Business News
RedOwl, a cyber-security firm that tries to spot leakers, raises $17 million
Washington Post - 14 Jul 2015 02:15
RedOwl Analytics, a cybersecurity company started two years ago in Baltimore by a former Marine Corps intelligence officer, is attracting investor attention from as far away as the West Coast. The company announced Mon...
We're so close to seeing Pluto up-close, but a single pebble could make NASA's mission go terribly wrong
Business Insider - 14 Jul 2015 00:44
If a spacecraft fatally collides with speeding debris billions of miles into space, would anyone hear the crash? No. But decades worth of science would be lost. Such is the fear of NASA's New Horizons team as the space p...
The Tell: Dow 20K is still in play, says Wharton bull Siegel
Market Watch - 14 Jul 2015 18:39
Jeremy Siegel is sticking to his bullish target by the end of the year
Wonkblog: Greece has surrendered, but Europe has lost too
Washington Post - 14 Jul 2015 19:11
At least they still get to call it "Greece."After months of deadlines gave way to last chances and more 11th-hours than you can count, the negotiations ended with Athens surrendering on--not coming to--terms set by Europ...
The juice industry might be headed for a crash
Business Insider - 14 Jul 2015 22:11
The juice industry has exploded in recent years. But it's possible the market has become too saturated, according to Chavie Lieber at Racked. This year, two New York City Jamba Juice units shut their doors, according ...
Boeing (BA) Stock Up on Possible $5 Billion FedEx Plane Deal
The Street - 14 Jul 2015 16:31
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Shares of Boeing are up by 0.16% to $146.86 in mid-morning trading on Tuesday, following reports package delivery service FedEx is looking to acquire at least 25 more twin engine freighters from t...
Worldwide Tablet Sales Plateau, Even The iPad Air Didn't Help
Tech Times - 14 Jul 2015 05:36
Worldwide tablet sales are affected by the growing popularity of phablets. The sales of iPads declined in the final quarter of 2014.
5 Undervalued Mid-Caps, Mispriced by the Market
Barron's - 14 Jul 2015 16:36
Bryant VanCronkhite of Wells Fargo likes out-of-favor companies and firms that Wall Street doesn't understand.
How to Amplify Your Media Coverage
The Huffington Post - 14 Jul 2015 23:58
Congratulations, you've just scored a fabulous piece of media coverage! Now, what are you going to do next? No longer is it just yesterday's recycling! Securing media coverage is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes...
Forex reserves at 'reasonable' level: RBI
livemint.com - 14 Jul 2015 18:03Mamey -- A Tropical Miami Fruit That Should Become Mainstream
Forbes - 14 Jul 2015 17:35
Mamey is Miami's best-kept secret--a sweat, creamy tropical fruit that is grown locally and in the Caribbean.
Apple Gobbles Up Nearly All Smartphone Profits
NBC News - 14 Jul 2015 17:21
Apple took home nearly 92 percent of all smartphone profits last quarter, according to estimates from Canaccord Genuity.
Oil prices turn volatile after Iran's nuke deal
USA Today - 14 Jul 2015 17:10Wisconsin Axes Guaranteed Day Off for Workers
NBC News - 14 Jul 2015 16:28Almost No One Wants To Join The Family Business Right After School
Forbes - 14 Jul 2015 16:28
Very few college students plan to start at the family firm immediately following graduation, though many say they may work there someday, according to a new report from Ernst & Young’s Global Family Business Center of...
7 Things to Remember When You Lose Confidence, Courtesy of Airbnb
inc - 14 Jul 2015 06:10
Next time someone tells you your idea isn't any good, remember you're in good company.
IBM Is Bringing Watson to Africa and the Middle East -- Here's Why
The Street - 14 Jul 2015 06:01
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- IBM is expanding Watson's presence as it continues to look to make the artificial intelligence system a bigger part of its $17 billion analytics business. In a deal announced today, IBM and Mubad...
Report: China company bids $23B for Micron
USA Today - 14 Jul 2015 05:18Apple, networks progressing in talks over cable-killer TV app
New York Post - 14 Jul 2015 04:24
Where Barry Diller's Aereo failed, Apple is hoping to succeed. The Cupertino, Calif., tech firm is making broadcast networks the centerpiece of its cable-killer TV app -- and talks with...
It's 'Black Friday' in July as Amazon, Walmart plan online sales
New York Post - 14 Jul 2015 04:18
While the country is far from seeing the creation of a second retail sales bonanza, shoppers could be forgiven on Wednesday for thinking it was Christmas in July. Two retail...
Growth hackers talk about how to make your app go viral
Venture Beat - 14 Jul 2015 04:00
Sometimes, things go viral: The Dress, the llamas, the Ice Bucket Challenge, the How Old Do I Look? app, and so on. One can’t fault companies for trying to figure out how to go viral and gain huge exposure. But many ma...
A New Look at Apprenticeships as a Path to the Middle Class
The New York Times - 14 Jul 2015 03:50
After facing a steep falloff during the recession, apprentice programs are making a comeback, and have caught the notice of students, parents and even some presidential candidates.