Business News
Cloud-based presentation software Emaze (David) throws $2M at Goliath (aka PowerPoint)
Venture Beat - 3 Nov 2014 19:00
Emaze is aiming to provide "a different experience [that is] very, very easy to use," CEO and co-founder Motti Nisani told VentureBeat, "and has a lot of design options."
StackStorm debuts its open-source software for managing data-center automation
Venture Beat - 3 Nov 2014 07:01
The startup StackStorm is taking the first step toward popularizing the software it’s built to help people more efficiently run and update applications in whatever data centers they choose. Today, in conjunction with t...
Tidal CEO explains why people will pay more for high-quality music streaming (interview)
Venture Beat - 3 Nov 2014 03:02
VentureBeat asked Tidal CEO Andy Chen five questions about his service, and while there's a business opportunity for lossless music streaming.
Singer Rita Ora Claims Twitter Was 'Hacked' After Failing To Get Fan Response
Business Insider - 3 Nov 2014 18:04
Pop singer Rita Ora has 3.95 million Twitter followers, but it appears the force of her fans may not be that strong. On Halloween, Ora tweeted that she would release a new song next week if her fans retweeted her 100,000...
Jonathan Rothberg's Butterfly Network has raised $100M for medical imaging tech
Venture Beat - 3 Nov 2014 07:01
The gene sequencing pioneer now sets his sights on new types of medical imaging and non-invasive surgery.
Quit Your Job, Start Your Business: A Smarter Way to Make the Switch
Forbes - 3 Nov 2014 19:02
You’ve rehearsed your departure speech in your head 100 times, and dreamed of an amazing new boss—you . But there are some practicalities you could consider before you cut off that magical stream of paychecks and fr...
Herbalife plot thickens with third-quarter report
New York Post - 3 Nov 2014 06:42
Wall Street's favorite battleground stock, Herbalife, is in the spotlight again. The controversial maker of diet products, which reports results Monday after the close of trading, missed earnings expectations last...
How One Hotel Ruined Its Reputation By Penalizing Negative Reviews
Forbes - 3 Nov 2014 19:01
The business world is tough sometimes, and many entrepreneurs have resorted to dirty tactics or a combative stance to keep a solid reputation or get ahead of the competition. In some contexts, being tough can work—it c...
Scientists Agree: Why You Need Friends Outside Of Work
Forbes - 3 Nov 2014 02:06
It is common sense that you should cultivate friends outside of work. However, too often, professionals allow their non-work friendships to wither, as they struggle to maintain a healthy home life and a robust career.
Government stance in FTIL-NSEL case: fit and proper?
livemint.com - 3 Nov 2014 16:39
The government can take a leaf or two on how FMC acted with the FTIL group
Why Credit Suisse Is Bullish On Vivint Solar
Bidness etc. - 3 Nov 2014 16:18
Credit Suisse has initiated coverage of Vivint Solar Inc (VSLR) with an Outperform rating, because of the company's potential of being able to outgrow peers in the residential solar energy market and benefit from the dec...
The Strength of the U.S. Dollar Reflects Global Economic Reality
Time - 3 Nov 2014 07:06
All hail the almighty greenback!
Argentina suspends Procter & Gamble operations
News Observer - 3 Nov 2014 05:45
Argentine authorities have accused household products giant Procter & Gamble of tax fraud and suspended its operations in the country.
Entrepreneurs Shouldn't Incorporate, Trademark or Patent
Forbes - 3 Nov 2014 19:30
Entrepreneurs often ask whether they should incorporate, trademark or patent their inventions when they start their businesses. The default answer is always – no. Entrepreneurs should only incorporate, trademark or pa...
Branson: I'll still be first space passenger
CNN - 3 Nov 2014 17:03
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KISS Are About To Start Their Las Vegas Residency
Forbes - 3 Nov 2014 15:45
Las Vegas is famous for its residencies, whether they be by legacy acts like Elton John, Celine Dion, and Rod Stewart or more contemporary pop stars like Britney Spears or Jennifer Lopez (possibly). Now, one more globall...
Here's Why Nymox Share Price Will Fall
Bidness etc. - 3 Nov 2014 13:06
Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation (NYMX) announced Sunday that its experimental drug NX-1207, designed to treat prostate enlargement, did not meet pivotal endpoints in late-stage trials for the drug being run in the US.
White on White Violence Hits NASCAR
TPM - 3 Nov 2014 21:46
There are consequences when we define deviancy down and ideas do matter. Fresh off the Palin Brawl from this summer, yesterday we had another incident of high-profile white on white violence. How much acceptance of the P...
Why the U.S. Blocked China's Asia Free-Trade Pact
Boston - 3 Nov 2014 11:07
The U.S. shot down China's attempt at a pan-Asia free trade zone in the run-up to the APEC summit in Beijing. WSJ's Ramy Inocencio speaks with IHS' Rajiv Biswas for analysis.
It Looks Like Germany Is Creeping Back
Business Insider - 3 Nov 2014 11:07
Germany's manufacturing PMI rose to 51.4 in October from a 15-month low of 49.9 in September. Economists expected a reading of 51.8. Markit's Purchasing Managers' Index is a commonly used survey to measure overall b...
Stung Last Year, Retailers and Shippers Retool for the Holiday Season
The New York Times - 3 Nov 2014 07:03
Americans are expected to buy a record $89 billion worth of gifts online, a 13 percent jump over the 2013 season.
The Wall Street Journal: U.S. blocks China efforts to promote Asia trade pact
Market Watch - 3 Nov 2014 06:55
The U.S. blocks China's efforts to use an APEC leaders' summit to begin negotiations on a free-trade zone spanning the Pacific, The Wall Street Journal reports.