JPMorgan's 20% Deposit Share Raises Succession Concerns
JP Morgan dominates Wall Street in a way no other bank ever has. One single institution now holds 20 percent of all US banking deposits. And the person behind this empire is Jamie Dimon, a CEO who has shaped modern finance for two decades. But the real question is what happens when he’s gone:
Russia to Halt Kazakhstan Oil Shipments to Germany
MOSCOW, April 21 (Reuters) - Russia is set to stop oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting from May 1, three industry sources said on Tuesday.
Japan's Inflation Expectations Hit Record 10.3%, Stagflation Persists
No matter what the government tells you, #Quad3 Stagflation remains reality for The People BOJ's general public opinion poll showed five-year average inflation expectations strengthened to +10.3% in March from +9.8% in December, highlighted by Nikkei as the highest on...
European Telcos Redefine Services Beyond Connectivity in AI Era
I’m in the first plenary session at @FuturenetW in London, listening to a panel of European operator CTOs + a vendor talking about #telcos “beyond connectivity” in the AI era. Quick comments: https://t.co/uzObx4Clwf
Capex Boom Fuels Profit Spike, Then Order Collapse
James Chanos on X: "A massive capex boom wherein the sellers recognize revenues and profits while the buyers capitalize the costs, will do that. Look at mid-1998 to mid-2000, when S&P 500 profits rose 30%. Then look at the next...
XPS FY Update Boosts Appeal: Lower P/E, Higher Dividend
#XPS good FY Update, especially after a strong prior year. ShareScope has fwd p/e 14.8 falling to 13.7 and fwd Divvy 4% rising to 4.3%; still appealing.
Weak Product Pages, Not Meta, Kill D2C Conversions
Low ROAS ≠ Meta Ads India Problem Many D2C India founders blame the platform first. But often the leak starts after the click. Weak product pages kill conversion faster than bad ads.
Higher Ad Spend Won’t Fix Funnel, Drops ROAS
More Meta Ads Spend ≠ More Sales Many Indian D2C brands raise budget during festivals. Then blame ads when ROAS drops. Spend scales systems. Not broken funnels.
2026 World Cup: Beyond Profit, Shaped by Geopolitics
My first article as @ForbesSports contributor. More to come, especially on the geopolitical economy of this summer's tournament Why The 2026 World Cup Will Be About Much More Than A Commercial Bonanza https://t.co/Dki252R93W https://t.co/z1kTv1GF8b
Pitch Specific Value, Start Small, Grow via Podcasts
I’ve appeared on 117 podcasts. And it's been a super important little growth hack for my business. Here's how you can get interviewed on other people’s podcasts: 1. Pitch for their audience Pitch ONE specific thing the podcaster’s audience will...
Tenax and Air Industries Merge Into $210M Aerospace Platform
Tenax and Air Industries plan to merge, creating a $210mn aerospace and defense manufacturing platform. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/tenax-aerospace-air-industries-merger.html
Distinguish Musts From Shoulds to Reclaim Energy
Your life quietly shifts the moment you stop treating everything as equally urgent. Not everything is a must. Some things are just shoulds wearing a loud costume. When you get clear on the difference, decisions get lighter, your calendar breathes, and your energy...
AI Automates Job Applications, Turning Effort Into Strategy
Stop sending 200 identical CVs. This might be the turning point in how people apply for jobs. A new open-source tool powered by Claude Opus 4.7 can now handle your entire job search workflow: • Finds relevant job openings automatically • Rewrites your CV...
Russia to Supply China Gas at One‑third Cheaper than Europe
China is getting cheap natural gas from Russia 🇨🇳🤝🇪🇺 The Russian government expects to sell gas to China through 2029 at about a third less than the price paid by Europe (this includes Turkey) https://t.co/LgIAxNwHXq https://t.co/5t7y1oF7zy
Your Biggest Growth Driver: Retain, Don't Ignore Existing Customers
Most businesses lose their best customers before they ever know they had them. Not to a competitor. Not to price. To indifference. Acquiring a new customer costs 5–7x more than retaining one. Your best growth lever isn't a new audience. It's the customers...
