Best Chinese Track Podcasts (2024)

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InvestTalk 7-22-2024 – CrowdStrike Stock Plummets 13% After Massive IT Outage 46:56

44m ago46:56

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CrowdStrike shares tumbled 13% following a global cyber outage caused by a glitchy software update. The incident affected 8.5 million Windows devices worldwide, disrupting various industries and raising concerns about the company's reputation and future contracts. As CrowdStrike faces potential challenges, rival Sentinel One sees a surge in stock v…

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Episode 113: 2024 Hungarian F1 GP "Mad Max Enters the McLaren Thunderdome" 45:21

3h ago45:21

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Send us a Text Message. Oscar Piastri wins his first ever Formula 1 Grand Prix as the rest of the field slowly creeps up on Max Verstappen and Red Bull as we have our 7th winner over the past 12 races for the first time in over a decade. Lando Norris holds his own for McLaren to come in second in controversial style as the drama of the F1 season be…

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InvestTalk 7-19-2024 – Is a Scarcity Mindset Holding You Back Financially? 46:36

1h ago46:36

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In times of economic uncertainty, it's easy to fall into a scarcity mindset, where fear and worry about money can negatively impact your financial well-being. However, by shifting your mindset and adopting practical strategies, you can build financial resilience and weather any economic storm. Today's Stocks & Topics: FAST - Fastenal Co., DPZ - Dom…

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InvestTalk 7-18-2024 – Market Rotation: Small-Caps Surge, Tech Giants Tumble 45:58

1h ago45:58

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A major shift in the stock market is unfolding as small-cap stocks surge while the "Magnificent Seven" tech giants face a significant selloff. How will the recent market shakeup, triggered by cooler inflation data, affect your investment strategy? Today's Stocks & Topics: ULS - UL Solutions Inc., Market Wrap, AGPPF - Anglo American Platinum Ltd., N…

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Bill Lascher, "A Danger Shared: A Journalist’s Glimpses of a Continent at War" (Blacksmith Books, 2024) 52:09

1h ago52:09

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Melville Jacoby was a U.S. war correspondent during the Sino-Japanese War and, later, the Second World War, writing about the Japanese advances from Chongqing, Hanoi, and Manila. He was also a relative of Bill Lascher, a journalist–specifically, the cousin of Bill’s grandmother. Bill has now collected Mel’s work in a book: A Danger Shared: A Journa…

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InvestTalk 7-17-24 - Is the AI Bubble Bursting? 46:32

8m ago46:32

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A new Goldman Sachs report questions the massive AI spending with little to show for it, suggesting the AI bubble may be deflating. Tech giants are backing away from AI investments, while companies struggle to find practical applications. Is this the beginning of the end for the AI hype, or just a temporary setback in the industry's evolution? ALSO…

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InvestTalk 7-16-24 - Retirement Account Strategies to Reduce Taxes 46:30

6d ago46:30

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Diversifying your retirement savings across pre-tax, post-tax Roth, and taxable accounts can provide flexibility to manage your tax liability in retirement. Understanding the unique benefits and drawbacks of each account type is key to optimizing your adjusted gross income and navigating evolving tax laws. ALSO in this podcast: MOH - Molina Healthc…

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Headwinds for China-European Flights, and an Autonomous Driving IPO Explosion 19:15

39m ago19:15

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A year and a half after ending its Covid restrictions, flights between China and Europe are still well below pre-pandemic levels. What's holding things back? And a steady flow of autonomous driving companies are suddenly accelerating towards IPOs in the US and Hong Kong. What's fueling the drive, and will investors buy into it?…

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InvestTalk 7-15-2024 - Fed Rule Change: Big Banks to Save Billions? 46:51

13m ago46:51

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The Federal Reserve is considering a rule change that could save the biggest US banks billions in capital requirements by adjusting the Global Systemically Important Bank (GSIB) surcharge. ALSO in this podcast: MDT - Medtronic PLC (NYS), LW - Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. (NYS), MEDP - Medpace Holdings Inc. (NAS), URI - United Rentals Inc. (NYS), RSG -…

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Viren Murthy, "Pan-Asianism and the Legacy of the Chinese Revolution" (U Chicago Press, 2023) 1:28:22

