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The best movies and TV shows coming to Amazon, iTunes, Hulu, and more in May
Business Insider - 28 Apr 2016 18:05
Paramount Time to check in on what's new on your favorite streaming services beginning in May. On iTunes, you can buy titles like "10 Cloverfield Lane," "Zoolander 2," and the latest season of "Girls." On Amazon Prime, h...
The rise of China's millionaire scientists
Business Insider - 28 Apr 2016 05:33
They may be small in number and keep a low profile, but the ranks of millionaire scientists in China are growing and they are leading the nation’s rise as a global power in scientific research. This new breed of scient...
Victoria's Secret is turning its back on what made it popular
Business Insider - 28 Apr 2016 22:58
Facebook/Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret is changing its ways. The company is heavily promoting its bralettes — bras without padding. Advertisements for these padding-free bras are all over the company's Facebook a...
Company behind 'American Idol' files for bankruptcy
USA Today - 28 Apr 2016 15:33Domino's is getting demolished after a huge miss on earnings
Business Insider - 28 Apr 2016 14:57
jvoves/Flickr Shares of Domino's are getting crushed on Thursday after the company reported terrible earnings for its first quarter. The pizza chain reported earnings per share of $0.89, whiffing on analyst expectations ...
Apple is failing in China, while many others are starting to succeed
Market Watch - 28 Apr 2016 13:55
Despite Apple's dismal performance in China, many other U.S. companies have started seeing business improve.
7 Lies People Include in Their Resumes All the Time
inc - 28 Apr 2016 13:35
Wondering what sorts of lies people are creating as a tactic to land their next job? You might be surprised.
Valeant's CEO apologized, but the rest of the industry is still hiking drug prices
Business Insider - 28 Apr 2016 04:02
Thomson Reuters The outgoing CEO of embattled Valeant Pharmaceutical delivered a mea culpa to members of Congress on Wednesday morning, saying that he and his company had been “too aggressive” in acquiring drugs and ...
China is preparing a massive crackdown on illegal fundraising
Business Insider - 28 Apr 2016 03:34
ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images Chinese authorities will launch a huge crackdown on illegal fund-raising, including in the burgeoning e-finance sector, in light of a series of crimes last year that involved record amounts of...
Lara Croft cast in 'Tomb Raider' reboot
CNN - 28 Apr 2016 23:58
Alicia Vikander will star in the reboot of "Tomb Raider." The Oscar winner will be playing explorer Lara Croft.
Where the Custody Banks Recovered Millions in Lost Revenue
American Banker - 28 Apr 2016 21:23
Bank of New York Mellon and Northern Trust are charging money market investors more fees after previously cutting them major breaks in the low-rate environment.
Will Samsung's virtual reality rollercoaster make you sick?
Venture Beat - 28 Apr 2016 21:05
Samsung has been making the rounds with its virtual reality rollercoaster experience. I decided not to give it a try, but I wonder if this will make you feel sick? The South Korean electronics giant showed off the VR rol...
Why your smartphone could be causing your face to break out
Business Insider - 28 Apr 2016 19:32
Every time you put your phone to your ear, you're rubbing oils, old make-up and bacteria into your precious skin. Gross! As a dermatologist, Dr Erin Gilbert has seen her share of people suffering from complexion issues o...
Comcast buys DreamWorks in $3.8 billion deal
CNN - 28 Apr 2016 16:18
Comcast's NBCUniversal division is acquiring the DreamWorks Animation studio for roughly $3.8 billion.
U.S. economy grows paltry 0.5% in Q1
CNN - 28 Apr 2016 16:03
Tepid consumer spending, a sluggish a manufacturing sector and global headwinds weighed down U.S. growth to start 2016.
DAVID CHANG: Here's why the restaurant industry is about to face an apocalypse
Business Insider - 28 Apr 2016 16:03
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Stocks hit after Bank of Japan opts not to boost stimulus, U.S. GDP slows
USA Today - 28 Apr 2016 15:52Obama, IMF and OECD are wrong about Brexit?
CNN - 28 Apr 2016 15:48
Here's a group of economists with a bold claim: The IMF, OECD, President Obama, and pretty much every big Wall Street bank got their sums wrong about Britain's prospects outside the European Union.
Are You the Gold Standard of Your Industry? This Nemesis May Be Holding You Back
inc - 28 Apr 2016 15:45
To be a truly great company - a "righteous" company - you must remain congruent with the commitment you made for yourself and your business at the outset.
Facebook Proposes New Stock Scheme To Keep Zuckerberg In Control
Tech Times - 28 Apr 2016 15:41
Facebook proposes a new 'three-for-one stock split' scheme designed to keep founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg in control. Once approved, two non-voting shares will be given to Facebook shareholders for every share they hav...
This Stock Has A 13.14% Yield And Sells For Less Than Book
Forbes - 28 Apr 2016 14:43
American Capital Agency Corp (NASD: AGNC) has been named as a Top 10 Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), according to Dividend Channel, which published its most recent ''DividendRank'' report. The report noted that amon...
Rovio to distribute a billion Angry Birds augmented reality 'BirdCodes' in huge marketing campaign
Venture Beat - 28 Apr 2016 07:02
Angry Birds maker Rovio has partnered with Zappar to release a billion BirdCodes that can be used to redeem digital items in the Angry Birds Action! mobile game. The codes are part of an augmented-reality campaign that R...