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December 2010

Kass: “Explosive” surprises for 2011

By Prieur du Plessis, Doug Kass has been sharing his ten surprises for 2010 over the past few weeks on […]

QE = wealth redistribution

By Dian Chu, Economic Forecasts and Opinions, James Bullard, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis was on […]

The redistribution of hope

Optimism is on the move—with important consequences for both the hopeful and the hopeless GlobalisationDec 16th 2010 | from PRINT […]

The government takes over Hungary’s independent institutions, one by one

Hungry for power Hungarian politicsDec 16th 2010 | BUDAPEST | from PRINT EDITION  Orban’s coming for you HUNGARY is under […]

As China’s prime minister visits India, the host’s attitude towards its bigger neighbour is hardening

Pushing back India and ChinaDec 16th 2010 | DELHI | from PRINT EDITION COUNT the ways in which India’s handling […]

China’s Bombshell Means This Market Will Soar in 2011

By Chris Hunter China dropped a bombshell this month. Not the kind the North Koreans have been dropping on their […]

Regrets – I’ve Had Them in Costa Rica

By Ronan McMahon The stream is full, white and bubbling from the rains. The roar of water impressive. The dense […]

How Build-a-Bear invented a bear market

How Build-a-Bear invented a bear market A toy retailer thrives by thinking like a kid. (Fortune Small Business) — Cute […]

In Stockpicking, Local Connections Give Politicians an Edge

A new study says members of Congress make lousy stockpickers overall, with one key exception: when they invest in local […]

Making the Decision to Replace Yourself

  By KATHERINE REYNOLDS LEWIS   In early 2008, Matt Dorey, founder and chief executive of Curve Dental, was at […]