7h ago1:28:22

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Recent proposals to revive the ancient Silk Road for the contemporary era and ongoing Western interest in China’s growth and development have led to increased attention to the concept of pan-Asianism. Most of that discussion, however, lacks any historical grounding in the thought of influential twentieth-century pan-Asianists. In Pan-Asianism and t…

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InvestTalk 7-12-204 - 6 Best High Interest Earning Strategies for 2024 46:18

13h ago46:18

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There are several effective high interest earning strategies - including high-yield checking accounts, money market funds, CDs, and bonds - for investors to explore. Understanding the benefits and drawbacks of each option can help you make informed decisions to optimize your returns and grow your wealth in the coming year. ALSO in this podcast: BLX…

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Politics in Action 2024: Singapore Update 25:39

1d ago25:39

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Politics in Action is an annual forum in which invited experts provided an analysis of the current political situation in Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam, and discussed the broader implications of events in these countries for the region. After the event, each of the six speakers sat for a podcast to chat with Dr Natali Pe…

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InvestTalk 7-11-2024 – 2024 Cost of Living: HCOL vs LCOL States 46:11

1d ago46:11

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As we navigate the current economic landscape, it's crucial to understand the stark differences in cost of living between states. Factors like housing, groceries, healthcare, and utilities can vary significantly, impacting your overall financial well-being and disposable income. Identifying High Cost of Living (HCOL) versus Lower Cost of Living (LC…

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Eric Thompson, "The Story of Southeast Asia" (NUS Press, 2024) 1:08:52

2d ago1:08:52

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Does Southeast Asia “exist”? It’s a real question: Southeast Asia is a geographic region encompassing many different cultures, religions, political styles, historical experiences, and languages, economies. Can we think of this part of the world as one cohesive “place”? Eric Thompson, in his book The Story of Southeast Asia (NUS Press: 2024), sugges…

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Eric Thompson, "The Story of Southeast Asia" (NUS Press, 2024) 1:08:52

2d ago1:08:52

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Does Southeast Asia “exist”? It’s a real question: Southeast Asia is a geographic region encompassing many different cultures, religions, political styles, historical experiences, and languages, economies. Can we think of this part of the world as one cohesive “place”? Eric Thompson, in his book The Story of Southeast Asia (NUS Press: 2024), sugges…

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InvestTalk 7-10-2024 – Nike’s Ex-Exec Return: Stock Boost? 46:59

12d ago46:59

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Nike brought back retired executive Tom Peddie to mend strained relationships with key retailers. This move aims to revitalize wholesale partnerships and distribution channels. Will this strategic decision impact Nike's stock performance and strengthen its position in the competitive athletic wear market? Today's Stocks & Topics: MO - Altria Group …

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InvestTalk 7-9-2024 – Can Quant Funds Steady Your Portfolio in Volatile Markets? 47:00

8d ago47:00

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It can be unclear whether quant mutual funds can effectively diversify portfolios and generate income during periods of market volatility. While quant strategies have historically performed well in volatile environments, their ability to consistently deliver stable income is less certain. Today's Stocks & Topics: COP - ConocoPhillips, QCOM - Qualco…

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InvestTalk 7-8-2024 – How Fed Rate Cuts Impact Gold Prices 46:36

14d ago46:36

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Analyzing past trends, gold has historically delivered positive returns during periods of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Will this time be any different? Today's Stocks & Topics: Annuities, Sell Orders, Market Wrap, Capital Gains Tax, How Fed Rate Cuts Impact Gold Prices, U - Unity Software Inc., AOS - A.O. Smith Corp., Earnings Season,…

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Episode 112: 2024 British F1 GP: "Lewis Shocks the British Crowd, Max loses again" 39:06

6d ago39:06

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Send us a Text Message. Lewis Hamilton becomes the first driver to win 9 times at one track, breaking his and Michael Schumacher's record of 8. McLaren fights and Ferrari splits their points as we find ourselves in the biggest parody in F1 in many years. All that and more in this weeks episode. Grab a beer, or whatever your down with, and take 40 m…

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Timothy Barnard, "Singaporean Creatures: Histories of Humans and Other Animals in the Garden City" (NUS Press, 2024) 31:44

