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Infographic: What Consumers Want Most in an Online Shopping Experience
AdWeek - 14 Nov 2016 02:56
The 2016 holiday shopping season is upon us. With online retailers gearing up to meet consumer demands, finding out what shoppers want from their experiences can provide invaluable insight. Radial, an ecommerce-tech comp...
13 details you may have missed on Sunday's 90-minute episode of 'The Walking Dead'
Business Insider - 14 Nov 2016 16:20
AMC Warning: There are spoilers ahead. Negan and a group of his Saviors visited Alexandria on Sunday's 90-minute episode of "The Walking Dead." While much of the episode pulled straight from the comics — which we'll br...
How an Unknown Agency Came From Nowhere to Score America's 2 Biggest Media Accounts
AdWeek - 14 Nov 2016 02:51
Last December, an agency with no name, no office and no full-time employees shocked the media buying and planning world, without warning, by scooping up the lion's share of the North American business of Procter & Gamble...
The New York Post: ISIS urges truck attacks, says Thanksgiving Day Parade an 'excellent target'
Market Watch - 14 Nov 2016 03:16
ISIS is encouraging lone-wolf attackers to use trucks as weapons to target major outdoor gatherings such as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Narendra Modi Defends Currency Move as Millions in India Scramble for Cash
The New York Times - 14 Nov 2016 02:33
His voice quivering, the prime minister responded to biting criticism of his decision to ban large notes in circulation in an effort to fight corruption.
LinkedIn Data Shows More Cash-Strapped Millennials Turning To Part-Time Freelancing
Fast Company - 14 Nov 2016 12:00
The ranks of part-time freelancers are swelling, particularly among younger workers in expensive cities. The ranks of part-time freelancers are swelling, particularly among younger workers in expensive cities. The number...
Donald Trump's rise may save banks billions by disrupting global rules
livemint.com - 14 Nov 2016 06:23
Donald Trump's ascendancy and his vow to dismantle financial regulations could throw another wrench in the works
Cisco launches cloud service for smart cities as game about hacking smart cities debuts
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2016 11:00
Here’s a weird intersection of fiction and real life. Cisco is announcing today a new cloud service to enable smart cities, just a day before Ubisoft launches its Watch Dogs 2 video game about hacking smart cities. Cis...
The Wall Street Journal: May to say U.K. will pursue free trade while protecting workers at home
Market Watch - 14 Nov 2016 02:49
British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to say Monday that the U.K. is leading the way in making sure communities aren't left behind because of globalization, seeking to position Britain as a pioneer in responding...
Japan's economy grows faster than expected
BBC - 14 Nov 2016 03:00
Higher exports help Japan's economy to expand at a faster-than-expected pace between July and September.
Samsung Enters Connected Car Business With $8 Billion Acquisition
inc - 14 Nov 2016 15:35
The South Korean electronics giant has been on a buying spree after purchasing the lab that created Apple's Siri last month.
PlayStation VR's best-sellers include Batman and Job Simulator
Venture Beat - 14 Nov 2016 05:17
Sony probably isn't going to reveal sales for its PlayStation VR headset for a while yet, but it did reveal the best-selling VR games PlayStation Store. The platform holder usually puts out a list of the top 10 and 20 be...
The Margin: Look up tonight to see the biggest supermoon in 68 years
Market Watch - 14 Nov 2016 02:36
You don't have to be a stargazer to appreciate the spectacular supermoon that will be seen Sunday and Monday nights. All you have to do it look up.
Windmills or Reactor Cores? Inside South Africa's Energy Clash
The New York Times - 14 Nov 2016 01:27
The country is experiencing a boom in renewable energy, but some government officials are pushing instead for nuclear power to wean the nation off coal.
Toyota to pay up to $3.4 billion to settle a truck and SUV lawsuit in U.S.
L.A. Times - 14 Nov 2016 00:05A running coach reveals how often you should change your running shoes
Business Insider - 14 Nov 2016 21:05
Your running shoes can have a very big impact on your body. Like tires on a car, they need to be replaced as they get worn down. Running coach,John Henwood, explains how often you should be replacing your current pair. F...
Both Sides Agree: Lawsuit Looming on Credit Union Membership Rule
American Banker - 14 Nov 2016 19:39
If there is one thing credit unions and banks can agree on with regard to the National Credit Union Administration's latest effort to revamp its field-of-membership rules it is this: a lawsuit is brewing.
Make Sure Your Team's Workload Is Divided Fairly
Harvard Business Review - 14 Nov 2016 19:00
It’ll save your top performer from burnout.
What it's really like to live and work on a cruise ship for 7 months
Business Insider - 14 Nov 2016 18:56
Courtesy Julian Austin After traveling to about 30 countries and working various jobs along the way, 28-year-old Julian Austin decided that he wantedto build a career without sacrificing his love of exploring the world. ...
Big Brands Using Adult Coloring Books To Engage Fans
Forbes - 14 Nov 2016 17:55
Brands are taking advantage of the adult coloring book craze to engage with fans.
Bonds sell-off continues as investors bet on rate rise
BBC - 14 Nov 2016 16:52
A wave of selling resumes in bond markets as investors digest the impact of a Trump presidency.
Perella Weinberg, Seeking Growth, Acquires a Rival Bank
The New York Times - 14 Nov 2016 16:46
The boutique investment bank said that it was acquiring Tudor Pickering Holt & Company to greatly expand its expertise in energy transactions.