AI Elevates Financial Analysts to Strategic Decision Makers
AI is transforming the Financial Analyst role by automating repetitive tasks and improving efficiency in data analysis. It enables analysts to generate faster insights, build smarter forecasts, and enhance decision-making with advanced tools. Rather than replacing professionals, AI is shifting...
Standardized Tools Spark Resistance in Digital Transformations
Digital transformation often forces cultural shifts that people resist. Standardized models or tools can feel like a threat, making change difficult even with good intentions. #CultureChange #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/O8rnM5q6Br
Complex SEO Lets Ineffective Tactics Still Succeed
Google's @johnmu says since SEO is so complex, you can still do a lot of SEO that does not work and still do okay https://t.co/GdDY0OVDPW https://t.co/yqJnuS4xN3
China’s Population Rapidly Ages and Declines
Not a new thoughts, but still stark🎩 @FTAlphaville 💥China is aging & shrinking — fast https://t.co/riFE9HYJoP
Exploring Football Finance: Breakeven Clubs to Premier Valuations
Today’s @POF_POD with @kevinhunterday ⚽️Breakeven clubs ⚽️Football x Music ⚽️Cowdenbeath ⚽️Canadian Premier League ⚽️Notts County ⚽️Premier League total valuation 🍎 https://t.co/co5hByjaNK 🎧 https://t.co/S91LvVJUFd
Top Shopify Stores Master Either Drops or Subscriptions
Looking at our 8-figure client stores on @Shopify, they're all very different product categories, but they've either mastered product drops OR subscription retention. One of the two, always.
Turn Meeting Notes Into Polished Docs with AI
How my team used AI today: 1. We review doc in meeting and I give feedback. 2. I offer to edit/rewrite. 3. I feed Claude the meeting notes and ask to rewrite doc based on my feedback. 4. I review then share it out. 5. Team member likes it and...
RBI's Liquidity Flood Drives Rupee Sharply Lower
#IndiaWatch🇮🇳: The Reserve Bank of India is DIGGING A HOLE for the rupee. After years of tight management, now the RBI is FLOODING India with liquidity and the rupee is tanking. https://t.co/fy7Uowe3o2
Youth Unemployment Rises to 16.9% as School Year Ends
SCMP: "The jobless rate for the 16-to-24 age group, excluding students, edged up to 16.9 per cent in March from 16.1 per cent in February, snapping six straight months of decline." The big increase, of course, typically happens in June, when...
Silver Leads Strong March Chinese Imports Across Metals
Chinese Imports & Exports for AU/AG/PA/PL in March. Silver stands out amongst the strong imports. Chart below
Risk Managers Must Lead Geopolitical Decision Support Now
Fareed echos almost all the sentiment in the Global South, from what I’ve been reading. Very strange and unpredictable times for risk managers. Geopolitical decision making by the C-Suite need to be closely supported with genuine relevant risk related facts...
27 Physical AI Startups Secure $50M+ Funding, Hiring
list of 27 physical AI startups which raised > $50M in Q1 2026 , all likely hiring. Credit: Ivan Landabaso's "Startup Riders" website.
South Africa Leads BRICS in Misery, 7th Globally
In Hanke’s 2025 Annual Misery Index, South Africa ranks as the MOST MISERABLE COUNTRY in BRICS, and the SEVENTH MOST MISERABLE country in the world. SA’s unemployment of 32.5% is a KILLER. SOUTH AFRICA = TANKING. https://t.co/YPUnYLBqeP
NYT Reporter Mislabels Apple’s Corner Office Location
Um, I just want to know: did the New York Times reporter who said that Tim Cook would be replaced “in the company’s corner office” by John Ternus actually take a look at the building? https://t.co/Fe3WzMt0VX
Seeking Elite Short-Form Editor for Daily Viral Reels
We're looking for the best short-form video editor to join my team. I host one of the biggest marketing podcasts in the world, so I need someone who can deliver top-tier quality, understands viral short-form content, and can consistently produce up...
AI Won’t Cause Job Apocalypse, But Triggers Massive Role Shifts
There will be no “jobs apocalypse” due to AI — but there will be job chaos. @Gartner_inc 2025 AI Job Impacts Analysis found that starting in 2028-2029, AI will create more jobs than it eliminates. Yet, each year, over 32...
