Even heroes need a bailout sometimes. And it’s for this reason that governments have recently found themselves under the watchful eye of the financial markets. Investors have identified sovereign debt as a primary financial concern; specifically that of southern Europe. However, these investors appear conflicted with regard to how to move forward. One the one…
The future holds good news for those who like to remain comfortable. Recent technological developments in the air-conditioning climate control industry indicate that society is in for some slightly more environmentally responsible, financially savvy, air conditioning in the future. Most of our current air conditioners use refrigerants in order to operate. However, these involve high…
With the European Commission being the latest to propose a new bank levy, joining the IMF and governments in Europe and America. But the most important part of this reform is the international set of rules known as “Basel 3”, which govern the capital and liquidity banks carry. But will the Basel club of bank supervisors,…
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Arguably one of Steve Jobs best speeches. One big lesson to take away from it is, that we often go through situations or circumstances that we do not understand at that moment. It is not until later, where we connect the dots, look back and see that if we didn’t go through those times of…
The RENIXX index, which measures 30 of the world’s largest publicly traded renewable-energy companies, fell 15% after what was perhaps the biggest environmental disaster America has seen. Many expected BP’s oil spill into the Gulf of Mexico to revive the urgency for a reduced dependence on oil. But the 15% had investors wondering “Is green-energy dead”?…
Even though this article has a “How to” in the title, it’s more of a rant than a guide. I’m really disgusted by the lack of courtesy and humanity in the business world these days: urgent messages ignored… favors never acknowledged… passive-aggressive behavior in the conference room… promises broken… I’m sure you can add your…