7d ago31:44

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In Singaporean Creatures: Histories of Humans and Other Animals in the Garden City (NUS Press, 2024), historian Tim Barnard and his colleagues offer an edited volume of historical and ecological analysis, in which various institutions, perspectives and events involving animals provide insight into the development of Singapore as a modern, urban nat…

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InvestTalk 7-5-2024 – AI in Finance: The Future of Impact Investing? 45:44

12d ago45:44

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AI can enhance impact investing - investments generating social and environmental impact alongside financial returns - by improving data analysis, decision-making, and impact assessment. However, it's crucial to mitigate risks and align AI tools with core principles to avoid systemic biases. Today's Stocks & Topics: HDSN - Hudson Technologies Inc.,…

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Politics in Action 2024: Laos Update 25:27

8d ago25:27

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Politics in Action is an annual forum in which invited experts provided an analysis of the current political situation in Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam, and discussed the broader implications of events in these countries for the region. After the event, each of the six speakers sat for a podcast to chat with Dr Natali Pe…

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InvestTalk 7-4-2024 – Best of Caller Questions 46:54

9d ago46:54

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In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Fixed Index Annuities, Delaware Statutory Trust, 403b Plan Fees, High Yield Savings Account vs. Money Market Fund, Bonds and Treasuries, Transferring Mon…

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Michelle T. King, "Chop Fry Watch Learn: Fu Pei-Mei and the Making of Modern Chinese Food" (Norton, 2024) 45:41

9d ago45:41

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In 1971, the New York Times called the Taiwanese-Chinese chef, Fu Pei-Mei, the “the Julia Child of Chinese cooking.” But, as Michelle T. King notes in her book Chop Fry Watch Learn: Fu Pei-Mei and the Making of Modern Chinese Food (Norton, 2024), the inverse–that Julia Child was the Fu Pei-Mei of French cuisine–might be more appropriate. Fu spent d…

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InvestTalk 7-3-2024 – Mortgage Payoff vs Investing: Which Builds Wealth Faster? 47:17

10d ago47:17

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Deciding whether to pay off a mortgage early or invest excess funds is a challenging financial dilemma. By comparing potential 8% investment returns to mortgage interest savings, while factoring in tax implications and retirement planning, it's possible to determine the optimal wealth-building strategy. Today's Stocks & Topics: PERI - Perion Networ…

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A Shunned Shein, and Haidilao's Global Expansion 20:29

11d ago20:29

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After getting rejected in the U.S. and hitting headwinds in London, fast fashion sensation Shein may be taking its mega-IPO to Hong Kong. But will investors buy into its profitable but controversial story? And hotpot chain Haidilao steps up its global expansion with spinoffs and separate listings for its Super Hi brand. Will this become China's fir…

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InvestTalk 7-2-2024 – Trump vs Biden: How Each Will Impact U.S. Sectors 46:25

11d ago46:25

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The 2024 US presidential election outcome could significantly affect various sectors of the stock market. There are potential implications for investors under a Trump or Biden presidency, especially in industries like clean energy, infrastructure, financials, and more. Today's Stocks & Topics: SNOW - Snowflake Inc., BEAT - Heartbeam Inc., Market Wr…

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InvestTalk 7-1-2024 – CRE Crisis: Banks Unload Office Loans 45:43

12d ago45:43

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The commercial real estate market is in turmoil as banks rush to sell off billions in office loans. We dive deep into this unfolding CRE crisis, examining its causes and potential consequences for the broader economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: Real Estate, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., Market Wrap, POWL - Powell Industries Inc., CRE Crisis: Banks Unload Offic…

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Episode 111: 2024 Austrian F1 GP: "Shocker in the Styrian Hills as Mercedes Thrills and Red Bull Spills!" 40:50

13d ago40:50

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Send us a Text Message. Shocker as Mercedes and George Russell become the 4th different team and 5th different driver to take the checkered flag here in the first half of the 2024 season. The drama begins to unfold as the Summer is upon us. Max and Lando collide late making this Austrian GP one the most dramatic of the season. Grab a beer, or whate…

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InvestTalk 6-28-2024 – Why Buffet is Fueling Up on Energy Stocks 46:48

