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Will Dallas Become America’s New Wall Street?

“Y’all Street is the nickname for Dallas as a growing financial hub.” ——- Dallas is making a bold play to become America’s next capital-markets hub. The planned Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), headquartered in Dallas, has filed with regulators to operate nationally and aims to begin trading in early 2026, according to Reuters. In addition, Reuters has reported […]

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St. Moritz Crypto Conference

“January 14-16, 2026 .”   ——- A leading crypto conference will be held January 14th -16th, 2026.   This Crypto Finance Conference 2025 will be in beautiful St. Moritz, Switzerland. This symposium is especially noteworthy since it has purposely positioned itself to take cryptocurrency further mainstream in a changing environment. The conference offers attendants educational keynote speakers and […]

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62-Years Since JFK this Week!

“When we stopped trusting the government.” ——-  This Saturday marks the anniversary of events that changed the world. There is a public registry on the sixth floor. Shortly after exiting the elevator and stepping onto the wooden planks of the restored warehouse—now a national museum—you come across it as you almost slip back in time. […]

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You Should Give Him Your Shoes

“A quick reflection as the holidays approach.” ——-  Last weekend, I had the chance to make a quick trip back to my hometown of Pittsburgh. A good friend invited me in for a doubleheader of football — watching our alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh, take on Notre Dame on Saturday, followed by the Pittsburgh […]

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Performing an Hors d’oeuvres Balancing Act

by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette Biography:  Candace Smith, wife of Nobel Prize-Winner Professor Dr. Vernon Smith and owner of the extraordinary blog, “Etiquette for the Business of Life” as featured by BBC, Chicago Tribune and USA Today offers her insights. “The art of the cocktail party.” ——- When we attend cocktail parties […]

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Are there Better Times to Make Big-Ticket Purchases?

“Smart timing for big buys.” ——- Consumers know that advice is never hard to come by when purchasing expensive items. A beloved uncle might insist he knows which time of year to purchase a new car, while a coworker might claim to have the scoop on when to buy a new couch. Timing can be […]

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Global Wellness on the Move

“The rise of the global health economy.”   ——- As lifespans lengthen and expectations for “healthy aging” expand, a global wave of innovation is reshaping how people live, travel, and invest in wellness. According to the Global Wellness Institute’s 2024 Wellness Economy Report, the global wellness sector reached $6.3 trillion in 2023 and is projected to grow […]

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What Burritos Reveal About the US Economy!

“The Chipotle Indicator.” ——- In a world overflowing with official statistics—GDP, CPI, PMI—it’s often the unofficial signals that tell the most interesting stories. Enter the Chipotle Indicator. Coined by market commentators and business journalists, this informal gauge uses the financial performance of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) as a proxy for the health of the […]

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The New Geography of Money

“How Dubai, Singapore, and Zurich are redefining the global map of wealth and finance.”   ——- As global capital flows continue to evolve, the landscape of private banking and fintech is undergoing a profound shift — and three hubs are rising fast: Dubai, Singapore and Zurich. Once the domain of traditional heavyweights like London and […]

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Should Companies Use Behavioral Tests?

by Laurie Hyllberg Vice President, Kinsa Group – Food & Beverage Recruiting Experts kinsa.com Biography:  Laurie Hyllberg shares weekly insights on the executive hiring process, drawing on 25 years of experience leading Kinsa Group, a food and beverage executive search firm serving North America. “Inside the growing debate over whether testing behavior leads to better business […]

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