The tug-of-war between Glencore and Teck
Glencore and Teck are engaged in a fierce battle of wills over the future of Canada’s resources, a rivalry which has drawn in government powers in a tug-of-war over the control of precious natural assets.
Indonesia’s nickel boom tests Western green sensibilities
As Indonesia moves to capitalize on its nickel riches, Western green sensibilities are being tested, with fears for the ecological impact amid rising production. Will Indonesians strike the right balance or is nature at risk?
Inflation has yet to dent big food’s earnings
Despite rising food prices, the biggest food companies have reported record profits this year. With inflation yet to show a meaningful dent in their earnings, these giants show no signs yet of slowing, despite the economic shock of the pandemic.
The tug-of-war between Glencore and Teck is mining’s dilemma in a nutshell
The tug-of-war between two of the world’s biggest mining conglomerates — Glencore and Teck — feels like a microcosm of the industry’s struggle between environmentalism and financial gains. Will the companies give in to public outcry, or will profits prevail? It’s a dilemma with global implications.
Samsung should be wary of Intel-like complacency
When it comes to the tech race, Samsung can’t afford to be complacent. With Intel slipping behind, the South Korean tech giant must stay ahead of the competition or risk being left in the dust.
ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent, reports a record profit
ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant behind the hit app TikTok, has reported a record profit for the year. It’s the latest in ByteDance’s impressive growth powered by TikTok, positioning the company to be one of the lucrative tech titans of the future.
How to be a superstar on Zoom
Are you the star of your next Zoom call? Make sure everyone notices by honing your presentation skills, personalizing your display, and choosing the right virtual background!
What luxury stocks say about the new cold war
As tensions mount between the East and West, luxury goods stocks may offer insight into the new Cold War. From Chinese luxury powerhouses to Western stalwarts, the global market hints at who might come out on top in this ever-changing geopolitical dynamic.
More and more Americans are gaming the deposit-insurance system
More and more Americans are using clever financial strategies to maximize their savings, but the unintended consequence is an increase in gaming the FDIC deposit insurance system.
Where did woke ideas start to spread?
Despite originating in the early 2000s, woke-ism has only recently taken off as a widespread movement. Celebrating its roots in Black American activism, woke thinking has now spread throughout politics, culture, and the media.