Articles
Deconstructing the 10-K: Part II of II
In this second installment, QBR Senior Finance Editor Benjamin Kavanagh remains your trusted guide, just as in Part 1. Our mission remains clear: to simplify financial statement analysis, focusing on the Form 10-K, and provide a practical framework for efficient analysis, recognizing the challenge of time constraints.
Decoding the Plastic Puzzle
In our latest editorial piece, QBR Editor Evan Marriott, looks to decode the intricate world of credit cards through exploring the various types available, emphasizing the importance of credit scores and the factors that influence them, along with highlighting the potential pitfalls associated with their misuse.
Demystifying the Middle Eastern Venture Landscape
This editorial, from Editor Petar Mijacevic, provides a breakdown on how Western investors have underallocated investments to the Middle East according to asset allocation models, and how shifts in its business environment, powerful sovereign wealth funds, and long-term investment catalysts may transform the region into a tech powerhouse.
Deconstructing the 10-K: Part I of II
An entry-level probe into corporate & financial statement analysis, specifically the Form 10-K.
From Rags to Riches: The Story of China’s “Miracle” Economic Growth
An exploration of China's ascension from rags to riches by dissecting its unprecedented economic evolution and the vital role that the country now holds both presently and in the foreseeable future, as it continues to influence the global economic landscape.
Locked Out: The Crisis of Unaffordable Housing for Young Canadians
Explore potential avenues to understanding the housing crisis, its far-reaching consequences on the lives of young individuals, and explore potential avenues to weather the storm.
Does Life Really Imitate Art?
As far as Hollywood is concerned, finance professionals will always be the blind leading the blind, despite undeniable levels of progress in creating a more efficient, honest, and meritocratic workplace.
Follow the Leader: Venture Capital Pandemonium
Overall, major venture capital firms are industry leaders for a reason — they are some of the most sophisticated and successful investors in the world. Following their investments often makes sense, and to a certain extent, they deserve the “premium” that they warrant, but when the party stops, there can be serious consequences.
Lady Liberty vs. Liberation: How the U.S. Dollar Eclipses Global Markets
In a time where political tensions have resulted in bolstered protectionism and decreased globalization, the effects of a strong dollar only contribute towards a downward trend in global trade. Nations, trade associations, and heads of state must prioritize foreign transactions and discourage barrier retaliation for the continued liberation of global markets.
Airlines – A Soaring or Crashing Investment?
Right now, travelling is more popular than ever, as many have learned to prioritize experiences over tangible goods in the post-pandemic environment. This begs the question, should individuals get in the front seat and invest in airlines, or simply sit back and watch them take off?