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The Briefing Previous research has indicated that money stops buying happiness after $75,000/year However, new research finds a strong correlation between income and happiness, trending upwards even after $80,000/year In One Chart: Money Can Buy Happiness After All What’s…
What would the world be like without zinc? Long-running TV show The Simpsons showed us one depiction what this could look like—but in order to truly gauge the impact of the metal on our lives, we need a better…
View the high-resolution of the infographic by clicking here. To vaccinate, or not to vaccinate? That is the question. In order to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19, some experts believe that between 70% to 80% of a population must…
View the full-size version of this infographic. What’s the Price of A Beer in Your Country? View the high resolution of this infographic by clicking here. Although less people have been able to grab a beer at the pub…
With Brexit solidified and a new trade deal having been struck between the UK and the EU, it appears that a sense of normalcy has returned to the European continent. The Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) between the two…
Investing in precious metals often seems like it boils down to either buying the physical gold or silver or investing in shares of specific mining companies, both with their own very distinct advantages and risks. Rather than having to…
From widening wealth disparity to the environmental ramifications of economic development—the growing focus on global sustainability is a clear sign of the times. Research reveals that when a sustainable ethos is applied to policy and business, it typically bodes…
Silver is one of the first metals that humans discovered and used. Its extensive use throughout history has linked its name to its monetary value. However, as we have advanced technologically, so have our uses for silver. In the…
At the dawn of the 19th century, global life expectancy was only 28.5 years. Outbreaks, war, and famine would still kill millions of people at regular intervals. These issues are still stubbornly present in 21st century society, but broadly…
View the high-resolution of the infographic by clicking here. Oil is one of the world’s most important natural resources, playing a critical role in everything from transportation fuels to cosmetics. For this reason, many governments choose to nationalize their…
In 2001, Warren Buffett famously described the stock market capitalization-to-GDP ratio as “the best single measure of where valuations stand at any given moment.” This ratio, now commonly known as the Buffett Indicator, compares the size of the stock…
The following content is sponsored by DynCert. The Carbon Footprint of Trucking: Towards a Cleaner Future The pandemic may have temporarily curbed greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but even a global recession can’t negate the impact of transportation—especially the carbon…
View the high resolution of this infographic by clicking here. Strong brands create an emotional link with consumers, and tech brands are no exception. In fact, Google, Amazon, Netflix, and even eBay rank as some of the most searched…
Only a few companies ever meet the listing requirements of global stock exchanges, but the effort to list can be worth it. In 2019, Newmont produced 6.3 million ounces of gold and earned a net income of $2.9B and…
Buffett Indicator at All-Time Highs: A Cause for Concern? In 2001, Warren Buffett famously described the stock market capitalization-to-GDP ratio as “the best single measure of where valuations stand at any given moment.” This ratio, now commonly known as…
Visualizing How COVID-19 Impacted Global Wages In the years leading up to the pandemic, annual global wage growth was fluctuating stably between 1.6%–2.2%. Now, income, working hours, and employment have all been impacted by COVID-19—but for those who have…
The Briefing The age group with the highest average net worth in the U.S. is the 65-74 group, with $1.22 million in 2019 dollars. There is a significant gap between median and mean (average) net worth in nearly every…
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View the high-resolution of the infographic by clicking here. To vaccinate, or not to vaccinate? That is the question. In order to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19, some experts believe that between 70% to 80% of a population must…
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Emerging Markets: A Growing Set of Opportunities With growth portfolios becoming increasingly focussed on China, investors may develop a tendency to overlook the broader emerging markets universe. To shed a light on some lesser-known opportunities, this infographic from BlackRock…
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View the high resolution of this infographic by clicking here. Strong brands create an emotional link with consumers, and tech brands are no exception. In fact, Google, Amazon, Netflix, and even eBay rank as some of the most searched…
Only a few companies ever meet the listing requirements of global stock exchanges, but the effort to list can be worth it. In 2019, Newmont produced 6.3 million ounces of gold and earned a net income of $2.9B and…
Only a few companies ever meet the listing requirements of global stock exchanges, but the effort to list can be worth it. In 2019, Newmont produced 6.3 million ounces of gold and earned a net income of $2.9B and…
Branch Banking Is Dying The 2008-09 financial crisis was triggered by reckless banking practices that dominoed into the global economic system. Though the world has since recovered and moved on from the crash, the banking system that ignited such…
Only a few companies ever meet the listing requirements of global stock exchanges, but the effort to list can be worth it. In 2019, Newmont produced 6.3 million ounces of gold and earned a net income of $2.9B and…
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Only a few companies ever meet the listing requirements of global stock exchanges, but the effort to list can be worth it. In 2019, Newmont produced 6.3 million ounces of gold and earned a net income of $2.9B and…
Mining is a technical field and requires a comprehension of many complex factors. This includes everything from the characteristics of an orebody to the actual extraction method envisioned and used—and the devil is often found in these technical details.…
U.S. Tech IPOs: Three Stocks from 2020 Break into the Top Ten 2020 was an eventful year for IPOs despite the economic hardships caused by COVID-19. Over $300 billion was raised in U.S. equity markets, with companies from the…
U.S. Tech IPOs: Three Stocks from 2020 Break into the Top Ten 2020 was an eventful year for IPOs despite the economic hardships caused by COVID-19. Over $300 billion was raised in U.S. equity markets, with companies from the…