★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)CommoditiesEconomics & TradeTransportation Shipping Rates Cooling Off, But Profits Remain Robust Heading Into 2022 Dry bulk shipping rates have fallen off a cliff over the last month, yet they remain significantly elevated compared to…McAlinden Research PartnersNovember 8, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)Economics & TradeMarketsTechnology Global Semiconductor Shipments Reach Record High, But Industries Still Expect to Battle Production Setbacks Semiconductors are forecast to remain in short supply well into next year as major chip manufacturers announce they are sold…McAlinden Research PartnersNovember 4, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)Economics & TradeFinancePolitics & Policy Hong Kong Faces an Uncertain Future as CCP Crackdowns Curb Corporate Appeal The Chinese Communist Party's ongoing regulatory and social reforms in the mainland are sending shivers through Hong Kong's economy. Cash raised…McAlinden Research PartnersNovember 3, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerServicesTechnology Cybersecurity Stocks on the Rise as IPOs, M&A, and VC Funding Ratchet Up New attacks on Microsoft's cloud and Azure services throughout the last month underscore a continually rising volume of cyberattacks. These,…McAlinden Research PartnersNovember 2, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)Real Estate & Construction Homebuilders Step Up Investment in 3D Printing to Boost Output and Efficiency 3D printing technology continues to make waves in the construction industry, offering a potential solution for both worker shortages and a national…McAlinden Research PartnersNovember 1, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerCommoditiesMarkets Soaring Fertilizer Prices Threaten to Diminish Crop Yields, Send Futures Even Higher Agricultural commodity prices have steadily risen this year as a slew of supply side disruptions continue to hamper the production of several…McAlinden Research PartnersOctober 28, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerMarketsServices Sports Betting’s September Breakout Fueled by NFL’s Rebound and a Sportsbook Ad Blitz NFL football re-energized US sports betting in September, marking record monthly handles for many states across the nation. A strong…McAlinden Research PartnersOctober 27, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerFinanceMarketsMonetary PolicyPolitics & Policy Improving Stablecoin Sentiment Set the Stage for Crypto’s Record Run, But New Regulations and CBDCs Could Create Uncertainty Prior to Bitcoin's ripping price action over the last month, Tether scored a victory in ongoing litigation when a judge tossed…McAlinden Research PartnersOctober 26, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)FinanceMarketsServices BNPL Services Gain on Strong Retail Demand, But Regulatory Concerns Arise Adoption of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services continues to accelerate among major retailers and fintech firms. Demand for BNPL…McAlinden Research PartnersOctober 25, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)TechnologyTransportation Autonomous Vehicle Tech Advances, Investment Continues to Accelerate The future of self-driving vehicle technology is steadily approaching as major players have upped their investments into startups and expanded…McAlinden Research PartnersOctober 21, 2021