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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.
Smith Brain Trust
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.
Investing: Why Gold Appears To Be Having a Moment
November 11, 2019
Here's why investors like the yellow metal and what famed investor Warren Buffett has said about it.
Why Capital One Arena Likes Its Chances
November 07, 2019
Capital One Arena is wagering that it can get you more interested in sports gambling. And, according to Maryland Smith’s Steven L. Heston, that’s a fairly safe bet.
Can Juul Survive?
November 06, 2019
A series of e-cigarette bans has some experts wondering whether the industry will survive, or fizzle out.
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