Written by: Ameya Keertikar The world is standing at the crossroads. While as many people care to see practical issues like poverty, terrorism, and human rights concerns, one overarching issue overshadows them all-the health of the dear Earth. With every passing year the cruel and ruthless exposure to growing pollution, carbon emission, food wastage, and…
Category: Finance/Business
Op-Ed: The Need for Stronger Government Action Against Big Tech’s Growing Power
Written by: Oscar de Castro In recent years, the tension between democratic governments and big tech companies has grown increasingly pronounced. The relationship between these entities has evolved from cautious collaboration to outright confrontation. The heart of the issue lies in the immense power and influence that tech giants wield, which often contradictsthe public interest.…
There’s A New Player In The NFL – Private Equity
Written by: Colin Fisher On Tuesday, August 27th, 31 of the 32 National Football League (NFL) teams voted in favor of allowing private equity ownership in the NFL. The newly adopted policy provides that a specific group of preapproved firms can hold up to a 10% ownership interest in a team. Each firm is limited…
Emergence of China as a Global EV Player
Written by: Seungjoo Kim Since 2019, the Electric Vehicles market has experienced overall growth due to the global pursuit of climate goals and transport decarbonization. Nearly 14 million EVs were registered globally in 2023, a 35% year on year increase (IEA, 2024). The combined market capitalization of EV makers boomed from USD 100 billion in…
The Rise and Fall of Streaming TV?
Written by Billy Thompson The streaming service industry is one that just about every person is familiar with. Being led by companies like Netflix, Disney, and Amazon, digital media consumption has become a critical part of our daily lives. An area once dominated by cable TV was changed entirely in 2007 when Netflix changed its…
Is Shohei Ohtani’s Contract Really Worth $700 Million?
Written by Colin Fisher “Give him a blank check” is a plea frequently made by sports fans when referring to a star free agent in hopes that their team will sign him. However, front offices do not literally follow this advice since they have historically set a limit on the maximum compensation they are willing…
What’s Going On With Tesla Lately?
Written by Nitya Wanchoo As of lately, Tesla stock owners have been biting their nails watching “TSLA” take a dive in the market. The famous automotive and energy company has become a household name in recent years, primarily known for luxurious, environmentally friendly electric cars. These unique automobiles are notably characterized by their sleek modern…
The Disney Board Vote: Its Importance and Future Implications
Written by Melissa Weinstein Since its foundation in 1923, the Walt Disney Company has stood as an entertainment and media giant. Walt Disney and his brother Roy O. Disney came together in Hollywood, California to create their brotherhood cartoon studio after Walt was able to sell a short film titled Alice’s Wonderland (History.com, 2019). Little…
Forging Ahead: Nippon Steel’s $14.9 Billion Acquisition of U.S. Steel and its Impact on the Global Market
Written by Louis Leonardi On January 5th, 2024, Nippon Steel announced plans to acquire the U.S. Steel for approximately $14.9 Billion. The deal is an all-cash acquisition where Nippon Steel is paying off $0.8 Billion of debt valuing the deal at $14.1 Billion. Nippon Steel (OTCMKTS: NPSCY) agreed to acquire U.S. Steel (NYSE: X) for…
How Stock Buybacks Impact the Economy Op: Ed
Written by Tanner Buck A stock buyback refers to when a company uses its profits to buy back shares from its shareholders. Stock buybacks were long regarded as a form of market manipulation where companies could artificially inflate their value by simply bidding up outstanding shares. Thus, stock buybacks were rare for the majority of…