Out with the old, in with the new? Industries at risk from disruptive innovation

Which sectors will experience change quicker?

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As investors seek the next 'great idea' to add to their portfolios, they should be equally diligent in identifying 'bad ideas' – companies or entire sectors that likely will be rendered irrelevant by seismic shifts in technology, market dynamics or customer behaviour.

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