The airline sector had a decent year in 2024. Is it finally cracking the value creation formula? Source: McKinsey Can the global airline industry continue its climb?

Many of the challenges to M&A in the past few years began to recede in 2024—only to give way to new headwinds in 2025. Can a strong M&A strategy help dealmakers find equilibrium? Source: McKinsey Time to revisit your M&A strategy

Diversified medtech giants have struggled to match the shareholder returns of other sectors, but targeted strategies can unlock substantial value. Source: McKinsey Too big to succeed? Unlocking value in large medtechs

With countless wellness apps, gadgets, and books promising to prevent memory loss and disease, how do you know what’s truly worth your time? A cognitive scientist breaks it down—helping you retrain your brain and reclaim your health. Source: McKinsey Author Talks: How to sharpen your mind at any age

Rebounding air travel demand is bumping up against a constrained supply of new aircraft. Assessing the size of this gap—and how it could grow or shrink—can help inform solutions. Source: McKinsey How severe is the aircraft shortage—and what happens next?

Low- and ultra-low-cost airlines have tended to earn better returns than full-service carriers, but their performance has slowed in the United States. Are there lessons here for global airline leaders? Source: McKinsey Are low-cost airlines losing altitude?

Wharton management professor unpacks why today’s graduates are entering a slow-moving job market and what they can do to adapt.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Why Today’s College Grads Face a Tougher Hiring Climate

Wharton experts speak with Ron Yurko, director of the Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Center and assistant teaching professor at Carnegie Mellon University.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Golf Analytics & Modeling With Ron Yurko

Human-centric skills are more critical than ever in an increasingly complex world. Here’s how some women CEOs harness these strengths to meet the challenges of the role. Source: McKinsey The inner game of women CEOs

GLP-1s are drugs that help people manage diabetes and lose weight. Their surging popularity has a range of economic and public health implications. Source: McKinsey What are GLP-1 medications?