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Duke professor accused of racism defended himself in letter to mom of prospective future student
Business Insider - 21 May 2015 19:27
A Duke University professor who left online comments about "the blacks" and "the Asians" on a New York Times op-ed article has landed himself in hot water with allegations that he is racist. Jerry Hough's comments immedi...
Lululemon's effective technique for turning customers into addicts
Business Insider - 21 May 2015 19:31
Lululemon's customer base is often described as a "cult following." Popular fashion blogs like the Lululemon Addict highlight the brand's fandom. One Lululemon customer on the fitness blog Fit City Blonde describes her...
China's richest man lost $15 billion in one hour
CNN - 21 May 2015 06:45
Li, chairman of Hong Kong-listed Hanergy, lost $15 billion on Wednesday when shares of his solar firm plummeted 47% in Hong Kong trading -- in about an hour.
Wal-Mart Is in Big Trouble; Starbucks Should Buy Chobani
The Street - 21 May 2015 05:30
NEW YORK (Real Money Pro) -- Sorry, Target fans, Wal-Mart's horrid start to the year overshadows your latest earnings report. And it deserves closer inspection. Why? Well, first, Wal-Mart represents the U.S. econ...
Hunting for property bargains in the eurozone
MoneyWeek - 21 May 2015 17:20
Despite record high prices, property remains a British obsession. We'd be wiser shopping on the continent, says Matthew Partridge. here, he picks some of the best places to buy. The post Hunting for property bargains in ...
Here Comes the Yuan
Wall Street Journal - 21 May 2015 14:40
Investors are going to be pouring money into China in the years to come, increasing demand for the Chinese currency--which will have long-term impacts.
Hillary Clinton, Please Add Me To Your LinkedIn Network
Fast Company - 21 May 2015 19:20
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has joined LinkedIn. LinkedIn hounds, you have a new member of the pack--just don't be intimidated that she has put Secretary Of State on her resume. Presidential candidate Hillary ...
What I Learned About My Career From Leading a Double Life
The Huffington Post - 21 May 2015 15:07
The year after I graduated college, I led a double life. Nothing exciting like being a business woman and a lady of the night, but I was white-collar by day and blue-collar after 5 p.m.. That August, I had landed an inte...
The Man Who Lost $14 Billion in One Day
Wall Street Journal - 21 May 2015 15:07
On the day Hanergy Thin Film Power owner Li Hejun lost roughly $14 billion, he was skipping his company's annual meeting to attend what it said was a clean-energy exhibition in Beijing.
De-jargoned: Section 89 of the Income-tax Act
livemint.com - 21 May 2015 16:16
Here is a look at what is covered under this section, and how one can avail of the relief
Settlements Reached in 2010 Gulf Oil Spill
The New York Times - 21 May 2015 03:58
Transocean -- owner of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig that exploded, killing 11 workers -- is expected to pay $211 million to businesses and individuals who claim damages.
Epic Academy senior wins Citywide Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Chicago Tribune - 21 May 2015 22:00Ricketts family buys three more Wrigley Field rooftops
Chicago Tribune - 21 May 2015 21:05PayPal Emphasizes Mobile in Its Vision for an Ebay-Free Future
The Street - 21 May 2015 20:26
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- As PayPal prepares to separate from its parent company eBay , it is heavily prioritizing mobile as it works to reimagine commerce. PayPal on Thursday laid out plans for its future as an independ...
Takata's Airbag Inflator Troubles a Massive Opportunity for Autoliv
The Street - 21 May 2015 19:59
NEW YORK (The Street) -- Recalls of defective airbag inflators by a leading Japanese automotive parts supplier are turning into a massive opportunity for a rival. Autoliv , the Swedish-American company based in Stockho...
China Embraces Foreign Bond Investors
Wall Street Journal - 21 May 2015 19:50
China has been opening up its domestic bond market to foreign investors at a record pace this year, as the country moves to turn the yuan into a global reserve currency.
4 Simple Leadership Lessons You Can Steal From Richard Branson
inc - 21 May 2015 13:00
A few takeaways from the day Richard Branson morphed into Ferris Bueller.
McDonald's shareholders to weigh director-nomination rules
Reuters - 21 May 2015 07:08
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Goldman Sachs asks shareholders to 'like' tech push in San Francisco
Reuters - 21 May 2015 06:11
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Movers & Shakers: Hewlett-Packard, Best Buy, Dollar Tree earnings in focus
Market Watch - 21 May 2015 06:01
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday's session are Hewlett-Packard, Best Buy, and Dollar Tree.
Monro Muffler Brake (MNRO) Stock Falls on Earnings Miss
The Street - 21 May 2015 22:13
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Monro Muffler Brake shares closed trading down 5.9% to $59.04 in trading on Thursday after the automotive repair company reported its fourth quarter financial results before the opening bell to...
6 of the Most Notorious Entrepreneurs of All Time
inc - 21 May 2015 11:45
These shady characters combined ruthless methods with surprising business acumen.