It remains to be seen if the "mad men" ad Omnicom and Interpublic can make their deal work, but you are probably better off with this global giant who already has its pitch perfected. Read More

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Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea region continues to rattle the markets, particularly since Ukraine is now alleging that Russian special operations troops are on the ground in the eastern part of the country. However, this geopolitical flash point creates a rare investment opportunity.While the conflict is ushering in… Read More

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