China Economy News: Unveiling Growth Prospects Updated Sept 22, 2023 China’s Economy Faces Headwinds Amid Property Woes and COVID Outbreaks China’s economy grew just 0.4% in the second quarter from a year earlier, missing expectations in a Reuters poll, as widespread COVID-19 lockdowns and a deepening downturn in the property market took a heavy … Read more
Extending the Hayflick Limit: Potential for Longer Healthspan Sept 22, 2023 The Hayflick limit, or replicative senescence, poses a major biological barrier to increasing human lifespan. It refers to the finite number of times a normal human cell can divide before entering a permanent state of growth arrest. While this acts as a tumour suppression … Read more
Navigating the Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck Struggle Sept 21 2023 A recent survey found that nearly three-quarters of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck with little savings. The Bankrate survey of 1,000 adults revealed that fewer than 25% have emergency funds to cover at least six months of expenses. Shockingly, 50% have less than three months of savings, and 27% … Read more
NKE Stock Price Chart & Business Model Updated September, 2023 Soaring Success: Inside Nike’s Business Model and Rising Stock Price If you’re intrigued by one of the most dominant brands in sports, you’ll want to take a close look at Nike (NKE). As the world’s largest athletic footwear and apparel company, Nike brings in over … Read more
Updated Sep, 2023 The Trump Movement Gathering Momentum The Trump Movement has been a remarkable force in American politics, capturing the attention and support of a significant portion of the population. This article explores the origins of this movement, the factors fueling its momentum, and its impact on the political landscape. Introduction The Trump … Read more
Putin’s Holy War: A Crusade for the Christian Faith? Updated Sept 2023 Introduction Historically, the notion of a “holy war” has been invoked to justify military campaigns rooted in religious or ideological motives. In today’s world, no leader has been more associated with this divisive concept than Russian President Vladimir Putin. His branding of Russia’s … Read more
The Enigma of the Huge Risk to US Economy Sept 18, 2023 Uncertainty Surrounding Inflation Poses Downside Risk Over the past year, inflation in the United States has reached levels not seen since the 1980s. The consumer price index rose 8.6% in May 2022 compared to a year earlier, the fastest pace in more … Read more
Millennials and the Changing Face of Healthcare Sep 19, 2023 As the largest living generation in America, millennials are shaping trends across industries—and healthcare is no exception. Numbering over 72 million strong, this demographic cohort born between 1981 and 1996 now finds itself in the crucial childbearing years, and career-building stage of life. How millennials … Read more
Editor: Philip Ragner | Tactical Investor South Africa’s GDP Potential: Africa’s Growth Opportunity Sept 18, 2023 According to preliminary estimates, South Africa’s economic growth has slowed in recent years, with GDP expanding by a modest 0.8% in 2022. This continues a trend of weak performance that has seen average growth of just 1.5% between 2018-2021 … Read more
Edited by Vlad Rothstein Religion Nourishes the Soul, but Excess is Poison Updated Sept 2023 Religion, in moderation, nourishes the soul, but excess becomes a poisonous force. Turki al-Hamad, a Saudi political dissident, has consistently raised this argument, emphasizing the perils of religious extremism fostered by the Saudi monarchy. In a chilling TV interview, al-Hamad … Read more
