepts to perform complex calculations exponentially faster than traditional computers. The technology has the potential to transform numerous industries, from cryptography to pharmaceuticals, and may eventually displace traditional high-performance computing markets. Despite recent breakthroughs…

Agentic AI in Customer Relationship Management

Written by: Miles Fichtner After the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, we have seen the emergence of a subscription-based, general-purpose chatbot; this same business model has been adopted by companies such as Microsoft with Copilot and Claude with Anthropic, and Deepseek’s r1 model. Throughout the past years, we have seen fundamental changes to how we search…

Hiding in Plain Sight: The Madoff Scandal and Regulatory Failure

Written by: Natalia Nunez Financial market observers are sounding the alarm as the Trump administration pushes to weaken the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations and loosen restrictions on financial markets. The administration embarked on its deregulatory agenda by diluting oversight mechanisms in the cryptocurrency sector–a move praised by proponents as a catalyst for innovation…

Tariffs, Lumber, and Mortgage Rates dampening U.S housing affordability

Written by: Dean Brown The United States housing market is universally considered a safe entity for investors, buyers, and homeowners looking to sell. Most people typically have a good idea of where the market is heading, or can at least rely on seasonal patterns. While this is still the case, there are certain key policy-driven…

Accelerating Growth: Uber’s Careem Deal and the Path to Regional Supremacy

Written by: Dev Mathur In 2020, Uber made a strategic move by acquiring Careem for $3.1 billion, marking one of the largest deals in the ride-hailing industry (Uber:, F. , 2020). This acquisition was a key to Uber’s global expansion strategy, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) region. Integrating Careem…

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: The Film Financing Revolution

Written By: Dev Mathur The film industry has long relied on traditional financing models, including studio funding, private investors, and bank loans(Stebleva, 2024). However, film financing has been reshaped with the rise of blockchain and cryptocurrency, offering new opportunities for investors and filmmakers alike. These technologies introduce more transparency and automation, making securing funding and…