Improving CAPE, One Stock at a Time
The cyclically‑adjusted price‑to‑earnings (CAPE) ratio, long‑standing in market forecasting, has underperformed in the United States for roughly the past 15 years despite success elsewhere. Researchers Rui Ma and colleagues propose recalculating CAPE at the individual stock level and then aggregating by market‑cap weight, rather than using index‑wide earnings averages. This adjustment lifts the out‑of‑sample correlation with ten‑year real returns from 0.68 to 0.76 and raises the R² from 0.467 to 0.575. The refined metric also reduces mean absolute error from 3.5% to 3.1%, promising more accurate long‑term return predictions.
Del. Chancery Addresses When “Mere Puffery” Crosses the Fraud Line
The Delaware Court of Chancery issued a letter opinion in Shareholder Representative Services v. Sphera Solutions, clarifying when optimistic buyer statements cross from mere puffery into actionable fraud. The magistrate held that Sphera’s promise to substantially increase its marketing budget...
Are Bidder-Initiated Takeovers Opportunistic?
The authors test whether bidder‑initiated takeovers exploit private information to overpay with inflated shares, contrasting that view with a rational payment‑design hypothesis. Analyzing 2,968 U.S. public acquisitions from 2000‑2020, they find bidders launch only half of deals and stock financing...
WTW Completes Acquisition of FlowStone Partners: Private Equity New Phase:
WTW has completed its acquisition of FlowStone Partners, adding specialist private‑equity secondary capabilities to its advisory platform. The deal expands WTW’s private‑markets offering, targeting high‑net‑worth and mass‑affluent investors seeking alternative exposure. By merging institutional‑grade secondaries expertise with its wealth‑management reach,...
The Multifamily Operations Daily Huddle: The Discipline of Follow Through in Multifamily Leadership
The article emphasizes that follow‑through is a disciplined habit rather than a personality trait, crucial for maintaining credibility in multifamily leadership. It argues that missed callbacks or unkept promises signal negotiable priorities, eroding trust. Consistent delivery of commitments creates operational...
How Long Americans Work the Same Job
The Current Population Survey shows that in 2024 only 3 % of American workers aged 18 and older have stayed in the same job for at least 25 years. This share has barely shifted since 1996, indicating a long‑term flattening of job‑tenure...
Ravens-Cowboys Reportedly Headed to Brazil in Week 3
The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys are slated to play a Week 3 NFL matchup in Rio de Janeiro, marking the first of three Brazil games scheduled over the next five seasons. This will be the third NFL contest ever...
The Energy Superidiot Strikes Back
Gas prices on the U.S. East Coast have stabilized at roughly $10 per gigajoule as the regional gas export cartel continues to prioritize domestic supply. The author labels this a resurgence of “gas idiocy,” implying the cartel’s actions are intentional...
Business Cycle Indicators – Data Before the War
The NBER Business Cycle Dating Committee released updated coincident indicators covering nonfarm payroll, monthly GDP, retail sales, ADP employment, and freight services, all normalized to January 2025. Preliminary benchmark revisions show a modest slowdown in nonfarm payroll growth and a deceleration...
Event Preview: 12 Takeaways to Expect From the April 2026 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance AP Automation Comparison Showcase
Microsoft and partners are hosting an AP Automation Tools Comparison Showcase on April 22, 2026 to help Dynamics 365 Finance users evaluate four leading solutions. The event features Dooap, Rillion, Truvio, and Western Computer, each demonstrating AI‑driven, real‑time, or native capabilities for...
Asian Marco Initial Thoughts: Markets Moving Cautiously Higher Ahead of Trumps Address on Iran and the Fact that a Number...
Asian markets edged higher on cautious optimism ahead of President Trump’s upcoming address on the Iran conflict, while the long Easter weekend will shut several exchanges, limiting liquidity. Regional data showed modest gains in Australia, Japan and South Korea, with...
