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The Anti-Capitalist Prank That Made Some Serious Bank
Retail // October 08, 2018

Whether or not we live in the age of irony has been a matter of some debate for the last 20 or so years. Shortly after 9/11, Time magazine declared the age of irony officially over, but by 2006, NPR was pretty sure it was...

There’s No Business Like Pope Business
Hmmm // September 26, 2015

Pope Francis’ current visit to the United States has been nothing short of an event — and not just for the religiously devoted. The leader with an outspoken (and somewhat controversial) stance on free enterprise nonetheless impacted commerce in 3 major U.S. cities — in...

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Cooperman: COVID-19 Could Change Capitalism Permanently

April 23, 2020
After previously indicating that he supported increased tax rates but was against a wealth tax concept, billionaire investor Leon Cooperman said in a televised interview that the coronavirus emergency will “likely” change capitalism permanently and taxes will need to be increased before long, according to a CNBC report. The Omega Family Office chairman and CEO […]