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With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM just around the corner, the quadrennial questions are, once again, swirling around the event and its economic practicality in a developing country that had to spend billions of dollars to construct the required, large-capacity stadiums and corresponding necessities. Will the broadcasting profits and tourism and publicity boosts ultimately result in economic profitability for the country, or will Qatar never overcome its initial construction and bribery costs?Continue Reading

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The UFC has experienced drastic growth since its founding in 1993. Not only has the organization cemented itself as the premier mixed martial arts promotion, but the enterprise has also developed into one of the most successful sports leagues in the globe. Armed with an abundance of financial resources, the organization has done an excellent job in expanding its global stronghold and negotiating promising business deals. However, the organization’s financial success has been largely overshadowed by its unethical compensation of fighters, a controversy that has sparked immense public outrage. To resolve this scandal and repair its public image, it is crucial for the UFC to recognize its past injustices and implement a reformed fighter compensation structure. In doing so, the company will restore its currently fractured reputation and properly position itself for sustainable long-term success.Continue Reading

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The sports card market is scorching hot as of late, and there is no end in sight. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry has catapulted forward, shattering previous sales records and growing a loyal consumer base. In the following article, investing columnist Robert Liu explores the world of sports cards and investigates the factors that have caused this industry to boom. Continue Reading