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Recession Watch (We’re Serious) Authors: Andres Larios, Faith Spalding, Sydney Sibrian Editors: Andres Larios, Faith Spalding, Daniel Hou Intro:  Welcome to the Weekly BluRB, a newsletter catered to students and professionals seeking the latest news and insights on global markets. Get prepared for the week by reading four stories circulatingContinue Reading

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Are we Trying to Crash the Economy? Authors: Faith Spalding Editors: Andrés Larios Intro:  Welcome to the Weekly BluRB, a newsletter catered to students and professionals to get the latest news and insights on global markets. Get prepared for the week by reading four weekly stories circulating around equity markets,Continue Reading

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Author: Lucy Cox, Graphics: Danielle Hwang The BRB Bottomline: Tariffs are the hot topic of economic policy this election, with both sides embracing protectionist tariff policy. But do Americans fully understand the real-life implications of tariffs? When presented with the possibility of a tariff on blue jeans, a staple pieceContinue Reading

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Author: Mitali Srinath, Graphics: Anna Szymoniak The BRB Bottomline: Adidas’ recent partnership with Parley has led consumers to question whether their initiatives are truly sustainable or just for marketing purposes. The “Adidas outbreak” has flooded the UC Berkeley campus with thousands of students sporting the brand as their daily footwearContinue Reading

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Author: Allie Adajar, Graphics: Jennie Wang The BRB Bottomline: Movie theaters are set to make a major comeback as the leading source of entertainment in the movie industry amidst rising streaming service costs. Mickey Mouse was envisioned for the big silver screen. Now, audiences are opting for movie nights inContinue Reading

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Author: Yarden Pri-Noy, Graphics: Erika Hayashida BRBottomline: On-demand streaming is transforming the film industry. Learn how this transition affects consumers, producers, and investors. Introduction Movie budgets have become insane. Large production companies pour obscene amounts of money into movies, hoping to profit from box office sales. Star Wars: The ForceContinue Reading

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Author: Daniel Hou, Graphics: Sylvia Tirado The BRB Bottomline: As hurricanes strip power grids of electricity, AI’s ability to pinpoint erratic weather patterns has become key. Hurricanes Helene and Milton recently ravaged power grids in the southeastern US, leaving millions without electricity and causing billions in damages. As climate changeContinue Reading

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Author: Saisha Agarwal, Graphics: Jennie Wang The BRB Bottomline Emerging startup, Prospinity, is revolutionizing students’ futures at US universities through shared success prospects. Prospinity encourages success by fostering synergy.  From side hustles to groundbreaking startups, large numbers of college students are choosing to forge their own paths, whether it beContinue Reading

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Whether you thrift, purchase name brands, or buy from fast fashion companies, there are significant benefits and drawbacks to different modes of shopping that should be considered in your future fashion endeavors. Through an exploration of these different modes, this article aims to assist you (presumably a busy college kid) in spending smarter on clothes.Continue Reading