From Our Weekly Note and More
On Beyond Meat, Plant-Based and Other Alternatives
Comments from Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown, along with research from Cornell and Johns Hopkins Universities
On Amazon, Apple and Health Care
As Amazon said it would acquire One Medical, a health care provider, for $3.9 billion and Apple released the 60-page report “Empowering people to live a healthier day.”
On Walmart, Canoo and Electric Vehicles
Comments from retailer Walmart and EV developer Canoo regarding an agreement to purchase 4,500 all-electric delivery vehicles, with an option for another 10,000 units
On Metaverse Momentum
Comments by McKinsey & Co., Momentum Worldwide (a unit of Interpublic Group) and Pew Research
On the Global Economy and Market Volatility
Comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve on the global economy, as it increased its benchmark interest rate by 0.75% (the largest increase since 1994) - and volatility dynamics.
On Digital Currencies and the U.S. Federal Reserve
Comments by Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard from “Digital Assets and the Future of Finance: Examining the Benefits and Risks of a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency”
On "Making the Metaverse"
Comments from Nick Clegg, Meta (Facebook) President - Global Affairs (formerly Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom), in his blog post “Making the metaverse: What it is, how it will be built, and why it matters”
On Alzheimer's, Our Bodies, and Our Health
Research from 1) the University of California – San Francisco and the University of California - Los Angeles highlighted risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and 2) the World Health Organization on the global obesity epidemic.
On NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly, NFTs, and Ukraine Support
Last week, former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly had the second of two NFT auctions of his digital art, with the proceeds supporting humanitarian efforts for Ukraine.
On Managing Inflation - in the U.S.
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell shared comments about inflation, as it hit the highest level since the 1980s.
The Dallas Cowboys, Sony, Epic Games, Lego, McLaren Auto, the Metaverse, and more
Comments about how blockchains, NFTs, and metaverse platforms will extend and redefine the sports fan experience.
On Digital Assets and the U.S. Treasury
Comments by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Digital Assets.
On NFTs, Ukraine, Sports, and Music
Comments from Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine Minister of Digital Transformation, the PWC report “NFTs: The future of digital assets in sports” and Jonathan Dworkin, Universal Music senior vice-president of digital strategy.
On Energy Security: U.S., Europe, and China
Comments from U.S. President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German Economic Minister Robert Habeck, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Wang Xiang - China National Development and Reform Commission