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Why WeWork Didn’t, but Silicon Valley Still Does

Let’s get into how stupid Federal Reserve policy played a part in WeWork’s rise… and how slightly less stupid Fed policy brought about the company’s fall. Then, let’s put to rest the notion that the failure of WeWork (not a tech company, despite whatever it may have claimed) is somehow an indicator of Silicon Valley’s downfall.

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A Contrary Investment On Consumer Troubles

Ninety percent of Americans live within 10 miles of a Walmart store, and about two-thirds of all shoppers buy something from the chain every month. So, you can glean a lot about the state of the country by reading Walmart’s quarterly earnings reports. In this piece, we consider Walmart’s warnings, and make a plan to navigate what lies ahead to safety and profits.