The UBS 2024 Global Wealth Report predicts a significant rise in the number of global millionaires over the next five years, with notable growth in countries such as Taiwan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, and Japan. These increases are driven by various factors such as industry growth, immigration, and economic trends. However, the report also highlights a
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Renowned investor Bill Gross has expressed his belief that Tesla, led by Elon Musk, is exhibiting characteristics of a speculative play among retail investors. Gross highlighted that Tesla’s behavior resembles that of a meme stock, citing sagging fundamentals and a surge in price action as key indicators. He warned that the recent trend of new
Walmart recently announced plans to open five automated distribution centers for fresh food across the country. These facilities are designed to enhance efficiency in its supply chain operations and support the growth of its online grocery business. With an average size of 700,000 square feet, these centers feature automated storage and retrieval systems, specifically designed
The recent surge in home prices, rising by more than 40% since the start of the pandemic, should have prompted homeowners to consider refinancing. However, the current scenario has seen a decline in applications for refinancing for the fourth consecutive week. Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index reported a 2% drop in applications, with interest
In June, China experienced an unexpected rise in consumer price inflation, increasing by only 0.2% from the previous year. This was below expectations, as analysts had predicted a 0.4% year-on-year increase. The producer price index, on the other hand, fell in line with forecasts, dropping by 0.8% from a year ago. These contrasting trends in
Inflation may be on the decline, but the reality is that prices are still high, and the situation is not expected to change any time soon. While this may seem like good news for the economy, the truth is that the cost of many goods and services remains elevated, posing affordability challenges for consumers in
The current state of the housing market is puzzling, to say the least. Supply levels are reaching unprecedented highs, especially in the newly built homes sector. However, the numbers do not tell the full story due to the unique dynamics of the current market. This shift in the supply-demand balance can be traced back to
In a recent announcement, Athletic Brewing Company revealed that it has secured an additional $50 million in equity financing in a round led by General Atlantic. The company’s founder and CEO, Bill Shufelt, expressed his optimism about the partnership with General Atlantic, mentioning that the investment is expected to increase significantly in the future. This
One of the most popular strategies for reducing taxes on pretax retirement account withdrawals is Roth individual retirement account (IRA) conversions. By transferring funds from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, individuals can enjoy tax-free growth on their investments in the future. However, one way to mitigate the immediate tax hit associated with these
BP experienced a decline in shares on Tuesday following the announcement of an expected impairment of up to $2 billion in the second quarter. The company indicated that lower refining margins and weak oil trading performance will impact its second-quarter results, set to be released on 30 July. The drop in shares amounted to 2.6%
