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U.S travelers in Cuba can now use Stonegate Bank debit cards
Miami Herald - 19 Nov 2015 16:05
Stonegate, Mastercard announce deal to enable debit cards in Cuba Cards can be used at restaurants, hotels, other merchants but not ATMs …
2,000 Contract Workers Go on Strike at Seven U.S. Airports
NBC News - 19 Nov 2015 06:51
About 2,000 baggage handlers and other airport workers at seven of America's biggest hubs went on strike Wednesday night over pay and union rights.
Square's IPO in bad shape, shares priced below earlier estimates
New York Post - 19 Nov 2015 06:34
Jack be nimble, Jack be quick -- Jack jump under the limbo stick! Square Chief Executive Jack Dorsey was forced to play "Limbo Rock" late Wednesday, as he priced the payments startup's initial public offering even lower ...
VW: 25% of diesel-car owners accept debit card, credit offer so far
USA Today - 19 Nov 2015 16:27Robert F. Dall, Mastermind of Mortgage-Backed Bonds, Dies at 81
The New York Times - 19 Nov 2015 03:44
While at Salomon Brothers in the 1970s, Mr. Dall oversaw the first sale of bonds backed by American home mortgages to large private investors.
UnitedHealth suggests Obamacare is being gamed
Market Watch - 19 Nov 2015 23:02
The biggest health insurer in the U.S. suggests people are cheating the Obamacare system.
Saba Ahmed's American Flag Hijab Is A $10 Scarf Sold In Times Square
Forbes - 19 Nov 2015 21:49
Just before appearing on Fox News Nov. 18, Saba Ahmed sat in the makeup room tinkering with her hijab, a headscarf worn by Muslim women. She had originally planned to don a purple hijab with an American flag scarf around...
Does Deutschland do digital?
The Economist - 19 Nov 2015 17:57
SINCE it was founded in 1923 Trumpf, a family-owned company based near Stuttgart, has had one main mission: making things that make things. It started out with motorised hand shears and other tools to work sheet metal. I...
The business of going bust
The Economist - 19 Nov 2015 17:57
Finally grounded IN THE 19th century, when a Hindu merchant could not pay his debts, he would announce his insolvency by burning a lamp of ghee (clarified butter) at his doorstep. Unable to face the ignominy of default, ...
How Women Entrepreneurs Are Changing the World with Only $50
inc - 19 Nov 2015 16:20
"Women United for Change" is a movement to improve the lives of women in developing nations, and our world as a whole, through entrepreneurship.
NIGHTWATCH Smart Halter: A Great Example of ARM Holdings IoT Innovation Ecosystem Diversity
Forbes - 19 Nov 2015 14:58
We’ve all seen examples over the past few years of complex IoT technology solutions to help solve real-world problems from a variety of small companies. In fact, last week while I was at the ARM Holdings annual industr...
Barclays to pay $150M, fire traders amid 'rigging' accusations
New York Post - 19 Nov 2015 06:04
This is no way to treat your clients. Barclays agreed to pay $150 million and fire two traders Wednesday after New York's top financial regulator accused it of rigging its own currency-trading platform to boost its botto...
Treasury plans to get tough on tax inversions
USA Today - 19 Nov 2015 05:41
Move comes a year after Obama administration imposed rules to make them less profitable.
Apple, Google, and Microsoft-backed group rejects calls for weaker encryption after Paris attacks
Venture Beat - 19 Nov 2015 23:03
Weakening encryption to help the government monitor electronic communications in the name of national security "simply does not make sense," the Information Technology Industry Council said...
Airbnb Short-Sheeting Midtier Hotels
Barron's - 19 Nov 2015 17:43
A survey shows the home-rental service is drawing customers from Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn and others.
Fed Setting Long-Range Goal of 0% Real Interest Rates
Barron's - 19 Nov 2015 17:36
While good for stocks and bonds, money for nothing is an indication of the economy's dire straits.
Average US Rate on 30-Year Mortgage Slips to 3.97 Percent
ABC News - 19 Nov 2015 17:23
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage slips to 3.97 percent; 15-year loan down to 3.18 percent
How women are catching up to male entrepreneurs
CNBC - 19 Nov 2015 17:18
Women are finding paths to launching more businesses in industrialized and developing nations, according to a new report.
Stocks mixed as Wall Street adjusts to idea of coming rate hike
USA Today - 19 Nov 2015 16:557 Step Killer Action Plan to Compete with the Ecommerce Giants
inc - 19 Nov 2015 16:35
If you're a startup or small business, there are some very effective ways to compete against the big guys.
Dunkin' Donuts Testing Mobile Ordering And Delivery To Better Compete With Starbucks
Tech Times - 19 Nov 2015 16:32
On Wednesday, the company began testing mobile ordering in 124 Portland, ME. locations, while 19 locations in Dallas are also experimenting with delivery service.
The Tell: Help! My short position got crushed, and now I owe E-Trade $106,445.56
Market Watch - 19 Nov 2015 19:20
His name is Joe Campbell, and he claims he went to bed Wednesday evening with some $37,000 in his trading account at E-Trade. One notable development on the pharma front later, and Campbell woke up to a debt of $106,445....