by Cyrus Motakef | Oct 23, 2017 | Business + Economy
The stock market has been setting new records over the past 6 months. Donald Trump has promptly taken credit for the new stock market highs, but many investors are rejecting the idea that the president is primarily responsible for these new highs. At least...
by Cyrus Motakef | Oct 1, 2017 | Business + Economy, Health, Science + Tech, World
The iPhone 8’s release day drew no crowds in China. There is very little enthusiasm from the Chinese consumer for the iPhone 8; there were little to no lines in front of stores when it was released. Their underperformance heralds an uncertain future for Apple where,...
by Cyrus Motakef | Sep 9, 2017 | Politics + Society, World
Tensions between the United States and North Korea always seem to heighten during the summer months. One of many reasons for phenomenon is because the United States, alongside its military allies in the Pacific Ocean, conduct military drills. The North Koreans see the...
by Cyrus Motakef | Jun 1, 2017 | Climate + Environment, Politics + Society, World
Based on his previous statements regarding climate regulation, the general consensus is that Donald J. Trump will to leave the Paris Climate Accord. If the United States does withdraw, they will be joining Syria and Nicaragua as the only countries to not partake in...
by Cyrus Motakef | Dec 6, 2016 | World
Swiss voters voted to keep their nuclear power plants running on November 27, 2016. The vote was on to close the country’s five power plants after almost 45 years in operation. The Swiss Green Party attempted to close down these power plants because they felt that...
