Smith Brain Trust

Steve Case, co-founder and former CEO of AOL, says the third wave of internet innovation is now under way, but for the U.S. to continue to lead, it needs to think bigger. 

It’s long been believed that if you want to rein in risk-taking, hiring women as top managers can help. But new research suggests that it can have the opposite result.

You’ve applied for a new job and aced the interview. Congrats! But don’t forget to send a thank you note. Here's what it should say.

This isn’t another article about avocado toast, the delicious scapegoat to an entire generation’s money problems.

Absent from the trade agreement between the U.S. and Canada are the car tariffs the Trump administration had threatened to impose.

Buyers of luxury fashion can be passionate about the brands they shell out for. But can they be loyal when the brand becomes so popular that it loses its exclusivity?

Maryland Smith branding experts describe the decision by Dunkin’ Donuts to drop the "Donuts" from its name as overdue, fitting, and in tune with its customers' tastes.

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

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.

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.