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The best time to take a work break
USA Today - 10 Oct 2015 11:34
People who take mid-morning breaks have more energy and greater motivation, a study finds.
Anheuser-Busch, SABMiller can't agree as merger deadline looms
New York Post - 10 Oct 2015 07:06
Beer giants Anheuser-Busch Inbev and SABMiller remain far apart on price with a deadline for making a deal just days away, The Post has learned. AB Inbev, the world's largest...
Donald Trump's Blustery 1990 Campaign Against a Wall Street Analyst
Barron's - 10 Oct 2015 08:33
Barron's recounts an incident in which the presidential candidate attacked an unknown securities analyst who didn't think the Taj Mahal was a good bet for his clients.
What was the Volkswagen diesel pollution footprint?
L.A. Times - 10 Oct 2015 03:30Tesla CEO Elon Musk: 'I don't hate Apple'
USA Today - 10 Oct 2015 01:479 weirdest businesses in Britain where you don't pay VAT
Business Insider - 10 Oct 2015 01:01
Budget pub chain Wetherspoons went to war against the British government over having to pay a higher value-added-tax (VAT) rate than supermarkets for food and booze. It basically said the government was destroying pubs b...
Drink (And Learn!) On A Gin Tour Of London
Forbes - 10 Oct 2015 16:09
LONDON - If you want to learn about rum, head to Cuba. If you want to learn about gin, head to London. The Dutch may have invented the spirit, but it was the Brits who made it theirs.
Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet Wins Nobel Peace Prize: What You Can Learn From Their Leadership
Forbes - 10 Oct 2015 16:01
What can you learn about leadership from the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize winners? Have the courage of your convictions. And speak your piece.
Mexico's Oil And Gas Licensing 'Round One' Finally Picks Up Pace
Forbes - 10 Oct 2015 16:00
International and domestic private sector participants were designated catalysts for rejuvenating Mexico’s oil and gas sector, after the country tore-up constitutional impediments – dating as far back as 1938 – bar...
Thousands demonstrate in Germany against EU-US trade deal
News Observer - 10 Oct 2015 15:49
Tens of thousands of people marched through downtown Berlin on Saturday to protest a planned trans-Atlantic free trade pact. …
What to do when student loans got you down
USA Today - 10 Oct 2015 15:46
Q: My daughter can't afford to pay $1,000 a month. What should she tell the loan company?
General Electric Company To Sell Its Finance Portfolio To Wells Fargo and Co
Bidness etc. - 10 Oct 2015 15:34
General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) is in talks with Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE:WFC) to sell a specialty finance portfolio worth $30 million. The deal is expected to be announced by the time Wells Fargo announces its third q...
6 Workplace Myths You Need To Stop Believing
Forbes - 10 Oct 2015 15:11
Conventional wisdom once told us that margarine was a healthy butter substitute, tanned skin was a sign of health, and our favorite fashion fads were awesome, perennial, and would never be embarrassing. But, have you loo...
Raymond James' Unique Brokerage Model Is Good for Clients and Investors
Barron's - 10 Oct 2015 08:22
The brokerage firm's unique business model is delivering for clients and could reward investors.
Rise in Coffee Prices Nearing Peak
Barron's - 10 Oct 2015 08:04
The recent surge in futures prices will end as Brazil's currency weakens further and El Niño strengthens.
Asian Stocks Headed for Sweet Stability
Barron's - 10 Oct 2015 08:04
China's big Five-Year planning sessions and its bid to become a reserve currency mean Beijing wants calmer markets. It's likely to get them.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Is Cheap
Barron's - 10 Oct 2015 08:04
Jazz's shares have fallen by a third this year but a closer look suggests the drop could be an opportunity to get a fast grower at a reasonable price.
Two Glenmede Funds Rely on Models to Pick Winners, Avoid Losers
Barron's - 10 Oct 2015 08:03
Val de Vassal uses dozens of quantitative models to identify promising stocks--and avoid potential pitfalls--for his two Glenmede Large Cap funds.
The Jobs Market Is Far Stronger Than Official Statistics State
Barron's - 10 Oct 2015 06:56
Nonmanufacturing employment looked strong in September, indicating an upward revision in the latest jobs report. And, an American in Moscow.
U.S. Debt-Ceiling Drama: Bad Actors,Tired Script
Barron's - 10 Oct 2015 06:32
America lumbers toward another battle over whether to borrow to pay its bills in full and on time. Also, are we experiencing a bear-market rally?
Hedgies in unexpected race to control Quiksilver amid bankruptcy
New York Post - 10 Oct 2015 06:25
Dude, get off my wave! Howard Marks's Oaktree Capital Management is running into unexpected competition in its bid to gain control of Australian-born surfing brand Quiksilver, The Post has learned....
SFX's stock spikes after analyst labels shares undervalued
New York Post - 10 Oct 2015 06:12
Struggling SFX Entertainment saw its stock soar almost 11 percent on Friday after an analyst said shares of the electronic dance music promoter are way undervalued relative to peers. Albert...