The Journal

Source: Forbes – Spending on political ads across multiple media is expected to reach $10.2 billion, which would make it the most expensive election of all time, according to AdImpact, a firm that tracks political spending. Spending is expected to increase 13% over the previous record of $9.02 billion, which was set during the 2019-2020 election cycle.

Source: A Wealth of Common Sense – Why and when the stock market became ubiquitous.

Source: Financial Times – Overhaul would require 80% of a fund’s portfolio to match its name.

Source: MSN – Work at 85% capacity and keep 15% for yourself.

Source: The Visual Capitalist – Coal still leads the charge when it comes to electricity, representing 35% power generation in 2022, followed by natural gas at 23% and hydroelectric at 15%.

Source: USA Today – Does it seem the days are getting shorter? Well, they are indeed. Found out more about something we perceive, but may not dig deep enough to understand.

Source: HackSpirit – This article illustrates 10 habits for anyone to set goals and achieve success.

Source: Forbes – A new study demonstrates an amazingly simple way to boost your wellness and your happiness: Have a face-to-face conversation with a friend or colleague once per day.

Source: Futurism – We think AI will take over the world and our jobs, but some scientists are discovering that ChatGPT may not be all that it has been predicted to be.

Source: Business Insider – For months, markets and businesses have been bracing for a much-predicted US recession – which never showed up. And now, economists at UBS have compiled a list of 10 reasons why the downturn hasn't happened so far. Government spending, strong savings, and a resilient jobs market are among reasons the economy held up, the bank said.

Source: CFA Institute – This article explores the historical data as well as various theories and perspectives on CRE’s “new normal”. Above all, they consider what strategies may emerge for investors.

Source: The Drum – Do you ever stop and think about the difference between Machine Learning and AI? Probably not. Here is an interesting read, simplifying the AI environment and describing how it is touching and even altering all aspects of modern day living.

Source: Forbes – With $100 million in funding, Niron looks to scale up production of permanent magnets without using rare-earth materials from China, which pose a national security risk.

Source: U.S. News – It's been a wild ride for Bitcoin over the last 14 years. Is the original crypto making another comeback?

Source: Visual Capitalist – These “brands” are tossed around in the investment world lingo in everyday conversations. Here is a simplified visual and summaries to better understand how they operate.

Source: Business Insider – Vast amounts of research have focused on the role that birth order plays in personality; research conducted by the Journal of Financial Therapy suggests that your birth order may affect financial decision making.

Source: Inc. – Short daytime naps may be a part of the puzzle.