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A strong U.S. dollar means "the dollar buys more of another currency," one financial expert explained. But why is it strengthening, and how does it impact consumers? Here's what our reporter learned. nyti.ms/3fMeiou
What to Know About the Strong Dollar (Published 2022)

What to Know About the Strong Dollar (Published 2022)

You may have heard that the dollar is strong. But what does that mean for you?

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@Forbes6 Oct 2022
"We led with our mission -- our mission is to improve people's lives with the world's best transportation." At #Under30Summit, @Lyft co-founder @JohnZimmer spoke about how he effectively competed with his biggest competition. forbes.com/sites/emmylucas/2… #ForbesUnder30
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Exclusive: Affirm is testing a points-based rewards program to take on credit cards f-st.co/NKkv2jz
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AI-powered supply chain visibility platform Altana bags $100M tcrn.ch/3EoCjfO by @kyle_l_wiggers
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Identity security platform Oort bags new cash to grow its product tcrn.ch/3T0KjaN by @kyle_l_wiggers
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In 2021, sales from Nike’s website and apps totaled $9.1 billion, up from $5.5 billion a year earlier. hbr.org/2022/09/building-you…

Building Your Own Brand Platform

Some branded product companies are sidestepping digital aggregators like Amazon and Google Shopping and instead building their own brand flagship platforms. These platforms are more than just a...

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Although valid questions have been raised about ESG, the need for companies to understand and address their externalities is likely to become essential to maintaining their social license. Read more here:

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[🚨 NEW REPORT] How can Europe address its technology gap? The McKinsey Global Institute suggests 11 actions to help the region compete at greater scale and speed, and on a level playing field: mck.co/CompetitiveEurope
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P&L Survival Guide, Part II: The price isn't always right. @mwalters503 on.inc.com/UTNvB2m
How to Reduce Your Cost of Goods Sold When Prices Are Going Up

How to Reduce Your Cost of Goods Sold When Prices Are Going Up

P&L Survival Guide, Part II: The price isn't always right.

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"It's going to get extreme." The great copper squeeze is coming — and it will hit everything from computer chips to air conditioners. Read The Big Take ⬇️ trib.al/4bhcCl3
A Great Copper Squeeze Is Coming for the Global Economy

A Great Copper Squeeze Is Coming for the Global Economy

The recent downturn for copper prices only stands to worsen a coming deficit as the slump discourages new investments for the metal used in EVs and power grids.

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The four-day workweek is working — at least for 80% of companies, according to a closely watched experiment trib.al/vBDdxvE

Four-Day Week Pilot Findings: Successful for Most Firms, But Not All

Eighty percent of companies aiming to transition to a four-day workweek pull it off.

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Inflation has altered the economic mood, and potentially reset the path of global and national economies worldwide for many years. Our article discusses 7 data points to highlight inflation's impact and its future effects.

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Not only are you paying more for stuff than a year ago, but inflation continues to devastate the stock market, too. But higher inflation can also be good. How? 🧵 bit.ly/3Sim4Vb
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Why 'good taste' is taking all the fun out of luxury fashion trib.al/OEhn1EW

The Tyranny of ‘Good Taste’ in Luxury Fashion

There’s nothing inherently wrong with following the leader, but where’s the fun in that?

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Inflation is suddenly on everyone’s mind. How bad will it be? trib.al/GvccNnM via @BW
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Interesting insights about gen z. Apparently your "ok" means something ..theguardian.com/society/2021…
Dr Sarah Ogilvie: ‘Generation Z are savvy – but I don’t get all their memes’

Dr Sarah Ogilvie: ‘Generation Z are savvy – but I don’t get all their memes’

The linguist and computer scientist discusses her optimistic assessment of a misunderstood generation – and delves into the nuanced ways to text ‘OK’

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Black students and workers over the past several years have been rejected, punished, or fired for wearing traditionally Black hairstyles. A coalition of activists and legislators has started to change that trib.al/uacOW6q
How to Persuade White Lawmakers to Protect Black Hairstyles

How to Persuade White Lawmakers to Protect Black Hairstyles

In most U.S. states, employers and schools are allowed to discriminate against box braids, locs, and other traditional styles. A coalition of activists and legislators has started to change that.

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Wall Street is embracing a new kind of environmentally friendly debt aimed at lowering ocean pollution on.wsj.com/3n5M4VS
Green Investing Looks to Clean Up the Maritime Industry

Green Investing Looks to Clean Up the Maritime Industry

Wall Street is embracing a new kind of environmentally friendly debt aimed at lowering ocean pollution.

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Here’s what the future of work looks like after COVID-19 | Globalnews.ca

Here’s what the future of work looks like after COVID-19 | Globalnews.ca

As companies grapple with what a post-pandemic return to work looks like, The New Reality explores the spectrum of possibilities, from augmented reality to co-working spaces.

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Asia's new consumer landscape infographic via @McKinsey_MGI
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