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