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Best Articles of the Week: 11/6/2020
How COVID-19 Ravaged the Travel IndustryIt is no secret that we are all staying at home more than we ever have in the past. As a result those businesses directly and indirectly tied to travel have suffered. This article looks at what has happened recently to the...
Best Articles of the Week: 10/23/2020
Investment Managers Avoid Treasuries Ahead of Election For many treasuries are a safe haven. However, at times there can be hidden risks inside seemingly safe assets. For this reason, some investment managers are avoiding these securities ahead of the election. Tech...
Best Articles of the Week: 10/19/2020
SPACS, Here to StayWith a frothy stock market, it is no surprise that many companies are going public. However, SPACs are a new method to do so that seems likely to stick around.Older Americans Selling Stocks to Younger OnesIn what seems normal, older Americans are...
Best Articles of the Week: 10/12/2020
Understanding the New iPhone LineupApple made news this week with the long anticipated announcement of their iPhone 12. With so many options to choose from it can become a bit overwhelming. This article looks at the various options and helps make sense of...
Best Articles of the Week: 10/5/2020
IBM CEO Says to Hire Based on Other FactorsSchools and education have long been one of the key ingredients when getting a job. This may be true still, but some CEOs are looking for other ways to identify talent.Trump Returns But Not Out of the WoodsPresident Trump...
Election Series: Understanding Biden’s Tax Plan
This election season, like most others, taxes are emerging as a key debate point between the two major parties. While it is still well to early to know who will win we felt it might be helpful to look at what a "new" tax setup might look like under a Biden/Harris...
Best Articles of the Week: 9/28/2020
Is It Crazy to Start A Business During A Pandemic? Many Don't Think SoEveryone responds to stress and unease differently. Some feel overwhelmed while others embrace the moment. Millions of Americans are taking the opportunity presented during the pandemic to start...
Best Articles of the Week: 9/21/2020
Selling Most of His Empire, Whats Next?Ron Perelman is selling most of his business empire because of the pandemic. Yet another example of the wide-reaching implications of the virus. New Exchange Launches Challenge to NYSE and NasdaqEver since Michael Lewis' book...
Best Articles of the Week: 9/14/2020
Billionare Gives Away Everything, Has Nothing Left and is HappyEveryone who has travelled is familiar with duty free shops. The companies founder has given away $8B during his lifetime and now only has $2M left. An icon in the world of giving who did so in...
Best Articles of the Week: 9/7/2020
Tesla Shares CraterPerhaps the saying, what goes up must come down, is accurate for Tesla (at least for the moment). The shares fell dramatically this week during the broader market sell-off. African Nations Ripped Off by Wall Street?Headlines about Wall Street...