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China's stock market is a high-stakes game of 'chicken' and most investors are stuck in the middle
Business Insider - 31 Jul 2015 03:54
Watching the high-stakes melodrama that has unfolded in the Chinese stock market over the past month is a bit like watching a giant game of chicken. On one side there are the individual investors, who are in the midst of...
5 Depressing Gadgets That Make You Question Humanity
Forbes - 31 Jul 2015 21:59
Go home Tech, you're drunk.
There's a massive World War II bomber at the bottom of a lake in Nevada
Business Insider - 31 Jul 2015 17:10
The American southwest is in the midst a catastrophic drought. It’s so bad, in fact, that it’s caused Lake Mead—a massive oasis in the middle of Majove Desert, formed by the Hoover Dam — to recede to the lowest...
Putin just signed a decree ordering the 'destruction' of all Western imported food
Business Insider - 31 Jul 2015 04:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Wednesday ordering the "destruction" of all food brought into the country against import bans on Western products. The import bans were part of sanctions instituted in 201...
'Mission: Impossible -- Rogue Nation' may be the most fun movie you'll see all summer
Business Insider - 31 Jul 2015 23:31
Whether he's clinging to the side of an Airbus plane or holding his breath for a seemingly interminable amount of time, you cannot take your eyes off of Tom Cruise in "Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation." In a summer fille...
Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia Deal Could Close by Year End
Barron's - 31 Jul 2015 17:09
The upcoming transaction has positives, but there are enough integration risks to keep the rating on Nokia at Neutral.
GoPro (GPRO) Stock Jumping Following Citi Upgrade
The Street - 31 Jul 2015 16:44
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Shares of GoPro Inc were jumping, up 3.08% to $63.59 in early market trading Friday, after analysts at Citi upgraded the action camera maker this morning. The firm raised their rating on GoPro s...
Uber to invest $1 billion in India in next nine months
Reuters - 31 Jul 2015 05:53
(Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] will invest $1 billion in India in the next nine months as the online ride hailing company is bullish on the Indian market.
China Shares Headed for Worst Month in Over Two Years
Wall Street Journal - 31 Jul 2015 05:10
China shares were headed for their worst month in over two years on Friday, after confidence in a government-led recovery wavered earlier this week, knocking shares lower.
Here's what happens when you mess with a millionaire's sleep and leave trash in his elevator
Business Insider - 31 Jul 2015 23:33
A Manhattan man is reportedly having a rough time with his $10 million "dream penthouse" loft. But it has nothing to do with the 7,364-square-foot home itself, which was recently featured in HGTV's “Selling New Yor...
The Innovation Institute: A Unique Business Model For Healthcare Innovation
Forbes - 31 Jul 2015 21:57
Healthcare culture is (thankfully) risk-averse, while the process of innovation demands reasonable risk and fast failure.
Forget About The Apple Watch, Implantables Are Coming
Forbes - 31 Jul 2015 17:37
We?re about to enter the next level of high tech innovation ? connecting with yourself. And the most efficient and accurate way to do that is with the next wave of sensor based smart devices ? those you can implant into ...
Berlin And Tel Aviv: How Two Top Startup Hubs Are Stacking Up
Forbes - 31 Jul 2015 17:25
Berlin and Tel Aviv; kindred startup spirits?
Lufthansa crash families outraged by compensation offer
CNN - 31 Jul 2015 16:50
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Russia cuts rates again to prevent deeper slump
CNN - 31 Jul 2015 16:31
The Bank of Russia has cut interest rates again and warned the recession is deeper than it expected.
6 U.S. Stocks That a China Crash Could Threaten
The Street - 31 Jul 2015 16:24
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- If this is the end of China's economic miracle, U.S. investors are in for a rude return to reality. "Investors should be worried about the direct underlying companies [operating] in China," said K...
The Real Argument for Raising The Minimum Wage
Forbes - 31 Jul 2015 16:17
There continues to be a great deal of debate over the economic impact of the federal minimum wage. Does it serve as a drag because it raises firms’ costs or do businesses experience higher sales as a result of the rise...
Food Tech Fail 3: How Chefler's Choice To Launch In San Francisco Proved Fatal
Forbes - 31 Jul 2015 16:00
Food Tech Fail 3 is the third part of a 5 article series looking at startups that failed in the hot sector of Food Tech. Learn how Chefler launched its on-demand dinner service back in 2013 but shut down operations less ...
How To Create Your Ideal Million-Dollar Business: Insights From Amazon's Lunchbox Ninja
Forbes - 31 Jul 2015 15:59
Many readers have contacted me to find out more about how to create their own seven-figure startup since I posted How Bold Entrepreneurs Are Breaking $1 Million in One-Person Businesses. One new friend I met on Twitter s...
Miami Dolphins Become First Sports Team To Utilize New Innovative Twitter Feature
Forbes - 31 Jul 2015 15:02
The Miami Dolphins Become First Sports Team To Use Twitter's 'Collection' Feature
Is Europe Winning The Startup Race?
Forbes - 31 Jul 2015 14:13
Europe has developed a few advantages in the global start-up race. But what will they translate to and will they last?