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Military-Industrial Complexities: Who Wins A Modern War Between The US And Russia?
Thursday, April 6, 2017 - 2:56pm | 1244Read More...There is an undeniable rivalry, a parallel sense of petulant pride between two countries with a grudge. Some people are even asking the unspeakable: Could the United States beat Russia in a fair fight, no nukes allowed? The answer is...maybe. Revelations about President Donald Trump’s back-...
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National Association Of Theater Owners Breaks Silence On Proposed 'Screening Room' Product
Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 8:29am | 354Read More...Over the last week, the film industry has been buzzing about a potential new program called "The Screening Room," and on Thursday, a big player in the game made its presence felt. "The Screening Room" would allow consumers to stream new movies day-and-date into their homes for a $50 fee, plus the...
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Cyberweapons Replace Nuclear Threats In Global Arms Race
Monday, October 12, 2015 - 2:11pm | 551Read More...Cybersecurity has become a number one priority for both the public and private sector. As hackers gain access to more complicated tools, government officials and CEOs are bulking up their defenses in preparation for what many are calling a cyber arms race. Attacks On The Rise According to the Wall...
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#PreMarket Primer: Thursday, October 30: Fed Exits The Markets
Thursday, October 30, 2014 - 7:36am | 1356Read More...The U.S. Federal Reserve announced the end of its quantitative easing program at the close of its two-day meeting on Wednesday. The bank withdrew the final $15 billion worth of asset purchases this month, taking the U.S. economy one step closer to standing on its own. The next big question is...
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#PreMarket Primer: Friday, September 5: US Labor Market Expected To Show Improvement
Friday, September 5, 2014 - 6:54am | 1161Read More...The closely watched U.S. non-farm payrolls report is due out on Friday morning, with investors expecting to see that the nation’s labor market improved again in August. Analysts see an increase of 225,000 new jobs with the unemployment rate dropping to 6.1 percent. If the figures live up...
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Ukraine Should Have Seen The Russian Invasion Coming
Thursday, September 4, 2014 - 8:50am | 510Read More...Last weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly told European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, “If I want to, I can take Kiev in two weeks.” It might be the first truthful statement Putin has made in months. At this point, there is almost no doubt that Russia is...
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Oil Prices Subdued Despite Geopolitical Tension
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 7:50am | 355Read More...Brent crude oil slipped further on Tuesday as an oversupplied market outweighed supply concerns due to instability in several OPEC producers. The commodity traded at $104.20 at 6:54 GMT as investors waited for U.S. inventory data for a better picture of the number one oil consuming nation...
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Brent Above $109 As Situation In Libya Deteriorates
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 8:21am | 330Read More...Unrest in Libya continued to support Brent prices on Tuesday, keeping it steady above $109. The commodity traded at $109.53 at 6:31 GMT on Tuesday morning as investors kept a close eye on developments in the North African nation. After the Libyan government reached a deal with rebel groups...
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Russian Threats Give Brent A Boost
Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 7:17am | 352Read More...Tension in Ukraine helped boost Brent to $109.25 at 8:40 GMT on Thursday morning. The commodity was supported after Moscow promised a response in Ukraine if its interests came under attack. The conflict in the eastern European nation has been going on for four months and despite a peace...
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Geopolitical Tension Keeps Brent Above $106
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - 7:13am | 301Read More...Brent crude oil slid lower on Tuesday after PMI data added to worries about a waning global demand outlook. The commodity traded at 106.63 at 5:20 GMT as the confrontation between the West and Russia helped keep a floor under prices. On Monday, China released worse than expected PMI figures...
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Weak China Data Weighs On Crude
Monday, March 24, 2014 - 6:44am | 314Read More...After ending last week on its fourth consecutive loss, Brent crude oil remained above $106 on Monday as weak demand competed with geopolitical issues to drive prices. The commodity traded at $106.74 at 5:04 GMT soon after weak data from China provided a shaky global demand outlook. CNBC...
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Euro Steady Ahead Of Fed Speakers
Monday, March 24, 2014 - 6:43am | 304Read More...The euro traded at $1.38 4:45 GMT on Monday morning as investors re-calibrated expectations for the US Federal Reserve's future plans after a confusing address from Fed Chair Janet Yellen last week. Last week the Federal Reserve elected to continue with its tapering schedule by reducing its asset...
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What's Going On In Ukraine? A Local Perspective
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 12:40pm | 926Read More...This piece gives a glimpse into the present day realities of several individuals on each side of the spectrum through exclusive interviews. For security reasons, the interviewees have chosen to remain anonymous. When the U.S.' February Personal Spending beat expectations by 0.3 percent, markets...
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Brent Prices Begin To Level Off After Tuesday's Response to Tension in the Middle East
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 7:36am | 279Read More...Brent Crude Oil prices pushed higher on Tuesday, reaching above $114. The increase followed more news of heightened tension in the Middle East. Brent prices have been pushed up and pulled down between investor doubts about future demand and supply worries. Syria and Turkey continue to take...
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How to Make a Killing When NATO Takes Gaddafi Out
Monday, June 20, 2011 - 2:33pm | 339Read More...There is a lot of money in making war and even more to be made when the shooting stops. An investor who, like the majority of the world's politicians, has a moral compass that always points to opportunity and knows that blood on the hands easily washes off, can find plenty of interesting plays in...














