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Featured Story
GE Aerospace: Engineered for Endurance, Propelled by Innovation.
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Research Assistant: Michelle Jiang*
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GE Aerospace is a leading global provider of jet engines and aircraft systems for commercial and military sectors. The company is committed to sustainable aviation, focusing on developing advanced, fuel-efficient engines and integrating digital technologies to reduce emissions and shape the future of aerospace.
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December Rate Cut in Doubt as Fed Fault Lines Deepen, Minutes Show
Fed officials plan to keep rates high, cutting only with sustained progress toward 2% inflation. They favor patience, see current policy as sufficient, and consider hikes possible but unlikely.
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Saudia Group selects GEnx engines in major deal with GE Aerospace
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Saudia Group chose GE’s GENx engines for 105 new Airbus A320neo/A321XLR jets, including full maintenance support, making it the Middle East’s largest GENx operator and boosting efficiency and fleet modernization.
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The Big Dangers of Big Bubbles with Big Wealth Gaps
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Ray Dalio says he now views himself more as a teacher than investor — urging people to learn from history, prioritize long-term thinking, and value wisdom over chasing fleeting market trends.
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AI biotechs fetch big premiums as investors pile into drug discovery startups
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AI biotech startups are attracting massive investments with high premiums, as investors bet on AI to revolutionize drug discovery and development processes.
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Recommended Video or Podcast
1.Video:The Minds of Modern AI: Jensen Huang, Geoffrey Hinton, Yann LeCun & the AI Vision of the Future: [Click here]
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A panel of top AI researchers reviews AI’s history, debates future directions — from foundational models to human-like “world-models” — and cautions against hype while calling for responsible, long-term development.
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The video recommends important books on money and mindset, arguing that reading and financial literacy are key to building lasting wealth — positioning reading as a wise long-term investment.
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3.Video:Unlocking Alpha: Technical and Quant Analysis, and the Psychology of Market-Beating Strategies: [Click here]
Tim Urban humorously explains procrastination through the "Instant Gratification Monkey" that hijacks the brain, only scared away by the "Panic Monster" near deadlines. He warns this habit risks our most important, timeless life goals.
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4.Podcast:Personality and Investment Decision-Making: [Click here]
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Economist Thomas Piketty critiques the US left's shift from broad class-based politics to a focus on identity. He argues this has alienated the working class and fueled right-wing populism, urging a return to ambitious redistributive economic policies.
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5. Podcast: Disagreement, Information Quality and Asset Prices: [Click here]
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Stripe CEO Patrick Collison discusses the alarming slowdown in scientific and technological progress despite rapid IT advances. He advocates for a deliberate, systematic effort to "reignite" ambitious growth and research to tackle grand challenges and accelerate innovation.
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Conferences & Events
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The Blueprint For Financial Success seminar teaches how to build a personalized financial plan using a “financial house” framework — covering planning order, essential protections, savings, and periodic review for long-term stability.The conference is on December 11, 2025
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The New York Trading, Finance & Banking - Professional Networking Affair brings together finance, trading and banking professionals — from analysts to hedge-fund service providers — for networking, job leads, and industry-wide relationship building.The conference is on February 9, 2026
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Discounts and Support Us
• Recommended publications
Weekly finance reading: Barron's (Student offer: $2/week for one year).
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• Recommended financial apps
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Stock and ETF trading and investing (Join via the link to get up to 20 free shares): Webull.
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Crypto trading and investing (Join via the link to get $30 in BTC): Coinbase.
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Stock and ETF technical analysis tool (Join via the link to get $15 off your subscription): TradingView.
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Prediction market betting (Join via the link to earn $10): Kalshi
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