Hi. I’m Aaron Weinman. Today, I’m highlighting a deep dive into Betterment, the disruptive startup that pioneered the robo-advisory space. The company set a trend that saw big banks and fintechs pile into the sector. Now, it’s charting a new path, so let’s dig into that. If this was forwarded to you, sign up here….
Monthly Archives: August 2022
Most of my friends don’t carry coins anymore, but if you happen to have a quarter in your pocket, make sure to say happy birthday. Phil Rosen here, and I’m celebrating the George Washington quarter’s 90th birthday from Los Angeles today. (I told him not to take it personally that 25 cents is worth less…
A TSA officer screens a passenger at Orlando International Airport. SOPA Images / Contributor / Getty A man with a lung condition had to walk after waiting 30 minutes for airport wheelchair support. Donald Willis told the Wall Street Journal he had to stop four or five times to use his inhaler. Disabled fliers have…
The flight was operated by a partner of the German travel company TUI. Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images Passengers traveling on a flight from Norwich to Majorca were delayed by 40 hours. The almost two-day delay was due to a technical issue with the aircraft, per The Norwich Evening News. One passenger described the incident…
Companies fared relatively well in the second quarter, Goldman said. Spencer Platt/Getty Images US companies’ strong second-quarter earnings suggest that fears of recession overblown, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. The investment bank said S&P 500 companies increased their earnings 9% year-on-year on average in the second quarter, with nearly three-quarters of the index’s market…
The earth can be pulled slightly off its axis by its irregular shape and other geological effects. NASA/JPL-Caltech The Earth had its shortest ever day on June 29, 2022, a scientist said. That day, a Wednesday, was 1.59 milliseconds shorter than ever before. It happened because the Earth isn’t perfectly spherical and can “wobble” on…
Michael Strunk Kristiansen told Insider he spent five days without his custom-fitted chair after Icelandair forgot to bring it on his flights both to and from New York. Courtesy of Michael Strunk Kristiansen; Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images A passenger said Icelandair forgot his wheelchair on his flights both to and from New York. In…
A cyclist rides past the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on March 22, 2021. AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File A conservative legal scholar predicts a 50% of a constitutional convention in five years. Rob Natelson has written prolifically on Article V of the Constitution and the convention movement. The chances of a convention depend on how…
The Australian government warned of a liquefied natural gas shortfall – and said that supplies must be diverted to its domestic market. Ralph Wilson/AP The Australian government has warned of a liquefied natural gas shortfall. It has asked exporters to divert supplies to the domestic market – which could push prices even higher. Europe is…
Google has responded to last week’s rumors that it may sunset its Stadia gaming service this year: “Stadia is not shutting down,” the official Stadia Twitter account told a concerned fan in a tweet spotted by PC Gamer. “Rest assured we’re always working on bringing more great games to the platform and Stadia Pro.” I…