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The 16 best entry-level jobs in 2016
Business Insider - 31 Jul 2016 16:03
UC Davis College of Engineering/flickr If you graduated this past spring and are still trying to figure out what you want to do with your life, don't fret. To help those entering the job market figure out where the gre...
Banks get tougher on business loans
USA Today - 31 Jul 2016 17:32
Lending standards have tightened for three quarters, according to a Federal Reserve survey.
Holy bitcoin, they've locked up my computer
USA Today - 31 Jul 2016 17:10
Ransomware is a type of virus that locks up computer files until money is paid.
The Most Startling Myth About Success
Forbes - 31 Jul 2016 18:51
When you’re a kid hearing the same message over and over, it has a way of becoming embedded in your psyche as fact – even if it’s a myth.
Trump's economic view is far from neoliberal, but it rides a populist wave
The Guardian - 31 Jul 2016 17:34
The Republican candidate's policies are still a work in progress, but they shy from free markets, open borders and liberalised trade The timing could hardly be better. In six months time, the annual festival of globalisa...
The 6 best YouTube channels for marketers
Forbes - 31 Jul 2016 19:44
Staying on top of marketing trends is essential. You already know that marketing conferences are a great way to stay connected to changes in the industry, but new changes are happening every day. You can turn to YouTube ...
Trump v. Clinton: Stocks can predict the winner
CNN - 31 Jul 2016 17:53
If stocks go up between August 1 and October 31, expect Hillary Clinton to win. If not, it looks good for Donald Trump.
What's Your Company's Worst Case Scenario? Now Make It Work To Your Advantage.
Forbes - 31 Jul 2016 16:46
When faced with the inevitable and the unknown, entrepreneurs must look honestly into the future with a willingness to plan ahead. Being prepared will help leaders grow and save startups from uncertainty.
Amazon brand pumps up private student loan shopping
USA Today - 31 Jul 2016 16:32
Brand names like Amazon and Tesla are just guaranteed to generate buzz.
3 Signs IBM Is In Big Trouble-And How The Company Masks It
Forbes - 31 Jul 2016 16:00
I got a lot of positive feedback on my recent column, “Anatomy of a Successful Short Sale.” It’s no surprise, though. Spotting failing companies is as useful and lucrative as uncovering hidden gems.
Hillary Clinton has a very detailed plan for the economy. That may be a problem.
Washington Post - 31 Jul 2016 10:08
Why Hillary Clinton is struggling to connect with an economically anxious electorate
Oklahoma's most fun businessman celebrates 41 years
Miami Herald - 31 Jul 2016 09:01
Stan Clark has been Oklahoma's minister of fun for more than four decades. …
What Markets Know About American Politics that We Often Forget
Forbes - 31 Jul 2016 07:58
If there is one thing I can count on in each and every Presidential cycle, it is to hear clients express fears of doom and gloom to their portfolios if “the other guy” (or gal) wins. Politics are by definition partis...
The Business Decision That Cost This NBA Star $8.6 Billion
inc - 31 Jul 2016 03:16
This is the biggest endorsement deal Nike ever made. (Spoiler alert: it didn't include LeBron James)
P.J. O'Rourke on how the rise of Trump and global populism may prove as important as the fall of the Berlin Wall
Business Insider - 31 Jul 2016 19:08
Mike Nudleman/ Business Insider P.J. O’Rourke is worried. Having spent a career lobbing verbal bombs at political elites, the veteran satirist believes the wave of populism sweeping the world could turn out to be as im...
How a Chinese Conglomerate May Have Saved Caesars Entertainment
inc - 31 Jul 2016 16:43
A $4.4 billion purchase of an online gaming unit could be key for restructuring debt.
When the titan wants to build the town: Under Armour founder Kevin Plank's $5.5 billion plan for Baltimore
Washington Post - 31 Jul 2016 07:08
As Kevin Plank pitches his plan for 236 acres of Baltimore, "The question is whether all of Baltimore will rise together."
Nike and Under Armour are facing unexpected headwinds -- and the battle could get even worse
Business Insider - 31 Jul 2016 05:08
Instagram/Nike Women Have we hit peak activewear? There are several signs that the brands that have been long-hailed has invincible to the challenges in the retail sphere may be headed for trouble. Nike, a $32.4 billion ...
Would You Pay Nearly $1,000 for Comfortable High Heels?
Forbes - 31 Jul 2016 05:08
The Thesis Couture team, which includes a rocket scientist, a former astronaut and a wearable tech guru, are counting on the answer to my headline being "yes." And the 10,000-person wait list for their first shoe col...
Chinese consortium agrees to $4.4 billion deal for Caesars online games
Reuters - 31 Jul 2016 03:38
(Reuters) - A Chinese consortium that includes game developer Shanghai Giant Network Technology Co Ltd and e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd founder Jack Ma has agreed to acquire Caesars Interactive Entertainm...
Hot Trends In Business Travel: From Airbnb To Private Jets
Forbes - 31 Jul 2016 03:30
With the consolidation of airlines and hotel groups, new technology, and the push by Airbnb into the corporate travel market, the $1.2 trillion business travel industry is growing, but facing a variety of challenges for ...
Shockingly Small Number Of Corporate Accelerators Led By Women
Forbes - 31 Jul 2016 02:52
When people think about innovation, the words that come to mind are new ideas, different mindsets, diversity and change. Innovation has been a key concept on the corporate agenda in recent years. Companies have launched ...