Business News
Macy's to close dozens of stores
New York Post - 9 Sep 2015 00:17
Macy’s Inc said it would shut 35-40 underperforming stores, accounting for about 1 percent of the department store operator’s sales, as more and more customers shop online. The annual sales...
Conference Aims to Bridge the Divide Between the Pentagon and Silicon Valley
The New York Times - 9 Sep 2015 05:28
A three-day conference in St. Louis is expected to draw 1,200 innovators to collaborate across diverse science and technology fields.
Toyota unveils flashy, more efficient new Prius
USA Today - 9 Sep 2015 07:52BMW to pay $1.6M, offer jobs to settle federal bias lawsuit
USA Today - 9 Sep 2015 04:38
GREER, S.C. -- BMW Manufacturing Co. said Tuesday it agreed to pay $1.
iOS 9 will be available on September 16 for iPhone 4s and newer, iPad 2 and newer, iPad mini and newer
Venture Beat - 9 Sep 2015 21:27
iOS 9, Apple’s latest and greatest mobile operating system update, will be available on September 16 for existing iPhone and iPad owners. That’s just a week away! Like its predecessors, iOS 9 will not be available on...
6 Coworkers Who Could Sabotage Your Success -- And How to Keep Them In Check
Forbes - 9 Sep 2015 18:00
Good or bad, your colleagues are part of the package--and can have a big impact on your job. Here's how to handle 6 tough types.
The Wall Street Journal: Biggest change coming to Apple's iPhone is how you'll pay for it
Market Watch - 9 Sep 2015 18:07
When Apple Inc. unveils its next iPhone on Wednesday, the biggest update may be in how most consumers will pay for the device.
If You Want Millennials to Be Loyal to Your Company, It's Going to Cost You
inc - 9 Sep 2015 16:40
According to a new study, 29 percent of millennials say that better pay is the biggest contributor when it comes to being loyal to their employer.
Q&A: Getting Updates on Android and Nexus
The New York Times - 9 Sep 2015 23:33
For its Nexus devices, Google will provide major system updates for at least two years after the release date, and security patches for three years.
The Wall Street Journal: West Coast grocer Haggen files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Market Watch - 9 Sep 2015 14:11
Haggen sued rival grocer Albertsons over 146-store deal.
Switching An Hourly Employee To Salary? Read This First
Forbes - 9 Sep 2015 21:24
This is second of a three part series about how I mishandled a request for a raise from one of my employees. If you haven’t read Part One, please start there.
What a Year of Job Rejections Taught Me About Pitching Myself
Harvard Business Review - 9 Sep 2015 18:00
A better way to answer “What’s your greatest weakness?”
Serena Williams is one of the highest-paid tennis players of all time, men or women
Business Insider - 9 Sep 2015 17:36
The grand slams of tennis have come a long ways and now offer the same prize money for the men and women. The same cannot be said of lesser tournaments were there is still a huge pay disparity. Despite this, Serena Will...
25 Books Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Other Top CEOs Recommend
inc - 9 Sep 2015 17:15
Here are 25 books recommended by some of the top CEOs in the world to kick off your reading list.
7 Lessons Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Learned From Larry Ellison
inc - 9 Sep 2015 16:41
The two have had an up-and-down relationship over the years, but Benioff still considers the Oracle founder his close friend and mentor.
Why Slack Isn't Waiting to Tackle Diversity
inc - 9 Sep 2015 23:12
The collaboration-software startup isn't waiting until it's as big as Facebook or Google to get transparent about its hiring.
Here's when you can pre-order the next iPhone
Business Insider - 9 Sep 2015 21:28
Apple said on Wednesday that it would start accepting pre-orders for its newest smartphones, the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus on Saturday, September 12. Pre-orders will be available on Apple's website and participating ...
Here's where Apple Pay stands after its first year
Market Watch - 9 Sep 2015 18:18
This time last year, the tech world was eagerly awaiting the launch of Apple Pay, the mobile payment system that aimed to change the way consumers pay for everyday goods.
London Markets: FTSE 100 closes with third day of gains
Market Watch - 9 Sep 2015 18:16
U.K. blue chips jump Wednesday, tracking gains in Asian and U.S. equities that were fueled by hopes that Chinese stimulus can counter an economic slowdown.
Main Street Morning: Amazon rolls out a $50 tablet
Washington Post - 9 Sep 2015 17:37
Welcome to Main Street Morning, The Washington Post's daily collection of news affecting entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses with a special focus on policy and government.Here's what's affecting my small busine...
Lockheed Martin Corporation Announces 500 Job Cuts In Its IT Segment
Bidness etc. - 9 Sep 2015 16:48
According to a press release, Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) has announced plans to cut down approximately 500 of its workforce at its Information Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS) by the end of November this ye...
How to stream Apple's iPhone 6s and TV event on Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac
Venture Beat - 9 Sep 2015 16:48
Hey Siri, can you show me the new Apple products yet? Apple’s big “Hey Siri” event kicks off at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET) in San Francisco. But don’t worry, you can stream the presentation live here via Safari on ju...