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Chris Versace

How the Ebola Virus’ Ripple Effects Could Impact Consumers Like You

A recent World Bank study estimated that if the epidemic is not contained quickly, by the end of 2015 it could cost Liberia 12% of its gross domestic product (GDP) and Sierra Leone 8.9% of its GDP.

Early Holiday Sales Projections Vary Widely

It is the time for the official 2014 Holiday Shopping forecast by the National Retail Federation (NRF).

Exploring the Soda Pain Point

Coca-Cola (KO), PepsiCo (PEP) and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group collectively announced a move to reduce the “number of beverage calories per person” nationally by 20% by 2025.

Souring Chinese Consumers Weigh on Alibaba Shares

There’s been no shortage of commentary on the recent initial public offering (IPO) of Alibaba (BABA) shares.

Why The Growth of Regulation Means Pain for You and American Business

Sad to say, if you take a longer-term view and look again at the regulatory environment, you’ll find it has been what an investor would call a growth industry, with the number of restrictions in the Code of Federal Regulations growing 28% since 1997 — that’s nearly 2% per year.

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Are You Profiting from Living Longer?

Pain points are those problems or vexing issues that a company or even a person may have to contend with as part of their business or as part of his or her life.