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🍋 Ending the Unicorn Illusion
The safety net for America's prized "unicorn" companies may soon be ripped away. The SEC is pushing for a change that would force these private startups to shed their veil of secrecy and reveal their true financial standing to investors. No longer will these companies be able to hide behind their privilege of keeping their financial records under wraps.
🍋 New Recession-Proof Industry Dropped
But never fear, the next generation of innovative entrepreneurs are always ready to capitalize on a new opportunity. And in this case, the new "recession-proof" industry appears to be climate start-ups. As young talent shifts its focus to tackle the pressing issues of our time, it's clear that the future of business is all about making a difference in the world.
🍋 Rothschild's Bold Move
Rothschild & Co. is taking a bold step in bucking the trend of going public. As the finance world watches investment banks and private equity firms rush to the stock market, Rothschild is opting to do the exact opposite - Rothschild plans to take its family-owned boutique bank private. Why? Because according to the Rothschild family, the stock market simply can't grasp their long-term vision.
🍋 When Wall Street meets the Dance Floor
Goldman Sachs CEO, David Solomon, is trying to have it both ways - running a financial powerhouse by day and spinning sick beats by night as his alter ego, DJ D-Sol. Some investors are starting to think his DJ gigs are bringing unwanted attention to the bank.
🍋 AI Stonks Are Back
AI is here to stay, and ChatGPT is poised to be one of the biggest disruptions since the likes of Google or Facebook. However, in the short term, investors should proceed with caution. Despite the potential for short-term growth, many AI companies are still unprofitable and investors should do their due diligence before jumping in.
🍋 Self-Checkouts Down Bad
A new study found that self-checkouts rose from 18% in 2018 to 30% last year. And some retailers like Walmart, Kroger, Dollar General, and Albertson’s are jumping on the bandwagon and testing out full self-checkout stores. But some economists say that despite being touted as a way to cut costs, save time, and prevent theft, it seems the machines have done the exact opposite.