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Tracking Antarctica Sea Ice Loss in 2023
In 2022 and 2023, sea ice extent in Antarctica continued to reach record lows.
The 50 Most Valuable Companies in the World in 2023
Visualize the world’s top 50 publicly-traded companies by market cap, using data as of Aug. 16, 2023.
Does “Made in America” Still Matter to Consumers?
A sample of 1,000 U.S. adults were questioned on whether they had favorable views of products from U.S. companies using American or Chinese labor and parts.
3 Reasons to Explore International Stocks Now
International stocks have been outperforming their U.S. counterparts recently, marking the possibility of a cyclical comeback.
3 Ways the Shipping Industry is Addressing Climate Change
The global shipping industry is on the verge of a transformation not seen since the transition from sail to steam.
Visualized: The U.S. $20 Trillion Economy by State
How does the U.S. $20 Trillion GDP break down across the country.
Hotter Than Ever: 2023 Sets New Global Temperature Records
As daily temperatures rise across the planet, 2023 saw the global average temperature soar to record highs from July 4th - 7th.
Visualizing 1 Billion Square Feet of Empty Office Space
The US has almost 1 billion square feet of empty office space. If stacked as a single office tower, it would span over 48,000 vacant floors.
U.S. Home Price Growth Over 50 Years
In Q4 2022, real home prices saw their slowest annual growth in a decade. High inflation and rising mortgage rates cooled prices, despite record-low inventory.
Artificial Intelligence: The Journey to a Thinking Machine
The idea that humanity could create a machine that thinks is no longer science fiction. Here are the stepping stones in the development of artificial intelligence.
Ranked: The Most Innovative Companies in 2023
Company performance was assessed on four dimensions: Global mindshare, Industry Peer View, Industry Disruption, and Value Creation.
The 10 Longest Range EVs for 2023
Range anxiety is frequently cited as one of the biggest turnoffs of electric vehicles. ThankfullY, EVs with over 300 miles of range are becoming more common.
Mapped: Renewable Energy and Battery Installations in the U.S. in 2023
Three states make up over 50% of new renewable energy installations.
Charting the Rise of America’s Debt Ceiling
If the US does not renegotiate a new debt ceiling soon, it could have serious negative consequences for the US economy and the global financial system.
What is the Success Rate of Actively Managed Funds?
Active mutual funds rarely beat the market over the long-run, bringing to mind the classic investment quote: "Don't look for the needle in the haystack. Just buy the haystack." - Jack Bogle
The Best U.S. States for Retirement
Have you ever thought about where the best place is to retire? Location can make a big impact on your quality of life, and perhaps help your savings go just a bit further.
How Smart is ChatGPT?
OpenAI's latest large language model, GPT-4, is capable of human-level performance in many professional and academic exams.
The S&P 500 in 2023 So Far
With one quarter of 2023 in the books, how has the S&P 500 performed so far?
The Largest Bond Markets in the World
Together, the US and China make up 55% of the global bond market. This graphic shows the largest bond markets in the world.
The U.S. Banks With the Most Uninsured Deposits
If a bank fails, uninsured deposits - funds beyond the $250K insurable limit - are not guaranteed to be protected. Today, there is at least $7 trillion in uninsured bank deposits.