Market Trends & Consumer Behaviour
Las Vegas brokerage named in class-action lawsuit against Zillow Summary A class-action lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Seattle on Nov. 19 alleges that Zillow uses anticompetitive and “predatory” practices that steer buyers and sellers toward Zillow-affiliated agents and services, inflate home prices and conceal fees. Plaintiffs include recent homebuyers in Las Vegas and […]
Why routine eye care is vital for people with diabetes Summary Diabetes is a systemic condition that can damage blood vessels across the body — including the tiny vessels in the retina — and lead to diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss in adults aged 25–74. The condition can progress silently, so routine […]
The Bankruptcy Infrastructure Play Summary Stretto, co-led by Eric Kurtzman and Jonathan Carson, has built a dominant technology platform serving bankruptcy and insolvency professionals by combining strategic acquisitions with in-house innovation. The company addresses operational fragmentation in chapter 11 cases—data silos, security risks and inefficient workflows—by providing a secure, AI-enabled case management stack that has […]
Rupert Murdoch: Media Empire and Next-Gen Leadership Summary Rupert Murdoch, the long-time media titan behind News Corp and Fox Corporation, has formalised a succession that hands voting control to his son Lachlan Murdoch via a family trust. At 94, Murdoch moves to Chairman Emeritus while Prudence, Elisabeth and James have exited the trust, each selling […]
From Niche to $5 Trillion: Islamic Finance’s Rise in Global Wealth Management Summary Islamic finance is a global system governed by Shariah principles that forbid interest (riba), excessive uncertainty (gharar) and gambling (maisir), insisting finance be tied to real economic activity. The article explains how asset‑backing and risk‑sharing are embedded across products such as Sukuk, […]
Europe’s Energy Reset: Lower Prices, Higher Industrial Ambition Summary The article argues we are entering a new energy regime where supply growth in oil, gas and LNG outpaces demand growth, producing a structural surplus and keeping fossil prices lower for longer. At the same time, record renewable additions—chiefly solar, wind and rapidly scaling battery storage—are […]
ASEAN launches roadmap to prevent child labour and eliminate its worst forms by 2035 Summary ASEAN, supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO), has unveiled a new 10-year regional roadmap (2026–2035) to prevent child labour and eliminate its worst forms by 2035. Building on roadmaps from 2016 and 2025, the framework is structured around three […]
What Fortune 500 CEOs Respond To: The Power of Precision and Value Summary Fortune 500 CEOs’ calendars are a scarce resource. This piece distils research, expert interviews and case studies into practical rules for winning their time: be precise, single-minded, quantified and peer-endorsed. Short, time-bound asks that show measurable impact and align with recent company […]
David Ferrera: The Innovator Reshaping Stroke and Vascular Care Summary David Ferrera is a veteran medical‑device engineer and entrepreneur whose three‑decade career has materially advanced stroke and neurovascular treatment. From an engineering degree and early roles at Boston Scientific and Microvention to pioneering mechanical thrombectomy systems at MindFrame, Ferrera has repeatedly translated physician needs into […]
Greg Abel’s Tightrope: Capital Allocation, Culture, and the End of the Buffett Premium Summary The article argues that Berkshire Hathaway’s historical “Buffett premium” — an elevated valuation tied to Warren Buffett’s capital allocation, conservative leverage and decentralised culture — is at risk as Greg Abel moves from heir apparent to active steward. The piece outlines […]
