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Watch an Israeli Air Force pilot land an F-15 with only one wing
Business Insider - 11 Apr 2016 15:40
adimadi1 via Youtube The F-15 is an amazing aircraft that was designed to go head-to-head with the Soviet’s MiG-25 and was the top dog for years, most notably during Desert Storm where American and Saudi Eagles took ...
The IMF defends negative interest rates despite risks
Business Insider - 11 Apr 2016 09:05
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China Plans A Single, Chilling Response To The Panama Papers
Forbes - 11 Apr 2016 05:30
The Panama Papers, a collection of leaked documents covering the tax-sensitive offshore business of world political leaders, has prompted the prime minister of Iceland to resign and put his British peer David Cameron ...
What '60 Minutes' Didn't Tell You About China's Ability To Compete With Hollywood
Forbes - 11 Apr 2016 05:48
Think about it: When was the last time you saw a Chinese-made movie? If you're not a Chinese speaker, when was the last time you even thought about seeing a Chinese movie?
Asian Markets Meander on Weak China Inflation Data
ABC News - 11 Apr 2016 05:47
Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Monday, after China released data showing consumer prices were steady but wholesale prices fell in March
Chinese investment in Australia jumps 60% to $15bn
The Guardian - 11 Apr 2016 04:49
Real estate continues to dominate but money flows into renewable energy, healthcare, mining and infrastructure Chinese investment in Australia has grown 60% to $15bn as investors continue to buy real estate and expand in...
The Week Ahead: Trans-Atlantic Data Deal and Oil Prices at Stake
The New York Times - 11 Apr 2016 03:03
Privacy watchdogs will give their judgment about a new trans-Atlantic data agreement and officials from major oil exporting countries are expected to discuss a proposed freeze on output at current levels.
Fiat Chrysler slashes price of Dodge Dart compact car
USA Today - 11 Apr 2016 23:54
DETROIT -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said today it is "repositioning" its Dodge Dart and is cutting the price by $1,100 or more
How UPI works
livemint.com - 11 Apr 2016 19:53
Unified Payment Interface is expected to a play a major role in achieving goals of universal electronic payments, a less-cash society, and financial inclusion
3 Strong Asian Stocks With Solid Business Performance
Forbes - 11 Apr 2016 23:50
The Chinese economy has slumped over the past year, setting off a ripple effect throughout the Asian markets. The People's Bank of China has reduced interest rates six times since 2014, and profits reported for listed co...
Is Regulation Coming to Online and Marketplace Lending?
Forbes - 11 Apr 2016 23:39
The rapid growth of alternative and marketplace lenders is often attributed to the fact that they don’t face the same strict regulations as banks. But could that change soon? In the last nine months, regulatory tremors...
Alcoa's Revenue Drops 15% Amid Decline In Aluminum Prices
Forbes - 11 Apr 2016 22:44
Alcoa posted mixed first quarter results on Monday as it continues to reel from the steep decline in aluminum prices.
Gartner: Global PC shipments fell 9.6% in Q1 2016, the first quarter below 65 million units since 2007
Venture Beat - 11 Apr 2016 22:36
No surprise here: The PC market started 2016 off poorly. Gartner estimates worldwide PC shipments fell 9.6 percent to 64.8 million units in Q1 2016. In fact, the firm notes that this is the first quarter to see below 65 ...
My $25,000 Wager With Richard Branson: The List Versus Schedule Debate
Forbes - 11 Apr 2016 22:35
So what?s better than a to-do list?
You can now share Dropbox files directly in Facebook Messenger
Venture Beat - 11 Apr 2016 22:23
Dropbox has launched a new feature that allows you to share photos, videos, and other files directly with people you’re chatting with on Facebook Messenger. The feature is available within Messenger’s iOS and Android...
L&T Infotech withdraws draft prospectus for IPO
livemint.com - 11 Apr 2016 22:11
Parent firm L&T cites 'change in the offer structure and other considerations' as reasons for the move
Municipal Star Wars: A Disturbance In The Force
Forbes - 11 Apr 2016 22:08
Okay, I admit it. I am an ardent Star Wars fan. Maybe it’s the classic, archetypal story lines. Maybe it’s just the memory of those campy sci-fi weekly serial movies I remember watching as a kid now coming to full ma...
Koi is China's first PlayStation 4 game for the West, and it debuts April 19
Venture Beat - 11 Apr 2016 22:05
Gaming consoles are finally back in China after a lengthy ban, and now a developer in that country is building games for those systems. Oasis Games, a Chinese studio that started in 2011, plans to release Koi for the Wes...
Plains All American Pipeline Named Top Dividend Stock With Insider Buying And 12.99% Yield (PAA)
Forbes - 11 Apr 2016 21:56
In this series, we look through the most recent Dividend Channel ''DividendRank'' report, and then we cherry pick only those companies that have experienced insider buying within the past six months. The officers and dir...
Yahoo: Verizon Is Still the Bidder to Beat
Wall Street Journal - 11 Apr 2016 21:51
Yahoo may be attracting attention from a number of potential buyers, but Verizon has the heft to guarantee itself a win.
A Case Study In Co-Branding: What Cooking Fever's Efforts Can Teach Us All
Forbes - 11 Apr 2016 21:47
The mobile app Cooking Fever just released a new restaurant for its highly popular time-management game, and it?s one that sports fans across the world are sure to love: the FC Barcelona Sports Bar.
3 key ways to improve your subscriber value
Venture Beat - 11 Apr 2016 21:45
VB WEBINAR: Guaranteed residual revenue through subscription models is hugely attractive and highly scalable — but missteps could lead to costly attrition and churn. Join Netflix Head of Payments Luis Vargas to learn h...