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Why Investors Are Buzzing About Luckin
December 03, 2019
What does Luckin's recent earnings strength portend for the Chinese coffee startup and for Starbucks, its well-caffeinated rival?
Alibaba’s Hong Kong Bet
Why Alibaba's strong debut on the Hong Kong Exchange is prompting short-term and long-term considerations to sort through.
Remember ‘To Be,’ Not ‘To Do,’ This Holiday Season
November 22, 2019
The wintertime holidays can be a time to reflect, relax and recharge. To get the most out of the season, our expert offers these four festive tips.
Smith Research
How To Make More Money in Online Auctions
November 21, 2019
To attract more online auction bidders and drive up prices, two things matter: how long an auction is active and the day of the week it closes, finds new research.
A Controversy in 77 Words
November 20, 2019
It is just 77 words. But this single section of the federal tax code is sparking a lot of controversies.
The Trend Already Changing How You’ll Shop for Gifts
What until very recently seemed like a futuristic pipe dream is increasingly market commonplace, as retail companies across consumer sectors roll out augmented reality (AR) experiences.
Central Bank Landscape
November 16, 2019
Central banks around the world are once again lowering interest rates and looking to unconventional monetary policy tools, aimed at bolstering their economies. Is it working?
Does Digital Health Favor the Wealthy?
In an increasingly always-on, connected world, it’s easy to assume that everyone reaps the benefits of technological advances. But is that really the case?
Will Your Gifts Arrive on Time This Year?
November 14, 2019
The usual Christmas shopping period, which begins Black Friday, is particularly short this year – just 26 days. Will those final bundles arrive on time?
What Microsoft Japan's 4-Day Week Says About the Future of Work
November 13, 2019
Done right, the four-day workweek can yield great benefits for the company, community and individual alike. Here's how to make it a success.
Standing Out On Streaming’s Crowded Stage
November 12, 2019
How many streaming entertainment options are too many? A new study examines what industry leaders must do to hold the spotlight.
How Apple and Disney Are Shaking Up Streaming
Disney+ and Apple TV+ are here, and the hotly anticipated – and attractively priced – streaming services are stirring some questions in the increasingly crowded on-demand entertainment industry.
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