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May 20, 2021
Why Italy’s Economy Stopped Growing
For the past quarter-century, Italy’s economy has been nearly stagnant – not because of trade shocks, bad government, labor market problems, or lack of technology advancements, but because of a management style that is holding the country back, finds research from Maryland Smith’s Bruno…
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May 19, 2021
Fragmenting Audience: The Feel-Good Hit of the Film Industry?
Small-budget movies like 'Parasite' and 'Nomadland' are gaining recognition as streaming services continue to ramp up content. They're signs of the times that production funding across the industry is changing.  
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May 19, 2021
Why Cannabis Firms Are Focused on Banking and Tax Reform
The SAFE Banking Act was a big step toward removing barriers for cannabis businesses. But other obstacles loom. Among them, the tax code.
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May 13, 2021
What It Means To Be Green

SMITH BRAIN TRUST – Most investment decision making is profit driven. But integrating ESG (environment, social and governance) factors into investors’ research and decision making has gained momentum over the last couple years.

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May 10, 2021
Cars Are About to Cost a Lot More. Here's Why.
Welcome to the age of the empty car lot. The auto industry is experiencing a huge disruption with computer chips in scarce supply.
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May 6, 2021
Buffett’s Designated Successor: Less Charisma but Extreme Competence
And 23 other takeaways from the Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meeting.
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April 22, 2021
The Super League That Never Was
  For 12 of the world's largest soccer clubs, breaking away from traditional competitions to form a Super League seemed like a revolutionary idea for the sport. But in just two days, the plan came crashing down. What went wrong for the Super League? It all starts with the fans, says Maryland…
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April 21, 2021
The Chip Shortage Isn't Ending Anytime Soon
Toilet paper is back on the shelves, but the COVID-era semiconductor shortage still lingers. Why is that, and when is it likely to end?
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April 20, 2021
Why Visual Marketers Should ‘Always Be Knolling’
Though you might not be familiar with the term, you most certainly know knolling.
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April 19, 2021
Why the Berry Tax Case Is So Interesting
Or: how to deduct the sportscar of your dreams. 
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