The Gig Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Teens
The gig economy is rapidly reshaping the workforce, providing flexible opportunities for individuals of all ages, including teenagers.
It Takes Money to Make Money: Unpacking the Age-Old Principle
Imagine walking into a bustling stock exchange, where numbers flash, deals are made, and wealth is built. Success in this world isn't about luck; it's about having the right tools to start with.
Understanding Inflation: How It Affects Your Money
Inflation is a term frequently mentioned in conversations about the economy, yet its complexities often leave many puzzled.
Consumerism in the Age of Social Media
Consumerism has always been intertwined with culture, shaping how we express our interests, social status, and experiences. In the age of social media, this relationship has changed, turning platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat into powerful forces driving our behavior as consumers and affecting our spending.
The Rise and Success of Formula 1
The market cap of the publicly traded Formula One Group has risen 27% in the last year. How did Formula One become so popular among younger fans, and how are they making money?
What is a Call Option?
Call options are a unique trading strategy where investors have the option to buy shares of a stock at a pre-determined price (the strike price).
Online Election Betting
This is the first general election in the history of the United States to allow public online betting on the outcome of the presidential debate. So far, over $100 million has been bet on the outcome by American citizens on betting site, Kalshi.
McDonald’s Logistics and Supply Chain
McDonald’s is arguably the largest company in the Fast Food Industry. How does such a large company cater to such a diverse audience, and what goes on behind the scenes?
What is Short Selling?
At a high-level, short selling is the act of profiting from a decrease in the price of a stock.
Fast Fashion: Balancing affordability, sustainability, and smart spending
Companies such as Zara, Shein, and H&M are known for trendy, affordable fashion, but are also synonymous with fast fashion – clothing that is produced cheaply, in high volumes, and purchased rapidly.
Business Strategy Basics: PESTLE Analysis
PESTLE Analysis is a great framework for analyzing how external factors can influence a business. This framework is applicable in all fields of business from finance to marketing, and is a great method of breaking down what outside forces shape its operations.
Breaking Down the Balance Sheet: Understanding the Basics
The Balance Sheet is a key financial statement that shows the financial position of a company in a snapshot in time.
Marketing Breakdown
Marketing is everywhere, influencing almost every financial decision we make. Companies use different marketing tactics to encourage spending in ways that affect our financial goals.
Countries, Global Events, and Spending
Spending large amounts of money on international events has become increasingly common over the years. The question is, why do countries do this, and is it really helpful?
Growing a Business: Understanding Debt vs. Equity Financing
Businesses often have periods where they need an injection of capital to meet their goals for expansion. To secure this outside capital, businesses have two methods of financing: taking on debt or issuing equity.
A Beginner’s Guide to Stock Valuation
When valuing a stock, the price alone cannot tell you the full story. The main focus in simpler valuation methods is understanding: what is the price relative to?
Dissecting the Income Statement: A Beginner Guide
The Income Statement provides valuable information about the financial health of a company over a specified period in time.
Investing Made Easy: How to Analyze ETF Performance
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) serve as the cornerstone of a diversified, long-term investment portfolio. With a wide array of ETFs available on the market, how do you choose the right one for your portfolio?
Competitive Analysis for a Business: SWOT Analysis
When building a business or company, it’s important to understand its standings in different categories compared to competitors. In this blogpost, we will discuss the significance of a SWOT analysis for a business and how to perform one.
“Just Do It”: Nike’s Marketing Strategy
“Just do it” is synonymous with Nike, the famous sports brand. Surprisingly, it was Nike’s first television marketing campaign, and it has remained one of the most effective ones ever. But like almost anything else, it has a past, present and future.