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The Value Of Risk-Based Capital In Financial Regulation
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David Merkel
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Sunday, December 4, 2016 5:11 PM EDT
Given all of the risks a financial institution takes — credit, asset-liability mismatch, and other liability risks, how much capital does a financial institution need in order to stay solvent?
What I Look For In Founders
Article By:
Marc Michel
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Sunday, December 4, 2016 3:18 PM EDT
I often get asked what I look for in the founders that I invest in. The truth is that its a multitude of factors, but can be boiled down to three primary traits...
3 Questions The Best Interviewers Always Ask Their Future Boss
Article By:
Alan Cutter
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016 11:17 PM EDT
Yesterday, you completed the phone interview with Human Resources. Today, you’ve pretty much aced the onsite interview with the boss. And as you near the close, they ask you the one question you’ve been dreading....
Black Friday Sales Slump As Retail Tracker Admits Holiday Season "Off To A Slow Start", Blames Warm Weather
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Sunday, November 27, 2016 7:08 PM EDT
Sales and traffic at U.S. brick-and-mortar stores on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday declined from last year, as Reuters reports that stores offered discounts well beyond the weekend and more customers shopped online.
Bill Gross, America’s “Mr. Unicorn”, Plots A Future In Asia
Article By:
Peter Fuhrman
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Monday, November 21, 2016 3:57 PM EDT
The unicorns Gross created include some of the most successful early successes in e-commerce and online advertising.
Marketing And AI Key Focus Areas For Salesforce’s Acquisition Spree
Article By:
Sramana Mitra
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Monday, November 21, 2016 10:46 AM EDT
This year, Salesforce has spent close to $5 billion on acquisitions, with the largest one being the $2.8 billion acquisition of e-commerce platform Demandware. Its most recent acquisition is that of marketing data startup Krux.
What To Do When Government Data Can’t Be Trusted
Article By:
Chris MacIntosh
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Sunday, November 20, 2016 7:58 PM EDT
When evaluating investment opportunities, the information you'd normally look at can sometimes be unreliable. And so it's time to employ the simple and effective strategy I call "voyeurism".
On Long-Term Corporate Investments
Article By:
David Merkel
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Sunday, November 20, 2016 5:39 PM EDT
There is a statement commonly made that firms in the US aren’t doing as well as they can in the long-run because the calculation of quarterly earnings inhibits long-term investment. I’m not sure such statements are true but I'll explain the problem.
Fintech Apps, The Future Of Banking And Commerce Worldwide
Article By:
Taki Tsaklanos
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Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:50 AM EDT
Fintech market cap as of October 2016 hovered in the twenty seven billion dollar arena. This includes Fintech apps and blockchain platforms.
Why Brands, Retailers And Investors Should Be Looking At Israeli E-Commerce
Article By:
Shelly Hod Moyal
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Monday, November 14, 2016 5:56 PM EDT
As iconic legacy retailers seek to adapt their operations for the changing retail preferences of consumers — and younger, urban consumers in particular — deep investment in both R&D and human capital is needed.
Why You Should Keep A Close Eye On The Payments Market
Article By:
Maithya Kitonyi
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Monday, November 14, 2016 12:30 PM EDT
The Payments market has taken a paradigm shift over the last decade or so, and this presents an opportunity for more players including large techs and startups. Forget Pharma and biotech, the next breakout stock could be from this market.
Wearable Tech: From “Peak Hype” To “Peak Adoption”
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Paradigm Press
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Sunday, November 13, 2016 6:11 PM EDT
For the non tech-geek segment of the population, wearable technology means a Fitbit or an Apple Watch. Chances are you’re a little underwhelmed by your personal experience or you haven’t even bothered to put such a gadget on your body.
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3 Real Estate Branding Ideas You’d Be Crazy Not To Use
Article By:
Than Merrill
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Wednesday, November 2, 2016 6:10 PM EDT
Branding isn’t just a strategy employed by Fortune 500 companies and Texas cattle ranchers: it’s a key component to small business and real estate investing success.