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Why does corporate America use silly buzzwords like ‘low-hanging fruit’? Author James Sudakow explains.

While President Trump appears to have softened some of his contentious stances on trade and currency levels regarding China and Japan, plenty of policy uncertainty remains.

Many people are averse to using algorithms when making decisions, preferring to rely on their instincts. New Wharton research says a simple adjustment can help them feel differently.

Cost-optimization strategies must include IT and business initiatives to make sure investments are maximized for long-term growth and profits. In this effort, next-generation technology becomes a critical partner.

The Trump administration’s review of the fiduciary rule for financial advisors brings uncertainty to retirement planning, but investors could still protect themselves, says Wharton’s Kent Smetters.

Broad disagreements on future inflation rates can influence yields of fixed-income securities, according to new research by Wharton’s Philipp Illeditsch.

Imposing taxes on products that have negative effects on health can theoretically lower consumption. But do these policies help consumers to make better choices?

Some tweaks to Dodd-Frank are in order, but Trump’s proposed changes will leave the financial system far more vulnerable, say experts.

Snap plans an IPO worth perhaps $25 billion. But there are many questions about non-voting shares and how the company will perform, says a Wharton expert.

Companies ranging from Budweiser to Airbnb took a political stand during this year’s Super Bowl through television ads. Will they alienate stakeholders?