Caleb Monroe

Caleb Monroe

Consumer & Retail Analyst

Consumer analyst covering e-commerce, retail, and branded consumer products. Former product manager with experience in pricing, demand forecasting, and retention analytics. Focuses on unit economics, cohort behavior, brand strength, and margin structure under different promotional environments.

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Feb 9, 2026 Finance

Nikkei Ascends Past 57,000 in Wake of Takaichi Victory and Trump Endorsement

Japanese Stocks Rally as LDP Secures Supermajority, Yen Weakens Amid Economic Outlook Adjustments

Japanese equities reached record highs on Monday as the Nikkei 225 index surpassed the 57,000 mark for the first time. This surge is linked to Prime M...

Landmark Litigation on Social Media Addiction Targeting Major Tech Firms Kicks Off in Los Angeles
Feb 9, 2026 News & Politics

Landmark Litigation on Social Media Addiction Targeting Major Tech Firms Kicks Off in Los Angeles

Meta and YouTube Face Allegations of Designing Platforms to Hook and Harm Young Users Amid Growing Legal Scrutiny

This week marks the beginning of a pivotal trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court where giants Meta, the parent company of Instagram, and Google's...

Puerto Rico Celebrates Bad Bunny's Landmark Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Feb 8, 2026 News & Politics

Puerto Rico Celebrates Bad Bunny's Landmark Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Island unites in a moment of cultural pride during Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl appearance

Puerto Rico paused during the Super Bowl halftime to celebrate Bad Bunny's groundbreaking performance, marking a significant cultural moment for the i...

Evaluating XRP and Cardano as Candidates for Significant Investment Gains
Feb 8, 2026 Finance

Evaluating XRP and Cardano as Candidates for Significant Investment Gains

An in-depth comparison of price performance and growth potential in the cryptocurrency arena

Among cryptocurrencies positioned as potential vectors for considerable financial returns, both XRP and Cardano exhibit qualities that attract investo...

Comparative Analysis of Vanguard VXUS and iShares IXUS ETFs for International Market Exposure
Feb 8, 2026 Business News

Comparative Analysis of Vanguard VXUS and iShares IXUS ETFs for International Market Exposure

Evaluating cost, performance, and portfolio composition to guide global diversification decisions

The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) and the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) offer investors access to internation...

Trump Escalates Legal Demands, Denies UAE Crypto Ties, and Sparks Political Debate
Feb 8, 2026 Finance

Trump Escalates Legal Demands, Denies UAE Crypto Ties, and Sparks Political Debate

A week marked by President Trump's significant federal claims, contentious responses on crypto investments, and political critiques of infrastructure projects

Recent political developments feature President Donald Trump intensifying his demand for $1 billion from Harvard University in relation to federal inv...

Republican Lawmakers Rebuke Trump Over Controversial Social Media Video Featuring Obamas
Feb 7, 2026 News & Politics

Republican Lawmakers Rebuke Trump Over Controversial Social Media Video Featuring Obamas

Bipartisan condemnation ensues after racist imagery surfaces in video shared by former President Trump

President Donald Trump faced unusual criticism from Republican senators and representatives following his sharing of a social media video portraying f...

Feb 7, 2026 Finance

DraftKings Amplifies Prediction Market Offerings Through Crypto.com Alliance

Expansion Includes New NFL and NBA Player Markets and Paves Way for Entertainment and Political Categories

DraftKings Inc. has broadened its partnership with Crypto.com to enhance its DraftKings Predictions platform, introducing a wider array of player-spec...

Feb 7, 2026 Finance

South Korean Crypto Exchange Erroneously Transfers $44 Billion in Bitcoin to Customers

Bithumb Recovers Majority of Errant Bitcoin Distribution Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb experienced a significant operational error during a promotional event, inadvertently sending approximate...

Access Restrictions at Milan's Last Supper During Olympics Spur Discontent Among Tourists
Feb 7, 2026 News & Politics

Access Restrictions at Milan's Last Supper During Olympics Spur Discontent Among Tourists

Exclusive access granted to dignitaries, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance, amid widespread closures

During the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Leonardo da Vinci's renowned mural The Last Supper was closed to the general public for multiple days, incit...