The Protein Revolution: What It Means for Investors and Advisors in 2025 and Beyond Protein is no longer just a buzzword in the fitness world—it’s reshaping the entire food and restaurant industry. From Starbucks to fast-casual chains like Sweetgreen and Dutch Bros, the protein craze is driving menu innovation and consumer spending in a way…
Viasat Inc. (VSAT) stands at a fascinating crossroads, and savvy investors should be paying close attention. This global communications and defense technology company, with a market cap of roughly $3.44 billion, operates two distinct business segments: Communications Services and Defense and Advanced Technologies (DAT). While many have pigeonholed Viasat as a fading satellite broadband player…
Why “Funflation” and Buy Now, Pay Later Could Reshape How You Experience Live Events — And What Investors Must Watch Live concerts and festivals are back with a bang, but the price tag is getting steeper. The era of “funflation” — a term economists now use to describe rising costs in entertainment and leisure —…
Diamond Hill Capital’s Large Cap Fund: A Deep Dive into Q2 2025 and What Investors Should Watch Next Diamond Hill Capital recently unveiled its Q2 2025 investor letter for the Large Cap Fund, offering a revealing snapshot of the fund’s performance and strategic positioning amid a turbulent macroeconomic backdrop. After a sharp market dip in…
Navigating the Hidden Costs of International Cell Phone Use: What Every Traveler and Investor Needs to Know Traveling abroad often comes with unexpected expenses, and one sneaky culprit is international cell phone charges. A recent personal experience in Paris revealed nearly $50 in extra fees over five days—just from routine activities like checking restaurant hours…
Sweetgreen’s Recent Struggles Signal Broader Consumer and Operational Challenges – What Investors Need to Know Now Sweetgreen’s stock took a harsh tumble last Friday, dropping 23% after the company slashed its 2025 revenue outlook for the second consecutive quarter. This salad chain, once a darling of healthy fast-casual dining, now faces a confluence of internal…
As the stock market’s impressive bull run shows signs of fatigue, savvy investors need to brace for a potential shift—and not just any minor correction. According to Andrew Garthwaite, UBS’s chief global equity strategist, the market’s current calm is misleading, with volatility poised for a meaningful rebound that could disrupt the upward momentum we’ve witnessed…
Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Tactical Investing: Navigating the New Global Economic Landscape The recent surge in tariffs under the Trump administration has undeniably reshaped the global economic map, sending ripples through markets and challenging investors to rethink traditional strategies. While headlines often amplify the chaos, savvy investors and financial advisors know that beneath the surface…
Alstom’s Bold Leap into Kazakhstan: A Signalling Revolution with Global Ripples In a strategic move that signals more than just technological advancement, Alstom has launched its first signalling competence centre in the CIS region, right in the heart of Astana, Kazakhstan. This isn’t simply about installing new tech; it’s about embedding a digital transformation deep…
As the electric vehicle (EV) market races toward a pivotal moment, savvy investors and advisors need to sharpen their focus on the seismic shifts underway. The looming September 30 deadline to claim federal EV tax credits—up to $7,500 for new EVs and $4,000 for used ones—has ignited a buying frenzy unlike anything seen before. This…