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Why Founders Should Learn Economics
Forbes - 8 Feb 2016 13:14
From Economic Value Added to stand up meetings, economist Anthony J. Evans makes the case for entrepreneurs getting a grasp on economics.
These photo-realistic drawings are made using a tablet and Photoshop
Business Insider - 8 Feb 2016 22:03
Nehaal Gonsalves creates photo-like drawings using a tablet and Adobe Photoshop. His portraits of celebrities like Emma Watson, Cara Delevingne, and Benedict Cumberbatch have gone viral recently, and it's easy to see why...
Here's the question that prompted Cam Newton to storm out of his post-game press conference
Business Insider - 8 Feb 2016 15:58
The Carolina Panthers' Quarterback Cam Newton was noticeably angry and sullen during a press conference after the team's Super Bowl defeat, providing short answers and ignoring some questions before abruptly walking out....
7 SEO Secrets Your Agency Won’t Tell You
inc - 8 Feb 2016 20:55
SEO agencies often don't tell the whole story, though they generally have legitimate reasons for doing so. Here's what yours hasn't told you.
The drone industry will change the way we do business ― but first it needs to grow up
Business Insider - 8 Feb 2016 16:41
Thomson Reuters The aerial data revolution is fast approaching. The ability to match on-demand data with powerful analytics allows businesses to make more informed decisions faster. But most Americans still view drone te...
Super Bowl 50 advertising winners and losers
Miami Herald - 8 Feb 2016 05:56
The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 -- and there were clear winners and losers off the field, too. …
6 traits that make the best entrepreneurs
Business Insider - 8 Feb 2016 04:46
nenetus/Shuttershock There are certain people, such as Elon Musk and Steve Jobs, that seem to have been brought to this world for one thing: to build game-changing enterprises by challenging the status quo. There's no qu...
Twitter just hit a new all-time low (TWTR)
Business Insider - 8 Feb 2016 16:42
Twitter shares hit a new all-time low on Monday morning. The stock dipped as low as $15.09 when the markets opened, down 4% and surpassing the previous all-time low of $16.08 on February 2nd. Yahoo FinanceTwitter's stock...
China Scores Big Win In Solar Trade Battle As REC Silicon Shutters US Polysilicon Production
Forbes - 8 Feb 2016 15:50
You can add REC Silicon to the list of corporate casualties in the battle between the United States and China over solar panels.
China's Forex Reserves Plunge to More-Than-Three-Year Low
Wall Street Journal - 8 Feb 2016 03:57
China's foreign-exchange reserves fell to the lowest level in more than three years in January, even as the central bank escalated a battle to defend the yuan and stanch the flow of capital leaving the country.
Why China's economic health is more than just the markets
Forbes - 8 Feb 2016 16:40
Markets in China take a rest this week for the Lunar New Year. The beginning of 2016 has seen a decline in the Shanghai Index, but the general attitude on China’s economy is overly pessimistic.
Citing huge patient load, NY nurses seek rules on staffing
News Observer - 8 Feb 2016 18:47
When the emergency room fills up -- whether it's a big accident, flu season or a stroke of misfortune -- Brooklyn nurse Rose Green says she can find herself sprinting from room to room, trying to keep ahead of the whims ...
5 Secrets to a Balanced, Happy Life
inc - 8 Feb 2016 20:00
Make time for the things you love.
Wall St. opens lower as tech stocks drag, oil falls
Reuters - 8 Feb 2016 16:35
(Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened lower on Monday as technology stocks continued to drag and oil prices fell, amid fears of a global economic slowdown deepening.
The Pirate Bay now lets you stream movies like Netflix (NFLX)
Business Insider - 8 Feb 2016 16:30
20th Century FOX Notorious torrent site The Pirate Bay has a new feature: letting you stream movies like Netflix. In addition to allowing you to download movie torrents, The Pirate Bay has now added a "Stream it!" button...
Deutsche Bank is at a record low and investors are once again scared of European banks (DB)
Business Insider - 8 Feb 2016 16:20
Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters Deutsche Bank's share price is at a record low. On Friday shares of Germany's largest bank trading in New York closed at $16.88, a new record low for the stock. Deutsche Bank shares trading in F...
Main Street Morning: Groupon is selling plots of land on Mars for Valentine's day
Washington Post - 8 Feb 2016 16:11
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...
7 tech stocks that have been crushed in 2016
Business Insider - 8 Feb 2016 15:56
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Credit Suisse Analyst Who Touts DeVry Previously Touted Corinthian
The Huffington Post - 8 Feb 2016 15:48
Credit Suisse got the attention of Wall Street last week when it issued a report recommending that investors buy shares in one of the largest for-profit college companies, DeVry Education Group. The report came less than...
How to fix the euro: Top bankers urge closer ties
News Observer - 8 Feb 2016 15:46
The top central bankers from France and Germany are joining in an appeal to fix longstanding flaws in the euro currency by more closely integrating their economies and putting more authority over financial policies at th...
The 10 Most Powerful And Valuable Brands In The World
Forbes - 8 Feb 2016 13:38
Disney is now the World's most powerful brand, attributing the runaway success of the Star Wars brand and The Force Awakens movie to its top slot.
Asia stocks flat as investors fret over global economy
Miami Herald - 8 Feb 2016 06:25
Asian stock markets were little changed Monday in thin holiday trading as investors fretted about a global economic slowdown after data showed U.S. employers added fewer jobs last month. …