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Trump’s damage is done. Democrats – and Europe – are struggling to define what’s next

Post-Trump Era: Defining the Path Forward for Democrats & Europe

Jessica Darkinson5 days ago

At the Munich Security Conference, several high‑profile Democrats quietly hinted at presidential aspirations while confronting a stark warning from Europe: the transatlantic bond may never fully rever...

Why power grids are a bottleneck for clean energy

Power Grids: Bottleneck for Clean Energy?

Jessica Darkinson2 weeks ago

How cities prepare for more intense heat waves

Jessica Darkinson2 weeks ago

Why food prices rise even when harvests are strong

Decoding Food Price Hikes: Strong Harvests Don’t Always Mean Lower Costs

Jessica Darkinson2 weeks ago

Why water is increasingly seen as a geopolitical risk

Global Water Crisis: A Geopolitical Threat

Jessica Darkinson3 weeks ago

Economy

He worked on Wall Street for nearly 50 years. Here’s what he learned about your finances

Your Finances, Wall Street Insights: A 50-Year Perspective

Jessica Darkinson5 days ago

Howard Silverblatt launched his Wall Street career when the S&P 500 lingered under 100 points, and he concluded it as the index was nearing 7,000. Across nearly 49 years, he ob...

Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December

December’s Retail Sales: No Growth, Unexpectedly

Jessica Darkinson2 weeks ago

France: How companies finance innovation while managing labor and compliance obligations

France: Company Innovation Funding & Compliance

Jessica Darkinson2 weeks ago

Investments and Business

How do investors compare value, growth, and quality styles over a full cycle?

Analyzing Investor Styles: Value, Growth, Quality – Full Cycle Perspective

Jessica Darkinson2 weeks ago

Investors often categorize equities into value, growth, and quality styles to structure portfolios and expectations. Comparing these styles over a full market cycle—from expansion to peak, contraction, and recovery—helps investors understand why leadership rotates and how diversi...