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Edward Norton just released a special edition run of the coat he wore in 'Birdman'
Business Insider - 16 Mar 2015 17:18
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Facebook is about to make a move that could give it even more control over the ads you see on your phone (FB)
Business Insider - 16 Mar 2015 17:25
Facebook is set to announce an important new measurement tool for marketers that could help propel its position even further up the mobile advertising market. The social network is set to announce, at its annual F8 devel...
This is the $700,000 Aston Martin we've all been waiting for
Business Insider - 16 Mar 2015 23:02
Aston Martin has -- for over 100 years -- been responsible for turning out some of the most beautiful cars in the world. The company has been home to some of the most talented designers in the business: William Towns,...
Xilinx, Inc. (XLNX) Stock Upgraded To Buy At Drexel Hamilton; Heres Why
Bidness etc. - 16 Mar 2015 21:19
In a report published on Monday, Drexel Hamilton upgraded Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX) stock from Hold to Buy, citing mounting Asian wireless base station perceptibility and increasing penetration in autos and industrial. ...
Germany wants to kick Greece out of the eurozone
Business Insider - 16 Mar 2015 17:18
There are months and months of bitter negotiations still to go between Germany and Greece's governments, as Athens struggles to convince the rest of Europe on a much less severe debt deal. But there are already some indi...
A former Google exec warns YouTube stars to 'think twice' before jumping ship for a bigger paycheck
Business Insider - 16 Mar 2015 19:16
There has been a lot of chatter in the tech industry recently about YouTube stars being tempted to jump ship from the platform that made them big names, in search of more fame and a bigger paycheck. Facebook is reportedl...
Bankers are taking 7-figure pay cuts to leave Wall Street for a particular kind of startup
Business Insider - 16 Mar 2015 17:25
As Wall Street cuts jobs and regulation tightens, bankers are leaving the industry for another emerging, but less lucrative option - financial tech startups. According to a Bloomberg article Sunday, the world of fintech ...
'Cinderella' has a huge $70 million opening weekend
Business Insider - 16 Mar 2015 06:19
Disney's live-action adaptations of its fairy tales continue to be box-office gold. "Cinderella" debuted to a huge $70.1 million at theaters opening weekend. It wasn't the highest-grossing opening for a Disney movie in M...
Kraft American Cheese Singles Have Been Labeled A Health Food By Professional Nutritionists (Not As A Joke)
The Huffington Post - 16 Mar 2015 23:58
Kraft Singles, a type of processed cheese that comes individually wrapped in a thin, plastic film, is the first food to receive the new "Kids Eat Right" label -- a stamp of approval designed by the Academy of Nutrition a...
Here's the tough interview question one CEO always asks job candidates
Business Insider - 16 Mar 2015 22:58
The job interview is an opportunity to sell yourself to the employer. But that doesn't mean you should spend the entire time boasting and bragging about your accomplishments. Sometimes the interviewer wants to hear about...
As Biogen Prepares to Reveal Alzheimer's Data, Expectations Are High
The Street - 16 Mar 2015 18:15
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (TheStreet) -- Researchers on behalf of Biogen Idec on Friday will present detailed results for the first time from an early-stage study of the company's experimental drug BIIB037 in patients with the ...
Stocks rally as Dow jumps triple digits
USA Today - 16 Mar 2015 17:18
Oil prices continue to fall as U.S. benchmark crude hit a six-year low
Jessica Chastain Buys NYC Condo
Forbes - 16 Mar 2015 23:35
Actress Jessica Chastain and her fashion executive boyfriend have bought a storied apartment across from Carnegie Hall.
Silicon Valley veteran and blur Group CEO: 'If you're not being beaten up, you're probably not interesting'
Business Insider - 16 Mar 2015 16:41Ted Cruz Visits N.H., Vows To Abolish IRS And Education Department
TPM - 16 Mar 2015 15:50
LINCOLN, N.H. (AP) -- Ahead of his expected presidential campaign, Sen. Ted Cruz is banking on his hopes that rural New Hampshire voters and his home state of Texas share a similarly dour view of government.
How a Strong Dollar Will Benefit the U.S. Economy in the Long Term
The Street - 16 Mar 2015 15:47
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- For the first time in a decade, the United States is a strong currency country. The dollar has risen to its highest level since the early 2000s and policymakers should consider propping it up fur...
Why David Chang Might Be the Most Innovative Entrepreneur in Food
inc - 16 Mar 2015 23:32
At a South by Southwest panel, the chef and entrepreneur behind the ever-expanding Momofuku restaurant company insisted he doesn't know much about tech. But that's not quite true.
Pension Fight Comes to a Head in Memphis
Wall Street Journal - 16 Mar 2015 02:11
Many states and cities are facing pushback from workers as they seek cutbacks on pension entitlements to existing employees. But Memphis is particularly notable because workers have moved beyond rhetoric and into action.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Soars 228 Points As US Dollar Rally Pauses Ahead Of FOMC Meeting
IBTimes - 16 Mar 2015 23:32
U.S. stocks closed sharply higher Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average soaring more than 200 points, as the U.S. dollar rally paused ahead of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting. The Federal Open Market...
Dow, S&P Retake Positive Territory As Dollar Weakens, Oil Slips
Forbes - 16 Mar 2015 22:54
A weekend of rest did U.S. equity markets a lot of good.
Currency valuation: Liquidity and the Big Mac Index
livemint.com - 16 Mar 2015 21:08
The problem with a Masala Dosa index, or a Big Mac Index, or even a Butter Chicken index, is that whatever food item we choose, it is likely to be much more liquid in its home market
Monday Sector Leaders: Healthcare, Utilities
Forbes - 16 Mar 2015 20:38
In afternoon trading on Monday, Healthcare stocks are the best performing sector, up 2.0%. Within that group, Edwards Lifesciences Corp (NYSE: EW) and Amgen Inc (NASD: AMGN) are two of the day's stand-outs, showing a gai...