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Jim Leitner @LeitnerJim

President, @FalconMGT | #Investor | #Currency Expert | Investing in countries that help build a better world

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Once COVID Vaccines Were Introduced, More Republicans Died Than Democrats

A new Yale study co-authored by SOM’s Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham found that once vaccines were introduced, the rate of excess deaths among Republicans and Democrats began to diverge.

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Just finished reviewing Biden’s Executive Order on Digital Assets… Here are a few thoughts:
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The Yield Curve Inversion is Coming, by @MacroAlf themacrocompass.substack.com…
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An #entrepreneur and entertainment lawyer, @JamesLandry_, co-founded De Novo Agency (DNA), founded in his thoughts about not taking royalties from his clients. He has an artist-forward mindset that permeates throughout all of his #business dealings. influencive.com/james-landry…
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Women #entrepreneurs have a few extra hills to climb when building their business. Beryl Stafford, the founder of @EatBobos, gives tips to women pursuing a business of their own. The first step is recognizing your fear and working your way through it. entrepreneur.com/article/367…

A 6-Pack of Tips for Women Entrepreneurs Starting a Business

The first step is recognizing your fear and working your way through it.

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With the rapid pace of modern supercomputers, many investors are turning to #StatisticalTrading to get an edge. But some are concerned that the practice breeds instability. #CapitalMarkets @Vereckey @MITSloan mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-…

Does statistical trading make markets less or more efficient? | MIT Sloan

Big financial data represents a big opportunity for Wall Street. But is statistical trading making the markets more or less efficient?

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Growing concerns about climate change and the rise of #ESGInvesting have made fossil fuels a risky bet for the long-term, but high demand at the moment means that it's still a solid short-term bet. #Investing @TheSteinLine nytimes.com/2021/04/09/busin…

Why Investing in Fossil Fuels Is So Tricky (Published 2021)

Demand for oil and gas is rising, yet it is expected to decline in the future as the world responds to global warming. Where does that leave investors?

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Plaid’s recent gain of $425M in funding shows that for all of the challenges 2020 brought, the #FinTech space remains strong, with privately and publicly traded companies both seeing success. #Investing #Finance nasdaq.com/articles/investor…

Investors, Take Notice: The Fintech Bonanza Is Here To Stay

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Samantha McGregor, a successful female digital #entrepreneur is striving to help her clients achieve success. Her goal "is to help clients get to a place where they can be excited, confident, & empowered again by their decision to become entrepreneurs.” seekerstime.com/the-colossus…
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Many investors are more interested in potential returns than they are possible risks, but #RiskManagement is an important part of any worthwhile investment strategy. #Investing #Finance investing.com/analysis/zen-a…

Zen And The Art Of Risk Management | Investing.com

Market Analysis by covering: S&P 500, Apple Inc. Read 's Market Analysis on Investing.com

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Businesses are started to solve problems & Claire Schlemme chose a big one. Food waste. Claire Schlemme created @RenewalMill which uses food scraps to create baking mixes, part of the upcycled foods movement. #Entrepreneur inverse.com/mind-body/renewa…

You need to read how this entrepreneur turned garbage into delicious snacks

“Because our budget is so tight, everything we spend on feels important to the success of the business.”

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"Customer behaviours will no doubt shift again as lockdowns begin to ease and adaptable #CX will lie at the heart of customer satisfaction going forward." @Zendesk's Andrew Lawson talks about how COVID-19 has accelerated the push towards #DigitalBanking. information-age.com/covid-19…
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The popular liquor brand, @Hennessy, recently unveiled its “Never Stop Never Settle” campaign focused on accelerating the growth of Black business owners across the country. A lump sum of 50k will go to #BlackEntrepreneurs geared toward social impact. blackenterprise.com/hennessy…

Hennessy Launches 'Never Stop Never Settle' Campaign to Foster Growth of Black Entrepreneurs

Hennessy is continuing to put money back into the Black community through its latest initiative aimed at supporting Black entrepreneurs.

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“There's a mix of mutual attraction, but also a lot of mutual suspicion... the process has accelerated, quite notably in the last three to five years.” @S_Rabinovitch shares his insights on Chinese #CapitalMarkets and foreign investors’ concerns. economist.com/podcasts/2021/…

How China’s capital markets are changing

Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. Also this week: will US fiscal stimulus trigger a rise in inflation? And, a new generation of unions takes on the tech giants

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The @AtlHawks have announced that proceeds from the sales of the 20-21 MLK Nike City Edition Jersey will benefit the #WEI the City of Atlanta’s business incubator for early-stage, #women-owned businesses. There is 100k available for women #entrepreneurs! atlantadailyworld.com/2021/0…

Atlanta Hawks To Present Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative $100k From Sales Of Historic MLK Jersey

Donated Funds Will Go to Support the WEI Pitch Competition for Women  The Atlanta Hawks have announced that proceeds from the sales of the 2020-21 MLK Nike City Edition Jersey will benefit the...

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Many called 2020 the "Year of the SPAC,” but the past three months have already seen U.S. #SPACs surpass the record $83.4 billion raised in all of 2020. #Investing #IPOs etftrends.com/active-etf-cha…

What Are SPACs, and Why Is Everyone Talking About Them Right Now?

Wall Street thought 2020 was the Year of the SPAC, or special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Turns out, this title was premature.

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The recent wave of #stimulus checks may have been meant to strengthen the economy, but a number of people are using them as their first foray into the #StockMarket. #Investing #Finance nytimes.com/2021/03/21/busin…

Recast as ‘Stimmies,’ Federal Relief Checks Drive a Stock Buying Spree (Published 2021)

The government set out to prop up the economy. It may also be propping up the market.

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Have you heard the early bird gets the worm? Well for #entrepreneurs that might be false. Waking up at an arbitrary time won't help you succeed. Making a thoughtful decision to wake up at the time that's most productive for YOU is what matters! @JEFF_HADEN inc.com/jeff-haden/the-world…

The World's Most Successful People Don't Actually Start Work at 4 a.m. They Wake and Work Whenever...

Waking up at an arbitrary time won't help you succeed. Making a thoughtful decision to wake up at the time that's most productive for YOU is all that matters.

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Leia Love's goal as an #entrepreneur is to help women feel beautiful on the outside & strong & empowered on the inside. That's why she not only opened her hair salon but also S.H.E. Suite, which offers classes for women to learn & grow. @beaconjournal beaconjournal.com/story/busi…

Change Agents: Salon, wellness entrepreneur Leia' Love focuses on empowering women

Fairlawn salon owner Leia' Love focuses on empowering women inside and out through beauty treatments, self-care, business education.

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