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This Map Of US And Russian Arms Sales Says It All
Business Insider - 13 Aug 2014 17:03
They say the Cold War is over, but Russia and the U.S. remain the leading supplier of weapons to countries around the world as well as the two biggest military powers. Lately, tensions have been pretty high, too. The U.S...
Awesome Photos Of Lee Pace's Makeup Transformation Into The 'Guardians Of The Galaxy' Villain
Business Insider - 13 Aug 2014 16:52
The majority of the "Guardians of the Galaxy" cast had to undergo extensive makeup transformations for Marvel's latest blockbuster. One of the most unrecognizable actors in the film may be Lee Pace who goes completely bl...
Adding A Little Legroom To Its S60 Sedan Has Boosted Volvo Sales in China
Business Insider - 13 Aug 2014 20:28
Volvo's sales in China are soaring. So far this year, the Chinese-owned Swedish automaker has seen its sales jump 36% in the country. This is certainly welcome news for a company that has seen its U.S. sales slip 17% thi...
As Money Leaves Russian Stocks, China, Other BRICS Benefit
IBTimes - 13 Aug 2014 07:31
(Reuters) - With the threat of further Western economic sanctions hanging over Russia, foreign investors are deserting Moscow's equity markets and funneling cash into other BRICS states, with China a standout beneficiary...
One Of The Last Living Victims Of The McCarthy Era Wants To Clear Her Name
Business Insider - 13 Aug 2014 23:28
98-year-old Miriam Moskowitz, convicted in connection to the notorious 1950s Rosenberg espionage case, has filed a petition asking a federal judge to vacate her conviction because it was allegedly influenced by false tes...
'Nathan For You' Recap: Protect Your Brand at All Costs
inc - 13 Aug 2014 05:00Another former SpaceX employee sues over alleged labor law violations
L.A. Times - 13 Aug 2014 02:54Retail Sales In The US Have Been A Total Head-Scratcher (XRT, DIA, SPX, SPY, QQQ, WMT, KATE, M, TCS, FDO, BOBE, KORS)
Business Insider - 13 Aug 2014 23:30
Retail sales went nowhere in July. The latest release from the Census Bureau showed that in July retail sales were flat. Expectations were for sales to increase 0.2%. Ian Shepherdson at Pantheon Macroeconomics said the r...
Europe Braces For Russia Food Ban, But McDonald's, Mondelez Shrug It Off
IBTimes - 13 Aug 2014 18:31
MOSCOW -- In a shiny food store in southern Moscow on Sunday, a young clerk emptied cartons of donut-shaped peaches from Spain into a display, pieces of fruit bouncing on the floor as he made an ever-higher mound. To the...
Only 5 Teams Have A Legit Shot To Win The Premier League This Season
Business Insider - 13 Aug 2014 18:07
The English Premier League returns this week but for 15 of the 20 teams the season may already be over. Bloomberg Sports has released its 2014-15 projections for all teams in the Premier League. If we consider 5% as the ...
Trending Now: Inversions & Hating Them
Forbes - 13 Aug 2014 07:40
Inversions Aren't New & Won't Be Solved Overnight. Just Look At Deals From 2014!
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warns public of bitcoins, other virtual currencies
Tech Times - 13 Aug 2014 05:12
The CFPB released an advisory detailing the risks associated with using virtual currencies such as bitcoins. Hackers, scams and a lack of protection from banks make virtual currencies risky business, the bureau says.
Illegal Ivory Trade: US Authorities Target American Auction Houses
IBTimes - 13 Aug 2014 04:31
The fight to save Africa's elephants is now being fought in American auction houses. Poachers are killing a record number of elephants every year to obtain the ivory from their tusks, in high demand around the world for ...
Ace Hardware CEO on Fighting Off Online Retailers
Boston - 13 Aug 2014 23:56
Ace Hardware is battling against big-box stores as well as online retailers. Ace CEO John Venhuizen discusses the company's retail strategy on the News Hub with Sara Murray.
China's Most Valuable Internet Company Is Heavily Reliant On Its Social Messaging Apps
Business Insider - 13 Aug 2014 22:43
It may not be well-known here in the US, but Tencent is China's most valuable public internet company with a market valuation of ~$150 billion, and it's growing at an incredible clip. The company released its latest earn...
Astronaut Mark Kelly On Gun Violence, Wife Gabby Giffords
Forbes - 13 Aug 2014 18:50
Next week (Aug. 20) it will be 28 years since postman Patrick Sherrill opened fire in an Edmond, OK, post office, killing 14 and wounding six before committing suicide. The event is seen as the origin of the pop-culture ...
Target Canada To 'Reset' Supply Chain, Improve Pricing
Bidness etc. - 13 Aug 2014 18:15
Target Corporation (TGT), the American retailing company, aims to reset its supply chain to counter problems being faced by its Canadian operations, and eventually turn them around.
Whole Foods Shares May Have More Carnage To Come
Forbes - 13 Aug 2014 19:44
After several years of gains, slowing growth, margin concerns, and increased competition have helped send shares of Whole Foods Marketdown 35% so far this year. I'm not surprised.
How To Become A SheEO
Forbes - 13 Aug 2014 17:17
With the right mindset and support, women entrepreneurs can catch up with men.
Nasdaq 100 Movers: ROST, AMZN
Forbes - 13 Aug 2014 16:31
In early trading on Wednesday, shares of Amazon.com (AMZN) topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 3.1%. Year to date, Amazon.com has lost about 17.5% of its value.
Asia Markets: Hong Kong stocks close at highest since late 2010
Market Watch - 13 Aug 2014 12:03
The Hang Seng climbs to a closing level it hasn't seen in three years, extending a three-day winning streak.
The Wall Street Journal: Democrats court Sarah Palin in oil-tax fight
Market Watch - 13 Aug 2014 06:21
Democrats fighting for revenues from oil companies here are reaching out to an old foe: Sarah Palin