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Pebble's third Kickstarter ends with $12.8M raised, $7.5M less than last year
Venture Beat - 30 Jun 2016 07:06
Smartwatch maker Pebble wrapped its third Kickstarter campaign today with $12,779,754 in preorders for the company’s upcoming products: the Pebble 2, the Time 2, a little Spotify streaming box, and a refresh to the Tim...
Spanish Tax Authorities Investigate Google
The New York Times - 30 Jun 2016 15:34
Officials visited the technology giant's offices in Madrid as part of their inquiry, broadening the scrutiny in Europe of how the company pays taxes.
Sure looks like governments rigged stocks after Brexit vote
New York Post - 30 Jun 2016 05:46
Ah, that wasn't too bad. I'm figuring that is what investors were saying on Wednesday after financial markets around the world regained more than half of the losses caused by Britain's shocking decision to leave the Euro...
How To Overcome 'Entrepreneur Insomnia'
The Huffington Post - 30 Jun 2016 15:48
Every night after my "day job" I go home, make dinner, spend time with my family, and do the housework. By the time that is done it is 8 PM and it's time for me to get to work at my other job. I tell myself each time tha...
The Top 10 Behaviors of Remarkably Bad Bosses
inc - 30 Jun 2016 21:05
According to the Gallup Organization, a bad boss is the number one reason why employees quit their job.
This Hot Brooklyn Startup's Growth Engine: Sharing-Economy Talent
Forbes - 30 Jun 2016 15:28
Brooklinen, a startup in Brookyn, N.Y., that sells stylish luxury bed linens online, is on track to hit $10 million in revenue this year, after 21 months in business, thanks to an unusual approach to scaling.
An activist group is punching holes in Walmart's 'made-in-the-USA' claims on its products
Business Insider - 30 Jun 2016 01:42
Reuters/Rick Wilking An activist group has written a letter [opens in PDF] to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that Wal-Mart uses false and deceptive claims that some products it sells are "Made in the USA...
As Citi Triples Its Dividend, Here's How to Trade It
Barron's - 30 Jun 2016 19:41
The options market is paying investors handsomely for agreeing to buy Citigroup at a lower price.
China is crushing the U.S. in 'economic warfare'
CNN - 30 Jun 2016 15:12
As China has risen to become the No. 2 economy, it has repeatedly used money and markets to get what it wants on the world stage, say foreign policy experts Robert Blackwill and Jennifer Harris.
Investors want Tesla to separate Musk's chairman, CEO roles
New York Post - 30 Jun 2016 07:41
Billionaire Elon Musk's grip over Tesla Motors has grown too tight as he pursues a controversial merger of the company with solar-panel maker SolarCity, an investor group complained. CtW Investment Group, a manager of un...
Reporting Cash, Gold And Safety Deposit Boxes On FBARs?
Forbes - 30 Jun 2016 07:02
With FBARs and FATCA, the IRS is getting loads of offshore information, and full disclosure can be the safest policy.
The 10 Most Cringeworthy Employee Behaviors
inc - 30 Jun 2016 21:45
Yelling at someone in the office, being consistently late, or lying to the boss can all lead to a hostile, toxic work environment.
The Industries with the Worst-Behaved Workers
inc - 30 Jun 2016 20:10
More than 60 percent of manufacturing workers have faked a sick day. How does your industry stack up when it comes to bad behaviors?
Wall St. Is Mixed as Bank Stocks Rise
The New York Times - 30 Jun 2016 16:17
Many banks announced plans to raise dividends and buy back shares after a Federal Reserve announcement giving them clearance to do so.
Lionsgate to Acquire Starz, a Pay Channel, for $4.4 Billion
The New York Times - 30 Jun 2016 16:12
The deal ends years of speculation about the fate of Starz, which was spun off from the Liberty media empire controlled by John C. Malone.
3 Essential Skills All Women Entrepreneurs Must Have
Forbes - 30 Jun 2016 15:48
For many women, starting a new business can be a daunting task that does not always work out as planned. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, one-third of new businesses fail within the first 2 years and ...
How Much of Your Time do you Spend Cleaning up Business Mess That You've Created?
inc - 30 Jun 2016 15:30
Maybe it's time to slow down.
Creating A Corporate Wellness Brand That Works For Your Company
The Huffington Post - 30 Jun 2016 15:27
Creating a brand for your corporate wellness program has the same types of benefits as creating a corporate brand. Your wellness program brand ensures your program is recognizable. It helps you create something with whic...
Supreme Court Session Promised Much, Delivered Little To Business
Forbes - 30 Jun 2016 15:25
A Supreme Court session derailed by the untimely death of Justice Antonin Scalia delivered little certainty to businesses.
The End Of Free Trade? Ex-Clinton Advisor Thinks So
Forbes - 30 Jun 2016 15:01
A new Bretton Woods arrangement with a gold-backed dollar along with fixed exchange rates might be the prescription for a post-free trade world, some economists argue.
Tesla: Pros And Cons For Buying SolarCity
Forbes - 30 Jun 2016 22:34
Elon Musk makes his case for buying SolarCity but there are multiple reasons to doubt it will be successful.
How To Turn Your Current Skills And Expertise Into Bankable Income
Forbes - 30 Jun 2016 15:00
If you're looking for ways to create a new income stream (as many of us are) you don't need to reinvent the wheel in order to do so. All you need to do is use your current skills, find someone who needs them and market...