Posts by Amelia Frost
Hedge Funds Are Ramping Up Stock Shorts to Five-Year Highs. Goldman is Warning of a Squeeze.
Hedge funds are building bets against stocks to unusually elevated levels, creating conditions that could turn a market rebound into a sharp rally as bearish investors scramble to unwind their positions. Bloomberg reported Thursday that hedge funds’ bearish stock exposure was approaching a five-year high, citing Goldman Sachs data. The buildup raises the risk of…
Read MoreNearly 1 in 4 Insured Americans Skipped Medical Care Over Cost as Coverage Leaves Gaps
Nearly one in four American adults with health insurance went without medical care because they could not afford it in 2025, according to a Federal Reserve report showing that coverage did not eliminate financial barriers to treatment. The Fed’s annual report on household economic well-being found that 24% of insured adults skipped some form of…
Read MoreU.S. Layoffs Are Near A 57-Year Low. But Finding a Job is Increasingly Hard for Many.
New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits have fallen to one of their lowest levels in more than five decades, but a closer look at the labor market reveals a difficult reality for Americans who are searching for work. Initial claims dropped by 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 194,000 in the week ending Oct. 17, according…
Read MoreLess Than Half of Republicans Are Still Optimistic About Trump’s Tariffs, Data Shows
Confidence in President Donald Trump‘s tariffs among members of the GOP has weakened, with just four in 10 Republicans and Republican-leaning independents expecting the trade policies to have mostly positive effects on the country in the coming years. The Pew Research Center found that share has fallen from 52% in August 2025 and 49% in…
Read MoreDetails of Moderna’s Breakthrough Cancer Vaccine Got Leaked. Its Stock is Plunging.
Moderna’s shares plunged on Thursday after data of its breakthrough cancer vaccine developed with Merck got leaked online. The stock fell up to 25% in the afternoon even though the information was positive compared to what was expected by analysts. The data showed that the vaccine, along with Merck’s immunotherapy Keytruda, reduced the risk of…
Read MoreTrump Called Musk To Restore Ukraine’s Access to Key Satellites. They Began Working Shortly After.
President Donald Trump called Elon Musk to restore Ukraine’s full access to Starshield, the network of satellites that Kyiv uses to defend itself from Russian attacks, according to a new report. The system was working more normally on Thursday, shortly after the conversation, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. and Ukrainian officials. Kyiv said…
Read MoreOil Futures For 2027 Have Jumped Almost 20%. Traders Believe Relief Could Take Longer Than Expected.
Oil traders are increasingly betting that high energy costs will persist well into 2027, with crude futures for delivery next year rising sharply since September as the Middle East war disrupts global supplies. West Texas Intermediate futures for January 2027 delivery reached $97.10 a barrel this week. June contracts have jumped 18% to around $88,…
Read MoreMoving Beyond the Rust-Proof Myth Toward Smarter Metal Maintenance
Corrosion affects nearly every owner of metal equipment, from tools and bicycles to precision instruments, yet it is rarely discussed. The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) estimates that corrosion costs the global economy more than $2.5 trillion each year. The organization also notes that proven corrosion control practices could save up to 35%…
Read MoreWhy Leadership Training Stops Working in Real Conversations
Companies are spending more on leadership development than ever. Mordor Intelligence projects the corporate leadership training market will reach $39.73 billion in 2026, growing to $57.64 billion by 2031. Mid-level managers account for the largest share of that demand because they sit at the center of execution and organizational change. The money is real. The…
Read MoreHow Ö-61 Wines Is Introducing a New Category of Premium Wines Through Co-Creation, Storytelling and Flavor Innovation
As wine brands across the industry look for new ways to connect with evolving consumer preferences, VSPT Wine Group is preparing to launch a new collection of premium wines under the Ö-61 portfolio, designed to preserve the taste of the traditional varietals while introducing subtle layers of complementary flavor. Developed through a co-creation process involving…
Read MoreAustin’s Biggest Weekends Are Becoming Citywide Experiences
Austin has built a reputation for turning major events into something much bigger than what happens at the main venue. Visitors may arrive for a headline attraction, but the wider experience quickly spreads across downtown. Restaurants fill up, bars stay busy, music carries into the streets and brands find new ways to become part of…
Read MoreWhy Some Workers Say No to Getting Ahead
Employers continue to report difficulty finding workers. In a competitive labor market, we would expect persistent shortages to put upward pressure on wages. Yet the September jobs report, released Oct. 2, showed hourly earnings rising just 0.1% for the month. The disconnect raises an important question: What if part of the labor shortage does not…
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