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How do firms hedge currency exposure without overpaying for protection?

Investments and Business

Modern diversification strategies: where do managed futures fit?

Evan Harrington

Managed futures are investment strategies that trade futures contracts across global markets, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. These strategies are typically run by professional managers using systematic, rules-based…

What makes a startup fundable when exits are less predictable?

Investments and Business

How startups get funded when exits are not guaranteed

Álvaro Sanz

In periods when acquisitions slow and public markets remain volatile, the traditional startup narrative of rapid growth followed by a clear exit becomes less reliable. Investors adapt their criteria, and…

Investments and Business

Fundability for startups: navigating unpredictable exits

Sophie Caldwell

During periods when acquisitions decelerate and public markets fluctuate, the usual startup storyline of fast expansion leading to an obvious exit becomes far less dependable. Investors adjust what they look…

Trump has a new Strait of Hormuz plan. The market isn’t buying it

Investments and Business

New Trump plan for Strait of Hormuz faces market doubt

Evan Harrington

Oil market uncertainty intensifies as attempts to ease congestion in the Strait of Hormuz prove inadequateA worsening bottleneck in one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes is keeping energy…

What makes single-family rental a durable investment theme?

Investments and Business

Decoding the Durability of Single-Family Rental Investments

Sophie Caldwell

Single-family rental, commonly known as SFR, describes standalone houses rented to occupants instead of being lived in by their owners, and over the last twenty years this field has shifted…

What trends are reshaping retail: omnichannel, marketplaces, or direct-to-consumer?

Investments and Business

Key Retail Shifts: Omnichannel, Marketplaces, or D2C?

Sophie Caldwell

Retail is undergoing a profound transformation driven by three influential, interconnected forces: omnichannel experiences, the growing presence of marketplaces, and the expansion of direct-to-consumer strategies. These forces reflect evolving consumer…