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Independent analysis of political, environmental, social, economic and security issues. All views are my own.

Category: ESG Analysis

Tax Reforms are Coming, Who is Most at Risk? (Round 2)

Let me reiterate my disclaimer: I am neither a tax expert nor a financial analyst. I am not even close to … More

Amazon, Apple, Ebay, Facebook, Google, Priceline, tax avoidance, Tripadvisor

Tax Reforms are Coming, Who is Most at Risk? (Round 1)

Let me begin with a disclaimer: I am neither a tax expert nor a financial analyst. I am not even … More

tax avoidance, tax reforms

Quick Take: BTG Pactual and the Cost of a CEO Mishap

On 13 March, the Financial Times reported that the Norwegian oil fund has dropped Brazilian firm BTG Pactual, the latest in … More

Quick Take: Walmart Bites the Bullet

One of the United States’ largest employers, Wal-mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT), will start raising wages for its 1.2 million … More

Company Focus: Chipotle’s Road to Redemption (Round 1)

Chipotle, Food Quality, Food Safety

Quick Take: What’s good for CVS…

Cannot be good for America. CVS  (NYSE: CVS) reported strong Q4 2015 earnings on the back of strong sales of prescription … More

CVS, Healthcare

Should Barbie Retire?

TL;DR: The 16% drop in Barbie sales in FY2014 suggests that customer interest in toys with no or minimal social value … More

Mattel Inc., Societal Impact of Products

Aeroflot in line for possible privatization

TL;DR: After years of notoriety, Aeroflot is showing signs of improving air safety and service quality. CNN reported on 2 … More

Aeroflot, Air Safety, Service Quality

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