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This Girl Became An Instagram Sensation With 1.7 Million Followers But Didn't Know People Could See Her Photos
Business Insider - 11 Dec 2014 12:54
"What's a follower?" These were the words Kayla Itsines, now a global internet fitness sensation, said when she was told she had reached her first 100 fans on Instagram. Now with 1.7 million followers on Instagram, 915,0...
The 16 Most Disappointing Places To Visit On Earth
Business Insider - 11 Dec 2014 18:04
We write a lot of lists telling travelers the best places to visit around the world. But how about where not to go? In a recent Reddit thread, users were asked what was the most disappointing place they've ever traveled ...
SEC Targets Risks at Fund Firms
Wall Street Journal - 11 Dec 2014 22:56
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced sweeping steps to address risks in the asset-management industry. Among the most significant ideas is a plan that would likely cause funds to curb their use of risky deriv...
SEC Commissioner Warns Harvard of Vulnerability
Wall Street Journal - 11 Dec 2014 06:33
A top official at the Securities and Exchange Commission has taken the unusual step of saying Harvard University could be vulnerable to legal action from the agency or investors over a corporate governance project.
Fired Delta worker fights for his job
CNN - 11 Dec 2014 23:38
Kip Hedges, a Minneapolis Delta baggage handler for 26 years, wants his job back. He was fired last week for comments he made about the airline's low wages.
Fed bubble bursts in $550 billion of energy debt
livemint.com - 11 Dec 2014 21:46
US Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates at record lows for six years has encouraged investors to funnel cash into speculative-grade securities
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: The Good News-Bad News of Lower Oil Prices
The Street - 11 Dec 2014 02:21
Search Jim Cramer's "Mad Money" trading recommendations using our exclusive "Mad Money" Stock Screener. NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- There's a battle going on out there, Jim Cramer told his Mad Money viewers on Wednesday. Th...
Thursday Sector Laggards: Materials, Financial
Forbes - 11 Dec 2014 22:24
Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Thursday, shares of Materials companies are underperforming other sectors, up 0.4%. Within that group, Allegheny Technologies (NYSE: ATI) and Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gol...
FTIL continues to hold 10,000 shares of NSE
livemint.com - 11 Dec 2014 21:17India to lead in earnings growth: Credit Suisse
livemint.com - 11 Dec 2014 20:05
Credit Suisse report says Indian market's medium-term prospects are promising, thanks to extremely low base
Thursday Sector Leaders: Services, Consumer Products
Forbes - 11 Dec 2014 22:25
In afternoon trading on Thursday, Services stocks are the best performing sector, up 1.5%. Within the sector, Urban Outfitters (NASD: URBN) and Staples (NASD: SPLS) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of...
Five S&P 500 Stocks With Rising Short Activity
Forbes - 11 Dec 2014 22:02
The most recent short interest data has just been released by the NASDAQ for the 11/28/2014 settlement date, and we here at Dividend Channel have sifted through this fresh data and screened out these five S&P 500 stocks....
DealBook: Lending Club Set to Debut, and Industry Is Watching
The New York Times - 11 Dec 2014 04:32
The eight-year-old company priced its stock at $15 a share, more than the most recent expected range of $12 to $14. At that level, the offering values the company at $5.4 billion.
Walmart Illegally Punished Workers, Judge Rules
The New York Times - 11 Dec 2014 02:40
A judge said that Walmart managers in California unlawfully threatened to close a store if many of its employees joined a group demanding higher wages.
EXCLUSIVE: After Just 10 Months, Nike's CIO Is Gone (NKE)
Business Insider - 11 Dec 2014 02:30
Business Insider has confirmed that Nike CIO Anthony Watson has left the company. Sources close to the company tell us that Watson and Nike parted ways for reasons unclear. Here's the official statement from a Nike spoke...
Harvard Professor Apologizes For Threatening To Sue Restaurant
TPM - 11 Dec 2014 01:57
The Harvard Business School professor who threatened to sue a Chinese restaurant for overcharging him apologized on Wednesday. Sam Edelman was charged $4 more than the online menu for the Sichuan Garden in Brookline adve...
Hallmark pulls 'swastika' gift wrap after social media uproar
CNN - 11 Dec 2014 01:57
Hallmark apologized after a customer complained that a roll of wrapping paper had the Nazi symbol woven into the design.
AngloGold Ashanti (AU) Stock Retreating Today as Gold Prices Settle Lower
The Street - 11 Dec 2014 22:55
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Shares of AngloGold Ashanti Limited are down by 1.77% to $8.31 in late afternoon trading on Thursday, as gold mining stocks slip due to the decline in gold prices. Gold for February delivery was ...
Is Beverly Johnson's Vanity Fair Accusation The Nail In Cosby's Coffin?
TPM - 11 Dec 2014 22:13
Now it's not just one, but two extremely famous models who have added their names to the growing list of women accusing Bill Cosby of sexual abuse and misconduct. Beverly Johnson, in a piece referencing fellow model Jani...
Five Dow Stocks With Rising Short Activity
Forbes - 11 Dec 2014 22:01
The most recent short interest data has just been released by the NASDAQ for the 11/28/2014 settlement date, and we here at Dividend Channel have sifted through this fresh data and screened out these five Dow Jones Indus...
Private exits by PE funds fall as investors look at better valuations
livemint.com - 11 Dec 2014 21:27
PE investors sold their investments in private exits worth $881 million until November this year, 40.67% less than the $1.48 billion from a year ago
Walgreen's New Application Offers 24 Hour Medical Care To Customers
Forbes - 11 Dec 2014 20:48
The company has launched a first-of-its-kind platform in collaboration with MDLIVE , a leading provider of telehealth services in the U.S., which give customers the option to consult with a board-certified doctor for jus...