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WalMart Margins Set to Plunge? Will Rest of Retail Follow? What About Jobs?

MishTalk

Retail sales reports on Wednesday have me thinking about the strength of the economy, commercial construction, jobs, and profit margins. Let''s start with a look at retail sales. Retail Sales Falter Amid Signs of Global Slowdown. Similarly, Bloomberg reports Weaker Retail Sales Signal Smaller Spending Boost.

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Hey Janet, It's July 15!

MishTalk

She didn't provide more specifics about the timing of the first hike in the Fed's benchmark rate since 2006, reiterating that it will depend on the progress shown by the economy and labor market. Many economists expect the Fed to act as early as September; others say the central bank is likely delay the move until December or even 2016.

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Reflections on the "Sure Trade" of 2014; Yield Curve Inversion Possible? Five "Sure Things" for 2015?

MishTalk

There’s a 67 percent chance the Fed will raise its benchmark rate to at least 0.5 Pimco Plans a Push Into Stocks With 7 New Equity Strategies; No Forecaster Predicts S&P Decline in 2015. Visit [link] to learn more about wealth management and capital preservation strategies of Sitka Pacific.' percent yesterday.

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What the Best Transformational Leaders Do

Harvard Business

In a study of S&P 500 and Global 500 firms, our team found that those leading the most successful transformations, creating new offerings and business models to push into new growth markets, share common characteristics and strategies. Matthew Eyring , Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer of Vivint Inc. Financial performance.

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Australia's Alleged Conservatives Surrender to Unions; GM Australia vs. GM US; Currency Madness Everywhere

MishTalk

When these protected companies and industries cave in to unions, these new wages and working conditions become the benchmark and these wages flow onto every other sector. Visit [link] to learn more about wealth management and capital preservation strategies of Sitka Pacific.' Looking for madness?

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Reality Check: How Fast is China Growing? Global Recession at Hand

MishTalk

Orange and lemon groves turn to useless, vacant housing Property 20% of GDP and tracking negative (sales and pricing). per cent in 2016, the first time the IMF forecast lower growth in China than in India for decades. With factory sales down 6 month, I am sticking with my US recession call made in January. million homes.

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Fighting Uncertainty in Organizations, Including Matrix Ones

Epicflow

Eli Schragenheim is a respected expert in organizational improvement and strategy, celebrated for his deep knowledge of the Theory of Constraints (TOC). The article advocates for adaptive strategies and the use of buffers as protective measures against unpredictable organizational challenges.