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Accounting Scholar Pays It Forward

Life’s unexpected and often rewarding turns are manifested in

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Abandon Quarterly Earnings? Why the Latest Debate Misses the Point

Should publicly traded companies stop reporting earnings every quarter, opting instead for a twice-a-year schedule?

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Seven-Minute Public Speaking Warm-Up

Feeling anxious about a big presentation at work or an upcoming job interview? Maryland Smith’s Tricia Homer suggests a seven-minute workout that can shake off nervous energy, and help you focus and shine.

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A Textbook Emerging Market Crisis? Not Exactly

The current emerging market crisis has been stirring uncertainty among investors, much like similar crises we've seen before. But Maryland Smith’s Pablo Slutzky explains why this one might be different.

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Seven Career Transition Tips From Usain Bolt

What can Usain Bolt teach you about making a career transition? The eight-time Olympic gold medalist and world champion sprinter from Jamaica is making one now, on trial with an Australian A-League soccer team. Here are seven things you can learn from him.

Student

Johnson & Johnson Dream Job Awaits

Before classes even began at the University of Maryland’s Robert H.

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Forget FOMO. Busy People Need JOMO

Stoked by social media, our all-too-common fear of missing out, or FOMO, is often cited as a reason why we live beyond our means, take on debt and generally feel unsatisfied at home and in our careers. Now, meet JOMO, or joy of missing out.

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The Right Time To Ask About Job Benefits

You don’t want to start a new job only to find out the benefits package is a disaster. But when is the right time to ask about flex time and vacation days?

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Answering HQ2's Call, With Or Without Amazon

“If we don’t get Amazon’s HQ2 in this area, people are going to wonder, ‘What happens next?’ I want to create a program that answers that question. And the answer is: We all get back to work and we build great companies,” he says. “We help build tech product companies.”

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Six Alternatives to Digital Islands

Trade wars historically hinge on the flow of goods across borders. But Maryland Smith professor Anil K Gupta says the flow of data across borders may soon matter more.

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Colin Kaepernick and Nike's Long Game

After the stock market dip and the protests on social media, the core sentiment behind Nike’s controversial new ad campaign will remain standing, a Maryland Smith professor says, likely taller than before.

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Robinhood Effect: Why JPMorgan Is Offering Free Stock Trades

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