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Years in the making the T-Mobile-Sprint merger finally looks set to move ahead – provided the two telecom firms can help to establish a new wireless competitor: Dish Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An escalating trade war with China will lead to dire results for the U.S. according to long-term analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Consumers and businesses alike will feel the impact experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cosmic Crisp a new apple variety more than 20 years in the making is hitting stores this fall -- but getting produce to stand apart from similar offerings is not a simple task marketing experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel and David Rosenberg of Gluskin Sheff expect the Fed to cut interest rates in the coming year as the latest GDP report reveals some troubling trends. But they disagree on whether the slowdown will lead to a recession. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The SEC has proposed exempting smaller firms from independent audits to verify internal controls. But that could increase accounting scandals and volatility according to research by Wharton’s Daniel Taylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book by University of North Carolina professor Bradley Staats outlines how to become a dynamic learner which he says is key to staying ahead in a rapidly changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blockchain can transform supply chain management by automating relationships and building trust notes BCG’s Stefan Gstettner. But it’s not always the best technology for boosting supply chain efficiency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Equifax settlement sheds light on the new challenges that the digital era and the advance of shadow banking pose for legislators regulators and consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new study from Wharton and City University of London looks at the roles that feelings and friendships play in entrepreneurial ventures especially when the prospects for success dim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poor nutrition and obesity are setting records globally despite abundant healthy choices at restaurants and grocery stores. In her new book food writer Bee Wilson looks at the paradox of the modern diet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book from investigative journalist Oliver Bullough paints a bleak picture of rampant corruption showing how the world’s rich and powerful conspire to stay that way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chirstine Lagarde is a shoo-in to become the next president of the European Central Bank. But will a straitjacket of low-to-negative interest rates give her any room to maneuver? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shelley Boyce recounts how she turned a failing grade for a marketing plan into MedRisk a multimillion-dollar company that provides managed physical medicine for the workers’ compensation industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon has announced a $700 million plan to retrain employees who will be automated out of jobs. While it’s a laudable goal the company also needs to address other critical personnel issues experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China’s second-quarter economic growth hit a 27-year low. But it’s not because of the trade war say experts from Wharton and Stanford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ranking judo champion Peter Paltchik exemplifies what it means to overcome adversity and push beyond limits – a lesson that is inspiring to business leaders as well as athletes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts say the recent boom in plus-size clothing offerings is the result of financial and social pressure that is pushing manufacturers to scramble for a share of this $21 billion market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world reacted with wonder when Americans sent the first astronauts to moon 50 years ago this week. But there was a dark side to the space race says author Fraser MacDonald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By going public Virgin Galactic will be able to tap the capital it needs to fuel its engines for the space tourism race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Litigator-turned-venture capitalist Bruce Cannon Gibney is sharply critical of the American legal system and explains in his new book why the concept of “justice for all” falls far short. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many U.S. medical facilities are closing and consolidating as their expenses far outpace revenues. Experts say it’s a symptom of the disease plaguing the American health care system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The debate on health insurance is poised to head not just to the Supreme Court but also to become a hot election issue according to experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sustainable ETFs are on the rise and could move impact investing into the mainstream say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With advanced technologies likely to automate almost 60% of factory tasks manufacturing in low-cost countries may no longer offer a competitive advantage says Boston Consulting Group’s Justin Rose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former head of Chrysler and Ford who died last week at 94 will be remembered as a leader who fought through adversity and revolutionized the concept of the “celebrity CEO.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.