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After the Apocalypse: Retail’s Rebirth? May 10, 2017 Global Economy A small group of important convenience store retailers in Japan are taking a different approach: completely cashierless stores.
The Thought Police Are Plugged In March 13, 2017 Privacy Invasion It’s tempting to declare that George Orwell has won the debate about the future — surveillance via TV is here. But the truth is more complicated.
Nervous Investors Move the Markets February 24, 2017 Trading Strategies The CBOE Volatility Index is a simple measure of S&P 500 option buying. When it's high, it signals that investors are hedging their portfolios for a crash.
The EU’s Surprising Growth February 21, 2017 Global Economy If you believe the mainstream media's hype, you probably think the EU is in crisis mode. But even amid all this turmoil, we find steady, if fragile growth.
Third World Employment Is Here January 9, 2017 U.S. Economy A new study says that 94% of the 10 million jobs created after 2008 were temp positions. That’s 10 million jobs with no security and little future … it’s a recipe for disaster.





