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Should family members be in charge of family businesses? We analyzed 175 studies to understand when having a family CEO pays off

Should family members be in charge of family businesses? We analyzed 175 studies to understand when having a family CEO pays off

From Hermes to Smuckers to the fictional Waystar Royco of HBO’s “Succession,” family businesses often choose their CEOs from the ranks of kin. But is this a good business decision? As researchers who study entrepreneurship…

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Oil prices inch up after data shows unexpected drop in U.S. crude stocks By Reuters

Oil prices inch up after data shows unexpected drop in U.S. crude stocks By Reuters

By Katya Golubkova TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices rose in early trade on Wednesday, adding to gains in the previous session, after industry data showed a surprise drop in stocks last week, a positive sign…

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Supreme Court appears open to Starbucks’ claims in labor-organizing case

Supreme Court appears open to Starbucks’ claims in labor-organizing case

What factors must a court consider when the National Labor Relations Board requests an order requiring an employer to rehire terminated workers before the completion of unfair labor practice proceedings? That’s the central question that…

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Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style

Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style

Are all single people insecure? When we think about people who have been single for a long time, we may assume it’s because single people have insecurities that make it difficult for them to find…

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Oil prices fall as risk premium wanes; European data offers demand hopes By Investing.com

Oil prices fall as risk premium wanes; European data offers demand hopes By Investing.com

Investing.com– Oil prices fell Tuesday, as easing tensions over an Iran-Israel war saw traders price out a risk premium in crude.  At 08:45 ET (12:45 GMT), fell 0.9% to $86.21 a barrel, while  fell 1.1%…

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Grace Blakeley’s new book is smart on what has gone wrong since the 1980s

Grace Blakeley’s new book is smart on what has gone wrong since the 1980s

Vulture Capitalism: Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts and the Death of Freedom is the latest book from the English economic and political journalist – and rising progressive star – Grace Blakeley. The 30-year-old describes her book…

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global content take-down orders can harm the internet if adopted widely

global content take-down orders can harm the internet if adopted widely

Do Australian courts have the right to decide what foreign citizens, located overseas, view online on a foreign-owned platform? Anyone inclined to answer “yes” to this question should perhaps also ask themselves whether they are…

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Oil rises in early Asian trading, Middle East tensions remain in focus By Reuters

Oil rises in early Asian trading, Middle East tensions remain in focus By Reuters

By Shariq Khan (Reuters) – Oil prices edged higher in early Asian trading on Tuesday, reversing losses from the previous session, as investors continued to assess the risk from geopolitical concerns in the Middle East.…

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why getting it wrong can harm struggling firms

why getting it wrong can harm struggling firms

Business failures are on the rise in Britain, with several high-profile names lost already this year. But since the 1980s, the UK has made it a priority to throw a lifeline to struggling companies. It…

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the South African radio telescope that’s transformed our understanding of the cosmos

the South African radio telescope that’s transformed our understanding of the cosmos

South Africa’s Karoo region is a vast semi-arid area that stretches across four of the country’s provinces. It is sparsely populated and renowned for its wide open spaces. In the heart of this landscape, near…

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