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Investor Sentiment In Europe Crashes
Business Insider - 8 Sep 2014 12:10
That's a really bad European investor sentiment reading from Sentix. The weak economy, combined with the crisis in Ukraine, is taking a clear toll on the outlook of the region. The consensus reading was 1.4 in August, do...
Facebook and The UnEthics of Human Trafficking
Forbes - 8 Sep 2014 14:49
I have been a loyal user of Facebook for many years. I keep coming back because the benefits seem to outweigh the costs. I enjoy reconnecting with old friends, keeping a passive view of the events occurring in others l...
Rechlers See a New Residential Demand to Fill
Wall Street Journal - 8 Sep 2014 06:16
Cousins Mitchell and Gregg Rechler are expanding into residential development with Greybarn, a brand of upscale multifamily rental housing tailored for Long Island residents.
ESPN's Adam Schefter Rips The NFL In Passionate SportsCenter Segment About Ray Rice
Business Insider - 8 Sep 2014 17:15
ESPN's top NFL reporter Adam Schefter went on SportsCenter Monday morning and criticized the NFL and the Baltimore Ravens over the Ray Rice fiasco. It's about as passionate as you'll ever see the normally stoic Schefter....
Chinese Billionaire's Chemical Maker Says Fraud Allegations "Groundless"
Forbes - 8 Sep 2014 03:43
Tianhe Chemicals, whose shares were suspended in Hong Kong last Tuesday after a research report accused the specialty chemicals maker of fraud, said in a statement on Friday it was preparing a detailed response and “i...
Amazon Drops Price of Its Struggling Fire Phone to 99 Cents
The New York Times - 8 Sep 2014 23:59
Analysts said the drastic cut was inevitable, but wondered if it would help spur sales that have been disappointing so far.
Buying Organic: General Mills Swallows Annie's For $820 Million
Forbes - 8 Sep 2014 23:33
Annie's may be natural and organic -- but it won't be independent much longer.
In Search for Leaders Who Lead
The Huffington Post - 8 Sep 2014 22:1115 Instant Productivity Hacks You Need To Know
The Huffington Post - 8 Sep 2014 14:00Four Wrong Reasons to Start a Business
inc - 8 Sep 2014 03:13
If you're thinking of starting a business for any of these reasons, think again.
After Alibaba's IPO, Key Questions About Its International Expansion
Forbes - 8 Sep 2014 01:20
Records are meant to be broken. Alibaba Group’s IPO is set to become the biggest IPO in history, shattering the record set by Visa when it went public with a $19.7 billion offering in 2010. This dramatic milestone in A...
Here's All The Bad Stuff In The World That Could Make The Economy And Markets Go Haywire
Business Insider - 8 Sep 2014 00:27
Here's a fun slide from Deutsche Bank on the various risks to the economies that abound. Each risk is numbered, and placed on a matrix of likelihood and impact. You can see how each risk has been moving. So for example, ...
General Mills buying mac and cheese maker Annie's
Miami Herald - 8 Sep 2014 23:37
Packaged food giant General Mills plans to buy Annie's, the maker of rabbit-shaped mac and cheese, for $820 million, adding more natural and organic packaged offerings as consumers' tastes change.
Inside The Most Glamorous, Star-Studded New York Fashion Week Party At The Plaza
Business Insider - 8 Sep 2014 23:09
Model, designers, socialites, and celebrities all gathered at the Plaza Hotel Friday night for the Harper's BAZAAR Fashion Week party celebrating ICONS -- a portfolio spotlighting unforgettable women who are always in ...
Apple's Big iPhone 6 Event Will Have A Special Historical Significance For The Company (AAPL)
Business Insider - 8 Sep 2014 23:03
Apple will return to the Flint Center for the first time in 30 years to announce its newest batch of products, including two new smartphones and the company's first wearable device for the wrist. That's a big deal. The...
Grindr, OkCupid Are Failing To Take This Basic Security Measure, Researchers Say
The Huffington Post - 8 Sep 2014 22:58Why Pep Boys (PBY) Stock Is Down in After-Hours Trading
The Street - 8 Sep 2014 22:41
NEW YORK (TheStreet) --aPep Boys was falling 8.3% to $10.46 after-hours Monday after missing analysts' estimates for earnings and revenue for the second quarter. For the second quarter the auto parts store reported break...
With Founder Gone, Chick-fil-A Faces Litmus Test
inc - 8 Sep 2014 21:50
S. Truett Cathy, the founder of fast food chain Chick-fil-A, died Monday. Will the family business survive without him?
Why GM Probably Won't Call Its 'Super Cruise' Car 'Self-Driving'
Forbes - 8 Sep 2014 19:32
Legal issues could shackle what will be the first fully autonomous driving car, though perhaps in name only.
Heir And A Spare: Royal Family Announces Kate Middleton Is Pregnant Again
Forbes - 8 Sep 2014 19:04
Just over a year old, Prince George is soon to be given yet another title: Big brother. The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting her second child, the royal household announced Monday.
Comedian James Corden Named Craig Ferguson's 'Late Late Show' Succesor
Business Insider - 8 Sep 2014 17:12
Ever since Craig Ferguson announced in April that he will be departing CBS' "The Late Late Show," the rumor mill has been swirling as to who will replace him. On Monday, CBS finally confirmed that reported frontrunner�...
5 Critical Factors That Affect Business Exit Strategy Timelines
inc - 8 Sep 2014 11:00
A finely honed business plan should include a detailed exit strategy. This, often overlooked element clearly outlines the owner's plan to get paid for their sweat equity at a designated point in time.