NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Corporate Buybacks Predicted to Rise. Impact: This surge in buybacks set off a chain reaction where CEOs began to believe they were the true masters of the universe, leading to a generation of corporate leaders who think 'stock buyback' is a synonym for 'good governance.'. Fact: Did you know that instead of investing in innovation, some companies prefer to buy back their own stock? It’s like trying to impress your date by buying your own flowers!.
• Headline: California Finds Economic Gloom Starting to Lift. Impact: This initial sign of economic recovery in California led to a series of hipster coffee shops popping up everywhere, which in turn caused a nationwide avocado toast shortage. Thanks a lot, California.. Fact: Did you know that California’s economy is so big that if it were a country, it would rank as the fifth largest economy in the world? Just imagine the chaos if it ever decided to secede!.
• Headline: Sunni Leaders Gaining Clout in Mideast. Impact: This newfound power among Sunni leaders inadvertently led to a surge in Middle Eastern tourism, where tour guides now proudly tout sites like 'the birthplace of anti-Western sentiment' as a must-see destination.. Fact: Did you know that geopolitical shifts can be as unpredictable as a cat on a hot tin roof? One minute they’re allies, the next they’re side-eyeing each other over the last falafel!.