Engulf & Devour™
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Observations on markets, capital, and the businesses that move them, from the firm’s research desk. New commentary is published here.
SpaceX and the Economics of the Mega-IPO
A look at how story, scale, and speculation combine in the largest technology listings, and what they signal about modern capital markets.
Read Article →IndustryChinese Electric Cars: Booming Abroad, Slumping at Home
Global demand for Chinese EVs is surging even as domestic sales soften, pushing manufacturers toward aggressive overseas expansion.
Read Article →PolicyCalifornia’s Proposed Wealth Tax
How high-net-worth residents and their advisers are weighing the proposed tax on net worth, and the planning conversations it has prompted.
Read Article →ComplianceBeneficial Ownership Reporting & the Corporate Transparency Act
An update on the FinCEN beneficial-ownership information (BOI) reporting rule and the litigation that has shaped its rollout.
Read Article →WealthThe Sultan of Brunei and the World’s Largest Residence
A profile of one of the world’s most remarkable private residences and the portfolio of holdings behind it.
Read Article →CareersFive High-Paying Roles That May Not Be Worth the Cost
Compensation is only half the equation. A look at the hidden personal and professional costs of several lucrative careers.
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