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Jan

21

2025

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By Owen Liu

Story Behind a Stock: MicroStrategy (MSTR) — Business Intelligence Meets Bitcoin

All Posts, Features, Industriesbitcoin, business, finance, investing, liu

Vladimir Kazakov via iStockPhoto Introduction MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) is often associated with Bitcoin and is called by some as the next Gamestop for its rise in stock price of approximately 359% this year. However, what exactly does this company do, and why has its stock price soared? This article is part of a series exploring companies whose stocks attract significant market attention, focusing on what they do and the unique strategies that have captured market attention. The goal is not to make investment recommendations but to deliver insights into industries and market trends for Vanderbilt students. MicroStrategy’s Origins and Core…

Four Generations, One Workforce: How Gen Z’s Values Shape Career Paths

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Image generated using Midjourney AI Today’s labor force spans four unique generations, creating challenges for companies to address the varied needs of employees, from retirement benefits to cultural values. Where does our generation of college students fit into this landscape? What priorities guide us when job hunting? How do we choose between a large corporation and a small startup? This article explores the current workforce dynamics, with projections extending into 2030. What does it mean to have four generations in the workforce? According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Millennials (born between the 1980s and late 1990s) and Gen X…

Why Vanderbilt’s Negotiation Class is Worth Considering for Any Student

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Image generated using Midjourney AI The business minor at Vanderbilt is a popular choice for students who are interested in business, and among the many business electives students can take, BUSA 3105 (Negotiation) stands out. Offered in both fall and spring semesters within the Business Pathways category, this class has no prerequisites or corequisites, making it appealing to first-year students and those still undecided about pursuing a business career. Should you consider taking this class? This article aims to provide additional information on this class beyond what is in the course description and offer a recommendation in the end. What…