Trends in the economy are literally playing out right in front of you as you walk through the mall, turn on the TV, surf the Internet, drive down the street or commute to and from work. Even better, just watch your kids — what are they playing with? What are they buying? What are they doing with their friends? Each month, the Thematic Investor dissects these and other trends for you and helps you understand where things are headed and why. And of course, most importantly, you’ll learn which companies stand to benefit from these unfolding trends, and which ones are at risk of being left on the sidelines.

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