The recent publication of Michael Lewis’s book, “Flash Boys,” has reignited debate about high-speed computerized trading. The practice has many defenders in spite of the dangers highlighted in the book. CFA Institute polled readers of its CFA Institute Financial NewsBrief to uncover their views.
Recently, Goldman Sachs economists and strategists have been discussing their mid-year economic perspectives for 2014. Below is a series of short videos in which these experts share their updated insights on the U.S. economy, and the economic outlook for Europe, Latin America, and emerging markets.
Every year, the Aspen Institute opens its doors to a curious and eager wider world, inviting the public to take in the Aspen Ideas Festival, which attracts a diverse lineup of thinkers from across the globe. This year’s moment has arrived. Festival organizers have once again put together an ambitious and varied program, with seminars and panels running simultaneously across the campus in the cool, dry air of this summer resort town.
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Composting is far from underground now. The practice has blossomed into a movement. In much of the world, compost has even spread from the backyard to the curb. Yet its role in our sustainability imperative can grow much more.
Composting is far from underground now. The practice has blossomed into a movement. In much of the world, compost has even spread from the backyard to the curb. Yet its role in our sustainability imperative can grow much more.
Composting is far from underground now. The practice has blossomed into a movement. In much of the world, compost has even spread from the backyard to the curb. Yet its role in our sustainability imperative can grow much more.
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This is the third article in a six-part BULLETIN series exploring the most intriguing artisans, makers, and craftspeople that Lincoln has had the pleasure of working with; view all of the stories here.
This is the fifth article in a six-part BULLETIN series exploring the most intriguing artisans, makers, and craftspeople that Lincoln has had the pleasure of working with; view all of the stories here.
This is the second article in a six-part BULLETIN series exploring the most intriguing artisans, makers, and craftspeople that Lincoln has had the pleasure of working with; view all of the stories here.
This is the sixth article in a six-part BULLETIN series exploring the most intriguing artisans, makers, and craftspeople that Lincoln has had the pleasure of working with; view all of the stories here.
This is the first article in a six-part BULLETIN series exploring the most intriguing artisans, makers, and craftspeople that Lincoln has had the pleasure of working with; view all of the stories here.
This is the fourth article in a six-part BULLETIN series exploring the most intriguing artisans, makers, and craftspeople that Lincoln has had the pleasure of working with; view all of the stories here.
Water towers aren’t known for their beauty–not the rusty rigs that dot skylines and beach towns, at least. But some researchers see a similar functionality in mountains that provide crucial runoff to surrounding lowlands. To them, the Maloti-Drakensburg Mountains rising over South Africa, one of the world’s driest countries per capita, have the potential to be the most resourceful water towers that exist.
Water towers aren’t known for their beauty–not the rusty rigs that dot skylines and beach towns, at least. But some researchers see a similar functionality in mountains that provide crucial runoff to surrounding lowlands. To them, the Maloti-Drakensburg Mountains rising over South Africa, one of the world’s driest countries per capita, have the potential to be the most resourceful water towers that exist.
How is the landscape evolving? What opportunities are on the horizon? Which companies are changing the game? What are the challenges? What are the risks? And what transformative trends are emerging? At Goldman Sachs, these are the questions we ask ourselves and that are top of mind for our clients.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a professional athlete, your coach is there to help you achieve your goals. Combining emotional support and tough love, alongside a regime built on practice and repetition, these individuals help teach good habits and continually push the limits of performance. But even the best coach can’t be with you 24 hours a day to monitor the intricacies of your training plan, until now. Today, wearable technologies are augmenting this hands-on approach, providing guidance around familiar areas like fitness and health, while creating new opportunities for feedback in our lives.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a professional athlete, your coach is there to help you achieve your goals. Combining emotional support and tough love, alongside a regime built on practice and repetition, these individuals help teach good habits and continually push the limits of performance. But even the best coach can’t be with you 24 hours a day to monitor the intricacies of your training plan, until now. Today, wearable technologies are augmenting this hands-on approach, providing guidance around familiar areas like fitness and health, while creating new opportunities for feedback in our lives.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a professional athlete, your coach is there to help you achieve your goals. Combining emotional support and tough love, alongside a regime built on practice and repetition, these individuals help teach good habits and continually push the limits of performance. But even the best coach can’t be with you 24 hours a day to monitor the intricacies of your training plan, until now. Today, wearable technologies are augmenting this hands-on approach, providing guidance around familiar areas like fitness and health, while creating new opportunities for feedback in our lives.
A social impact bond is an innovative financial instrument that uses private sector investment to support high-impact social programs that are meant to address social challenges. What makes these bonds unique is that the return to investors is directly linked to the achievement of measurable social impact.
By Ken Kaplan, Intel iQ Editor-At-Large
By Ken Kaplan, Intel iQ Editor-At-Large
For the past few years marketing has revolved around mobile app development and social media marketing. This year, however, will be the year we focus on digital video. Industry trends point to an increase in accessibility, content, and audience. For the media industry, increased demand for digital video will yield higher-than-ever advertising revenue. For marketers, opportunities to advertise in digital video will finally be practical.
