Business News
Bank stocks help Dow to another record; tech stocks recover
Miami Herald - 5 Dec 2016 23:47
U.S. stocks resumed their climb Monday as investors bought stocks that stand to benefit from economic growth, like banks, as well as technology companies, which have been mostly left out …
Mega-Development Gets Under Way on Long Island
Wall Street Journal - 5 Dec 2016 03:30
As Long Island's Glen Cove prepares to break ground Tuesday on one of the region's biggest real-estate projects, it faces opposition even as some residents have warmed to such large-scale developments.
Visa: Earnings Power and An Attractive Valuation
Barron's - 5 Dec 2016 21:07
Shares have struggled this year but are poised to rise says Guggenheim, which upgraded the Stock to Buy.
The Wall Street Journal: Trump's steps up rhetoric over Beijing as transition team downplays Taiwan call
Market Watch - 5 Dec 2016 08:56
Trump's aides dismissed Friday's chat with President Tsai Ing-wen as a mere "courtesy call" made by Taipei.
The Wall Street Journal: Trump criticizes Indiana-based Rexnard over plans to send jobs to Mexico
Market Watch - 5 Dec 2016 09:17
Donald Trump criticized a second U.S. manufacturer for its plans to move a factory from Indianapolis to Mexico.
The Wall Street Journal: New Zealand Prime Minister John Key shocks country with resignation news
Market Watch - 5 Dec 2016 09:51
The decision, which came as a surprise even to New Zealand Prime Minister John Key's closest party colleagues, who were informed just before he went public with the news, was driven by a desire to spend more time with hi...
How to Guiltlessly Take Time Off to Enjoy the Best Holiday Season Ever
inc - 5 Dec 2016 14:00
Small business owners who don't take enough time off for the holidays struggle with guilt and sadness. 5 tips to guiltlessly enjoy the season.
Cam Newton was reportedly benched for a dress-code violation, but many are expressing their doubts
Business Insider - 5 Dec 2016 05:56
Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images Cam Newton was mysteriously benched to start the "Sunday Night Football" game against the Seattle Seahawks. While it was later reported that he was benched for breaking the team's dress code,...
Cereal Maker General Mills to Cut as Many as 600 Jobs
ABC News - 5 Dec 2016 22:21
General Mills, which has been struggling with weaker sales for its cereal and yogurt, says it plans to cut between 400 and 600 jobs around the world as it restructures its business
Here's What Happened When a Law Firm Sued a 20-Year-Old Waitress for Posting a Bad Review on Yelp
inc - 5 Dec 2016 13:48
Note to businesses: Here's how you shouldn't respond to bad reviews.
Moody's economist Mark Zandi walks back his comment on Trump being 'disastrous' for the economy
Business Insider - 5 Dec 2016 05:39
Reuters/William Philpott Before the election, the high-profile Moody’s economist Mark Zandi said the election of Donald Trump would be disastrous for the economy. About 3.5 million Americans would lose their jobs, unem...
10 details you may have missed on the season finale of 'Westworld'
Business Insider - 5 Dec 2016 17:31
Season one of "Westworld" has finally come to an end, and while one of the biggest reveals didn't come as that much of a surprise, there were plenty of other moments to get excited about. The hour and a half finale had l...
Animated map shows the most popular fast food restaurants in every state
Business Insider - 5 Dec 2016 13:34
Who has the best burgers? Who has the best fries? Fast food is always hotly debated.To put an end to the debate over the most popular fast food restaurants by state, Foursquare identified the restaurants with the most ch...
How to have a 35% increase in customer service efficiency
Venture Beat - 5 Dec 2016 04:10
GUEST: One of the most compelling use cases for enterprise bots is customer support. Traditionally, as companies grow in revenue, customer service costs grow in tandem. Companies constantly seek ways to minimize these se...
Euro falls as Italian leader quits over referendum
CNN - 5 Dec 2016 02:58
Financial markets are bracing for a bumpy Monday after Italy was plunged into political uncertainty.
Washington police detain gunman who entered restaurant hit by a fake Hillary Clinton scandal
Business Insider - 5 Dec 2016 00:53
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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Small Business' Patent Challenge To Lexmark
Forbes - 5 Dec 2016 16:45
The Supreme Court could overturn a decision that threatens thousands of businesses that sell used goods, or that make or sell products with many patented parts.
Barbara Corcoran: 2 Things That Matter Most In Business
inc - 5 Dec 2016 14:30
Barbara Corcoran, 'Shark Tank' host and real estate entrepreneur, explains how to be confident-- whether it's in an interview, presentation or just a casual pitch on 'Shark Tank'.
Slower job growth: Supply or demand problem?
USA Today - 5 Dec 2016 06:38
The government this week releases its report on labor market dynamics
Why chatbots are failing marketers by not getting personal
Venture Beat - 5 Dec 2016 06:01
GUEST: When Facebook announced that its Messenger App would feature chatbots at its F8 Developer Conference in April, it signaled an important shift in the way businesses can interact with customers. Chatbots are not new...
Euro under the gun, shares hit after Italy votes 'no' on reform
Reuters - 5 Dec 2016 04:54
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AP source: Holliday, Yanks agree to $13M, 1-year contract
Miami Herald - 5 Dec 2016 03:52
Free agent outfielder Matt Holliday and the Yankees have agreed to a $13 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations said Sunday, giving New York a veteran designated …