Category Archives: Business

Food: Sourcing Local Fish In Southwest England

The war in Ukraine has hit the supply of grains and vegetable oils, while around 70% of the world’s cod and haddock comes from Russian boats. Global food prices are soaring and some restaurateurs fear a plate of cod and chips could rise to £20. The FT’s Daniel Garrahan and food writer and restaurateur Tim Hayward travel to England’s south west coast to see how two restaurants which source local, sustainable fish are coping with inflationary pressures.

Filmed by Petros Gioumpasis and Richard Topping. Edited by Richard Topping. Produced by Daniel Garrahan and Tim Hayward.

Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – May 2, 2022

Columns

UP AND DOWN WALL STREET

A Tough Month Hits Stocks Hard but Spares the Real Economy

Randall W. Forsyth

THE TRADER

Earnings Season Has Been Just One More Reason to Sell Stocks

Ben Levisohn

TECHNOLOGY TRADER

This Time, Big Tech Can’t Easily Fix the Market’s Woes

Eric J. Savitz

UP AND DOWN WALL STREET

China’s Plunging Yuan Is a Bigger Deal Than Twitter

Randall W. Forsyth

EMERGING MARKETS

Russia’s Gas-for-Rubles Plan Finds Soft Targets. What It Means for Prices.

Craig Mellow

INCOME INVESTING

Why REITs Can Help You Win, or Lose Less, Right Now

Lawrence C. Strauss

Previews: The Economist Magazine – April 30, 2022

So far, the invasion of Ukraine has been a disaster for Russia’s armed forces. About 15,000 troops have been killed in two months of fighting, according to Britain’s government. At least 1,600 armoured vehicles have been destroyed, along with dozens of aircraft and the flagship of the Black Sea fleet. 

Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – April 25, 2022

Columns

UP AND DOWN WALL STREET

Here Come the Rate Hikes. They Could Be Even Worse Than Many Feared.

Randall W. Forsyth

THE TRADER

Apple Is the Last FAANG Standing

Ben Levisohn

THE TRADER

Netflix’s Plunge Is a Wake-Up Call for Streaming

Nicholas Jasinski

THE TRADER

The Fed Finally Pushes the Market Over the Edge

Ben Levisohn

THE ECONOMY

Gold Is Headed Higher. It Isn’t Just Gold Bugs Who Think So.

Lisa Beilfuss

STREETWISE

Netflix Stumbles and Disney Takes Heat. Chill on the Stocks.

Jack Hough

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World Economic Forum: Top Stories – April 22, 2022

This week The World Economic Forum are highlighting 4 top stories – new solar panels that work at night, how Lithuania has cut Russian gas imports, first aid training in Ukraine, and how new e-chopsticks can add taste to your food.

Chapters: 00:15 Solar panels that work at night 01:45 Lithuania axes Russian gas 03:21 First aid training in Ukraine 05:46 E-Chopsticks add taste

Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – April 18, 2022

Sustainable Investing Failed Its First Big Test. A Reckoning Is Coming.

The popular strategy underperformed last quarter, raising new questions about its rationale—and its future.

The ‘Key-Man’ Risk and Tesla Shareholders’ Nerves

The ‘Key-Man’ Risk and Tesla Shareholders’ Nerves

From provocative tweets and colorful media appearances to fantastic takeover bids, Elon Musk has an outsized influence on Tesla stock movements.1 min

Why Twitter Shareholders Should Sell Out to Elon Musk

Why Twitter Shareholders Should Sell Out to Elon Musk

Under its present management and business model, the stock is unlikely to revisit last year’s $80 peak.4 min

World Economic Forum: Top Stories – April 15, 2022

This week The World Economic Forum are highlighting 4 top stories – workers paid to relocate to rural areas, an innovative aircraft design, a lifesaving slime robot, and a wind and solar energy milestone.

Timeline: 00:15 Workers paid to relocate 01:40 New aircraft design takes flight 03:11 Lifesaving slime robot 04:22 Wind and solar energy milestone

The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.

Previews: The Economist Magazine – April 16, 2022

Africa Views: The Cassava Flour Boom In Cameroon

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to impact crucial food exports, wheat prices are soaring. Many African countries rely on Ukrainian and Russian grain exports and could face a severe food crisis. But in Cameroon, entrepreneurs are coming up with alternatives to wheat, which is used to make flour. Production of bread and cakes made from local cassava and sweet potato flour is now booming. These tubers are abundant in the country but are normally used unprocessed in traditional dishes. Our correspondents report.

World Economic Forum: Top Stories – April 8, 2022

This week The World Economic Forum are highlighting 4 top stories – wheat shortages due to war, a female-led Mexican electric car brand, a robot dog guards Pompeii, and a plane fuelled by cooking oil.

Video timeline: 00:00 – Intro 00:15 – Wheat shortages due to war 02:17 – Female-led Mexican electric car brand 03:34 – Robot dog guards Pompeii 05:00

Plane fueled by cooking oil The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.