Nov 09, 2025 I recently came across news of a bidding war between Novo and Pfizer for the takeover of Metsera, with Novo offering up to $10 billion and prompting Pfizer to increase their bid to $8.1 billion. The decision for Metsera will not only be based on the headline
Nov 08, 2025 Today, I came across news about Tesla’s upcoming shareholder meeting, where shareholders will vote on Elon Musk’s new $1 trillion stock compensation package. If approved, this package could potentially turn Tesla into an $8.5 trillion company over the next decade. However, if not approved, Musk might leave
Nov 07, 2025 Today, I heard on the news that the stock market experienced a significant drop due to concerns over rising inflation and interest rates. Investors are worried about the impact these factors will have on the economy and corporate profits. As a result, major stock indexes saw a
Nov 06, 2025 Today I heard about the latest market trends and economic updates. It seems that there has been an increase in stock prices due to positive earnings reports from major companies. The tech sector in particular has been performing well, with companies like Apple and Amazon reporting strong
Nov 05, 2025 I recently learned that Deutsche Bank strategists have recommended shorting the 10-year Treasury, with a target yield of 4.45% and a stop at 3.9%. This comes after the Federal Reserve’s survey of senior loan officers indicated an increase in bank willingness to extend consumer loans and a
Nov 04, 2025 In recent news, the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting emphasized the importance of new frameworks on undersea cables and major power involvement. Policymakers recognized the significance of these developments, highlighting the vulnerability of data traffic between Asia and Europe due to submarine cable cuts. Discussions included new defense
Nov 02, 2025 I recently came across news about three individuals, Kyla Scanlon, Joseph Politano, and Jayant Mundhra, who have shared their insights on various financial topics. Kyla Scanlon wrote an article for the New York Times Opinion section discussing the concept of everything in today’s society being viewed as
Nov 01, 2025 I recently came across news about the value and limits of small state foreign policy in Southeast Asia, focusing on recent developments like the Thailand-Cambodia border war and the implications of U.S.-China competition. Dr. Vannarith Chheang shared insights on Cambodia’s strategies as a small state amid regional
Oct 31, 2025 I recently learned about the potential benefits of high-yield bonds, also known as junk bonds, as a strategy to manage risks amid record-high stock levels. AllianceBernstein suggests that during low-growth periods, high-yield bonds have historically outperformed equities, offering a way to reduce portfolio volatility without sacrificing significant
Oct 30, 2025 I recently learned that insurers are increasingly turning to private markets, with a significant percentage planning to utilize reinsurance sidecars in the near future. The peaking power plants market is expected to see substantial growth, reaching a projected value of $153.46 billion by 2029. Changes in China’s