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Oil's in a bear market
Business Insider - 29 Jul 2016 18:32
The markets have been preoccupied with a flurry of political headlines over the past few months such as Brexit and the US presidential election. But in the background of all this, there has been a stealth slump in crude...
ExxonMobil earnings badly miss expectations as profits sink 59%
CNBC - 29 Jul 2016 17:02
ExxonMobil earned an adjusted 41 cents per share in the second quarter, compared with expectations for 64 cents.
AbbVie revenue jumps 17.8% on higher demand for drug Humira
CNBC - 29 Jul 2016 16:13
AbbVie's quarterly net revenue jumped 17.8 percent, driven by demand for its top-selling treatment, Humira.
Chipotle is getting into the burger game -- but is it too late?
New York Post - 29 Jul 2016 07:21
Diners will soon find out whether Chipotle Mexican Grill can make a decent burger. The burrito chain said Thursday it will open its first Tasty Made this fall in Lancaster, Ohio, after announcing its intent last year to ...
Watch the Air Force drop 8 armored Humvees out of a plane from 5,000 feet
Business Insider - 29 Jul 2016 18:36
The Air Force recently conducted a training exercise where they dropped eight armored Humvee vehicles over Ft. Bragg, NC. It was conducted by U.S. Airmen from the 16th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, SC as p...
Bank of Japan stuns markets with only tiny change to policy
Business Insider - 29 Jul 2016 08:07
After all the hype and expectation around adoption of “helicopter” money the Bank of Japan has delivered just a slight tweak to Japanese monetary policy by voting to increase the amount of exchange traded funds it bu...
Tesla Employees Say TheyTried to Warn Elon Musk About Autopilot Dangers
inc - 29 Jul 2016 05:50
Before fatal crash, Tesla CEO dismissed fears that autonomous driving feature was unsafe.
CNN's 360-Degree Videos for Norfolk Southern Will Make You Fall in Love With Trains
AdWeek - 30 Jul 2016 01:03
Norfolk Southern gave Democratic and Republican convention attendees tours of its trains and a chance to meet some of its employees without anybody having to walk outside. Through a partnership with CNN's in-house brand ...
Storied Black-Run Bank Faces Crossroads After Summer of Setbacks
American Banker - 29 Jul 2016 23:04
Carver Bancorp in New York is dealing with a new set of challenges just months after being released from a longstanding enforcement order. The company’s woes highlight the challenges for banks with narrowly constrained...
This futuristic NASA ship could reach the edge of the solar system
Business Insider - 29 Jul 2016 20:22
It took the Voyager 1 spacecraft over three decades to leave the solar system, and scientists still aren't sure when it did. We need a new method of propulsion that will transport spacecraft faster than ever before. NAS...
Economic View: Why Voters Don't Buy It When Economists Say Global Trade Is Good
The New York Times - 29 Jul 2016 20:18
Many people are willing to move away from international economic engagement even as experts overwhelmingly call for a different approach.
U.S. economy grew at a slow pace in spring, expanding at just 1.2 percent pace in second quarter
Washington Post - 29 Jul 2016 19:08
The slow results for the April-June period raise new warnings signs about the strength of the U.S. economic expansion.
Saatchi & Saatchi chairman Kevin Roberts thinks the gender diversity in advertising debate is 'over'
Business Insider - 29 Jul 2016 18:36
Kevin Roberts Like many other industries, advertising has not achieved gender parity in its leadership roles. All of the six major advertising agency holding company CEOs are men. A survey conducted by The 3% Confer...
Credit Suisse to create U.S. banking business for billionaires
Reuters - 29 Jul 2016 18:00
(Reuters) - Credit Suisse Group AG , which exited its U.S. private wealth business last year, is building out a new investment banking group in the region to serve billionaires.
US GDP growth misses forecasts despite spending surge
BBC - 29 Jul 2016 17:54
The US economy grew at an annual pace of 1.2% in the second quarter, far below expectations of 2.6%, but consumer spending rose at its fastest pace since 2014
Nobel-winning economist calls Apple's business practices 'fraud'
Business Insider - 29 Jul 2016 17:52
Getty/Win McNamee Nobel-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz blasted Apple on Thursday, calling its alleged use of Ireland to avoid taxes "fraud." "Here we have the largest corporation in capitalization not only in America,...
Is Employee Ownership As American As Apple Pie?
Forbes - 29 Jul 2016 17:51
There are a few things like baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie that are just so quintessentially American. Is it time to add employee ownership to the list?
8 Top Homes For Sale Under $200K
Forbes - 30 Jul 2016 00:55
If you're looking for the perfect starter house, Trulia’s got you covered. Whether you're house hunting in Atlanta, GA, or scoping out Sacramento, CA real estate, there's a home out there for you — and it doesn't hav...
5 Reasons Your First Home Should Be A Duplex
Forbes - 30 Jul 2016 00:11
When most people think about buying their first home, three options typically come to mind: single-family home, townhouse, or condo. But there’s a fourth option to consider: a duplex home. Owning a duplex in Boston, MA...
How To Know When Sales Should Call The C-Suite or a Lower Level Buyer
Forbes - 29 Jul 2016 23:20
When trying to penetrate a new prospect, the debate on who to call has been going on for years. One side argues that you need to start high, at the C-Suite and work your way down. The other argues, start low, and work ...