Wealth, Health & Performance
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“January 14-16, 2026 .” ——- This Crypto Finance Conference 2026 will be in beautiful St. Moritz, Switzerland. The St. Moritz Crypto Conference, taking place this week in St. Moritz, is worth paying attention to because it sits at the intersection of digital assets, private capital, and one of the world’s most discreet financial hubs. St. Moritz has […]
“Planning beyond borders.” ——- A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is a financial entity created for the purpose of fulfilling a very specific or temporary objective. It is separated from the sponsoring or parent company and may be controlled by several companies working together. SPVs are typically used by companies to isolate the firm from financial risk. A company […]
“Business trends, smart insights, and a few well-hidden gems worth discovering.” ——- Welcome to this week’s edition of Global Common Cents, where we once again explore a wide-ranging mix of ideas shaping business, lifestyle, and personal decision-making in a rapidly changing world. From boardrooms to personal well-being, our goal remains the same: to surface insights […]
“A one-time fix or the start of something bigger?” ——- California voters are likely to hear much more about a proposed 5% “billionaire wealth tax” in the run-up to the 2026 election. The measure, formally advanced as a ballot initiative, would apply a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of individuals and certain trusts with […]
“Opportunity beyond oil – with strings attached.” ——- If Venezuela were to experience a genuine political transition and re-open its economy after the removal of Nicolás Maduro, the long-term investment story would extend well beyond oil—but only under very specific conditions. According to the International Monetary Fund, Venezuela’s economy has been distorted for years […]
“”A year associated with momentum, independence and bold action.” ——- 2026 marks the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac, beginning on February 17, 2026, and running through February 5, 2027. The Chinese zodiac operates on a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by an animal and influenced by one of five elements. According […]
“Why real estate could regain its footing in the New Year.” ——- Real estate is once again moving into the conversation as a credible long-term investment heading into 2026. After several years defined by rising interest rates and cautious buyers, the market appears to be entering a more balanced phase. Inflation has moderated meaningfully from […]
“An official holiday since 1871.” ——- Boxing Day, observed annually on December 26, is a widely recognized holiday in Canada, but Canadians are far from alone in marking the occasion. The day is also celebrated across the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, among other countries, each putting its own modern spin on a tradition with surprisingly […]
“Blue-chip gains accelerate as Caterpillar and Apple lead the year’s top performers.” ——- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has posted a solid performance in 2025, gaining roughly 10.8% year-to-date. This figure comes according to the year-to-date Dow return tables published by Slickcharts, which track the index’s total performance across the calendar year. For many investors, this […]
“U.S.–Germany M&A Emerges as 2025 Standout.” ——- Cross-border M&A has quietly regained momentum, and 2025 is shaping up as the first genuine recovery year rather than a short-term bounce. According to a Reuters summary of Boston Consulting Group’s 2025 M&A report, global deal value in the first nine months of this year rose roughly 10% compared with 2024, […]
