💌 March 5: Bumble app, sneaker roundup, interior design tool

TODAY IS TUESDAY, MARCH 5

FINANCE: APPLE STOCK NEAR 4-MONTH LOW
Last week, shares for Apple fell to their lowest in 4 months, landing below $180. Shares for the company have already fallen by 3% this year while indexes such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have gained. Apple does have a reputation of having great long-term returns vs short-term.

WORK LIFE: IS IT EVER OKAY TO HAVE AN 8AM MEETING?
Industries like finance, healthcare, and education lean towards earlier hours when considering meetings for global coordination but where’s the work-life balance? Opinions vary on this concept with some saying “get it out of the way earlier” while others say it’s super disruptive towards their personal schedules and well-being. The issue gained a lot more attention after the Demoted podcast shared a story about a Gen Z employee missing an 8am meeting due to a workout class!

BUSINESS: BUMBLE CEO WANTS TO REVAMP THE APP
Bumble is really doing all that it can right now to keep their users and revenue numbers high. Recently, the shares of the company fell about 5% and they’re also said to eliminate 350 jobs, approximately 30% of their workforce. The new CEO Lidiane Jones has said that she would like to revamp the app to attract newer generations.

They say you can never go home again, and for Persephone Fraser, ever since she made the biggest mistake of her life a decade ago, that has felt too true.
Every Summer After will feel like a movie playing in your head.

ON PERSISTENCE: “The reward of a thing well done, is to have done it” — Seneca

Being tenacious and finishing something pending feels so rewarding in itself, like a breath of fresh air. As if a weight is lifted from your shoulders!

♥️ Burgundy is in, red is out. We’re loving this shoulder bag and these sneakers.

👧🏻 Sleek, slicked hair will be around for some time. A hair wax stick is a must

🧴 How we feel about Beyoncé’s haircare line

Spoak is a game changer for bringing your interior design ideas to life. Designing or deorating your space can be much easier when you can see it all laid out. With this tool, you can do everything from sourcing products to designing floor plans and room mock ups.

one bedroom, styled 4 different ways