Daily Archives: October 19, 2024

Culture, Finance, Ideas, Magazines, Reviews

Ideas: Wharton Magazine – Fall/Winter 2024 Issue

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Wharton Magazine (October 19, 2024): The latest issue features Fintech Titan…

SoFi CEO Anthony Noto WG99 Is Reshaping Finance for the Digital Age

Noto looks back at lessons learned across his career (including his time at the NFL and Twitter), examines the state of fintech today, and forecasts what’s needed for success amidst “profound change” that lies ahead in the financial-services sector.

Are Cities on the Verge of a Crisis or a Comeback?

Wharton faculty research suggests that how cities navigate the next few years could mean the difference between urban flight and a renaissance that outpaces the aughts.

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Culture, Magazines, Opinion, Politics, Previews, Reviews, Society

The New York Times Magazine-October 20, 2024

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (October 19, 2024): The latest issue features Undocumented labor quietly props up much of the American economy — nowhere more than on dairy farms. What would a crackdown mean for milk?

Undocumented labor quietly props up much of the American economy — nowhere more than on dairy farms.

How Tech Billionaires Became the G.O.P.’s New Donor Class

Elon Musk and a group of Silicon Valley allies have built a shadow campaign to put Donald Trump back in office.

The University of Michigan Doubled Down on D.E.I. What Went Wrong?

A decade and a quarter of a billion dollars later, students and faculty are more frustrated than ever.

By Nicholas Confessore

Arts & Literature, Books, Culture, Magazines, Previews, Reviews

Arts & Culture: The New Criterion -November 2024

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The New Criterion – The November 2024 issue features…

The profundity of evil by Douglas Murray

Emily Dickinson at the post office by William Logan

Pevsner revised by Simon Heffer

“The Power Broker” in perspective by Myron Magnet

Financial, Investing, Magazines, Previews, Retirement, Reviews

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine-October 21, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (October 19, 2024): The latest issue features ‘The Millennial Divide’….

Millennials Aren’t Falling Behind After All. This Data Reveals the Generation’s Deeper Problem.

Millennials might be doing better than their predecessors—but they also might be the most economically divided generation that America has ever seen.

Immigration Is a Top Issue for Voters—and Companies Like Amazon

Immigration Is a Top Issue for Voters—and Companies Like Amazon

Voters will soon decide if they want Trump or Harris to handle the immigration crisis. The consequences for corporate America and the economy run deep.

8 Other Dividend Stocks Beyond the Usual Suspects

8 Other Dividend Stocks Beyond the Usual Suspects

With utilities, pipelines, and REITs fully priced and at times dividend-light, yield-hungry investors should consider alternatives like Pfizer and Chevron.

Immigration Is a Top Issue for Voters—and Companies Like Amazon

Immigration Is a Top Issue for Voters—and Companies Like Amazon

Voters will soon decide if they want Trump or Harris to handle the immigration crisis. The consequences for corporate America and the economy run deep.Long read

8 Other Dividend Stocks Beyond the Usual Suspects

8 Other Dividend Stocks Beyond the Usual Suspects

With utilities, pipelines, and REITs fully priced and at times dividend-light, yield-hungry investors should consider alternatives like Pfizer and Chevron.Long read

Take the Win: Rebalance Your Portfolio Before Markets Get Bumpy

Take the Win: Rebalance Your Portfolio Before Markets Get Bumpy

The bull market may be nearing a peak after a stellar two-year run. Rebalancing into these areas could help you avoid losses.

News, Podcasts, Politics, Stories

Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

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Monocle on Saturday (October 19, 2024): Monocle’s Amy Van Den Berg meets the creative director of the Frankfurt Book Fair to get a read on the mood ahead of the industry’s largest event.

Then: the editorial director of Cheerio Publishing, Darren Biabowe Barnes, discusses independent publishing in 2024. Plus: Charles Hecker joins to go through the latest news and culture, including Russian troops in North Korea, the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and a new book on British food.

News, Newspapers, Views

The New York Times — Saturday, October 19, 2024

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Sinwar’s Death Was a Victory for Israel. But Can the U.S. Persuade It to ‘Take the Win’?

Assassinating Yahya Sinwar was Israel’s Osama bin Laden moment. But getting a cease-fire deal done in the last three months of the Biden presidency is a much bigger reach.

Sinwar’s Death Could Shake but Not Topple Hamas, Experts Say

Analysts call the killing of several Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, a deep blow to the Palestinian militant group, but expect it to keep fighting.

Microsoft and OpenAI’s Close Partnership Shows Signs of Fraying

The “best bromance in tech” has had a reality check as OpenAI has tried to change its deal with Microsoft and the software maker has tried to hedge its bet on the start-up.

Groups That Run N.Y.C. Shelters Are Riddled With Problems, Report Finds

An extensive review by New York City’s Department of Investigation identified hundreds of issues, including financial mismanagement, nepotism and conflicts of interest.