Jason Kelce’s ESPN Career Is Not What Anyone Expected
ESPN signed former Eagles star Jason Kelce with expectations of a football‑centric analyst role, but his on‑air presence has been scattered across Monday Night Countdown, a short‑lived late‑night show, NHL coverage, and now golf events like the TGL and the...
The Overlooked Workforce that Could Boost Australia’s Economy
Martin Parkinson, Macquarie University vice‑chancellor and former Treasury secretary, will use a National Press Club address to push for sweeping economic reform aimed at averting stagflation in Australia. He will focus on overhauling the skilled migration system to enlarge the...
Washington, DC: Live Grant Session — Reserve Your Spot
Patrina Dixon is hosting a live, in‑person Small Business Grants session in Washington, DC on Friday, April 10 at noon. The interactive workshop will reveal where current grant opportunities reside, what funders prioritize, and common pitfalls that cause applications to...
Who Pays for the Pilbara Killer?
The article examines the rising cost pressures on Pilbara’s iron‑ore export chain, dubbing the issue the “Pilbara killer.” Higher freight rates are eroding profit margins for the ferrous complex, even as China’s purchasing managers’ indices (PMIs) show a tentative rebound....
News: Comcast-Scripps, NFL Network, FCC and More
Comcast Xfinity blacked out several Scripps-owned regional NHL stations, including those airing Florida Panthers games, after failing to reach a new carriage agreement. ESPN has taken operational control of NFL Network as part of a broader deal that gives the...
Ian Eagle Lauds NIL, Transfer Portal for Improving March Madness
Veteran broadcaster Ian Eagle once warned that NIL deals and the transfer portal could dim March Madness, fearing roster churn would erode team chemistry. He now says the opposite: player‑movement freedom and name‑image earnings have lifted on‑court talent and fan...
The YouTube Mentorship Is Finally Here
Leea’s new YouTube 101 Mentorship launches, offering entrepreneurs a one‑on‑one, done‑with‑you program to turn YouTube into a revenue engine. The mentorship covers branding, website integration, channel setup, and a systematic content strategy, with Leea personally reviewing each participant’s work. It targets...
Interview with GoldRepublic
Alasdair Macleod warns that the escalating conflict with Iran could ignite the endgame of the global fiat currency system, linking energy disruption to soaring bond yields, collapsing credit and a broader monetary crisis. He argues that bond markets now provide...
Musk’s Terafab: Is It Real Or Not?
Elon Musk unveiled a joint Tesla‑SpaceX semiconductor fab, dubbed Terafab, slated for Austin, Texas with an estimated $20‑$25 billion investment. The plant would integrate logic, memory, and radiation‑hard chip production, targeting a 2nm process and on‑site packaging. No concrete timeline was...
I Discovered What the Notes Algorithm Actually Loves. (Hint: It’s Not Your Writing Quality.)
The author reveals that Substack’s Notes feed rewards subscriber growth, not polished prose. Quick, story‑focused notes consistently attract more followers than meticulously edited essays. By using templates and publishing daily, the writer grew to 16,000 subscribers and over $100K in...
We’re Moving to a 2-Hour Workday
Kilo announced that all human engineers will work only a two‑hour window each day, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., after which its AI agent KiloClaw takes over. The company says this schedule captures the essential human input of direction, taste, and...
Trump to Overhaul Steel, Aluminium Tariffs, Lifting Effective Import Costs
The Trump administration is preparing a major overhaul of the Section 232 steel and aluminium tariff regime, proposing a flat 25% duty on the full customs value of finished goods containing these metals. While the headline rate is lower than the...
Bruins CEO Surprisingly Bullish on Future of Regional Sports Networks
Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs told The Athletic he remains optimistic about regional sports networks (RSNs) despite industry headwinds. He highlighted that pay‑TV households have dropped from over 100 million to roughly 62 million, eroding the traditional RSN revenue model. Jacobs pointed...
