Key Takeaways: The 25 August 2025 executive order under President Trump mandates prosecutions for flag desecration, challenging prior Supreme Court rulings that protect such acts as free speech. Legal and...
Key Takeaways The Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 shifted patent ownership from the U.S. government to universities for federally funded inventions, accelerating commercialisation. Federal funding for university R&D remains substantial, reaching...
Key Takeaways Political shifts, particularly in the United States, are curbing support for large-scale wind energy projects, despite global records in renewable investments during H1 2025. Economic concerns around subsidies,...
Key Takeaways An Israeli airstrike in Yemen, resulting in the death of Houthi Prime Minister Ahmad al-Rahawi, has escalated tensions in the Middle East, stirring potential disruption across oil and...
Key Takeaways The US Court of Appeals has ruled that President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs exceed constitutional authority, escalating the matter to a likely Supreme Court review. The ruling temporarily...
Key Takeaways Moody’s credit rating dominance allows debt issuers to save 30–50 basis points, bolstering its pricing power and profitability. The firm consistently raises rating fees above inflation rates, supported...
Key Takeaways Wages in the United States have shown year-on-year growth in 2025 across several sectors, with a 4.78% increase in June and 3.87% in May. Despite nominal earnings growth,...
Key Takeaways Several well-established firms, including Fiserv, UnitedHealth Group, and Novo Nordisk, are currently trading significantly below their fair value despite solid fundamentals. Valuation gaps arise from temporary headwinds, with...
Key Takeaways Crime reduction correlates positively with economic growth, productivity, and investor confidence, particularly in high-inequality environments. Authoritarian-leaning stability measures, though controversial, may deliver economic dividends that garner public support....
Key Takeaways Instacart, operated by Maplebear Inc., has achieved profitability by scaling operations and leveraging advertising & retail partnerships. Unit economics remain tight, with early-stage operations often yielding negative margins...
