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India’s Inflated Instant Loan Market
As economies across the world have come crashing down due to the coronavirus, Indian consumers are suffering from suppressed wages, mass lay-offs, and reduced economic activity. Yet, while the entire country’s economy has been turned upside down, one sector of the market has silently exploded: Instant loan suppliers, lending money to Indian workers who desperately need the funds to pay off critical bills. These lenders, however, charge gigantic interest rates which enable them to profit off of the backs of economically insecure workers.
Deep learning: The Most Important Software Breakthrough
Deep learning scales up the market sizes in conversational AI, self-driving cars, and consumer applications. With the advancement in AI technologies, I believe that deep learning could create more economic value than the internet did in the future years. Therefore, I believe that we should invest in companies that are centered around deep learning, especially for companies that focused on conversational AI, self-driving cars, and AI-powered consumer applications.
Cryptocurrency: A Disaster Waiting to Happen?
In light of recent massive spikes in cryptocurrency, many new investors have joined the fray with a “can’t lose” mentality. In actuality, having money invested in cryptocurrency right now is anything but a “can’t lose” situation.
Tesla Buys Bitcoin: Good or Bad?
In February, Tesla purchased 1.5 billion dollars worth of bitcoin for investment and diversification purposes. Subsequently, its stock price plummeted. Will this polarizing move benefit Tesla in the long-term? Only time will tell.
Balancing Labor and Capital in the Private Tuition Market
BRB hones into the industry of private tutoring, and uses a case study in Singapore to show the effectiveness, efficiency and profitability of a firm in this market if executed correctly.
The Gaming Industry During COVID-19
BRB dives into the multi billion dollar gaming industry. With the recent release of both Sony and Microsoft’s ‘next gen’ consoles, let’s take a look at how the pandemic bolstered key players in this market.
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