Next week’s total solar eclipse is bringing a spirit of economic optimism to towns and cities in its path, with some estimating billions of dollars in tourism spending. The moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun for just a few minutes on April 8, plunging a narrow area spanning 13 states into darkness. …
A solar eclipse will bring darkness. Cities also expect big costs. Read More »
It’s official. Lotus Technology is a publicly traded manufacturer of electric vehicles, as well as a serious competitor in the high end of the market. Lotus knows how to make cars. Barron’s sitting behind the wheel of one. Lotus and special purpose vehicle L Catterton Asia Acquisition completed their merger on Thursday. meaning L Catterton’s …
Lotus cars are legal. What we thought after driving the Eletre. Read More »
Advances in modern technology have enabled seamless access to financial services for customers in developed economies. However, limited infrastructure and services hinder similar access for those in emerging markets. In Southeast Asia, an estimated 225 million people lack access to a financial account, while more than 350 million people lack access to formal credit. As …
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The world’s biggest climate summit has been embroiled in a hypocritical scandal days before key talks begin. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) planned to use its position as host country at the upcoming UN COP28 climate talks to discuss oil and gas deals with more than a dozen countries, leaked documents published by the BBC …
UAE planned to use COP28 to push for oil and gas deals, leaked memos show – POLITICO Read More »
With so much uncertainty in today’s world, it pays to have a little insurance. And it just so happens that insurance stocks look very attractive today. At its most basic level, insurance involves transferring risk from one party to another and charging a fee for that service. This is true whether it is property insurance, …
Insurance stocks now look attractive. Metlife and 5 others to consider. Read More »
Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy last week, adding to a growing list of companies that are set to fail in 2023. As of the end of September, 516 U.S. companies had filed for bankruptcy, according to S&P Global, more than double the 263 bankruptcies in the first nine months of 2022 and slightly fewer than …
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