Business Strategy
The Lego Principle: What “Smart” Toys Teach Us About Dumb Investments
Lego’s failed “smart” toys offer a powerful lesson for investors and business leaders on the dangers of over-innovation and losing sight of a core product.
The £70 Question: Deconstructing the High-Stakes Economics of Modern Sportswear
A look into the complex economics behind high-priced sportswear, exploring brand strategy, consumer finance, and the investment landscape of a global industry.
The K-Beauty Effect: How a Skincare Trend Became a Global Economic Powerhouse
Discover how K-beauty evolved from a viral trend into an economic force, impacting global trade, finance, and stock market investment strategies.
The EV Throne Has a New King: How BYD Dethroned Tesla and What It Means for Tech
A new king is crowned. China’s BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world’s top EV seller, a seismic shift driven by vertical integration, software, and AI.
The EV Throne Has a New Contender: How BYD’s Master Plan is Dethroning Tesla
A new king of EVs? China’s BYD is set to overtake Tesla in sales, a seismic shift driven by clashing strategies in AI, software, and automation.
The 2026 Crystal Ball: Decoding the Tech Trends, Power Plays, and Wild Cards Shaping Your Future
A deep dive into the business trends, power shifts, and wild cards across 5 key sectors in 2026, focusing on AI, automation, and tech innovation.
The Unbreakable Asset: What a Gaza Bookshop Teaches Investors About Real Value in a Crisis
A Gaza bookseller’s story of resilience offers profound lessons for investors on intangible assets, crisis management, and the true meaning of long-term value.
Beyond the Console Wars: Was Valve’s Steam Machine a Failed Experiment or a Prophecy for Gaming’s Future?
Valve’s Steam Machine aimed to merge PC and console gaming. While it failed, its legacy of innovation lives on in the successful Steam Deck.
Plot Twist at the Picture House: Why the Everyman CEO’s Exit is a Box Office Event for Investors
Everyman Cinema’s CEO exits weeks after a profit warning, signaling a critical test for its luxury model and a major event for investors and the market.
The Canary in the Coal Mine: What a Devon Animal Shelter’s Struggles Reveal About the Global Economy
A UK animal shelter’s adoption decline is a microcosm of the global economy, offering key lessons on distressed assets, risk management, and market sentiment.
The Billion-Dollar Ghost: Nylon’s Inventor and the Tragic Price of Innovation
Discover the tragic story of Wallace Carothers, the inventor of nylon, and the profound lessons his life holds for modern investing, innovation, and business.
The Editor’s Dilemma: What a 1930s Newspaper Game Reveals About Modern Finance and Ethical Investing
A media management game reveals timeless lessons about corporate finance, ethical investing, and the difficult balance between profitability and principle.