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Autos deepdive 🚗

982 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
💼 Business Automotive Electric Vehicles Revenue
  1. 2022 saw a significant rise in the electric vehicle market, with companies like Tesla and BYD achieving impressive results.
  2. Tesla's revenue in 2022 hit $81.5 billion, showing a 51% increase from the year before, with net income growing by 128%.
  3. BYD, a Chinese company, reported a remarkable 319% year-on-year increase in net profit in 2022 due to the expansion of the new energy vehicle industry.

Card Chronicles

668 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
💰 Finance Credit Cards
  1. The post discusses major credit card networks and their card circulation and total volume.
  2. It also looks into debit cards and identifies the biggest issuers.
  3. Readers can access the full post by subscribing for a 7-day free trial.

Productivity

314 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
💼 Business Productivity US States
  1. Productivity levels differ across OECD countries based on factors like research and development, education, and infrastructure.
  2. In the US, productivity has improved over time due to advancements in technology and management practices.
  3. Washington State stands out as the most productive US state, attributed to being a technology hub and home to major innovative companies.
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Show Me The Money

412 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
💰 Finance Wealth Distribution Market Analysis Investing Cryptocurrencies
  1. The total estimated money on earth is $633.88 trillion, including various forms like physical currency, digital money, stock market, real estate, and commodities.
  2. The wealth distribution is highly skewed, with 69% of the world's wealth being held by just seven countries, showing a significant wealth gap globally.
  3. Top 26 billionaires own more wealth than the poorest 3.8 billion people combined, highlighting the extreme wealth inequality in today's world.

Mapping out key players in EVs

216 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
💼 Business Electric Vehicles
  1. Lithium producers are crucial for ensuring a stable supply of lithium used in EV batteries.
  2. Battery producers focus on improving battery capacity, charging speeds, and durability for electric vehicles.
  3. Auto parts manufacturers play a vital role in developing EV technology by producing essential components like electric motors and power electronics.

The Rising Sun of BRICS

255 implied HN points • 17 May 23
🌍 World Politics Global Power
  1. BRICS nations are rising in global economic power, poised to surpass the G7. They are growing rapidly and becoming significant players on the global stage.
  2. The shift from G7 dominance to BRICS influence signifies a more balanced and equitable world order in global economics.
  3. The rise of BRICS nations brings both opportunities and uncertainties, requiring adaptation and responsible leadership to navigate the new global landscape.

The Global Music Industry

196 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🎶 Music Industry Streaming services
  1. Universal Music Group is the largest music company in the world with revenue of over €10B in 2022.
  2. The highest earning song by royalties globally is 'Happy Birthday' by the Hill Sisters.
  3. On Spotify, artists need many streams to earn $1,000, as they only earn $0.003 per stream.

Because you're worth it 💄

216 implied HN points • 08 May 23
💼 Business Finance Fashion Investing
  1. L'Oréal had a strong financial performance in 2022 with impressive revenue and profit margins.
  2. L'Oréal's revenue is primarily driven by its Luxe and Consumer Products divisions.
  3. Estée Lauder saw a revenue increase in FY22, led by its Skincare division, but faced challenges in FY23 with lower sales forecasts.

Financial Fridays: E-commerce

216 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
💰 Finance E-commerce
  1. Financial Fridays series focuses on e-commerce companies' financial performance worldwide.
  2. Newsletter schedule change: Moving to Monday and Wednesday, with a new Friday series on stock deep dives for investing and finance enthusiasts.
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