Ever heard the saying “what goes up must come down”? This past week, the meteoric rise of tech stocks and speculative stocks…
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Starlink: How SpaceX’s Global Internet Is Changing The Game
Imagine you’re in the middle of nowhere, hundreds of miles away from civilization. This scenario would probably be easier for you to picture if you think back to a time when you were completely without internet — no Wi-Fi, no mobile data, nothing. Now imagine that this was the situation you lived in every single […]
Intro to Venture Capital
Google, Apple, and PayPal all started with brilliant solutions to everyday problems. But solutions alone aren’t what pays employees, funds marketing, and boosts production. When a founder of an innovative startup needs money to grow, they go to a specific category of institutional investors known as venture capitalists (VC) who provide funding in exchange for […]
Domestic and International Electric Vehicle Markets Heading Into 2021
During the latter half of 2020, the electric vehicle market has experienced unprecedented growth, both domestically and internationally. Tesla’s ever-increasing dominance has owned both markets since the first quarter. But recently, the American titan is facing reputable competition in companies from the world’s largest electric vehicle market: China. Wedford describes this international stock rally best […]
Week of 12/7/2020 Recap
A recap of the past week in 3 short headlines 1. Eventful Week Every day this week had something for everyone. From highly anticipated tech IPOs to encouraging vaccine news to lawsuits against Big Tech, every day brought something new. First off, the S&P 500 fell 0.96% for the past week. Investors feared that more […]
Week of 11/30/2020 Recap
A recap of the past week in 3 short headlines. 1. Happy Holidays! After record online Black Friday sales, markets have continued their ascent to new highs as we move into what should be an unusual holiday season amidst a global pandemic. On Friday, the Dow Jones closed above 30,000, a new milestone for the […]
Week of 11/16/2020 Recap
A recap of the past week in 3 short headlines. 1. A Slow Week for Stocks With the end of the highly-contested election cycle, the market has remained relatively stable as we head into the winter holidays. The Dow Jones dropped 0.74%, the S&P 500 fell -0.77%, while the NASDAQ gained 0.22% on the quiet […]
Week of 10/26/2020 Recap
A recap of the past week in 3 short headlines 1. Investors Are Spooked Stocks had their worst week and month since March after indices closed down on Friday. A record spike in COVID cases along with election jitters are leading to volatility last seen when COVID hit the markets earlier this year. With much […]
Week of 10/19/2020 Recap
A recap of the past week in 3 short headlines 1. Back-and-Forth Week Stocks had a back-and-forth week due mainly to hopes for new stimulus rising and fading with new headlines from DC. For the past week, the Dow fell 0.95%, the S&P 500 fell 0.53%, and the NASDAQ fell 1.06%. As investors bet more […]
Week of 10/5/2020 Recap
1. Stocks Firing On All Cylinders U.S. equities have continued to rise amidst talk of a $1.8 trillion stimulus package endorsed by President Trump. However, opposing takes from both Democrats and Senate Republicans threaten to derail the package. The S&P 500 closed at $3,477.13, approaching its all-time high at $3,588.11. The Dow Jones and NASDAQ […]