Claire Dubois

Former operations lead at an investment firm, drawn to the unglamorous plumbing of finance. Covers how the money machine runs.

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Economy

Tariff-Driven Coffee Price Surge Cuts Starbucks and Fast Food Runs

For many years, a daily visit to McDonald’s was a cherished routine, complete with a cup of coffee loaded with

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Markets

BTZ CEF: Rates Offer Appeal but Credit Spreads Stay Tight

ThesisWe previously examined the BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust, known by its ticker BTZ, approximately one year earlier. At that point we adjusted our stance on this closed end fund to a neutral hold rating following a notable expansion in the discount relative to its net asset value. Sin

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Investing

Top 3 Stocks Thriving in AI Boom and Future Growth

Equity markets worldwide are showing signs of increased vulnerability, with a heavy reliance on the United States, which itself is

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Investing

AI and Metals Surge Boosts Emerging Markets

Metals Rally and AI Drive Emerging Markets This year's standout performers among emerging markets have primarily benefited from two dominant

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Business

Pfizer’s 6.4% Dividend: Boost Healthcare Income Now

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE), with its recent 0.85% uptick, stands as one of the premier pharmaceutical giants globally, earning widespread respect

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Business

Adaption Labs Raises $50M Seed from Ex-Cohere Leaders

Sara Hooker, a prominent AI researcher dedicated to developing more affordable AI systems that demand less computational resources, is launching

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Business

American Airlines Thrives Under Isom Amid Challenges

Sensational headlines in various business outlets proclaim a fierce internal conflict at American Airlines, where union representatives have voiced distrust

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Investing

Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Delivers Strong Q2 2026 Results

Performance OverviewThe Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Institutional Class shares delivered better results than its benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index net, throughout the second quarter of 2026. This outperformance came despite a challenging market environment where various sectors showed mixe

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Investing

Altria’s 6.3% Dividend: Path to Retirement Wealth

Altria Group: A Premier Dividend Investment Opportunity Altria Group, the parent entity behind Philip Morris USA, carries a reputation marked

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