Here's the uncomfortable truth: 75% of millionaires didn't get rich from one job. Yet most people still put all their financial eggs in one basket — and panic the moment their paycheck gets threatened.
The pandemic made this painfully obvious. When 23 million jobs vanished in May 2020, people

Ethereum's 2023 rally shows a 45% increase but still sits 65% below its all-time high. VanEck's ambitious $50,000 prediction for 2030 hinges on transaction fee growth and ecosystem dominance, yet competition and regulatory risks present challenges.

Christine Lagarde's son lost 60% in crypto despite her warnings against it, illustrating the generational divide in attitudes toward finance. This personal story highlights how younger investors often ignore expert advice, leading to painful lessons.

XPeng's stock price fell 19.7% after celebrating its Q3 earnings report, mainly due to a significant slowdown in Q4 guidance growth, which has dampened market expectations for the future. Despite significant growth in Q3 performance, ongoing losses and a slowdown in growth have raised concerns among investors.

The definition of "upper-middle class" income varies significantly across the U.S., influenced by geography and local costs of living. While general thresholds range between $106,000 to $250,000, factors like housing and inflation complicate these figures.

Cloudflare's acquisition of Replicate enhances AI deployment for developers by integrating a vast model catalog into its global infrastructure, allowing instant deployment without infrastructure challenges. This move positions Cloudflare as a key player in the AI infrastructure market.

On Monday evening, Rocket Lab ( NASDAQ: RKLB ) released its Q3 earnings report, which looks good on the surface—revenue of $155 million exceeded expectations, and a net loss of only $0.03 was better than expected. But the stock price still fell by 13%. Why?
The problem lies with Neutron. This reusable rocket was originally scheduled for its first flight by the end of 2025, but it has now been officially announced to be postponed to Q1 or Q2 of 2026. This is not a small matter - Neutron is a key product for Rocket Lab's turnaround, and it carries the company's entire profit expectations.
The real impact of the delay on finances
Analysts originally believed that Rocket Lab would achieve its first profit in 2027, provided that it reached a pace of 3-5 launches per year that year. Now that Neutron has been delayed by a year, it means:
- The first launch has been postponed from 2025 to 2026.
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Compass Diversified Holdings is restructuring its struggling Lugano subsidiary through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, aiming to unlock asset value while maintaining strong performance in its other eight subsidiaries. CODI is providing financing to support Lugano during this process, which could result in a cleaner balance sheet and continued control over the subsidiary. The market will watch closely to see if this strategy effectively creates value.

This article reviews ZCash's historical prices and market behaviors since 2016, analyzing potential investor returns during various market phases and addressing whether it is an appropriate time to buy ZCash now.

Although electric vehicles seem cheaper in terms of annual fuel and maintenance costs, the high hidden costs of battery replacement, repair expenses, insurance, and charging station installation make them about $13,000 more expensive than traditional cars over a six-year period. For those on a budget, traditional cars remain a more affordable option.

Palo Alto Networks acquired Chronosphere for $3.35 billion, enhancing its AI infrastructure capabilities. With Chronosphere's growth in observability and plans to integrate it with AgentiX, Palo Alto aims for real-time issue remediation, reflecting a trend of cybersecurity firms expanding into infrastructure.