Elon Musk at a Tesla Motors press conference at the 2009 North American Auto Show. James Leynse | Corbis Historical | Getty Images The term “collectible vehicle” might conjure up images of an elegant convertible from the 1930s, or maybe a souped-up muscle car. But time moves on. A new crop of all-electric vehicles and … Read more
Consumer spending remained remarkably resilient throughout 2023, even in the face of prolonged inflation and high interest rates. But that’s unlikely to continue, according to Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist at the National Retail Federation. “A year ago, many commentators were skeptical and calling for a recession, but the recession never came. With each passing month, … Read more
Auctioneer Victoire Gineste gestures as she adjudicates for 20 million euros ($21.9 million) a recently rediscovered drawing by Michelangelo, the artist’s first known nude, at the Christie’s auction house in Paris on May 18, 2022. Emmanuel Dunand | Afp | Getty Images Wealthy, young collectors in Asia have been fueling demand for art — particularly … Read more
In 2022, only 2.1% of venture capital investments in the U.S. went to businesses that are founded solely by women. But some say the gap may be closing. Maskot | Digitalvision | Getty Images Starting a business is always challenging and while women have historically faced additional challenges, some female founders say the landscape is … Read more
