March – Page 10 – The Stillman Exchange

Twenty years ago, the word “Google” was one of the Seussian variety—that is, a word that sounds like it belongs in a children’s book instead of one plastered along the walls of a Fortune 500 Silicon Valley-based company. However, it is no secret that Google has emerged as a tech titan in a world full of cutting-edge competitors that stop at nothing to outmaneuver one another at every turn, whether it is parent company’s Alphabet Inc.’s firm entrenchment in the top 15 of the Fortune 500 since its creation in 2015 or the company’s arrival to the trillion-dollar company club in 2020, there is little debate that Google has ruled the tech industry with an iron fist.

Finance Trending

March 7, 2021 Brian Hilyard

Warren Buffett’s Annual Letter Summarized

The letter started with a non-subtle flex: a table showing that Berkshire has returned an overall gain of over 2,800,000% to its shareholders since 1965, while the S&P 500 has only returned 23,000%, including dividends.

International

March 7, 2021 Liam Brucker-Casey

Iran Nuclear Deal Prospects Remain Stalled

The new White House administration under President Biden has publicly expressed a desire to rejoin the JCPOA, but Iran, burned by the diplomatic 180 that took place under the Trump administration, is seemingly hesitant to go back to business as usual.

Sports Trending

March 7, 2021 Michael Marciano

Kyrie Irving Calls for NBA Logo Change

New Jersey native and current Brooklyn Nets star, Kyrie Irving, is leading the discussion to change the official NBA logo to depict the late Kobe Bryant. The NBA logo currently features former Los Angeles Laker Jerry West, and has used his likeness since 1969.

International

March 7, 2021 Ariel Go Jr

Singapore Vending Machine Market Grows, Now Offering Salmon and Chili Crab

After exerting oneself through a busy day of classes and meetings or grinding through a long workout at the gym, buying a cold drink from a vending machine may be a good option to cool down and rest. Back in the day, vending machines used to be white metal boxes that dispensed mainly bottled drinks and snack bars.

International

March 7, 2021 Staff Writer

Hyundai and Kia Not Talking to Apple About Self-driving Cars

South Korean automakers, Hyundai and Kia, confirmed earlier this month that they are not in talks with Apple to develop a self-driving car. Hyundai and Kia confirmed this in their regulatory filings on February 8 and both companies saw their stock prices fall after their reports. Hyundai’s stock fell by 6.21%, while Kia’s stock fell by 15%

Internship Spotlight Spotlights

March 7, 2021 Nathaniel Valyo

Internship Spotlight: Connor Paradis

Connor Paradis is a senior in the Stillman School of Business from Lebanon, Maine. The Stillman Exchange reached out to Connor recently to hear about his experience interning for QueensGiant.

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