I had to smile when I found myself facing the bald man. He was big, strong and in the manner of my character: the one and only Indiana Jones. It felt like a classic moment from beloved movies: How does our hero archaeologist cope with a man nearly twice his size? Of course, I could … Read more
Betting markets are booming ahead of the US presidential election. Kalshi has pulled in $100 million in election bets this month and is the top free finance app in Apple’s app store. Robinhood is getting in on the action, announcing its own election betting platform on Monday. Betting markets are having a moment in the … Read more
How do you start a new brand when you’re up against deep-pocketed competitors? That’s what Jaylen Brown is thinking. In September, the reigning NBA Finals MVP launched his own clothing brand, 741, with plans to sign other athletes. While starting out, Brown met Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor, a man with extensive marketing experience—his platform has … Read more
Microsoft accused Google of undermining its business with “shadow campaigns”. He alleged that Google formed a group to influence cloud regulation in Europe. Microsoft leads Google in cloud market share, while Amazon Web Services is on top. Microsoft has publicly accused Google of running “shadow campaigns” to undermine its business and influence cloud regulation in … Read more
It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished the trick and it’s time to evaluate the payload. You likely have a favorite, whether it’s chocolate, peanut butter cups, those rubber bands with Nerds on them, or something else. For some people, myself included, one piece stands out – the Snickers bar, especially if it’s full size. The combination … Read more
Reinsurance Africa Re CEO highlights growth in discretionary business and market resilience Diversified portfolio and economic support enhance performance Reinsurance By Kenneth Araullo Corneille Karekezi, group managing director and CEO of African Reinsurance Corp (Africa Re), stated that the discretionary business has contributed significantly to Africa Re’s performance, demonstrating solid growth. Speaking to AM Best, … Read more
