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Kurt Avard

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A January 2014 addition to the Motley Fool team, Kurt Avard prefers to focus on the "dark" side of business and how it interacts with politics. Rarely writing on the same thing twice, he feels that, if he manages to convince you that the two are inexorably linked, he has adequately done his job. Follow him on Twitter @kurtsavard

Recent Articles by Kurt Avard

May 3, 2014 by Kurt Avard

How Rebranding to Millennials Could Reinvent Fast Food

$200 billion industry may be redefined by the desires of a much maligned generation

Apr 21, 2014 by Kurt Avard

3 Companies That Will Benefit From U.S. Ukrainian Aid

$1 billion dollar loan guarantee may even lead to future possibilities

Apr 14, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Why Chinese Stimulus May Not Be a Good Thing

Some state spending could stabilize a slight stumble, but it may not be needed

Apr 14, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Could Eurozone Pricing Issues Force the ECB's Hand?

Draghi was forced into several awkward comments following negative financials.

Apr 10, 2014 by Kurt Avard

What the March Jobs Report Tells Us About the U.S. Economy

Although slightly below projections, nearly all industries gained ground.

Apr 3, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Could Apple and Comcast Form a Media Partnership?

WSJ: potential deal could shake up the way media is delivered

Apr 1, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Janet Yellen on the U.S. Job Market: 5 Things Are Still Wrong

Stocks soar while the Fed notes labor issues facing the market.

Mar 31, 2014 by Kurt Avard

How an Increase in American Natural Gas Production Could Change the Global Market

Shale gas deposits and new trade agreements could radically alter the current market.

Mar 31, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Will Tesla’s New York Deal Solve its Dealership Problem?

Tesla concession keeps New York City electric car sales hopes alive.

Mar 25, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Will 2014 Mean the End of ‘Cheap Money?’

Despite strong trending, the economy may not be able to sustain itself just yet

Mar 13, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Newest Economic News Shows Signs of Growth for U.S. Economy

The economy, now thawing out, should continue its positive direction.

Mar 12, 2014 by Kurt Avard

How Will Budget Cuts Affect the U.S. Economy?

Will federal downsizing cause the arms industry to downsize as well?

Mar 11, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Will Gazprom's Energy Threat End up Backfiring?

Fallout from Friday's threat does not augur well for bottom line.

Mar 10, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Why Investing in Video Game Stocks May Be Bad in the Long Term

Ailing sales and old approaches have led to anemic action in video game companies.

Mar 4, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Yellen: Economy Isn’t Bad, Just the Weather

Blaming weakness on winter, Fed chair calls for patience.

Feb 27, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Are Unions Certain to Decline Further?

With UAW union vote failing, is there a future for American unions?

Feb 26, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Can Green Mountain's Keurig Cold Help Coke Crack a Freezing Soft Drink Market?

Coke CEO calls Green Mountain's machine a "real game-changing innovation."

Feb 26, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Why the Target Data Breach Is Good for Prospective Investors

While a breach is bad for business, it may be good for investors.

Feb 22, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Why Fed Chair Yellen Says Unemployment Is Still Too High

The Fed chairwoman says interest rates must stay low to combat unemployment.

Feb 21, 2014 by Kurt Avard

What Does Instability in Ukraine Mean for This Russian Giant?

Russian aid cop-out highlights energy firm's weak finances

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