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Look at all the weird counterfeit tech you can buy in China
Business Insider - 27 Aug 2016 16:00
Dom Esposito/YouTube China has a reputation of making and selling counterfeit products, including a lot of tech and gadgets. Dom Esposito of 9to5Mac traveled to Shenzhen in China, where tech products from companies like...
Flights are about to get cheaper
Washington Post - 27 Aug 2016 05:08
If you haven't booked a summer or fall trip, there's still time.
Beaten-Down CF Shares Could Sprout Gains
Barron's - 27 Aug 2016 07:35
Its shares are down 57% in a year, hurt by a global fertilizer glut. Contrarian investors could gain 20%.
PayPal cofounder Max Levchin praises White House proposal to attract immigrant entrepreneurs
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2016 03:44
(Reuters) – The Obama administration proposed a rule on Friday aimed at attracting thousands of immigrant entrepreneurs to start companies in the United States. The rule, proposed by the Department of Homeland Security...
Use This Simple Strategy to Ensure Your Deal Gets Done
inc - 27 Aug 2016 03:00
It's never too soon nor too late to tell a potential collaborator how dedicated you are to making it work.
Four Cannabis Entrepreneurs Share Their Strangest Moments
Forbes - 27 Aug 2016 15:32
Retro-fitting a mine to grow pot and testifying before Congress, Cannabusiness entrepreneurs share their memorable experiences
Huge hedge fund redemptions are horrible news for the industry
Business Insider - 27 Aug 2016 13:07
John Moore/Getty Images The toxic mix of crummy performance and high fees are having some impact. And it’s big money: The hedge fund industry has over $3 trillion under management. And some of this money is getting ant...
Sound Blaster's H7 headset and G5 external soundcard are a rocking surround-sound combo
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2016 06:30
REVIEW: Sound Blaster is a name most people associate with soundcards in ancient 486 computers from the late 1990s. These days, the brand has a wider range of gaming-related audio equipment. Creative, the parent company ...
Walmart could bounce back big in e-commerce
Business Insider - 27 Aug 2016 04:53
Joe Raedle / Staff / Getty Images The story at Walmart for the past year or so has been its declining online sales growth. E-commerce growth went from 16% in the second quarter of last year to 10% in the third quarter ...
Publisher 505 Games' secret to success: 'true collaboration' with developers
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2016 00:15
FEATURE: Ian Howe doesn't have the chops to be a game designer. While he's had hundreds of ideas, someone always shoots them down. But that's not a problem for the 25-year industry veteran. As the cofounder and president...
Symantec Shares Could Rise 25% or More
Barron's - 27 Aug 2016 07:36
The software security pioneer looks poised to capitalize on the need for better data protection.
Spotify denies burying searches for rival exclusive artists
New York Post - 27 Aug 2016 04:10
Spotify denied a report that it has been burying search results for music acts who have signed exclusive streaming deals with rivals Apple Music and Tidal. A spokeswoman for the Swedish music-streaming service said a Fri...
The solar industry could explode thanks to the market opening in sunny states like Florida
Business Insider - 27 Aug 2016 03:36
Edmund Tse/flickr The incredible growth in residential solar installations in the U.S., from almost nothing to over 2 GW per year over the past decade, hasn't been as widespread as you might think. Growth has been consol...
Caesars could be forced into bankruptcy after judge's ruling
New York Post - 27 Aug 2016 03:54
A judge on Friday ruled that Caesars Entertainment must face creditor lawsuits that could force the nation's biggest casino operator into bankruptcy. Caesars, backed by private equity firms Apollo Global Management and T...
China's Oil Production Begins Long Descent, Beijing Scrambles For Answers
Forbes - 27 Aug 2016 02:47
China's domestic oil production has peaked and is now declining, creating major repercussions, ranging from increased foreign oil dependency to upward pressure on global oil prices.
75% Of Workers Are Bullied -- What To Do About It
Forbes - 27 Aug 2016 16:00
Workplace bullying isolates good employees, destroys company culture and costs you time and money. Protect your company culture from bullies with these 5 proven methods.
The EpiPen pricing surge scandal brings out the worst parts of our government and healthcare system
Business Insider - 27 Aug 2016 15:43
Joe Raedle/Getty Images Noah, a 2-year-old from Middlefield, Connecticut, is starting daycare next month. His mother, Carolyn Janis, is anxious. Noah is allergic to eggs, peanuts, and other nuts. It's compounded by sev...
Brands are playing a 'deadly game of Russian roulette' with celebrities that's costing them millions
Business Insider - 27 Aug 2016 14:43
Matt Hazlett/Getty Images It only took one brand to drop Ryan Lochte before the rest of his sponsors followed suit. First Speedo dumped the decorated Olympic swimmer, then Ralph Lauren. The rest cut ties soon after. The ...
VW's Supplier Dispute Shines More Light On Power-Play Practices
Forbes - 27 Aug 2016 14:00
Everyone wants a good deal from their supplier. But when is a company crossing the line to supplier bullying?
Knowing Thyself Is Critical To Achieving Purpose In Life And Work
Forbes - 27 Aug 2016 12:50
Abraham Maslow once wrote, “It isn't normal to know what we want. It is a rare and difficult psychological achievement,” but I contend team members ought to try to prove Maslow wrong. Aldous Huxley perhaps provided a...
The Surprising Truth About Who Will Buy Your Company
Forbes - 27 Aug 2016 12:00
Think selling a business is a transaction between two strangers? It could be, but according to one of the most prolific dealmakers of our time, you're more likely to sell your business to a partner you already know.
These were the 10 biggest European tech stories this week
Venture Beat - 27 Aug 2016 08:44
Happy Friday! Here’s an overview of the 10 biggest European tech news items for this week: 1) Mozilla has invested in Germany-based Cliqz, which offers an anti-tracking browser with a pro-privacy built-in 'quick search...