Facebook is now Meta. Or is it? Does changing a company’s name still retain a company’s original goals and values? For Facebook, the change involves introducing the “metaverse,” a world completely based in virtual reality. Read on to find out potential implications of this new technology and how it may change our lives!Continue Reading
A recent fall in the price of gold is causing many investors to be concerned. While the drop may seem scary on the surface, it shouldn’t present much to be worried about in the long run.Continue Reading
Countries must take actions that foster international ties and should not restrict them—especially at a time when a global pandemic has shown that the international economy cannot exist without multilateral cooperation.Continue Reading
Learn about the arbitrary nature of deciding video game prices. Economics columnist Derrick Cui uncovers the irrational decisions producers make when picking a price and consumers make when purchasing a game.Continue Reading
Tapering – the end of quantitative easing – has finally arrived, bringing an epilogue to the era of cheap money. How will tapering impact the economy, and what does it mean for the common public? In this article, Financial Literacy columnist Bradley Tian examines the working and implications of the tapering process. Continue Reading
For decades, the American housing industry has remained relatively resistant to change. But amidst the current housing climate, proptech companies, tech startups in the real estate space, have begun to streamline different aspects of the industry. This article will present a case for proptech and its ability to reinvent real estate. Continue Reading
The Roth IRA mega backdoor loophole, exploited to reap larger returns than normally possible, is on the precipice of being closed by the Biden administration’s new tax plan. Investing columnist John Wang explores both its intended and unintended consequences.Continue Reading
After coming close to catastrophe earlier this month, Congress voted to raise the US debt ceiling by $480 billion in order to allow the government to borrow enough money to fund its commitments until December. In this article, Dhruv Muralidhar explores the debt ceiling and makes a case for why it should be removed. Continue Reading
The prime locations, extravagant set design, beautiful models, and millions of dollars; fashion shows all for the sake of clothes that can’t be sold. It all begs the question — why? Why do these shows exist, and how do they make money? Read on to find out about the evolution of fashion shows and how they’ve adapted to social media.Continue Reading
COVID-19 put an obvious damper on the movie industry; however, Marvel’s “Shang-Chi,” an exclusively theatrical release, has become the highest-grossing domestic release of 2021. This article will explore why this happened and what it means for movies moving forward.Continue Reading