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Markets and crypto are down today. Why these stocks are an unusual exception

October 10, 2025 Markets and crypto are down today. Why these stocks are an unusual exception Trump spats with China over export controls of rare earth minerals, threatening ‘massive increase of tariffs’ and triggering a widespread market sell-off.

Headed for a soft landing? Here’s why our economy is so unusual right now

Economy

July 25, 2024 Headed for a soft landing? Here’s why our economy is so unusual right now A historic feat on the horizon, coupled with lingering bad vibes, together prove that the economy is still in a very strange state. BY Sam Becker Achievement unlocked? The United States’s economy grew faster than expected during the second … Continue reading Headed for a soft landing? Here’s why our economy is so unusual right now →

The story behind Netflix’s unusual earnings calls

Streaming

By Janko Roettgers July 16, 2023 Next week, Netflix’s longest-running show is slated to return for a new installment—and no, we’re not talking about Grace and Frankie. For ten years now, Netflix has been distributing its quarterly earnings calls as video interviews, with multiple execs bantering with an analyst on camera. Tens of thousands … Continue reading The story behind Netflix’s unusual earnings calls →

Call Volume Forecasting: Predicting the Future from an Unusual Past

Forecasting

Sean Miller September 27, 2021 Call volume forecasts are inarguably an essential tool in the successful delivery of customer care excellence. Your program’s forecast is the map that tells you where to go based on where you’ve been. Without it, you’re lost at sea. With it, you’re one significant step closer to delivering an exceptional … Continue reading Call Volume Forecasting: Predicting the Future from an Unusual Past →

8 Unusual Rewards Employees Appreciate More Than Raises

Employee Satisfaction

John Hall — March 17, 2019 Follow @JohnHallCOMO — March 17, 2019 Young job hoppers only jump ship when another company offers more money, right? Not exactly. According to a new infographic published by SCORE, four out of five employees appreciate better benefits — to a pay raise. That doesn’t mean top employees are content … Continue reading 8 Unusual Rewards Employees Appreciate More Than Raises →

Why It’s Unusual to Improve Anything By Demanding Transparency

Transparency

Liz Kislik — April 17, 2018 Follow @lizkislik — April 17, 2018 In organizations where employees generally trust their management and each other, you don’t hear many complaints about lack of transparency. But in other places, demands for transparency can take an ugly tone, and even become so entrenched that it seems as if everything … Continue reading Why It’s Unusual to Improve Anything By Demanding Transparency →

4 Unusual Ways to Make Business Connections

Network Building

Amanda Abella — January 31, 2018 — January 31, 2018 The notion of networking and business connections is coming up a lot in my world lately. I admit that I have a knack for networking, so sometimes I forget other people find it difficult. Fortunately, the Universe seems to be reminding me of this because … Continue reading 4 Unusual Ways to Make Business Connections →

18 Unusual Habits of Extremely Creative People

Successful Peeple

Eva Wislow — January 31, 2017 — January 31, 2017 Are you continuously trying to create new social media posts, Instagram photos, blog posts, articles, press releases, and promotional strategies? Have you paid attention to your creative process when creating these things? When you have an idea, you’re driven by an inner force. Creative people … Continue reading 18 Unusual Habits of Extremely Creative People →

The Unusual Interview Question a Top Team Builder Always Asks

Team Management

John Nemo — January 20, 2017 Follow @JohnNemoPR— January 20, 2017 “I think that’s the fastest way to grow a business is to connect with your customers, not convince them.” Business Growth Advisor and Consultant Nigel Green shared that thought with me on a recent podcast interview, and I haven’t been able to get the … Continue reading The Unusual Interview Question a Top Team Builder Always Asks →

Unusual Data Partners Finding Close Connections

Data Management

by Laurie Sullivan, Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, November 16, 2016 Real-time location data and ad targeting services brought together some unlikely suitors this week ranging from xAd’s acquisition of WeatherBug, to WPP’s data alliance with Spotify, and Snapchat’s data deal with Foursquare. Earlier this week, xAd announced the acquisition of WeatherBug for an undisclosed sum. The cash … Continue reading Unusual Data Partners Finding Close Connections →