Ian Ellis-Jones Has Touched Down At TWZ
The War Zone (TWZ) announced that Ian Ellis‑Jones is joining as head of audience development. He will oversee a full‑spectrum social media strategy, moderate the comments section, and launch a new graphic‑driven "Actionable Intel" segment on the homepage. Ellis‑Jones brings...
Inc Mag: “The Economy’s Biggest Strength Has Turned Into a Confusing Risk”
DataTrek co‑founders Nicholas Colas and Jessica Rabe warn that the prevailing belief in a recession‑proof U.S. economy is becoming a hidden risk. They argue that capital markets—from Treasuries to small‑cap stocks—are built on the assumption of endless growth, which breeds...
Crisis Engineering: Time-Tested Tools for Turning Chaos Into Clarity
Crisis Engineering, authored by Marina Nitze, Matthew Weaver, and Mikey Dickerson, offers a hands‑on playbook for leading through system‑wide meltdowns. Drawing on the authors’ experience at Layer Aleph, the book outlines a framework that turns chaotic events into opportunities for lasting...
Product Transparency: The Ecommerce Trust Signal You’re Ignoring
Product transparency is emerging as a core conversion lever for ecommerce brands, moving beyond basic FAQs to verifiable, data‑rich disclosures about sourcing, testing and manufacturing. The article highlights how niche players like Herbilabs use batch‑specific Certificates of Analysis to turn...
Peter Friedlander Is Remaking Amazon TV. What’s Taking So Long?
Peter Friedlander, the former Netflix head of U.S. scripted series, took over Amazon’s global television division in October and has spent six months untangling a bloated, post‑Salke organization. So far he’s only greenlit a reboot of MGM’s *Robocop* and a...
Daylit Pushes Accounts Receivable Into Autopilot
Daylit unveiled AI‑driven agents that automate the accounts‑receivable workflow, linking ERP, CRM, email, phone, text and banking systems to flag delinquency risk, launch outreach and refresh cash forecasts instantly. Early adopters report collections on high‑risk accounts rising nearly threefold, manual...
Monetizing Thought Leadership
Alan Weiss’s "Monetizing Thought Leadership" program targets seasoned consultants, speakers, and coaches who want to replace tactical advice with an identity shift that commands six‑ and seven‑figure fees. The curriculum covers economics of expertise, positioning as an indispensable authority, and...
How to Choose Influencer Marketing Services for Your Brand
Choosing the right influencer marketing service hinges on whether a brand needs a DIY platform, a niche agency, or a full‑service partner. Platforms supply creator databases and outreach tools but leave strategy and execution to internal teams, while full‑service agencies...
Daily Energy Report
India’s petroleum product exports to Southeast Asia hit a record high in March 2026. The surge came even as the nation’s total petroleum product shipments fell that month. Historically stable seasonal patterns were overridden by heightened regional demand, pushing volumes...
On Employment, Don’t Panic – Yet.
A recent Fortune column notes that AI’s impact on productivity and return on investment remains modest, despite widespread corporate spending. The author advises employers to stop hunting for human replacements and instead leverage AI to amplify the capabilities of their...
Your Discovery Script Is Hurting Your Deals. Here’s Why.
The article warns that rigid discovery scripts cause sales reps to miss critical buyer signals, turning discovery into a checklist rather than a conversation. It advocates a shift to responsive discovery, where reps pause to explore emotions, contrasts, and consequences...
The New Fundamentals of Brand
Eugene Healey launches "The New Fundamentals of Brand," a five‑week live course aimed at marketers, strategists, creatives and founders. The program tackles the shift from linear, segmentation‑driven branding to a non‑linear, creator‑centric model that dominates 2026. Participants will work on...
Teaching Case: How to Grow the Salesforce Platform Business?
In 2025 Salesforce retained the largest global CRM market share while its Salesforce Platform, launched in 2008, evolved into a major revenue engine. The platform lets customers tailor CRM workflows and enables third‑party developers to sell cloud apps through the...
