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Brown grads' startup is 'alive' with celeb support
New York Post - 24 Mar 2015 00:22
Two Brown grads have come up with an iced tea-like beverage that is made from guayusa, an Amazonian super-leaf that balances caffeine with antioxidants and has super-hunk Channing Tatum and...
These Were The 10 Highest-Grossing Tours Of 2014
Forbes - 24 Mar 2015 13:30
2014 was not one of the biggest years in touring, but there were still plenty of winners in the live music game. While not many people are selling albums like they used to, tickets are still performing fairly well, as th...
Connected cars will be huge in Asia
Business Insider - 24 Mar 2015 23:38
Smart, internet-connected cars are expected to take off in the next 10 years, growing from just 7 million shipments last year to roughly 69 million in 2020. But looking at the global landscape, BI Intelligence believes A...
You Can Stream Taylor Swift's Music Again (But Not On Spotify)
Forbes - 24 Mar 2015 23:36
Though it seems unlikely there's a Swiftie out there who hasn't purchased Taylor Swift's latest album, 1989 (the record has sold well over 4.5 million copies), there's good news for the few hold-outs among us: The pop st...
Visa, Wells Fargo Two of Fund Manager's Top Financial Picks
The Street - 24 Mar 2015 22:35
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The financial sector is slightly lower on the year, down 1.2%, but Ryan Kelley, portfolio manager for the Hennessy Large-Cap Financial Fund , says there is value to be found in the sector. Wells...
Facebook Embraces Nostalgia With Feature for Looking Back at the Past
The Street - 24 Mar 2015 21:45
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Facebook is already in the business of helping you document memories. Now the social network will take you on a trip back down memory lane, too. Tuesday, Facebook said it was starting the ...
Why Wall Streeters Defecting to Silicon Valley Is Good News for the Economy
The New York Times - 24 Mar 2015 17:46
If you think of finance as a back office function, it's easier to see why some of the best and brightest young people are making moves.
Wonkblog: Finland's radical new plan to change school means an end to subjects
Washington Post - 24 Mar 2015 13:59
Finland's classrooms are very different from America's -- far more permissive, with less of an emphasis on academics. There are no standardized tests until high school, and children get 15 minutes of recess in between le...
The Wall Street Journal: Li Ka Shing's Hutchison nears $15 billion deal for O2
Market Watch - 24 Mar 2015 05:23
Li Ka-shing's Hutchison Whampoa is close to cementing its $15 billion acquisition of U.K. cellphone operator O2, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Here are the only 9 jobs in America where women out-earn men
Business Insider - 24 Mar 2015 21:12
In 2013, among full-time, year-round workers, women were paid 78% as much as men, according to the American Association of University Women. That's the so-called pay gap between genders, and it hasn't moved much in ...
Two Young, Black Entrepreneurs In Tech Open Up About STEM Diversity -- And Why It Matters
The Huffington Post - 24 Mar 2015 19:37
The industry of STEM -- science, technology, engineering and math -- is no more diverse today than it was more than a decade ago. President Barack Obama announced on Monday that more than $240 million in new private-sect...
11 Blockbuster 'Drugs To Watch' In 2015
IBTimes - 24 Mar 2015 17:38
Eleven blockbuster drugs will debut on the pharmaceutical market this year, and each is expected to pull in at least $1 billion in revenue within five years of launch, according to Thomson Reuters' annual "Drugs to Watch...
Amazon Updates Fire TV Devices With USB Storage, Easier Wi-Fi Connectivity, and Bluetooth
The Street - 24 Mar 2015 17:23
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Amazon announced several new features Tuesday for its Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, most notably allowing users to listen on headphones. In addition to enabling Bluetooth wireless headsets, the upg...
China Will Challenge Strong Dollar With Weaker Yuan As Economy Slows
Forbes - 24 Mar 2015 17:07
Chinese manufacturing data hits 11 month low. PNC Financial economist says China will likely weaken currency to make exports more attractive.
Why Investing in Kids Is Good for Business
The Huffington Post - 24 Mar 2015 17:06
The evidence is clear. Investing in early childhood education and quality childcare has far-reaching and long-lasting positive effects on the growth and development of our children. We know through the most compelling ki...
Watch: Oil Drillers Scrambling to Cut Costs
ABC News - 24 Mar 2015 17:05
Oil production in the U.S. has risen an additional 4.5 million barrels a day since 2008, an amount which is more than any other OPEC member produces except Saudi Arabia. But lower global prices, and OPEC policy, is threa...
Higher Gas Costs Lift US Consumer Prices After 3 Declines
ABC News - 24 Mar 2015 17:04
Higher gas costs raised US consumer prices 0.2 pct. in February, first increase in 4 months
Euro zone and U.S. manufacturing expand, China struggles
Reuters - 24 Mar 2015 17:04
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Russos To Direct 'Avengers: Infinity War,' Are Now Marvel's Zack Snyder
Forbes - 24 Mar 2015 15:00
Joe and Anthony Russo have been signed by Walt Disney and Marvel to direct Avengers: Infinity War I and Avengers: Infinity War II, and thus they are now unofficial guiding lights of the Marvel cinematic universe. The...
Paul Reacts To Cruz 2016 Run: I'm Not 'Throwing Out Red Meat' For Votes
TPM - 24 Mar 2015 13:38
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) on Monday night said that did not hear much he disagreed with in Sen. Ted Cruz's (R-TX) speech Monday announcing his run for president in 2016, but Paul said that the two differ when it comes to exp...
How To Organize Your Spring Cleaning
Forbes - 24 Mar 2015 12:00
Instead of trying to do it all -- and ending up doing nothing -- pick a cleaning approach that suits your motivation
EMarketer: Mobile App Install Ad Revenues Growing Fast But Smaller Than Some Forecasts
Forbes - 24 Mar 2015 06:17
App install ads have been the star of mobile advertising in the past year or two, but a new estimate from eMarketer indicates that revenues aren't yet as big as many people have assumed.