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Innovation is one of the most celebrated yet misunderstood ideas of our time. It is invoked in policy speeches, corporate strategy decks and university mission statements. But strip away the buzzword and what remains? In The Shortest History of Innovation, economist and federal MP Andrew Leigh offers an accessible, wide-ranging answer. Sweeping across millennia, from the wheel to artificial intelligence, Leigh argues three forces underpin most innovation: tinkering, teamwork and trade. Review: The Shortest History of Innovation – Andrew Leigh (Black Inc.) The alliteration is elegant. More importantly, however, it captures much of what innovation scholars have long observed: ideas…

Chord Energy (CHRD) returned $6.7B since 2021, more than its $6.9B market cap, and is up 31% YTD. Revenue of $1.17B beat by 15%, EPS of $1.28 missed by 16.88%, and 2026 free cash flow guidance is $700M. Oil prices at $71 vs Chord Energy’s $64 guidance assumption create upside to the $700M free cash flow target, supported by 22% lower F&D costs from long lateral conversions. The analyst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks. Get them here FREE. Chord Energy (NASDAQ:CHRD) CEO Danny Brown had a clear message on the February 26, 2026…

This weekend, mortgage rates are clinging just below 6% — barely. The Zillow lender marketplace is reporting an average 30-year fixed mortgage of 5.98%. The 15-year is now 5.50%. Is it a good time to buy a house or refinance your mortgage? Keep an eye on the numbers and your budget until you see something that works for you. Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 5.98% 20-year fixed: 5.90% 15-year fixed: 5.50% 5/1 ARM: 5.96% 7/1 ARM: 5.70% 30-year VA: 5.52% 15-year VA: 5.24% 5/1 VA: 5.30% Remember, these are the national…

Most of the answers we received were quite promising for BTC. Here’s the most interesting part. Bitcoin’s price nosedived from its October 2025 all-time high of over $126,000 to $60,000 by early February, posting a massive 52% decline. This put the asset in a bear market territory, at least according to most analysts, many of whom started to outline even more painful declines for BTC. The situation worsened as Israel and the USA engaged in direct military conflict last week against Iran, and the cryptocurrency quickly tumbled to its local lows. However, it reversed its trajectory in the following days…

Australia’s peak tech lobby group has pushed back against the federal government’s plans to restrict the use of non-compete clauses, saying these play an “important role” in the sector. The Labor government in last year’s budget announced it would be moving to ban the use of non-compete clauses on workers earning less than the high-income threshold in the Fair Work Act, which is currently $183,100 annually. A non-compete clause in a contract means an employee agrees not to work for a competitor or start a competing business for a certain period after leaving their job. Announcing the reform, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said…

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) is included among the 13 Best Defensive Dividend Stocks for 2025. Erste Group Downgrades Walmart (WMT) to Hold from Buy; FTC Settlement Adds Pressure Niloo / Shutterstock.com On March 5, Erste Group downgraded Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) to Hold from Buy. Earlier, on February 26, Reuters reported that Walmart agreed to pay $100 million to settle charges related to earnings for delivery drivers. The US Federal Trade Commission said the company’s actions caused drivers to lose tens of millions of dollars. The FTC, along with 11 states, filed a complaint alleging that Walmart misled both customers and drivers.…

The victim offered a 10% bounty for any recovered funds and asked exchanges and investigators to help trace the transfers. A crypto holder known online as Sillytuna said on March 5 that attackers stole about $24 million worth of tokens after threatening him with violence during a real-world robbery. The incident has renewed concern about so-called “wrench attacks,” a form of crime where perpetrators use physical threats to force victims to hand over control of their crypto wallets instead of attempting to hack them. Victim Describes Violent Coercion In several posts on X, Sillytuna said the theft involved armed…

Startup 360 takes a deep dive into leadership this week with Chris Kirk, one of the OGs with Stone and Chalk . Chris recently announced he was stepping down as CEO after three years, and 11 with the organisation since it began in Sydney. Listen here It’s not so much an exit interview as a rumination on what he’s learnt about what it takes to be a great founder and also leader. Chris took the top job at a time when the not-for-profit’s finances were in a perilous state, with losses in the millions, and has returned the innovation hub…

Graphics processing units (GPUs) are the main data center chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) development. The best GPUs in the industry are supplied by Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, and both of those companies source an important component called high-bandwidth memory (HBM) from Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU). Micron’s HBM solutions are fitted alongside advanced GPUs, where they keep data flowing seamlessly to unlock maximum processing speeds. The company is experiencing astronomical demand right now, which is driving a surge in its revenue and earnings. As a result, its stock has gained a whopping 323% over the last 12 months…

GPS-enabled device maker Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) let investors know that business is booming. Its fourth-quarter financial update and 2026 guidance helped the stock soar 25.4% in February, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Even after a standout 2025 that will lead to tough comparisons this year, management is still predicting 9% growth. Investors can look at a history of conservative forecasts and conclude that double-digit growth is likely again this year, making Garmin stock a solid buy. Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an “Indispensable…