China’s very bad bank: Inside the Huarong debt debacle

  It’s been 11 weeks since Lai Xiaomin, the man once known as the God of Wealth, was executed on a cold Friday morning in the Chinese city of Tianjin. But his shadow still hangs over one of the most dramatic corruption stories ever to come out of China – a tale that...

Big Tech’s health care battle

  Health care is the latest Big Tech battleground. It’s no secret that America spends on health care. In 2019, that spending reached $3.8T ($11.6k per person). By 2028, it’s projected to hit $6.2T. To the folks in Big Tech, any number with a “T” means one thing:...

Bitcoiners are in a triumphant mood these days

Bitcoiners are in a triumphant mood these days. The price is near all-time highs. Coinbase just went public. Institutional interest is growing. All the naysayers who mocked it over the last decade are humiliated and Having Fun Staying Poor. However in their drive...

The skyrocketing cost of lumber, explained

  Low supply and high demand have pushed lumber prices through the roof, but European beetles are helping. Wood is typically used for building roofs. Now it’s known for blasting through them. Lumber prices are up nearly 260% since April 2020, following a perfect storm...
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