March Madness is here, but before you fill out your bracket or invest in stocks, consider this: the annual NCAA Division I men’s college basketball tournament often coincides with lower-than-average stock market performance. Research suggests that major sports events can negatively impact the market. This phenomenon was first identified in a 2007 study titled “Sports … Read more
A private equity firm, Kirkland, has bucked the trend of declining partner payouts during this downturn period by paying its partners record $11mn. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/a3bf1469-5e4f-4e1d-b76a-d74b6bd6e3ab?syn-25a6b1a6=1
The US struggles to focus on China due to global distractions. Despite promises from presidents across both parties, conflicts elsewhere consistently take priority, diverting attention away from Beijing and the complex relationship between the world’s two largest economies. Source: https://www.wsj.com/world/china/in-delaying-china-summit-trump-faces-a-familiar-mideast-distraction-86089d2c
Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic primary in Illinois, defeating US Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi with nearly 90% of the vote tallied on Tuesday night. With a strong lead of over six percentage points, Stratton secured the victory, becoming the first Black woman to represent Illinois in the Senate. A progressive candidate backed by Governor JB … Read more
AI has become a crucial tool in enhancing research work, but using effective prompts is key to getting accurate results. Expert Erica Newcome, STEM and interdisciplinary research librarian at the University of Miami Libraries, shared her expertise on writing clear and logical prompts that can yield relevant outputs. To create an effective prompt, follow the … Read more
Top US law firm Kirkland & Ellis has set a new record for partner earnings, with its equity partners averaging £8.2 million each in 2025. This represents a 20% increase from the previous year and more than four times what Magic Circle lawyers earned. To put this in perspective, that’s like earning nearly £22,500 per … Read more
President Donald Trump has waived the Jones Act, a century-old shipping law, to increase oil and gas supply to US ports. The 60-day waiver aims to combat rising commodity prices sparked by tensions with Iran. However, the move is hurting Kinder Morgan’s stock, down 1% due to increased competition and loss of revenue from the … Read more
Stocks fell near session lows on March 18, 2026, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed concerns about inflation due to rising oil prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 769 points, or 1.6%, as Powell described the US economy as experiencing an “energy shock of some size and duration.” He also called service inflation … Read more
The new iPad Air M4 is the tablet most people should buy due to its powerful performance and affordable price. Apple’s latest device features a 30% faster M4 processor, an 11-inch LED display, Wi-Fi 7 support, LTE or 5G connectivity, and 12GB of RAM. The tablet also comes with Touch ID, a 12MP front and … Read more
Generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot are transforming how developers spend their time at work. A recent Harvard Business School study found that programmers using Copilot shifted their focus towards hands-on coding, increasing coding time by 12.4% and reducing project management tasks by 24.9%. However, this change also comes with concerns about the loss of … Read more