Dolce & Gabbana's Brand Reputation
With Dolce and Gabbana facing a market fallout following an advertising campaign in China that backfired with consumers, are Italian fashion companies up to the mark when it comes to leadership, vision and communicating their narrative and key messages? New research from Milan reveals they are not.
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75 Colleges With Free Or Reduced Tuition
Yes, these colleges are for real.
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The Panama Papers Investigation Bites Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank's reputation is already toxic. Now it has been hit by revelations from the Panama Papers investigation. What does this mean for its future?
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Financial Crises: The Enemy Is Amnesia
While many bankers and lobbyists would like to move on from talking about the crisis, the Basel Committee Secretary General William Coen is not prepared to let amnesia set in. To him, history matters, because financial crises are painful to millions of people.
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Heading South: G20 Meeting In Argentina
Focus appears to be 5,000 miles south of Wall Street heading into the weekend as the G20 meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi is likely to be front and center. Trade could be a little thin today, with some investors possibly hesitating to take big new positions ahead of any outcome.
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The Week Ahead: Buy Those Market Leaders Before Christmas
It was a rough November for both traders and investors as the relentless selling has turned many negative on the stock market even after a week of impressive gains. In the middle of the week there were clear technical signs that the tide had turned. So should you be buying or selling?
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Why 40% iPhone Discount Is Bad For Apple
Six years ago, Apple earned a hefty gross margin of 71% on the iPhone. Thanks to its 40% iPhone discount, that margin has plunged to 13%. Apple can't make that up with more Services.
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Saudi Arabia Tries (And Fails) To Balance Market, Russia And Trump
After OPEC fails to reach an agreement to cut production on its first day of meetings, Russia may hold the key to consensus.
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High Five At OPEC: 1.2Mbd Production Cut
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What does the recent OPEC+ output agreement mean for Saudi-Russia relations?
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The Week Ahead: Massive Reversals
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Many of the major averages formed massive reversals last week as Monday’s very strong open was followed by selling the rest of the week. The contradictory comments on trade did not instill confidence and many are wondering what will it take for the market to bottom.
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