For Apple’s 50th Anniversary, Tim Cook Looks Back to Move Forward
Apple marked its 50th anniversary with a candid Esquire interview featuring CEO Tim Cook. He reflected on Steve Jobs’ influence, reaffirmed Apple’s core values, and explained why engaging with political opponents matters. Cook described the company’s values as immutable rails...
How to Start a Wine Business in 10 Steps
The article outlines how to launch a wine business, detailing six business models—from owning a vineyard to operating a subscription service—and a ten‑step checklist covering vision, market research, financing, branding, location, licensing, suppliers, website, and marketing. It highlights that the...
Inside Paramount: March Madness & Martech Chaos with Ian Reisman
Ian Reisman, after 17 years at Paramount, reveals how managing billions of emails across in‑house and enterprise platforms turned into operational chaos, especially during high‑pressure events like March Madness war rooms. He contrasts the build‑versus‑buy dilemma, noting that vendor demos crumble...
Portland Cut School Days. The Cost Didn’t Disappear.
Portland Public Schools eliminated four instructional days to narrow a $50 million budget shortfall, joining a wave of districts that favor calendar cuts over layoffs. Research shows such reductions typically yield only 0.4%–2.5% total cost savings because most expenses are fixed....
A Letter to John Ternus
Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary, and a public letter addressed to senior vice president John Ternus urges the company to preserve the founding spirit that emphasized love of computers, user‑centric design, and privacy. The author warns that relentless growth and...
$10,000 Small Business Grant For Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, and Los Angeles Entrepreneurs (Deadline: April 6, 2026)
A $10,000 small‑business grant has opened for entrepreneurs in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston and Los Angeles, with applications due by April 6, 2026. The funding is offered through Grants for Creators and targets early‑stage firms seeking capital for growth or operational needs....
Firstup: Many Engaged Workers Still Eye Exit Plans
Firstup’s State of Employee Engagement Report, based on a survey of 3,093 U.S. and Canadian workers, reveals that nearly half of those who consider themselves engaged still intend to leave their jobs within a year. While 82‑89% of corporate and...
My Secret Thoughts & Tips for Building a Travel Media Brand
Brandon Berkson announced a new quarterly travel newspaper, printed on butter‑yellow newsprint, as a low‑cost alternative to glossy magazines. He argues that newsletters on platforms like Substack and Beehiiv are the most efficient way to grow a loyal audience and...
Workable Simplifies U.S. Hiring Compliance with Built-In I-9 and E-Verify
Workable has launched built‑in Form I‑9 and E‑Verify capabilities for its U.S. onboarding platform, integrating the federal employment eligibility verification directly into its workflow. The new feature, powered by a partnership with Workbright, lets candidates complete Section 1 digitally while HR...
How Ecommerce Brands Scale Profitably Without Heavy Ad Spend?
E‑commerce brands are moving away from costly paid‑media models toward strategies that emphasize customer retention, organic visibility, and operational efficiency. By leveraging email automation, loyalty programs, and post‑purchase support, companies can increase lifetime value while spending less on acquisition. SEO,...
The New Salary.com Announced the Launch of Max
Salary.com unveiled Max, a purpose‑built AI model that embeds autonomous agents and real‑time market intelligence into its CompAnalyst® AI Suite. Powered by the company’s proprietary ontology, Max interprets compensation data in context, automating tasks such as job matching, compression risk...
U.S. Spirits Exports Slid 3.8 Percent in 2025 Amid Ongoing Tariff Battle
U.S. spirits exports fell 3.8 percent in 2025 to $2.37 billion, driven primarily by a Canadian provincial boycott that cut shipments to the neighbor by more than 70 percent. Excluding Canada, overall spirits exports grew 2.5 percent, but whiskey suffered a 19 percent global decline...
Colombian Central Bank Interest Rate Hike
On April 1, 2026, the Central Bank of Colombia voted 4‑2‑1 to raise its benchmark rate by a full percentage point to 11.25%, after a similar move in February. Inflation has fallen sharply from 18.3% in March 2023 to 4.8% in mid‑2025, yet...