What We’re Reading – Week of 05/24/2019

Below you will find the articles on economics, investing, and finance that we found most interesting for the week. NB: ($) denotes subscription site.   A.I. can already detect lung cancer as well as doctors by looking at CT scans. Article via New York Times ($)   AT&T is trying to reinvent itself as a […]

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What We’re Reading – Week of 05/17/2019

Below you will find the articles on economics, investing, and finance that we found most interesting for the week. NB: ($) denotes subscription site.   For farmers, the combination of horrible weather and the trade spat with China is the perfect storm. Article via Wall Street Journal ($)   Morgan Stanley got clients into Uber […]

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What We’re Reading – Week of 05/10/2019

Below you will find the articles on economics, investing, and finance that we found most interesting for the week. NB: ($) denotes subscription site.   Google gives Chrome users more control over who tracks them. Article via Wall Street Journal ($)   Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes says it is time for the U.S. Government to […]

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What We’re Reading – Week of 05/03/2019

Below you will find the articles on economics, investing, and finance that we found most interesting for the week. NB: ($) denotes subscription site.   Amazon’s one-day shipping is a perk few retailers can match. Article via Bloomberg   Speaking of fast shipping, Vox looks back at how Amazon got started with Prime. Article via […]

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What We’re Reading – Week of 04/26/2019

Below you will find the articles on economics, investing, and finance that we found most interesting for the week. NB: ($) denotes subscription site.   Kroger struggles with the rise of online groceries. Article via Wall Street Journal ($)   Steve Jobs’ widow, Laurene Powell Jobs, spends her time investing in education, cancer research, and […]

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What We’re Reading – Week of 04/19/2019

Below you will find the articles on economics, investing, and finance that we found most interesting for the week. NB: ($) denotes subscription site.   Bridgewater says corporate margins have peaked and many former tailwinds will become headwinds. Article via Bridgewater   Healthcare stocks take a beating on “Medicare for All” worries. Article via Bloomberg […]

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What We’re Reading – Week of 04/12/2019

Below you will find the articles on economics, investing, and finance that we found most interesting for the week. NB: ($) denotes subscription site.   The IRS finds it very difficult to pursue the ultra wealthy for tax compliance. Article via ProPublica   Measuring the performance of robo-advisers isn’t very easy. Article via Wall Street […]

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What We’re Reading – Week of 04/05/2019

Below you will find the articles on economics, investing, and finance that we found most interesting for the week. NB: ($) denotes subscription site.   Is gene editing the future of pain relief? Article via Wired   Electronic trading is (finally) coming to the bond market. Article via Bloomberg   Andy Hall, the oil trader […]

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What We’re Reading – Week of 03/29/2019

Below you will find the articles on economics, investing, and finance that we found most interesting for the week. NB: ($) denotes subscription site.   The world’s cheapest hospital has to get even cheaper under India’s new national health insurance plan – Modicare. Article via Bloomberg Businessweek ($)   More than a third of the […]

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What We’re Reading – Week of 03/22/2019

Below you will find the articles on economics, investing, and finance that we found most interesting for the week. NB: ($) denotes subscription site.   Power Solutions’ $10 billion debt deal demonstrates the market is wide open for junk bond issuance again. Article via Wall Street Journal ($)   Anytime you disconnect control from the […]

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