Jeff Desjardins

Founder and Publisher at Visual Capitalist

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A founder of Visual Capitalist, Jeff holds a BCom from the Sauder School of Business at UBC. Jeff believes that a fusion of information and design can bring investors unique insight in a way that has never been done before. Originally hailing from Penticton, BC, Jeff is also an avid traveller, ... more

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The 10 Breakthrough Technologies That Will Define 2019

Friday, June 14, 2019 11:35 AM EDT

Gone are the days of turning stones into spears. With the advent of new technologies, we’ve learned to develop tools that not only make living faster and easier every day but also improve the future of humanity as a whole.

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Mapped: Fossil Fuel Production By Country

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 2:31 AM EDT

The United States produces 20% of all global fossil fuels, with Russia and Iran rounding out the top three. After that comes Canada, which produces just under 5% of all fossil fuels globally.

In this article: OILB, KOL, UNG

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How The Modern Consumer Is Different

Sunday, June 9, 2019 1:03 AM EDT

There is a prevailing wisdom that says the stereotypical American consumer can be defined by certain characteristics.

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A Timeline Of U-Turns From The Chinese Market

Thursday, June 6, 2019 1:00 AM EDT

China’s economic surge is one of the biggest stories of the 21st century.

In this article: GOOGL, AMZN, UBER, EBAY, M, BBY

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The Hidden Problem Looming Over The Cannabis Edibles Market

Tuesday, June 4, 2019 3:03 AM EDT

The cannabis edibles market is poised to be the next big thing – but when it comes to how these cannabinoids get absorbed by the body, there is still much work to be done.

In this article: BUD, KO, STZ, TAP, CBIS, HEMP, MDLZ

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All The World’s Carbon Emissions In One Chart

Monday, June 3, 2019 12:29 AM EDT

Over two centuries of burning fossil fuels have added up, and global decision-makers and business leaders are focusing in on carbon emissions as a key issue.

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AAPL	Apple Inc.
FB	Facebook Inc
GLD	SPDR Gold Trust ETF
GM	General Motors Company
GOOG	Alphabet Inc. (Google)
MSFT	Microsoft Corporation
PM	Philip Morris International Inc.
SO	Southern Company
T	AT&T Inc.
TWTR	Twitter Inc
VZ	Verizon Communications
WRK	WestRock Company
YHOO	Yahoo! Inc.