Investment Strategy
The Brussels Sprout Effect: Why Seemingly Small News Can Trigger a Stock Market Stampede
A short letter to the FT about sprouts serves as a perfect metaphor for how minor, unpalatable news can trigger oversized, irrational stampedes in finance.
The Unlikely Weapon Against Populism: How National Service Could Stabilize Our Economy
Populism poses a tangible threat to economic stability. This post explores how a Norway-style national service could build social cohesion and fortify our economy.
Your 2026 Travel Portfolio: An Investor’s Guide to Maximizing the ROI of Your Time Off
Treat your time off like a financial portfolio. Discover how to apply investment principles to your 2026 travel plans for maximum personal and professional ROI.
Apple’s Vision Pro Reality Check: What Fading Hype Means for Investors and the Future of Tech
Apple’s Vision Pro faces a reality check with production cuts due to high price and weak sales. What does this mean for investors and the future of AR/VR?
The Market is a Board Game: Unpacking the Unseen Rules of Finance Through Joanna Kavenna’s “Seven”
A mind-bending novel offers a surprising lens on finance, revealing the stock market as a game and the economy as a story we collectively tell.
The Blockchain of Botany: What Shakespeare’s Healers Can Teach Modern Finance
Discover how a 16th-century story of botanical remedies offers profound lessons for modern finance, from blockchain technology to resilient investing strategies.
The Ghost in the Machine: Why Bethlehem’s Steel Past Haunts America’s Economic Future
Bethlehem Steel’s legacy is a microcosm of US economic change, holding key lessons on political risk, labor markets, and the future of investing.
Beyond Resolutions: A 5-Step Blueprint for Financial Mastery in 2026
Ditch flimsy resolutions. Execute a 5-step strategic reset for your finances in 2026, covering everything from fintech audits to portfolio rebalancing.
Bulgaria’s Euro Bid: A High-Stakes Battle Between Economic Integration and Geopolitical Disinformation
Bulgaria’s Eurozone ambition faces a fierce battle against pro-Russian disinformation, testing its economic resolve and the EU’s geopolitical influence.
Beyond the Oracle: Greg Abel and the Dawn of a New Era at Berkshire Hathaway
A new era dawns at Berkshire Hathaway as Greg Abel takes the reins from Warren Buffett. We analyze the shift from Oracle to Operator and its future impact.
Solving the Market: What the FT Crossword Reveals About Modern Investing
Discover how the logic of solving a cryptic crossword can provide a powerful framework for navigating the complexities of modern finance, investing, and the economy.
The Investor’s Gambit: What “The Night Manager” Teaches Us About High-Stakes Corporate Espionage and Risk
A spy thriller’s return offers powerful lessons for finance professionals on risk, due diligence, and the high cost of corporate deception in the global economy.