Thomas Li

Studied fiscal and monetary policy in a research role. Writes about inflation, rates, and the economy in human terms.

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Bill Ackman’s Bold Campaign to Revive American Capitalism

Good morning from New York where Fortune Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell is preparing this edition of the newsletter. Anyone familiar with Bill Ackman likely holds a strong viewpoint about the prominent investor and his public persona. The outspoken billionaire established Pershing Square as a hedge

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Markets

Elon Musk Shares SpaceX Moon Robot Ambitions and Trillion Revenue Outlook

SpaceX recently completed its initial public offering and has experienced a noticeable decline in its market value since reaching a peak valuation of two trillion dollars during the summer. The company has lost hundreds of billions in market capitalization from that high point. Its first quarterly e

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Business

Rural Tech Hubs: Center on Rural Innovation

Empowering Rural Tech Innovation: Center on Rural Innovation In recognition of our valued partners and their significant contributions to broadening

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Business

Ring Ends Flock Safety Partnership After Super Bowl Ad Backlash

Amazon’s Ring, the popular manufacturer of smart doorbells, has officially ended its collaboration with Flock Safety, a firm specializing in

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Investing

Apple Stock Drops 6%: Is Now the Time to Buy the Dip?

Key Highlights on Apple’s Recent Performance Apple achieved an extraordinary milestone in the first quarter of its fiscal 2026, generating

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Personal Finance

Ensuring Fairness in Car Finance Agreements

Vehicles provide unparalleled freedom and mobility compared to any other mode of transportation, yet owning a car also brings ongoing

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Economy

Do Billionaires Receive Social Security Benefits?

Qualifying for Social Security Benefits Gaining eligibility for Social Security benefits is relatively straightforward for most people, although achieving the

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Markets

Andersons Inc Stock: Valuation Stretched After Recent Catalysts

The Andersons Inc stands as a longstanding and well-run industrial enterprise based in the Midwest with operations spanning agriculture and energy sectors. Currently priced around seventy eight dollars per share the equity appears to have moved beyond its underlying intrinsic worth based on a thorou

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Personal Finance

Lessons from History's Largest Social Security COLA Increases

Current forecasts suggest that individuals receiving Social Security payments could see a cost-of-living adjustment of roughly 3.9 percent during 2027. This projection stems mainly from persistent inflation and elevated living expenses that continue to resist downward pressure. Although a 3.9 percen

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