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HALO Trading: The Renewed Love For Concrete Over Code

Financial Literacy

In an AI-captivated world, the new buzz might be copper, concrete, and jet fuel – rather than code.

Tax Evasion Maxxing through Montana Plates

Economics / Investing

How wealthy Californians exploit a Montana LLC loophole to dodge taxes on exotic cars; legally, for now.

Otterz: The Disruptor of Manual Accounting

Technology

A promising startup, Otterz, is replacing human accountants in a field that’s lacking client interaction and development.

Seeing Green: The Matcha Craze Brewing in Berkeley

Community

Digital fame made ceremonial matcha a massive market item, but before you rush to buy your next fix, remember that this boom isn't built to last.

Progress or Preservation? UC Berkeley’s People’s Park Faces a New Chapter

Community

As UC Berkeley redevelops People’s Park into student housing, conflicts arise between addressing Berkeley’s housing crisis while preserving its history of activism and free speech.

Tropes over Talent: Cheap Literature is Replacing Deep Literature

Editorials

While trope-driven marketing has democratized reading and made books relevant in popular culture again, it has also encouraged publishers to prioritize quick emotional payoff and recipe-following storytelling rather than literary…

Affiliate Blogging Basics

Financial Literacy

As the global e-commerce market continues its growth (8.76% in 2023), affiliate marketing has grown as a revenue stream, reaching a value of $16 billion in the world market in 2023.

From Struggling Startups To Success: Strategies For Entrepreneurs

Financial Literacy

It is essential for entrepreneurs to comprehend the common challenges in starting a new business: reaching consumers, scaling, and budgeting.

New Companies Play Offense in the U.S. Defense Industry

Economics / Investing

Since the end of the Cold War, the U.S. Defense Industry has been a desert of competition. New leaders, new companies, and new conflicts can bring that back.

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