Sep 20, 2025

I recently came across news regarding various topics in the financial world. There was a discussion on the importance of starting with spreadsheets before moving on to software tools for SaaS metrics reporting. It was emphasized to manually build key metrics in spreadsheets to ensure clean and reliable data for trustworthy SaaS metrics.

The news also highlighted rising electricity prices in the US due to increased demand from data centers, as well as the release of housing stock data for Austin and Seattle from the 2024 American Community Survey. Additionally, experts analyzed the impact of former President Trump’s policies on Indo-Pacific defense strategy, focusing on the shifts in approach between the first and second Trump administrations and their implications for regional dynamics.

Furthermore, a podcast featuring a former defense official discussed various topics such as China, Taiwan, South China Sea, and Southeast Asia partnerships. The conversation emphasized the importance of pluralism in international relations, the challenges posed by competing worldviews between the US and China, and the need for diplomacy in shaping foreign policy decisions.

In terms of stock market activity, Lennar shares were down after the home builder missed revenue estimates. Chatbots were highlighted for changing the internet landscape, and an Enron parody turned into a financial mess. Additionally, retail investors were noted for playing a crucial role in propping up the stock market, with concerns raised about equities potentially struggling in the coming months based on historical patterns. Various companies secured funding, private equity deals were in the works, and the U.S. M&A activity surged in the third quarter, outpacing global market trends, making headlines in the financial world.

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