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Layoffs hit Univision, Fusion
Miami Herald - 16 Nov 2016 20:08
Univision Communications Inc. will lay off 200 to 250 editorial and business-side employees, many of them from the Spanish-language network's fledgling Fusion Media Group multiplatform endeavor. The layoffs were announce...
Why the Creator of Drunk History Is Obsessed With Bad Crime Reenactments
AdWeek - 16 Nov 2016 02:36
Specs Name Derek Waters Age 37 Claim to fame Creator and star of Drunk History (Tuesdays at 10:30 p.m. on Comedy Central) Base Los Angeles Twitter @derekwaterss Adweek: What's the first information you consume in the mor...
United Offers Cheaper Airfare, but It'll Cost You a Carry-On
The New York Times - 16 Nov 2016 00:32
A "basic economy" ticket will cost less, but passengers won't be able to take a carry-on bag or pick seats ahead of time.
Why Samsung Is Buying Harman
Forbes - 16 Nov 2016 15:34
Samsung Electronics has announced a deal to buy U.S. car infotainment and audio company Harman in an all-cash transaction, valued at about $8 billion. The deal, which is expected to close in mid-2017, could make Samsung ...
Nasdaq's New CEO Is No Surprise
Barron's - 16 Nov 2016 13:37
Adena Friedman's appointment was widely expected and Nasdaq won't be making any dramatic changes in strategy.
Demonetization effect trumps Trump impact on markets
livemint.com - 16 Nov 2016 04:24
The biggest fall has been in the Nifty Realty index, which, for obvious reasons, bears the brunt of demonetization
These Companies Have the Best Perks for Retirees
Time - 16 Nov 2016 18:34
Labatt isn't the only company slashing retiree perks
Durham's Phononic raises another $40 million
News Observer - 16 Nov 2016 16:01
Phononic, a Durham producer of solid-state cooling and refrigeration devices, has raised an additional $40 million from investors that boosts its latest round of funding to $71 million - the …
Gold futures rise 0.24% on global cues
livemint.com - 16 Nov 2016 09:12
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in December rose by Rs70, or 0.24%, to Rs29,390 per 10 gram
NES Classic Edition's limited supply is attracting scalpers and their bots
Venture Beat - 16 Nov 2016 02:32
It’s a few days since the NES Classic Edition launched, and it is nearly impossible to find online or at retail stores. Unless you are Mike Friend. Friend (that’s a pseudonym) accidentally bought $500 worth of NES Cl...
KPMGVoice: What Car Companies Need To Do To Thrive
Forbes - 16 Nov 2016 19:07
The automotive ecosystem is undergoing a significant transformation, thanks to advances in car technology, the introduction of autonomous vehicles and our growing desire to be connected at all times.
A Look At Petrobras' Production Strategy
Forbes - 16 Nov 2016 21:03
As the worst-ever commodity downturn persists much longer than anticipated, large integrated companies, that were relying on their downstream operations, are revisiting their strategies to remain afloat in the present we...
Dallas Cowboys Winning With 1990s Formula
Forbes - 16 Nov 2016 17:38
In spite of many critics (including me) the Dallas Cowboys have stuck to a plan
Greece has ended its 8-year-long recession
Business Insider - 16 Nov 2016 04:16
Thomson Reuters For the first time since the 2008 global recession and subsequenteconomic implosion of Greece, the country has seentwo quarters of growthingross domestic product, officially ending its 8-year-long recessi...
Kim Kardashian West's Earnings: $51 Million In 2016
Forbes - 16 Nov 2016 19:02
America's top-earning reality star makes more money from mobile endeavors than anything else.
Gap Inc.'s Stock Rises Despite A Fall In October Sales
Forbes - 16 Nov 2016 15:38
Investors seem to think that a small sales drop is better than a big one. Apparently this is the reason behind a rally in Gap Inc's share price since the time the company reported its October sales and its earnings guida...
Marijuana use has been linked with a dangerous heart condition
Business Insider - 16 Nov 2016 00:53
Istock NEW ORLEANS — Marijuana use is associated with an almost doubled risk of developing stress cardiomyopathy, a sudden life-threatening weakening of the heart muscle, according to a new study. Cannabis fans may fin...
6 Steps to Prepare For Tax Season
The Huffington Post - 16 Nov 2016 21:43
A small business owner wears many hats--and one of them is usually an accountant's. Deciding whether to do your taxes on your own or hire a professional is just one of the many decisions that you'll need to make each yea...
Facebook, Google Take Small Steps To Stop Spread Of Fake News
The Huffington Post - 16 Nov 2016 03:08
Facebook and Google announced Monday that they were taking steps to restrict ads from fake news outlets after facing criticism that hoax stories helped swing the presidential election in favor of Donald Trump. Facebook s...
How Big a Collateral Risk Are PACE Loans?
American Banker - 16 Nov 2016 20:49
Commercial mortgage lenders, and investors in their bonds, have been more eager than the residential market to embrace Property Assessed Clean Energy loans even though those loans hold a superior-lien position. Here's wh...
How to Negotiate After a Staggering Defeat: A Playbook for Democrats
Harvard Business Review - 16 Nov 2016 22:30
If you can create value, you have leverage.
This powerful essay about a painful childhood memory got a student into 14 colleges including Harvard, Stanford, and Princeton
Business Insider - 16 Nov 2016 00:15
Flickr/Paul Sableman We all have memories from our childhood that we'd likely rather forget. Sometimes it's those very same painful life lessons that have the most lasting impact on your world view. Recent Harvard Univer...