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Almost All of the World’s Biggest Cities Will Be In Asia and Africa by 2030
Tokyo is the undisputed champion of mega-cities. With a population of 37.8 million, it dwarfs second-place Delhi. The Japanese capital has such a big lead in population that even though it’s expected to lose about half a million people over the next 16 years, it will still be the world’s biggest metropolis in 2030, according
The Dow Has Given Back All Its 2014 Gains - Do You Care?
All trades result from a disagreement. Someone wants to buy, while someone else wants to sell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has given back all 2014 gains. So, is that a major trend-line break to sell? Or, is it a buying opportunity? It is a matter of perspective. What matters is
Half the Word's Population Lives in 6 Countries
As of this month, the world’s population is now 7.2 billion. According to U.N. data, half of the people around the globe (3.6 billion) live in just a half-dozen countries. China has the world’s largest population (1.4 billion), followed by India (1.3 billion). The next most-populous nations – the United States, Indonesia, Brazil and Pakistan
Which Markets Did Best In the First Half of the Year?
There is always something working. It still surprises me how often it changes. For example, take a look at Coffee's rise. The chart below shows the top-and-bottom performing markets so far this year. The data is color coded based on sector. The first column shows year-to-date performance, followed by six columns of the most recent
Runner Takes a Nasty Fall, But She Didn't Stay Down For Long [VIDEO]
Success and failure are not measured by how you fall, but rather by how you pick yourself up. Here is a video that shows that beautifully. Heather Dorniden was competing in a 600-meter race at the 2008 Big Ten Indoor Track Championships. There was about 200 meters of the race to go when Dorniden tripped,
Here Are Some Links For Your Weekend Reading
Why are vacations so stressful? Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting. Lighter Links: The Negative Side of Positive Thinking. (Explore) The Dalai Lama’s Ski Trip: What you can learn in the slush with His Holiness. (Slate) The Not-So-Distant Future When We Can All