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New Yorkers woke up to a new reality on Wednesday: A proud socialist won the mayoral primary, beating out his nearest rival, former Gov.... Read More

You may have heard of frugal February. But “no buy” July? The seventh month has become the seasonal focus of the “no... Read More

I have a client in New Jersey who manufactures industrial films. A big source of their supply comes from two Chinese companies. You would... Read More

In this political climate, we’ve seen some companies quickly wave the white flag and abadon diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and... Read More

Michelle Bowman’s remarks offer a clear vision for a more focused, flexible, and transparent regulatory regime. It's a welcome... Read More

A new paper finds construction is declining in Sunbelt cities. Read More

It’s getting easier to long for the good old days — when Gotham was dominated by machine politics, corruption and fiscal mismanagement. Read More

Forget about the upheaval in the Middle East. Don’t dwell on Russia’s war with Ukraine, U.S. tariffs and the budget deficit... Read More

The S&P 500 is back at breakeven after the sharp springtime correction. Read More

I recommend Big Balls to take over the presidency of the University of Virginia now that Jim Ryan has effectively been defrocked. Please... Read More

Markets are powerful, and to say they can overcome central plans insults understatement. Read More

The DOJ’s ongoing crusade against Google has reached previously unthinkable levels of unseriousness. As the trial against the... Read More

High-speed rail has captured the public imagination, becoming a key benchmark for comparison between China and the U.S.. Observers point to... Read More

Burritos on a payment plan, explained. Read More

In recent weeks, pro-ESG media outlets have been working overtime to spin a narrative that simply doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. A... Read More

The sharp move left by Democrats may doom the party’s future, as demographics shift rightward. Read More

While many have heard the phrase, “Go Woke, Go Broke,” some may be unaware that a corporation can potentially be too woke for... Read More

New research from the inventor of the 4% rule highlights how diversification, rebalancing and rising glide paths can safely increase... Read More

The industry has every reason to expect help from this White House. Read More

America is the wealthiest nation on earth, with financial markets that are the envy of the world. Those markets have contributed to... Read More

National Airspace System runs on antiquated technology while handling 45,000 daily flights. Upgrades need Senate OK of FAA funding beyond the... Read More

Markets don’t just create wealth but cultivate virtue. Read More

Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is an attack on American energy production. Read More

US companies have clearly benefitted from globalization. Read More

Revisiting Jevons paradox Read More

The industry that brought you Bitcoin casinos and NFT grifts is now riding high on regulation, respectability, and record profits thanks to... Read More

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How much will it cost to feed 10 hungry people at a summer cookout in 2025?   Read More

Our outlook for real assets for the second half of 2025 is available here. Source: MBA, Apollo Chief Economist Source:... Read More

How passive investing fuels mega-firm growth, distorts prices, and impacts volatility—key insights for investors in index funds and ETFs. Read More

The S&P Commodity Producers Gold Index remains a key measurement of the gold equity story and highlights which trends are truly beyond... Read More

Looking for undervalued stocks to buy of high quality companies? These are the cheapest stocks to buy from the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus... Read More

Our chart book, available here, examines energy demand and supply, as well as the significance of the Strait of Hormuz Read More