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A new way of measuring the elusive value of intellectual property

A new way of measuring the elusive value of intellectual property

The Economist | Dec 4, 2021 A startup called PatentVector, founded by a law professor, an information science professor and a software engineer, is trying something new. It uses a variation of a method started in the 1960s which evolved into tallying up how frequently individual patents are cited (a similar process based on citations


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Cramer says anyone selling Big Tech stocks in premarket trading is 'either a machine or an idiot'

Cramer says anyone selling Big Tech stocks in premarket trading is 'either a machine or an idiot'

"The selling that goes on between 4 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. in these Nasdaq names is frightening," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Monday.

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If you have a child with special needs, here's how to plan for their life after you pass

If you have a child with special needs, here's how to plan for their life after you pass

Planning for the life of your special needs child after you're gone can be stressful. Working with specialized professionals and companies can help.

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UK Law Commission confirms Smart contracts are legally sound

UK Law Commission confirms Smart contracts are legally sound

UK Law Society | Michael Cross | Nov 25, 2021 The existing law of England and Wales is able to accommodate and apply to self-executing 'smart' legal contracts without the need for statutory law reform, the Law Commission reports today. In a conclusion likely to be welcomed by the government, it suggests that 'an incremental


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How to use Tik Tok, Instagram and other social media to launch a business

How to use Tik Tok, Instagram and other social media to launch a business

College students spend a lot of time on Tik Tok, Instagram and other social media platforms so they are a natural place to launch a business.

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Medicare won't let this 68-year-old cancer patient enroll in Part B. It's costing her thousands of dollars

Medicare won't let this 68-year-old cancer patient enroll in Part B. It's costing her thousands of dollars

Medicare's many enrollment rules can leave beneficiaries with gaps in coverage if they don't sign up when they are supposed to.

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5 tips for saving money on entertainment expenses as a college student

5 tips for saving money on entertainment expenses as a college student

A lot of college students cut cable — but all the streaming services can add up! Do you know how much you're spending? Here are 5 tips to save money.

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Americans donated $2.7 billion on ‘Giving Tuesday.’ Here's how donors can score a write-off if they don’t itemize deductions

Americans donated $2.7 billion on ‘Giving Tuesday.’ Here's how donors can score a write-off if they don’t itemize deductions

There’s a special tax break of up to $600 for cash gifts in 2021, even without itemizing deductions on your federal return. Here’s what to know.

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These 4 states pay unemployment benefits to unvaccinated workers who were fired

These 4 states pay unemployment benefits to unvaccinated workers who were fired

Florida, Iowa, Kansas and Tennessee passed laws allowing unemployment benefits for workers fired over Covid vaccine mandates. Others may follow.

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Jana Partners may have a three-pronged plan to build value at Zendesk

Jana Partners may have a three-pronged plan to build value at Zendesk

Activist firm Jana Partners isn’t happy about Zendesk’s plan to acquire Momentive. Here are three ways the firm can create value for shareholders.

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Help Wanted: America's childcare crisis fueled by worker shortages in daycare centers

Help Wanted: America's childcare crisis fueled by worker shortages in daycare centers

A recent survey of more than 7,500 childcare centers across the country found worker shortages in nearly every state, with many taking on fewer children for care as a result.

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Elon Musk says SpaceX has started building a Starship launchpad on Florida's Space Coast

Elon Musk says SpaceX has started building a Starship launchpad on Florida's Space Coast

SpaceX has begun building a launchpad for its Starship rockets in Florida, CEO Elon Musk announced on Friday.

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Long-term unemployment fell again but at slowest pace since April

Long-term unemployment fell again but at slowest pace since April

Almost a third of unemployed Americans have been out of work at least six months, according to the November jobs report.

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Canadien blooming. The fertile “Valley” for finance innovation FLOW: OB, CAN Trends, Beyond OB: BaaS + Embedded Finance, tunl

Canadien blooming. The fertile “Valley” for finance innovation FLOW: OB, CAN Trends, Beyond OB: BaaS + Embedded Finance, tunl

Finconecta | Betty DeVita | Dec 3, 2021 The Open Banking model marks a global evolution (although some experts talk about a “revolution”) in the financial market. Motivated by the increased need to respond to customer demands, compete with new financial players and meet regulation requirements, banks are adopting API-based business models. Open Banking emerges


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How Much Should I Invest?

How Much Should I Invest?

Investments are risky, and a good rule of thumb is to never invest more than you are comfortable to completely lose. Regulation Crowdfunding allows the average person to invest in startups, often with small investment minimums, some as low as … Continue reading →

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