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The fascinating theory that 'The Economist' magazine covers are like cabbies offering share tips
Business Insider - 1 Nov 2016 04:57
Getty/Philippe Lopez The Economist magazine is known for many things, including thought-provoking covers on what’s happening in the global economy, markets and politics. Aside from creating debate, those covers, accord...
Byron Wien's Key Fears About the Stock Market
Barron's - 1 Nov 2016 19:36
The veteran strategist discusses the looming negatives that could undermine his bullish case for stocks.
The world's hunger for avocados is having a devastating effect on Mexico
Business Insider - 1 Nov 2016 14:47
Desmond Boylan/Reuters Pictures MEXICO CITY (AP) — Deforestation caused by the expansion of Mexican avocado orchards is much higher than previously thought, authorities said Monday. Talia Coria, an official in the atto...
A $2.4 billion twisting Chinese tower was just named the most beautiful skyscraper in the world
Business Insider - 1 Nov 2016 20:44
tangi bertin/Flickr Emporis, a real estate data mining company,just announced the winners of its 2015 Skyscraper Awards,which judgesnew skyscrapers based on design and functionality. The Shanghai Tower, located in the Ch...
Want to be a Creative Genius? Your Goal Should be Progress, Not Perfection
inc - 1 Nov 2016 18:31
Perfection is a problem. Many perfectionists have unrealistic expectations of themselves without knowing it. It destroys creative lives. It takes away time, money, and resources. It's an unattainable illusion.
Lena Dunham wore a NSFW anti-Donald Trump costume for Halloween
Business Insider - 1 Nov 2016 16:34
Warning: Image below is NSFW. Lena Dunham has always used sexuality to drive a conversation about real-world issues, and that was evident with her Halloween costume. On Monday night, the "Girls" creator and star posted o...
How Technology And Automation Enable Lawyers To Deliver Personalized Service
Forbes - 1 Nov 2016 15:00
Traditionally, lawyers hate legal services companies like LegalZoom. But what if you could take what's great about their models and incorporate it into your practice?
Libya's economy is on the verge of collapse in the midst of its civil war
Business Insider - 1 Nov 2016 07:32
Thomson Reuters John Kerry and Boris Johnson are hosting crisis talks with Libya’s leaders in London in an attempt to ward off the collapse of the country’s war-torn economy. The World Bank has said Libya’s economy...
Here are 7 big changes coming to Social Security in 2017
Business Insider - 1 Nov 2016 07:19
Reuters/Ho New Since 1940, many of our nation's retired workers have counted on the income provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to make ends meet during their golden years. Statistics released by the SSA ...
Women executives left Yahoo after company announced plans to sell itself
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2016 06:03
(Reuters) – Women executives left Yahoo at an unusually high rate after the U.S. technology company announced plans to sell itself earlier this year, but it was not immediately clear why, according to the company’s 2...
Giphy Has Almost No Revenue But Is Worth $600 Million
Time - 1 Nov 2016 05:19
Its investors argue that it is a model for a new kind of media company
Online Lenders Band Together to Strike Back at Scammers, Stackers
American Banker - 1 Nov 2016 20:30
Online lenders' struggle with fraud is driving them to join new networks designed to find links between fraudulent loan applications and signs of borrowers trying to obtain multiple loans simultaneously.
US billionaire settles with Cayman Islands over reef damage
Miami Herald - 1 Nov 2016 19:38
A company owned by U.S. billionaire Paul Allen has settled with the Cayman Islands over damage to a coral reef blamed on his 300-foot yacht. A statement from the government …
A legendary Microsoft exec quit the company and moved into a houseboat -- take a look inside
Business Insider - 1 Nov 2016 17:30
Sébastien Motte In fall 2013, Sébastien Motte left Microsoft after working at the tech giant for 19 years, where he turned the original Xbox into the powerhouse consoleit is today. The shake-up didn't stop there. In th...
10 Surprising Ways Voting for President Mirrors Shareholder Voting
The Huffington Post - 1 Nov 2016 15:28
Let's face it. As the presidential election looms, we've all become political junkies. We've spent far too much time following each nuance of this strange election. Voting as a shareholder seems boring, civil, and straig...
Kellogg's cereal sales continue to slump
BBC - 1 Nov 2016 15:14
Kellogg's reports a seventh successive quarterly drop in sales of its breakfast cereals.
Five Secrets To Creating And Hosting A Memorable Business Event
Forbes - 1 Nov 2016 15:00
Make your guests feel appreciated and welcomed.
Regulator accused of letting down poorer bank customers
BBC - 1 Nov 2016 14:52
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is accused of letting down the financially vulnerable in its recent report on banking.
Gannett Abandons Effort to Buy Newspaper Publisher Tronc
The New York Times - 1 Nov 2016 14:49
Investor expectations will now present tough questions for the former Tribune Publishing, owner of The Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune.
KFC owner Yum Brands completes spinoff of China business
News Observer - 1 Nov 2016 14:38
The owner of KFC and Taco Bell completed the spinoff of its China division, which will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange at some point after the opening …
Investigators target tax-ducking super-rich
CNN - 1 Nov 2016 14:31
One in three super-rich Brits is under investigation over the amount of tax they paid, tax authorities revealed Tuesday.
Wall Street is standing by for confirmation from the Fed (TLT, TLO, USD, DXY, SPX, SPY)
Business Insider - 1 Nov 2016 14:10
Jamie McDonald/Getty The Federal Reserve's statementon Wednesday is about one thing: confirmation. The Federal Open Market Committee will conclude its two-day policy meeting in Washington on Wednesday. And in its stateme...