After years of nearly unchallenged dominance, Google’s assumption of default status is being contested by an entirely different conception of what a browser should be. While traditional browsers are passive, waiting to be prompted, AI browsers actively monitor the whole screen, synthesize information, and automate tasks that once required manual browsing.Continue Reading
Bitcoin may have started as an alternative to Wall Street, but in 2025, it’s marching in lockstep with it.Continue Reading
The federal government is undergoing its largest workforce reduction in modern history. Since the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency, mass layoffs, agency closures, and a prolonged shutdown have crippled essential services and shaken economic stability nationwide.Continue Reading
The more matcha and boba shops open, the more each one struggles to survive. This oversaturation reflects more than just student demand, but a deeper set of economic, cultural, and aesthetic forces reshaping consumption habits and business survival in Berkeley. Read about it here.Continue Reading
Boutique brands backed by private equity have emerged with premium flavors and inventive marketing strategies, while the traditional conglomerates are retreating altogether. But despite ice cream’s universal appeal, its economics remain stubbornly challenging.Continue Reading
An AI “day-trading” meme posted by President Trump coincided with the U.S. quietly taking a nearly 10% stake in Intel. The move signals a tilt toward state ownership, raising concerns over crony-capitalism and market integrity.Continue Reading
In a world where energy policy shifts like the wind, is a market-based solution for clean power the answer? Renewable Energy Credits are rewriting the rules of the game.Continue Reading
Learn about the rapid growth of AI lobbying efforts by major tech companies in recent years. Explore how these developments not only steer policies towards favorable regulations but also shape the economic landscape of businesses in the U.S. Continue Reading
Sports betting is experiencing a surge in popularity and promotion. Do people understand the risks of widespread gambling? Find out more about the damage gambling is inflicting on our sports and on the lives of everyday Americans.Continue Reading
Defense contracting is a powerful and profitable industry… but certain times are more profitable than others. Of course, the market knows this, but do they know soon enough? This article explores how the share prices of four prominent U.S. defense contractors have responded to the breakouts of five major conflicts over the last 25 years, trying to make sense of each result.Continue Reading