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Barry Bannister’s Predictions for Future Stock Returns Introduction Recently, Barry Bannister, Managing Director and Chief Equity Strategist at Stifel, released a research piece that has garnered a lot of attention in the financial world. In his report, he discusses the concept of the “equity risk premium” and how it will impact future returns for investors…

A Closer Look at the OECD’s Latest Outlook on the Global Economy US Economy: A Beacon of Strength OECD Chief Economist Alvaro Pereira recently spoke about the state of the global economy, noting that the US economy stands out as particularly robust compared to the rest of the world. With strong indicators such as low…

Lady Gaga’s Mischievous Night at the Louvre Chaos in the Museum It was a night like no other at the prestigious Louvre museum in Paris. Lady Gaga, the iconic pop star known for her bold fashion choices and boundary-pushing performances, found herself face to face with none other than the “Mona Lisa”. In a move…

Pope Francis Offers Refuge to Aung San Suu Kyi Pope Francis Extends a Helping Hand Pope Francis has once again shown his compassion and willingness to stand up for justice by offering refuge to Myanmar’s detained former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. The news emerged from Italian media reports, revealing the pope’s commitment to supporting…

The False Narrative of Venezuelan Gangs in Aurora, Colorado Setting the Record Straight The Republican mayor of Aurora, Colorado, pushed back Tuesday night against the “false” narrative pushed by former President Donald Trump that the Denver suburb has been taken over by Venezuelan gangs. Trump name-dropped the city, along with Springfield, Ohio, as examples where…

When Tragedy Strikes: Coping with Natural Disasters Dealing with the Aftermath Rescuers on Wednesday recovered the body of a ninth victim of severe floods which battered parts of central Japan last week, local media said.A woman’s body was found near a river in Wajima city, reports said, where some 50 centimetres (19.7 inches) of rain…

Meet Pesto: The Adorable and Chubby Australian Penguin Chick Who’s Taking the Internet by Storm! Pesto Takes the Internet by Storm Pesto the penguin towers over the colony at his Australian aquarium home, a fluffy brown furball impossible to miss as he waddles across the ice. The nine-month-old king penguin chick has shot to fame…

Chinese Assets Rally After Stimulus Measures: What’s Next? The Chinese economy has been on a rollercoaster ride in recent months, with concerns about a slowdown looming large. However, a recent wave of stimulus measures has ignited a rally in Chinese assets, including stocks and the yuan. The question on everyone’s mind now is – will…