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Truck drivers grapple with automation

2017-01-19

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The son of two truckers, Robert Kalista has driven trucks since the 1980s. Now this most American of industries seems to be in line for automation. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 THE AGENDA explores the defining questions of our time and seeks out the stories, solutions and the personalities who …

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The Agenda: Christine Lagarde on globalisation | The Economist

2017-01-19

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From the elite bubble of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, shares her views on the future of globalisation. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 THE AGENDA explores the defining questions of our time and seeks out the stories, solutions and the …

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Thomas Meyer, Schweiz-Chef von Accenture

2017-01-19

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Maschinen sollen den Menschen immer mehr einfache Jobs abnehmen. Thomas Meyer, Schweiz-Chef von Accenture, sieht das als Chance, wie er im Video-Interview sagt. Doch er rechnet mit vermehrtem Widerstand.

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Sprott Money News Ask the Expert January 2017 – Keith Neumeyer

2017-01-19

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Keith Neumeyer, president and CEO of First Majestic Silver, joins us to field questions from Sprott Money customers.

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Self-driving technology and highway trucks with no one at the wheel

2017-01-19

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Technological innovation and automation are transforming entire industries. As self-driving trucks hit the road, what could possibly go wrong? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 THE AGENDA explores the defining questions of our time and seeks out the stories, solutions and the personalities who might just hold the answers. Discover the …

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A Recession-Proof Industry That Few Investors Know

2017-01-18

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Subscribe to Patrick Watson’s free weekly column, Connecting the Dots, at Mauldin Economics: http://bit.ly/2jIKatg

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Learning to code will help you prepare for the jobs of tomorrow

2017-01-18

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Tech firms are going back to school. Find out what middle-school kids have got to do with populism—and why “learning to learn” will be key to many people’s futures, whatever their age. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 THE AGENDA explores the defining questions of our time and seeks out the …

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Italy’s Five Star Movement holds a rally in Turin

2017-01-18

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Beppe Grillo—a former stand-up comedian and leader of Italy’s populist Five Star Movement—knows how to appeal to the emotions of frustrated Italians. Despite lacking political experience and obvious solutions, his surge is mirrored by other populists throughout the West. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 THE AGENDA explores the defining questions …

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The Agenda: Arianna Huffington on the media | The Economist

2017-01-18

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Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post, shares her views on the role of journalism in a political world transformed by populism. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 In recent years the media has transformed politics. What role is there for journalism in this changing environment? Arianna Huffington founded The Huffington …

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DAX oder Dow Jones: Wer ist besser?

2017-01-18

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DAX oder Dow Jones? Das ist hier die Frage! Setzt Du besser ausschließlich auf Unternehmen, die Dir zumindest vom Namen her vertraut sind, oder kaufst Du besser die Aktien der Weltmarktführer, die in Übersee – also im Dow Jones gehandelt werden? Ich kläre für Dich die Frage “DAX oder Dow Jones: Wer ist besser?” in …

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Hong Kong: pro-independence v pro-China | The Economist

2017-01-18

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Hong Kong society is divided between those who want independence from the mainland and those who want to remain close to it. Holden Chow, of Hong Kong’s pro-China DAB Party, and Edward Leung, an independence activist, discuss their opposing visions for the territory’s future. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Hong …

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A look at the EURUSD as it tests the retracement target and stalls

2017-01-17

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The EURUSD has moved sharply higher but over the last few hours has stalled against a key resistance area. After a big daily move, it becomes harder for a currency pair to extend higher – at least on the day. Traders who rode the trend are happy to take profit. If profit taking can be … Continue...

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The Agenda: Minouche Shafik discusses education and inequality | The Economist

2017-01-17

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Minouche Shafik, deputy governor of the Bank of England and the next director of the London School of Economics, discusses the role of education in a world coloured by populism. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 At a time of political upheaval, many believe that jobs are under threat. In a …

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Marc Faber on when doom arrives for Wall Street

2017-01-17

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‘Gloom, Boom & Doom Report’ Editor Marc Faber discusses his outlook for the markets.

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Populism is reshaping our world | The Economist

2017-01-17

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From the streets of Turin to Silicon Valley, people power is taking the world by storm. With frustrations rising and the old order apparently crumbling, who really has the answers? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 December 2016 Italy’s populist opposition is shaking up the establishment. They’re days away from a …

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Florian Homm spricht Klartext #16: Hacker-Vorwürfe sind lächerlich

2017-01-17

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? Börsenbrief: https://www.florianhommlongshort.ch/ Abonniere hier meinen Youtube Kanal – http://bit.ly/2sHqyge Folge mir auf Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/homm.florian/ Florian Homm ist ein ehemaliger Hedgefonds Manager und einer der bekanntesten Börsenprofis im deutschsprachigen Raum. Nach seinem Studium an der Harvard Business School hat er mehr als zwei Jahrzehnte renommierte Unternehmen und Privatinvestoren in Finanz- und...

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Florian Homm spricht Klartext #15: Bargeldabschaffung, Bitcoin & Gold

2017-01-17

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? Börsenbrief: https://www.florianhommlongshort.ch/ Abonniere hier meinen Youtube Kanal – http://bit.ly/2sHqyge Folge mir auf Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/homm.florian/ Florian Homm ist ein ehemaliger Hedgefonds Manager und einer der bekanntesten Börsenprofis im deutschsprachigen Raum. Nach seinem Studium an der Harvard Business School hat er mehr als zwei Jahrzehnte renommierte Unternehmen und Privatinvestoren in Finanz- und...

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Investec – Design Your Future

2017-01-17

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Whether you require our assistance in isolation, or whether you would like for us to partner with your existing advisers, Investec Wealth & Investment can be of valuable assistance to you in relation to the financial planning process. Speak with us today: http://bit.ly/2ixf4qU

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Dirk Müller im Tagesausblick vom 17.01.2017 – Disruptive Zeiten voraus

2017-01-17

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“Wir stehen vor ganz disruptiven Zeiten, in denen alles was wir bisher als sicher glaubten, möglicherweise über den Haufen geworfen wird” – Dirk Müller kommentiert im heutigen Tagesausblick auf Cashkurs.com die aktuellen Entwicklungen in Politik und Wirtschaft sowie die neuesten Äußerungen von Donald Trump und Angela Merkel. Weitere Themen des heutigen Ausblicks: Notwendige Korrektur an …

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The dangers of hyperinflation by our cartoonist KAL | The Economist

2017-01-17

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In Yugoslavia in 1993 prices rose 20% a day. In Zimbabwe in 2008, inflation reached 231,000,000%. Our cartoonist KAL looks at how hyperinflation can lead to the collapse of a country’s economy. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 When the prices of goods and services rise rapidly, families and businesses suffer. …

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