Markets
How Corporate America Dilutes Its Shareholders
A recent report, "Are Buybacks an Oasis or a Mirage" by Chris Brightman at Research Affiliates looks at the impact of stock buybacks on shareholders and how ……Read More
Business
Economy
Where is the Global Economy Headed?
When we want to have a better understanding of where the global economy is headed, it is most advantageous to look at a leading indicator ……Read More
Economy
Saudis Planning For A War Of Attrition In Europe With Russia’s Oil Industry
Russia's central bank recently warned about the growing financial risks to the Russian economy from Saudi Arabia encroaching upon its traditional export market for crude ……Read More
Economy
Total Factor Productivity, Innovation and the Sluggish Economy
There is a very little-discussed (at least by the mainstream media) measure of economic health that provides us with a picture of how innovative the ……Read More
Economy
Political Climate Shifting Against The Oil And Gas Industry
Oil and gas companies have had a tough time over the past year trying to weather the storm of falling oil prices. But the political ……Read More
Economy
Oil Megaprojects Won’t Stay On The Shelf For Long
One casualty of the oil price downturn could be the megaproject. For years, as conventional oil reserves depleted and became increasingly hard to find, oil ……Read More