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Trump or Clinton: Who’s Better for Investors?

Presidential primaries and caucuses are in full swing! This week, John Kimelman writting for Barron’s looks at the potential impact two nominees could have on the markets should either become President of the United States.

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What are the UK’s options outside the European Union?

Research from the London School of Economics and Political Science looks at the positive and negative ramifications of the UK leaving the European Union.

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Is Market’s Oil Fixation a Buy Signal for Stocks?

More and more attention is being given to the correlation between oil prices and stock market performance.  Writing for Barron’s, John Kimelman explores if the price of oil is truly a good indicator of the economy or if it is now triggering irrational fear in investors.

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Blame the Robots as Oil, Stocks Trade in Tandem

Writing for Marketwatch, William Watts looks at the parallel between the plunge in oil prices and stock market performance.  Watts’ article explores how this interrelationship could be a result of computer trading programs.

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Here’s What Buffett Wouldn’t Do, and Maybe You Shouldn’t Either

Bloomberg has summarized some highlights from Warren Buffett’s speeches and annual letters relating to investing and management over the years. He stresses the importance of keeping perspective when investing, the role of cash and diversification.

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The Fed Chair’s Warnings About the U.S. Economy

At what pace will the Fed continue to raise rates?  Writing for The Atlantic, Krishnadev Calamur looks at recent comments made by Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen to gain insight into the Fed’s possible next moves.

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Fed Raises Key Interest Rate for First Time in Almost a Decade

Global markets have embraced the end of the zero interest rate policy era in the US, sending international stocks higher and quelling fears that investors would recoil at the prospect of higher interest rates.

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Let’s Hail the Paris Climate Change Agreement and Get to Work

The urgent, long overdue challenge of implementation now begins, writes Jeffrey Sachs. The transition from diplomacy to implementation is now necessary and delays could be costly.

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Inside the Paris Climate Deal

The New York Times has put together this summarized view of the text of the climate pact. 195 countries participated in its creation.

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Google’s Newest Renewable Energy Investment: Africa’s Biggest Wind Farm

Google recently announced its significant investment in Kenya’s Lake Turkana Wind Power Project – one of several investments in renewable energy the company has made in the past few years. This article written by Chelsea Harvey for the Washington Post looks at the importance of this venture for Africa and in the fight against climate change.

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