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November 21, 2019
How To Make More Money in Online Auctions
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.
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How To Make More Money in Online Auctions
November 20, 2019
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.
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The Trend Already Changing How You’ll Shop for Gifts
November 20, 2019
A Controversy in 77 Words
It is just 77 words. But this single section of the federal tax code is sparking a lot of controversies.
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A Controversy in 77 Words
November 16, 2019
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?
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Does Digital Health Favor the Wealthy?
November 16, 2019
Central Bank Landscape
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?
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Central Bank Landscape
November 14, 2019
Will Your Gifts Arrive on Time This Year?
The usual Christmas shopping period, which begins Black Friday, is particularly short this year – just 26 days. Will those final bundles arrive on time?
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Will Your Gifts Arrive on Time This Year?
November 13, 2019
What Microsoft Japan's 4-Day Week Says About the Future of Work
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.
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What Microsoft Japan's 4-Day Week Says About the Future of Work
November 12, 2019
Standing Out On Streaming’s Crowded Stage
How many streaming entertainment options are too many? A new study examines what industry leaders must do to hold the spotlight.
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Standing Out On Streaming’s Crowded Stage
November 12, 2019
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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How Apple and Disney Are Shaking Up Streaming
November 11, 2019
Investing: Why Gold Appears To Be Having a Moment
Here's why investors like the yellow metal and what famed investor Warren Buffett has said about it.
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Investing: Why Gold Appears To Be Having a Moment