15d ago46:48

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Warren Buffett, the legendary value investor, is making waves with his massive bet on blue-chip energy stocks like Occidental Petroleum (OXY). We reveal the 7 key factors behind this investment legend's bullish stance on the energy sector. Today's Stocks & Topics: DOW - Dow Inc., LULU – Lulu Lemon Athletica Inc., Market Wrap, Health Care Investing,…

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Erin Lin, "When the Bombs Stopped: The Legacy of War in Rural Cambodia" (Princeton UP, 2024) 53:49

15d ago53:49

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Over the course of the Vietnam War, the United States dropped 500,000 tons of bombs over Cambodia—more than the combined weight of every man, woman, and child in the country. Fifty years after the last sortie, residents of rural Cambodia are still coping with the unexploded ordnance that covers their land. In When the Bombs Stopped: The Legacy of W…

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Politics in Action 2024: Vietnam Update 21:50

16d ago21:50

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Politics in Action is an annual forum in which invited experts provided an analysis of the current political situation in Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam, and discussed the broader implications of events in these countries for the region. After the event, each of the six speakers sat for a podcast to chat with Dr Natali Pe…

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InvestTalk 6-27-2024 – Social Security COLA 2025: Retirees Face Challenges 46:45

16d ago46:45

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The 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits is shaping up to be one of the lowest in recent years, potentially posing significant challenges for retirees living on fixed incomes. Today's Stocks & Topics: ADBE - Adobe Inc., Market Wrap, The Wash-Sale Rule, Social Security COLA 2025: Retirees Face Challenges, WBA - Walgreen…

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Jin Feng, "The Transpacific Flow: Creative Writing Programs in China" (Association for Asian Studies, 2024) 39:42

16d ago39:42

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In 2009, Fudan University launched China’s first MFA program in creative writing, spurring a wave of such programs in Chinese universities. Many of these programs’ founding members point to the Iowa Writers Workshop and, specifically, its International Writers Program, which invited dozens of Mainland Chinese writers to take part between 1979 and 2…

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InvestTalk 6-26-2024 – EU Slaps Steep Tariffs on Chinese EVs: How It Impacts Tesla 45:39

17d ago45:39

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The European Union has announced a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, with hikes of up to 38%. This move will have far-reaching implications for the entire EV market in Europe, as automakers from various regions adjust their strategies to adapt to the new trade landscape. While Tesla's China-produced vehicles will be…

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China's New Energy Overbuild, and DiDi Back on Growth Track 19:36

19d ago19:36

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China is on track to reach its 2030 goal for solar and wind power installations by the end of this year, and could double the figure by 2030. What's driving this massive new energy buildup? And DiDi is back on a growth track with revenue zooming ahead 15% in the first quarter. Will the company seize the momentum to relaunch its stalled IPO plan?…

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InvestTalk 6-25-2024 – Nvidia's Stock Surges After Sharp Pullback: What's Next For Investors? 46:54

18d ago46:54

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Nvidia's stock has been on a rollercoaster ride lately, surging to unprecedented heights before experiencing a sudden and sharp pullback, and then rebounding on Tuesday. This dramatic turn of events has left investors and analysts alike wondering: what led to Nvidia's meteoric rise, what factors are behind its recent stumble, and what lies in its f…

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InvestTalk 6-24-2024 – Why Single-Family Build-to-Rent Homes Are Booming in the U.S. 47:16

19d ago47:16

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The single-family build-to-rent market has seen a remarkable surge in recent years, with the share of new homes built specifically for rental purposes growing from just 5% in 2021 to a staggering 10% in 2023. This explosive growth is driven by a combination of factors, including changing demographics, shifting lifestyle preferences, and the impact …

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Episode 110: Spanish F1 GP 2024 "Max is the Dude again, as he Sips his White Russian in Spain" 41:06

20d ago41:06

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Send us a Text Message. Another week, another Max Verstappen win, but the rest of the field did not make it easy! McLaren and Lando battle from pole and Aston Martin's Alonso does not fare well at his home race. Don't forget to leave a like, sub or review! Everything helps. We can not do this without you!…

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InvestTalk 6-21-2024 – How and Why 'Buy Now, Pay Later Debt' Could Become a Problem for the U.S. Economy 46:34

22d ago46:34

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There is currently no way for economists, regulators and analysts to know how rapidly buy now, pay later loan debt is growing, which could lead to unforeseen economic consequences. Today's Stocks & Topics: AESI - Atlas Energy Solutions Inc., Market Wrap, KPP Newsletter, SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., How and Why 'Buy Now, Pay Later Debt' Could Becom…

