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August 5, 2020
3 Big Forces That Are Changing Marketing
Each force has its own implications, ultimately working toward deepening consumer relationships and the expansion of the service economy.
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July 30, 2020
The Stock Market Is Not the Economy
To look at the major indices on the New York Stock Exchange, you might think – depending on the day – that the economy is doing OK. It's not.
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July 28, 2020
Why Gold Prices Have Been on the Rise
The price of gold is up more than 30% year-over-year. Our expert examines what it means for investors.
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July 28, 2020
‘De-Sinicization’ and Manufacturing in China
How will de-sinicization and the new challenges in manufacturing change the world's second-largest economy? 
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July 23, 2020
Back-To-School Shopping In a Pandemic
Every July and August, parents across the country prepare their school-age kids with the usual back-to-school goods: gleaming new sneakers, a fresh backpack, binders, paper and packs of bright yellow pencils. Not so much this year.
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July 14, 2020
Rebranding Washington's NFL Franchise
Moving forward on a positive note will be tricky, because the organization resisted the move for years, begging the question, 'Why did it take so long to get here?'
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July 13, 2020
Financial Risks This Hurricane Season
Hurricane intensity and frequency this year is likely to have significant impact on mortgage default risk. That means implications for the housing market, investors in credit risk and homeowners.
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July 13, 2020
How To Manage Your Post-Covid Office Reentry
As employees gradually return to their offices, some are finding the transition a bit rocky. Our expert offers some advice.
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July 9, 2020
The Remote-Work Guide To Difficult Conversations
These past few months of remote work have been challenging, for sure. And emotional intelligence has never been more important.
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July 1, 2020
2020’s Midyear Stocks To Watch
David Kass’ stock picks tend to outperform the market. Here is his latest list of stocks to watch.
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