Chip Price Surge Rivals Oil Shock, Adds $300B Surplus
Chip price shock is by some measures as big as the current oil shock -- $300b annual increase in Korean/ Taiwan combined trade surplus v 24 based on latest data (depends of course on where oil settles for the rest...
Part-Time Maintenance Tech Needed in Venice, LA
Looking for someone on the west side of Los Angeles (Venice) who is intrested in part time maintenance and facilities technician position.
Current Seed Investing Landscape Unveiled Live From SF
The state of seed investing today. Reporting live from San Francisco.
Prioritizing Future GDP Share Over Today's Profit
It’s not about profit today, it’s about the share of GDP they will control tomorrow.
Rising Money Supply Fuels Precious Metals Surge and Inflation
The U.S. and global money supply is growing at an alarming rate, driving the precious metals bull market and contributing to persistently high inflation.
Kindness Endures Beyond Titles and Positions
“Position are temporary. Ranks and titles fade. But the way you treat people will always be remembered.”
Kevin Fails to Propose Any BLS Data Improvements
Kevin has not even given the outline of a suggestion for improving BLS data. We know Trump appointees aren’t too sharp, but can’t he at least produce something?
Council Approves $25M Women’s Soccer Deal Amid Controversy
Another indefensible stadium deal. Elect 👏Better 👏People 👏 Columbus council OK's $25M women's soccer deal with last‑minute update https://t.co/DkXfN6YkYS
Start with a Deep Marketing Audit for Real Opportunities
Here's what a Fractional CMO Partnership with me actually looks like: 🧵 1. We start with a full marketing audit. I go deep on everything: your ecosystem, your messaging, your data, your team setup. I want to know what's working, what's...
Rapid US Pivot Needed as Mexico Outpaces Growth
Scoop: the sooner he pivots to a great relationship with the USA, the faster the economic and cultural ties will heal. Mexico will eat his lunch. Growth in some economic areas is 6-8% per year, and even Canadian companies are...
AI Teammates Amplify Digital Influence at Scale
The Conversational Scale: Deploying AI Teammates for Digital Influence https://t.co/1rUhF9JADI via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #Tech #TechNews #AgenticAI #AIAgents #Agentic #AI #FutureOfWork #Strategy #Sales #Marketing https://t.co/aZmO7MJcHW
CIOs Weigh AI Use Cases Amid Agentic Debate
Enterprise hits and misses - CIOs reckon with AI use cases, and bring on the agentic substrate debate https://t.co/mEIUMppkhP -> a special evening "tarmacs-r-us" edition... with some standouts from @lizkmiller, @twieberneit, @louiscolumbus, @BrianSSommer and spiced accordingly
Texas Couple Sparked Birth of Iconic Luxury Safari
How a Texas Couple Helped Launch One of the World's Most Iconic Luxury Safari Companies - PaperCity Magazine https://t.co/Wd4HiTIchd @Geoffrey_Kent @AKTravel_
Apple's Leadership Shift: Cook Passes Reins to Ternus
MyPOV: Talking to @RomaineBostick @kgreifeld @bloomberg @business #TheClose on @apple @tim_cook transition to John Ternus Watch it at (1:30:55) https://t.co/FBMwbIvUw4
Warsh Confirmation Hearing Highlights Unusual Fed Chair Process
There's nothing normal about this season of Fed Chair Apprentice, and it is far from over ... My preview of Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing. https://t.co/S3gLBjAF7V
Your Personal Brand Is Today's Most Valuable Business
The best business you can build right now is your personal brand. Agree or disagree?
Carpenter Appoints Brian Malloy CEO, Ensuring Leadership Continuity
Carpenter will name Brian Malloy as chief executive on 1 July, signaling continuity in specialty alloy leadership. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/carpenter-technology-chief-executive.html
Policy to Balance Trade Deficit Fuels Decades of Growth
This will have exponentially more impact on balancing the trade deficit than any tariff policy and will drive massive American economic growth for today and the next few decades. Also massive for driving demand in the domestic goods economy.
Great Communicators Prioritize Listening Over Charisma
A super communicator isn't the funniest or most charismatic person in the room. They're just the one who makes everyone feel heard. https://t.co/CHVxhwzYKm