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From Pharmacy Giant to Turnaround Target: Can Sycamore Partners Revive Walgreens?
In its prime, Walgreens was a towering force in the pharmacy and retail sectors. By 2015, the company’s valuation soared past $100bn, reflecting its dominance in the U.S. pharmacy market and growing international ambitions. Fast forward to today, and Walgreens’
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North America’s Bold New Frontier: Silicon Valley’s Impact and Beyond
Technology will continue to revolutionise North America, with implications for the world economy. The North American continent, famous for its technical prowess and entrepreneurial zeal, is a global beacon of innovation. While Silicon Valley remains the epicentre of this creative
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Cornelius Vanderbilt: The ‘Commodore’ Who Steamed Straight Ahead to Glory
In the annals of American corporate history, Cornelius Vanderbilt was a true legend: a self-made billionaire who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the wealthiest and most influential figures of the 19th Century. Known as “the Commodore” for
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Telegram Lives: Pavel Durov in Trouble but Refuses to Back Down
Russian-born activist and proponent of individual freedom in hot water, but defiant. Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, is a man cloaked in both admiration and controversy. His creation has emerged as a haven for free speech and privacy — but
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Otaviano Canuto: The US Elections Will Have Global Economic Impact
On Tuesday, US voters will decide who will control the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and their respective parties differ significantly on key economic policies that will affect not only the U.S.
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Barrow Hanley: Insights from a Global Value Investing Leader
Cory Martin, CEO of Barrow Hanley Global Investors, reflects on the firm’s growth, its value investing philosophy, and how technology and ESG considerations are shaping the future of asset management. Cory Martin’s Journey at Barrow Hanley As the CEO of Barrow
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Canada’s Spirit of Innovation: A Tradition of Entrepreneurship
Canadians have long pushed boundaries, earning a reputation for innovation and entrepreneurship. That spirit is still alive… A pioneering tradition is ingrained in Canadian culture, education — and even government policy. Canadians are known for ingenuity, perseverance, and a willingness
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The Future of North America: Navigating Knowns and Unknowns
Identifying problems is easy, but finding solutions requires creativity — and more individual participation. North America is at a crossroads, facing significant issues like political polarisation, economic inequality, and the existential threat of climate change. However, a new era is
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Small is Beautiful in Banking: Little US Institutions Form a Financial Backbone
Yerbol Orynbayev, former Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan and World Bank governor, reports for CFI.co on the American banking sector. In the US, there are some 4,001 community banks and 134 regional ones. The majority of the country’s banking system
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The Stop Killing Games Campaign: Players Up in Arms About Loss of Online Support for Digital Worlds
Why are some companies cutting access to their online products, and can the gaming community fight back? In 2023, online gaming generated $406bn in revenue worldwide — 18 percent more than the music and movie industries combined ($338bn). But it’s
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