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Why Aramco’s Giant IPO Isn’t What It Seems
December 12, 2019
Shares of oil giant Saudi Aramco last week traded publicly for the first time, with the biggest IPO in history. But don’t confuse size with success. Here's why.
10 Stocks To Watch in 2020
December 11, 2019
'As I learned some time ago, you cut your losses and let your winners run,' our expert says, updating his stocks to watch list.
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To Boost R&D, Close Pay Gaps
December 05, 2019
A new study shows that large pay gaps among R&D professionals at the same job level within an organization can stifle exploratory innovation — the kind that leads to U.S. patent filings.
Bargaining Power on Daily Deal Sites: It's About Scale
Online daily deal platforms can see a direct correlation between the amount of bargaining power and platform size with merchants, new research shows.
How To Stay Ahead of Cyber Risk
December 04, 2019
Cyber risk can come from data breaches or cyber attacks, but to really root out cyber threats and prepare for risks, organizations need to take a new approach.
Roll Call for Plant-Based Meat and Milk
December 03, 2019
What’s your definition of a 'burger' or 'milk'? If it includes plant-based alternatives, meat and dairy industry executives want to change that. But should they?
Want People To Use Bike Shares? Don’t Make Them Walk.
In cities around the globe, it seems like bike and electric scooter rentals are everywhere. But if one isn’t in the right place when a person needs it, they aren’t going to walk out of their way to find one.
Why Investors Are Buzzing About Luckin
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.
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.
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