Articles by: Andrew Kim '17

Investors, Beware Snapchat IPO

February 24, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Snapchat: the app that millions of teenagers use on a daily basis to communicate with each other through ephemeral selfies and videos. From middle school kids filming themselves horsing around on the bus to college students sending pictures to each other out of boredom during a lecture, this app hasRead More

Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk speaks to President Donald Trump during a meeting with technology leaders at Trump Tower on December 14, 2016.

Trump and Musk: An Unlikely Friendship

February 3, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Donald J. Trump P ’00: a name that symbolizes racism, misogyny, and the White House. However, while his name undoubtedly resonates negatively with millions of Americans, Trump is also now the most powerful person in the world. Known for both his political ignorance and outrageous promises, Trump has become aRead More

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Brexit is Killing the UK’s Economy

October 21, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

This past June, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, resulting in immense political and economic changes across the world. With 51.9 percent of votes in favor of the referendum, the majority of U.K. citizens dim-wittingly overlooked the immediate consequences of separating themselves from the rest of theRead More

Wells Fargo Unapologetic and Uncaring After Scandal

Wells Fargo Unapologetic and Uncaring After Scandal

October 7, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Since its inception in 1852, Wells Fargo has been the banking hub for average Americans. The enterprise has provided dependable financial services for generations, often being recognized for three key attributes: loyalty, ardor, and honesty. After the recent revelation of the Wells Fargo “phony account” scandal, this is definitely noRead More

Despite a Spring Chill, Apple is Ripe for Purchase

May 27, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman has always been right about one thing: value investing. Widely considered to be the new Oracle of Omaha (a nickname for legendary investor Warren Buffett), Ackman didn’t build his reputation on high-risk investments or lucky guesses. Rather, it was built due to Ackman’s eye forRead More

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The New Gold Rush Smells of Kush and Cash

April 22, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

In the 1920’s, prohibition was synonymous with the mob and black market booze. These days, nationwide proscription doesn’t target alcohol, but instead this era’s recreational drug of choice: marijuana. Despite this, the innocuous and – quite honestly – popular herb has absolutely thrived in the backyards of peoples’s homes andRead More