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Marvel Must Sell 'Civil War' As 'Captain America 3,' Not 'Avengers 2.5'
Forbes - 15 May 2015 16:00
Avengers: Age of Ultron is a massive smash hit. It has grossed around $1 billion worldwide thus far as of today or tomorrow and probably has another over/under $500 million left in the international tank. Now Walt Disn...
This adult pajama onesie looks just like a full business suit -- one guy wore it for a week and no one noticed
Business Insider - 15 May 2015 17:39
I spent the last week gliding around San Francisco in the now infamous "Suitsy", an adult-sized pajama onesie disguised as a full business suit. At bars and in meetings, no one seemed to notice anything amiss. But, perha...
Is "Sex Sells" the Right Message for an MBA Program?
inc - 15 May 2015 12:00
Does one of country's top business schools really need to use sexual images to sell its MBA program?
We've just stumbled across what might be the most bizarre ad of the year
Business Insider - 15 May 2015 12:55
Today we were forwarded what might be the most bizarre ad that has been produced this year. Step forward Thunderhead, a company that makes customer service and customer experience software for businesses. Not the most li...
How a 17-year-old entrepreneur in Poland accidentally made the Apple Watch easier for deaf people
Business Insider - 15 May 2015 02:56
Like a lot of Polish 17-year-olds, Mateusz Mach is into hip-hop. "It is something I identify with," Mach says. Unlike a lot of Polish 17-year-olds, he decided to turn his appreciation into an app business. After six mo...
Duke Energy Agrees to Pay $102 Million for Breaches
The New York Times - 15 May 2015 02:52
The company pleaded guilty to criminal violations of the federal Clean Water Act in connection with a large coal-ash spill in 2014 and the failure to maintain equipment.
Big-tipping patron's partner suing after being left 'only' $10M
New York Post - 15 May 2015 05:14
The long-time boyfriend of a filthy rich art collector who left $100,000 to two waitresses is fighting to get himself a much larger serving of his late lover's fortune. Masahiro...
Changing Course, Russia Will Sell Rubles Instead of Buying
The New York Times - 15 May 2015 03:14
The move is a result of the strength of the Russian currency, which is up 21 percent this year, and will limit its rise.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Inches Toward Record As Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) Adds 1%; S&P 500 Index Hits Record High
IBTimes - 15 May 2015 23:49
U.S. stocks closed mostly higher Friday, with the S&P 500 index setting a record for the second straight session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average came within 16 points of its record close, while the Nasdaq ended the ses...
Stock Prices: Is 'Quite High' Too High?
Wall Street Journal - 15 May 2015 23:17
Janet Yellen's comment about current prices adds to the debate about the market's valuation
Blue Bell lays off 1,450 workers; 1,400 more furloughed
USA Today - 15 May 2015 22:38
Ice cream manufacturer doesn't know when sales will resume.
A psychiatrist says this skill is the best indicator of a person's ability to succeed
Business Insider - 15 May 2015 18:08
We all face obstacles in our lives and careers -- and while they can make us better and stronger, they can also put us over the edge. Turns out, the ability to get over those hurdles and persevere is the strongest sign ...
5 Reasons Why US Real Estate Should Remain Buoyant
Forbes - 15 May 2015 16:37
Both macro economic and structural drivers support continued growth of the US real estate market. However, investors have to become selective about which specific real estate opportunities are the winning one.
S&P 500 hits record: Dow, Nasdaq's turn today?
USA Today - 15 May 2015 09:01Here's What The Verizon-AOL Deal Means For Huffington Post, Engadget And TechCrunch
Tech Times - 15 May 2015 05:26
Verizon is now the proud owner of AOL, however, AOL itself owns website like Huffington Post and Engadget. What exactly does the new ownership mean for these websites?
Bank of America's Woes Test 'Fixer' CEO
Wall Street Journal - 15 May 2015 05:06
Five years into the job, Brian Moynihan struggles to move past the financial crisis, trying shareholders' patience.
75 years later, a walk down McDonald's menu-ry lane
USA Today - 15 May 2015 01:41American Apparel sues Charney for violating standstill agreement
Reuters - 15 May 2015 23:53
(Reuters) - Apparel retailer American Apparel Inc sued its ousted chief executive Dov Charney for violating his standstill agreement with the company.
Apple And A123 Settle Dispute Over Employee Headhunting
Tech Times - 15 May 2015 06:13
Apple and A123 Systems have reached a settlement for their lawsuit pertaining to employee poaching. The terms of the settlement are not known.
Chicago's Credit Rating Dealt Blow By Standard & Poor's
The Huffington Post - 15 May 2015 03:23
CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago's credit rating took another hit with the decision by Standard & Poor's to lower the rating of the city's general obligation bonds two notches to A- from A+, still investment grade. Standard & Poo...
Jumping Japanese businessmen photos go viral
CNN - 15 May 2015 02:59
Noted photographer Yuki Aoyama has captured over 1,000 'salarymen' doing their best jumps.
70% Of Micron Technology's (MU) DRAM Market Segments Remain Strong: Jefferies
Bidness etc. - 15 May 2015 23:05
Jefferies presented a bullish viewpoint on Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) on Wednesday, and held that 70% of the company's DRAM market segments remain strong. The sell-side research firm was referring on its key tak...