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Should You Announce A Firing?
Forbes - 7 Aug 2015 06:33
Hubspot's firing of Marketing Chief marks a new PR trend: Press releases that openly announce terminations. Is this a good thing? Sometimes it is?and sometimes it's not.
'Angry Birds 2' Hits 20 Million Free Downloads, But In-App Purchases Can Be Costly
Forbes - 7 Aug 2015 20:20
Despite in-app purchase concerns, Angry Birds 2 clears 20 million downloads in one week.
Cablevision (CVC) Stock Up in Pre-Market Trading on Earnings Beat
The Street - 7 Aug 2015 15:00
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Cablevision stock is increasing by 0.04% to $26.54 in pre-market trading on Friday, after the company reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2015. The company posted earnings of...
Why taxi strikes against Uber will backfire
Boston - 7 Aug 2015 06:59
In what may have been the nation's first organized taxi driver work stoppage in protest of Uber, a few dozen cabbies in Cambridge took to the streets earlier this week to pressure the city to crack down on the ride-haili...
Why I love that Donald Trump is running for president
Market Watch - 7 Aug 2015 22:22
We want the Trump we have, even if we may not elect him president.
The Latest: Deliberations begin in Russian man-Taliban trial
Business Insider - 7 Aug 2015 19:35
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The latest on the federal trial for a Russian military veteran who is accused of leading a Taliban attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan (all times local): 1:15 p.m. A jury has begun deliberations in...
Looking for a job? Pharmaceutical and construction industries are hiring
Market Watch - 7 Aug 2015 16:26
If you're hunting for a job, it may be time to switch industries.
U.S. economy creating jobs at steady pace
CNN - 7 Aug 2015 16:13
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Stocks edge lower at open after jobs numbers
L.A. Times - 7 Aug 2015 15:54California Court Gets One Step Closer to Deciding Uber's Fate
Time - 7 Aug 2015 05:39
Lawyers argued over whether 160,000 Uber drivers in California can be treated as one class
Rosie Strikes Back
TPM - 7 Aug 2015 03:59
Rosie O'Donnell swipes back at Trump after his nasty comment.
Weight-loss balloons get FDA approval
Chicago Tribune - 7 Aug 2015 23:59How To Use An Index Fund For Retirement
Forbes - 7 Aug 2015 23:58
The great thing about index funds is that they are "set it and forget it" investments. But does that make sense for a retirement plan? Absolutely, and for a number of reasons. First, though, you should understand what a...
Apple Inc. Smartwatch Launch Causes US Watch Sales To Decline
Bidness etc. - 7 Aug 2015 22:55
Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) first wearable device has received impressive traction, especially in the US. In June, watch sales figures in the region fell the most in seven years; this is one of the earliest indicators of ...
What to Expect When Dean Foods (DF) Reports Earnings Monday
The Street - 7 Aug 2015 22:27
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Dean Foods is scheduled to release its 2015 second quarter earnings results before the market open on Monday morning. Analysts are expecting the food and beverage company to post a year over year...
BitTorrent to RIAA: You're 'barking up the wrong tree'
Venture Beat - 7 Aug 2015 20:10
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) sent a letter to BitTorrent last week asking the company to help stop copyrighted infringement of its members’ content. Brad Buckles, RIAA’s executive vice preside...
Hackers Who Stole U.S. Government Employee Data Reportedly Breached American Airlines
Fast Company - 7 Aug 2015 19:15
The China-linked hackers who allegedly stole security clearance applications cared a lot about travel itineraries, too. The same hackers who stole the records of 22 million Americans, including security clearance applica...
Scion Seeks Rebound With Two New Non-Boxy Models
NBC News - 7 Aug 2015 18:28
Up and then down, Toyota sub-brand Scion is hoping to resume its trendsetting ways with the launch of two new models.
U.S. jobs report for July is likely to show another solid gain
L.A. Times - 7 Aug 2015 11:29European Stocks Fall, All Eyes on U.S. Jobs Report
Wall Street Journal - 7 Aug 2015 11:18
European stocks fell as investors waited for the release of the much anticipated monthly U.S. jobs report.
Abercrombie & Fitch to end zero hours contracts in U.S.
CNN - 7 Aug 2015 18:08
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Abercrombie & Fitch to end zero hours contracts in U.S.
CNN - 7 Aug 2015 17:14
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