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InvestTalk 6-20-2024 – Retirement Income Strategies: From Saving to Spending 46:09

23d ago46:09

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Struggling with your retirement income strategy? Many retirees find themselves caught in the "retirement consumption puzzle" - unsure how to effectively use their savings to support their lifestyle. Today's Stocks & Topics: VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, Market Wrap, GRPM - Invesco S&P MidCap 400 GARP ETF, DOX - Amdocs Ltd., V - Visa Inc. Cl A, The Psycholo…

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Clare Hammond, "On the Shadow Tracks: A Journey Through Occupied Myanmar" (Allen Lane, 2024) 30:59

24d ago30:59

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In 2016, journalist Clare Hammond embarked on a project to study the railways of Myanmar–a transportation network that sprawls the country, rarely used and not shown on many maps, and often used at the pleasure of the country’s military. In her book On the Shadow Tracks; A Journey Through Occupied Myanmar (Allen Lane: 2024), Clare travels the lengt…

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Clare Hammond, "On the Shadow Tracks: A Journey Through Occupied Myanmar" (Allen Lane, 2024) 30:59

25d ago30:59

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In 2016, journalist Clare Hammond embarked on a project to study the railways of Myanmar–a transportation network that sprawls the country, rarely used and not shown on many maps, and often used at the pleasure of the country’s military. In her book On the Shadow Tracks; A Journey Through Occupied Myanmar (Allen Lane, 2024), Clare travels the lengt…

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Politics in Action 2024: Indonesia Update 26:17

25d ago26:17

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Politics in Action is an annual forum in which invited experts provided an analysis of the current political situation in Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam, and discussed the broader implications of events in these countries for the region. After the event, each of the six speakers sat for a podcast to chat with Dr Natali Pe…

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InvestTalk 6-19-2024 – Best of Caller Questions 46:54

24d ago46:54

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In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Energy Sector, Bonds vs. Money Market, Stock Valuation, Index-Linked Variable Annuities, Union Business Cycle, Conversion Roth 401k to Roth I-R-A, 401k R…

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InvestTalk 6-18-2024 – Should You Own Bonds Now Given Current Market Trends? 46:27

25d ago46:27

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Challenges in the bond market could set the table for stronger future returns. Today's Stocks & Topics: CNQ - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Market Wrap, HWKN - Hawkins Inc., EWW - iShares MSCI Mexico ETF, FTNT - Fortinet Inc., It’s Been a Terrible Time for Bonds, But Should You Own Them Now?, PRIM - Primoris Services Corp., Hedge Funds Trading, …

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Joanna Siekiera, "21st Century as the Pacific Century: Culture and Security of Oceania States in Great Power Competition" (Warsaw UP, 2023) 1:20:35

25d ago1:20:35

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With the ever-greater shift of the balance of global power towards the Pacific region, what does this have implications for the geopolitics of the region? How should the rest of the world, especially Europe, address the growing power and influence of the Pacific region? How does the complex interplay of cultural, civilizational, economic, legal, en…

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EU EV Tariffs, and Lenovo's Middle East Tie-Up 20:54

27d ago20:54

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The EU slaps Chinese EVs with tariffs of up to 38%. How will China respond? And Lenovo enters a major new partnership with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. What's driving this alliance?By Bamboo Works

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InvestTalk 6-17-2024 – Three Compelling Reasons to Avoid Market Timing 45:03

26d ago45:03

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History tells us that to benefit from market timing, you need to be consistently right. (In fact, in a 1975 research paper, the Nobel Prize-winning economist William Sharpe showed how a market timer must be accurate 74 percent of the time in order to outperform a passive portfolio at a comparable level of risk.) Today's Stocks & Topics: ALV - Autol…

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British Chef details how she self taught herself Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan. 19:21

27d ago19:21

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British Chef Amy Rattinger details why she came to Taiwan and the process she used to self teach herself Mandarin Chinese on the way to starting two restaurants in Taipei. Listen to find out: What brought her to Taiwan Why she began learning Mandarin Chinese Her initial approach to learning Chinese How she self taught herself Chinese characters Her…

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