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Corporate concentration in the US food system makes food more expensive and less accessible for many Americans

Corporate concentration in the US food system makes food more expensive and less accessible for many Americans

Agribusiness executives and government policymakers often praise the U.S. food system for producing abundant and affordable food. In fact, however, food costs are rising, and shoppers in many parts of the U.S. have limited access…

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Our corporate cops allowed Facebook to grow big by worrying about the wrong thing

Our corporate cops allowed Facebook to grow big by worrying about the wrong thing

Australia and the United States have been waving through takeovers because the targets are small, something that’s usually good practice. Under Australian law takeovers are normally permitted unless they would have the effect, or be…

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Gold Holds Two-Day Advance With Stimulus and Inflation in Focus By Bloomberg

Gold Holds Two-Day Advance With Stimulus and Inflation in Focus By Bloomberg

© Reuters. Gold Holds Two-Day Advance With Stimulus and Inflation in Focus (Bloomberg) — Gold was steady after the biggest two-day gain in a month as investors weighed prospects for more stimulus in the U.S.…

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Drake and Jake, Mountain Dew’s millions and the Marvel Universe – which ads won the Super Bowl, and which fell flat

Drake and Jake, Mountain Dew’s millions and the Marvel Universe – which ads won the Super Bowl, and which fell flat

Live sporting events are among the few remaining places where advertisers can ensure that no one fast forwards through their commercials which is why companies were willing to pay US$5.5 million for just 30 seconds…

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5 tips to figure out if a tech company on the stock market is an ethical investment

5 tips to figure out if a tech company on the stock market is an ethical investment

These days people trading on the stock market want more than just a strong financial return. They’re increasingly opting for investments that will also have a positive societal impact. The coronavirus pandemic showed us even…

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Brent Oil Hits $60/Barrel; Trades at Highest Since January 2020 By Investing.com

Brent Oil Hits $60/Barrel; Trades at Highest Since January 2020 By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Peter Nurse Investing.com – The front-month Brent futures contract traded past $60 a barrel early Monday for the first time in over a year, boosted by hopes for further U.S. economic stimulus…

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how London can take advantage of Brexit to become more successful

how London can take advantage of Brexit to become more successful

In the weeks since the Brexit free-trade deal was announced on December 24, people in the UK have been coming to terms with the fact that “free” does not mean completely free. But while much…

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Brent approaches $60/bbl as supply cuts, stimulus hopes lift prices By Reuters

Brent approaches $60/bbl as supply cuts, stimulus hopes lift prices By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The sun is seen behind a crude oil pump jack in the Permian Basin in Loving County By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Monday, with Brent futures…

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UK is on a charm offensive to win a free-trade deal – will it work?

UK is on a charm offensive to win a free-trade deal – will it work?

At a time when so little international business is face to face because of the pandemic, the UK is flying ministers to India to lay the groundwork for a deal on free trade. In a…

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5 twinkling galaxies help us uncover the mystery of the Milky Way’s missing matter

5 twinkling galaxies help us uncover the mystery of the Milky Way’s missing matter

We’ve all looked up at night and admired the brightly shining stars. Beyond making a gorgeous spectacle, measuring that light helps us learn about matter in our galaxy, the Milky Way. When astronomers add up…

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