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| | | | Catch up on the week’s highlights including M&A trends in 2026, the economic gains of investing in health, understanding competitive advantage, and more.
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| | M&A is back—and it’s moving fast. To thrive in this environment, leaders must adjust to shifting geopolitical, technological, and societal forces, lean into volatility, and act decisively, write Jake Henry and Mieke Van Oostende. See how bold moves today could reshape tomorrow’s competitive landscape. | | | |
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| | Is there a compelling economic case for investing in health? Scaling proven health interventions could add nine healthy years to life and generate $12.5 trillion in global economic gains by 2050, according to Alex Beauvais, Brad Herbig, Matt Wilson, and Pooja Kumar. See why investing in health is a critical opportunity to improve global health outcomes while driving meaningful economic growth. | | | |
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| | Competitive advantage is one of the most critical yet most misunderstood facets of strategy. It’s not just a company’s strengths—it’s the distinct value it provides that compels customers to choose its offerings over competitors’. Andy West, Laura LaBerge, and Matt Banholzer outline five practical rules that can help organizations sharpen their edge. | | | |
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| | How much does an airline actually earn from a single flight? Steve Saxon and Jaap Bouwer break down the economics of a hypothetical one-way journey from London to New York, unpacking the key sources of revenue and cost. Watch the video to see what really drives airline profitability. | | | |
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| | | | | Recognizing the growing importance of automotive players to design affordable electric vehicles, we want to share a few ways you can drive profitability, achieve design excellence, and develop strategies to scale manufacturing. Join us on March 5, 2026, for an action-packed webinar featuring mobility experts Takashi Nakachi, Madhumitha Aravanan, Sören Gillich, and Pablo Oliveros Rubio. | | Register now  | | | |
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| | | | | The growth rate of the data center industry is pushing teams to innovate. The playbook they’re building has lessons for other leaders, too. | | Set the standard | | | |
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| | | | | Glenn Fogel explains how AI, personalization, and the “connected trip” could redefine value for travelers. | | The future of travel | | | |
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| | | —Edited by Joyce Yoo, editor, New York
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