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This map shows which US states are already in recession
Business Insider - 9 Feb 2016 04:51
This map shows which US states are already in recession. NOW WATCH: Here's the question that prompted Cam Newton to storm out of his postgame press conference
World leaders are under pressure to adopt sugar taxes
Business Insider - 9 Feb 2016 04:02
Thomson Reuters 2016 could be the year of the sugar tax, as several large nations consider levies on sweetened food and drinks to battle obesity and fatten government coffers. For years, public health advocates have call...
Choose Your Own Adventure: Stock Picks For A Recession Or A Recovery
Forbes - 9 Feb 2016 01:43
Investors are divided as to whether or not the U.S. economy is teetering on the precipice of another recession. Though many investment pros would argue that we're not, one analyst provided a choose-your-own-stock adventu...
Viacom to sell Snapchat ads in multi-year deal: WSJ
Reuters - 9 Feb 2016 06:38
(Reuters) - Viacom Inc is said to be extending its deal with Snapchat which will allow it to sell advertising on the mobile app's behalf, the Wall Street Journal reported citing people familiar with the matter.
The Wall Street Journal: Japan's finance minister warns against yen's 'rough' rise
Market Watch - 9 Feb 2016 05:48
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said Tuesday that the yen's appreciation overnight was clearly sharp, indicating the government's discomfort over a rising currency that could undermine a sluggish economy.
An executive at one of the world's most successful hedge funds reveals a 'red flag' that comes up during interviews
Business Insider - 9 Feb 2016 16:24
Photo courtesy of Point72 Asset Management Working at a hedge fund can make you a lot of money. There's no doubt about that. But it's a huge red flag if you let your employer know during your job interview that is what...
6 Secret Habits of Highly Successful Millennials
inc - 9 Feb 2016 07:42
Why are Millennials more successful than older people? Let's start with how much sleep they get.
Here's What It Cost to End the 'Happy Birthday' Song Lawsuit
Time - 9 Feb 2016 16:28
A company is paying big bucks to keep the English language's most popular song
Germany's top finance official has 'no concerns' about Deutsche Bank (DB)
Business Insider - 9 Feb 2016 16:28
REUTERS/Mike Theiler German finance minister Wolfgang Schaeuble isn't worried about Deutsche Bank. According to a report from Bloomberg, Schaeuble said simply, "I have no concerns about Deutsche Bank" when asked about...
3 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your B2B Sales Team
inc - 9 Feb 2016 23:10
Your B2B sales team is the heart of your operation. It has to function at its very best in order to maximize your revenue.
China is buying up companies around the world at a record rate -- and it's great news for Wall Street
Business Insider - 9 Feb 2016 16:37
Reuters Chinese companies have been acquiring foreign companies at an unprecedented rate, and we're likely to see a lot more of it this year. So far in 2016, General Electric has sold its appliances business to Qingdao-b...
Chinese startup opportunities in focus at upcoming Emerging Companies Summit
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2016 14:10
SPONSORED: China in Focus includes onstage presentations from startups, a panel discussion comprised of experts on the Chinese market, and the opportunity to talk with 20 Chinese startups who will be exhibiting there.
Lead-Deadwood High School seeing growth in robotics classes
Miami Herald - 9 Feb 2016 09:25
The Robotics craze is catching on at Lead-Deadwood High School. …
Goldman CEO eyes more cost cuts amid global growth concerns
Reuters - 9 Feb 2016 16:29
(Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc's chief executive officer signaled the U.S. bank could cut costs yet again as market turmoil, declining oil prices and concerns about Germany's Deutsche Bank AG have cratered the secto...
Barclays outlines how to invest during a recession but doesn't recommend doing it right now
Business Insider - 9 Feb 2016 16:18
Barclays Barclays' Jonathan Glionna does not think the US economy is about to fall into recession. But just in case some clients have that opinion, Glionna and team published a note Monday detailing how to invest in a re...
Obama will release a $4 trillion-plus budget for 2017
Business Insider - 9 Feb 2016 16:24
Mark Wilson/Getty Images WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is unveiling his eighth and final budget, a $4 trillion-plus proposal that's freighted with liberal policy initiatives and new and familiar tax hikes �...
Three Group Travel Services Aim To Make Remote Work Effortless
Forbes - 9 Feb 2016 12:30
The recent popularity around remote work has resulted in a slew of services aiming to target new adopters of the lifestyle. Three companies in particular are bringing the concept of group travel experiences to the realm ...
The biggest problem for banks: they aren't very good at making money
MoneyWeek - 9 Feb 2016 12:06
There's been a lot for investors to worry about lately, what with the oil price shock, negative interest rates and a runaway dollar. And now it's the turn of the banks to freak everyone out. John Stepek explains why, and...
3 Lessons We Can Learn from Walt Disney
inc - 9 Feb 2016 07:45
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that half of all small businesses setup in the US fail within the first five years.
The vital lesson Magic Johnson taught Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz
Business Insider - 9 Feb 2016 23:57
Stephen Dunn/Getty Images When Magic Johnson wanted to move from basketball to business, he picked up the phone and started cold-calling 20 people he wanted to meet. The famous NBA Lakers player did have an advantage: t...
Disney rides 'Star Wars' to killer quarter
CNBC - 9 Feb 2016 23:56
Walt Disney beat earnings expectations, bolstered by "Star Wars," but operating income in its key cable networks unit fell.
MetLife Case Challenging SIFI Label Nears Hearing
Wall Street Journal - 9 Feb 2016 23:06
MetLife will try to persuade a federal judge Wednesday that it shouldn't be designated a "systemically important financial institution," in the first court hearing of a case with potential either to curtail or to solidif...