Author: Sonny Sunshine

The recent vice presidential debate between Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz highlighted the ongoing housing crisis in America, characterized by a severe shortage of affordable homes and rising costs. While both candidates acknowledged the crisis, their perspectives on its causes and solutions diverged significantly. Sen. Vance attributed the housing crisis primarily to undocumented immigration, arguing that it has led to increased competition for limited housing resources. He proposed a mass-deportation plan to address the issue. Gov. Walz presented a more nuanced view, emphasizing the lack of naturally affordable housing as a significant factor. He advocated…

As Microsoft prepares for its quarterly earnings report this month investors are focusing on the company’s finance leases. This financial tool allows Microsoft to spread asset acquisition costs over years rather than making large upfront payments. The approach is crucial as the tech giant invests in data centers to support growing artificial intelligence workloads. Microsoft’s recent annual report revealed a surge in finance leases yet to commence reaching $108.4 billion. This figure is $20.6 billion higher than the previous quarter and nearly $100 billion more than two years ago. These leases set to begin between fiscal years 2025 and 2030…