The Sand Hill Gazette
Our business publication inspired by Sand Hill Road: the Silicon Valley street where technology and finance intersect.
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Walmart’s Stellar 2nd Quarter
In a surprising turn of events, Walmart’s second quarter earnings were excellent. How did Walmart go from a dark warning of a profit drop earlier this year to a large profit margin?
Inflation Reduction Act Part One: Healthcare
After years of congressional deadlock, President Biden’s domestic agenda seemed doomed. That all changed with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Read part one of our two part series on this consequential piece of legislation, focusing on the impacts on the U.S healthcare system and climate policy.
China’s Real Estate Crisis
China is in the midst of an economic meltdown, with its fragile but incredibly important real estate market imploding. Let’s dig into what caused this and what the effects will be.
U.S - Mexico Trade Fight
A new energy policy by the Mexican government has caused trade tensions with the U.S, with a battle between renewable energy and petroleum at the center of the issue.
Taking a Byte out of the CHIPS Act
In July, Congress passed the CHIPS Act of 2022 to increase domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing to strengthen our supply chains and national security. Let’s dig into what this legislation will do and its potential benefits and costs.
Of Crops and Cash: A Primer on Agricultural Markets
Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has caused an increase in wheat prices and famine conditions in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia. This disruption is but the latest example of the economic importance of agriculture, a vital and volatile market in the midst of technological shifts.
Blooming Melodies: An Entrepreneur’s Story
You hear about kids starting businesses all the time; here is a firsthand account of one person’s journey to share her passion with the world through running a business.
The Options Encyclopedia
Options can be very complicated securities to invest in. This comprehensive guide will hopefully simplify them!
Is this a Recession?
America and the world are in a lot of economic turmoil right now, with high inflation and war in Ukraine. With everything that is going on, are we in a recession?
Coinbase Insider Trading
A former Coinbase Employee has been arrested for insider trading. This arrest marks the first of its kind and begins a legal dispute on what cryptocurrencies actually are in the eyes of the law.
The Takedown of Twitter
Elon Musk and Twitter have been clashing for the past 5 months, with a lot of drama over whether or not he will end up buying the company. With so much having happened, lets recap the main events and evaluate what the situation between Twitter and Musk is now.
The Economics of Airlines
After years of slumped demand during the pandemic, the airline industry now faces the opposite problem: more demand than they can accommodate. Airlines, passengers, and investors will need to reckon with the causes and implications for the remainder of the summer and beyond.
Sri Lanka Economic Crisis
Massive protests ravage Sri Lanka as the developing island nation struggles with hyperinflation amidst an economic crisis. For the first time in it's history, Sri Lanka defaulted on $51 billion on foreign debt with little to no reserves. Bad monetary policies and decisions by the ruling family combined with environmental factors have made this finanical collapse inevitable.
Working Hard or Hardly Working: The Economics of Remote Work
At the end of May, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent an email requiring employees to return to work or risk expulsion. His announcement marks an ideal time to look back on two years of predominantly remote work and evaluate its current effects on employees, investors, and the economy.
The Jordans: An Economic Sensation
Nike: you’ve definitely heard about this company, and chances are, you’re wearing Nike footwear right now. Behind a bold, invigorating swoosh that represents high quality standards lies a multi-billion dollar company built by a student and his track instructor.
Comparison of EV Stocks
One of the biggest trends recently has been the shift from internal combustion vehicles to electric vehicles. Now that automakers are seeing the success of Tesla, there are new players in the now highly contested EV market. With recent IPOs of Rivian and Lucid and big EV investments from legacy automakers such as Ford and General Motors, which stock is best to own? Read this article to find out!
Making Sense of Today’s Macroeconomic and Stock Market Landscape
Whether you’re a stock market veteran or a budding investor looking to work your money, making sense of today’s macroeconomic and stock market environment can be an impeding challenge. The scope of this article will be to break down the intricacies and complexities of the current American economy to help you make informed decisions as you consider potential avenues to get your money working.
Comparing Cars in a Volatile Market
The advancement of technology leaves consumers with the burden of choice. With so many options available today, choosing between them is the real challenge. Weighing in environmentally friendly options while staying on budget is where people face an even bigger challenge. Today, the car market’s ever fluctuating status doesn’t help in the decision making. Let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of each car!
Japan’s Struggle with Deflation
Japan has been battling deflation for the past 3 decades. While we are learning about the detriments of high inflation in the United States, deflation is also a serious problem with wide ranging negative effects on the economy. Read this article to learn about Japan’s deflationary difficulties.
A Future Recession?
Economists like Carl Icahn and Jamie Dimon, along with economists at Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, are warning of a recession in the not-so-far future. Do their warnings have merit? And how severe could this recession be?