Finance & Economics

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State-sponsored Capitalism

William Pottenger -
The United States' economy does not obey the laws of traditional free market capitalism because of the outsized role that the government plays. Unions...
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All that glitters is not gold

William Pottenger -
According to the latest quote from Nasdaq, Gold is currently selling at 1231 dollars per ounce. Just last week it was priced above 1240...
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Poker Hand: limping with Aces

William Pottenger -
The following hand takes place on "High Stakes Poker" where the blinds are 400/800 with a $1600 straddle. Eric Boneta limps under the gun for...
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Nicaragua's Canal

William Pottenger -
For the past couple years, Chinese billionaire and CEO of Beijing Xinwei Telecom Wang Jing has been planning a lucrative infrastructure project in Nicaragua....
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Trans-Pacific Partnership

William Pottenger -
A trade deal which would improve developed and developing economies.
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Monetary Policy

William Pottenger -
The United States Federal Reserve's role in an increasingly interdependent global economy.
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Bear Market Investing

William Pottenger -
Useful techniques for young investors during a stock market downturn
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Equity Financing

William Pottenger -
An alternative solution to help college students finance their education.
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China's Economy: Due for Reform

William Pottenger -
The broader economic implications of the yuan devaluation, and stock market plunge.