Investment
The New Tech Arms Race: Inside China’s EV Blitz and the US Scramble for Critical Minerals
China’s EV funding blitz meets America’s rare earth rush. A deep dive into the tech cold war shaping AI, software, and global supply chains.
UK at a Crossroads: Fix Systemic R&D or Forfeit Economic Superpower Status?
A stark report warns the UK’s systemic R&D weakness threatens its economy. Without decisive action, major projects and investments are at risk.
The 5G Illusion: Why Your Phone’s Signal is a Critical Indicator for the Economy and Your Portfolio
New research shows your phone’s 5G signal is on a 4G network 40% of the time. This has major implications for investing, fintech, and the economy.
NHS plc: Could Trading Healthcare on the Stock Market Be the Ultimate Cure?
A radical proposal to float the UK’s NHS on the stock market. Could market forces and fintech be the cure for a struggling national healthcare system?
India’s Trillion-Dollar Tech Dilemma: Can It Innovate Its Way Out of China’s Shadow?
A top Indian industrialist warns that “shoestring” R&D budgets are forcing a dangerous reliance on Chinese tech, threatening India’s economic ambitions.
Blackstone’s Billion-Dollar AI Warning: Is Wall Street Asleep at the Wheel?
Blackstone’s president warns Wall Street is dangerously complacent about AI, calling it a “tectonic shift” that’s now a top priority in every deal.
Anatomy of a Meltdown: How a Rogue Trader Cost Nestlé a Fortune
A deep dive into the shocking Nestlé trading scandal, revealing how one employee’s massive gamble led to a corporate meltdown and what investors can learn.
The Chopin Index: Why a Piano Competition is a Masterclass in High-Stakes Investing
Discover why the prestigious Chopin Piano Competition offers profound lessons on high-stakes investment, risk management, and the economics of intangible assets.
Musk’s Legal Gambit: A High-Stakes Bet on ‘Free Speech’ and the Future of X’s Financial Ecosystem
Elon Musk’s X is funding a far-right activist’s legal fees, a move that pits free speech absolutism against the financial realities of building a global fintech app.