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A no-deal Brexit has investors rattled because it could disrupt supply chains and cause economic and political chaos warn experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Bogle the plain-spoken founder of mutual fund giant Vanguard passed away this week at age 89. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Authors Peter Singer and Emerson Brooking explain how social media has emerged as a surprising -- and effective -- tool in modern warfare in their new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Buoyed by a strong economy and low unemployment 2018 holiday retail sales were the best in six years. What’s in store for this year? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the year ahead the European Union faces challenges on multiple fronts: Brexit internal leadership trade populism migrants and more say experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The now record-length government shutdown is hampering the SEC and causing a delay in firms’ planned initial public offerings. The impact isn’t substantial yet -- but it could grow if the impasse continues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Federal Reserve’s moves towards stronger oversight and a similar push by House Democrats bode well for the banking industry experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Blockchain is one of the biggest buzzwords in technology today but confusion exists about what it is exactly. Wharton’s Kevin Werbach provides clarity in his new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tweaking the Affordable Care Act is the best way forward although the concept of “fairness” defies an easy definition say Wharton experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With natural disasters predicted to intensify in the coming years because of climate change how should communities prepare themselves? Three experts weigh in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Data science is making inroads into the world of impact investing helping program designers and beneficiaries achieve closer alignment between their goals and strategies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The U.S. stock market ended 2018 skimming bear market territory. Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel and Gad Allon look at what’s on the horizon for 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CEO Tim Cook has blamed China’s slowing economy for an expected sales shortfall but that is just part of the story writes Wharton’s Kartik Hosanagar in this opinion piece. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The ongoing trade war with the U.S. slowing consumer demand and other factors are tempering expectations about the country’s economic growth this year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former communication executive Karen Wickre has written a book to help introverts learn how to network effectively. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marketing and branding principles are at work in the stalemate in Washington over the border wall writes Wharton marketing professor Americus Reed II in this opinion piece. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Wharton research aims to improve predictions about gig economy labor supply and to shed light on more effective financial incentives. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The battle for business growth does not start online or on store shelves. Rather it takes place in the subconscious mind of prospective customers write Michael Platt and Leslie Zane in this opinion piece. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Puerto Rico-based Arival Bank focuses on regulatory compliance to work with high-risk customers according to CEO Vladislav Solodkiy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Appeals against a federal court ruling striking down the Affordable Care Act could pave the way for full-fledged health care reforms say experts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.