Business News
Thomas C. Schelling, Master Theorist of Nuclear Strategy, Dies at 95
The New York Times - 14 Dec 2016 03:27
The Nobel laureate used game theory to shed light on U.S. and Soviet actions and developed the theory of the "tipping point" to explain white flight.
Soccer site FuboTV muscling into mainstream internet TV
Miami Herald - 14 Dec 2016 17:46
The online-cable market is getting a little more crowded. FuboTV, a small soccer-focused streaming site, is adding dozens of TV networks, mainly focused on sports, to its service. It's upping …
City National Bank to expand into another downtown L.A. high-rise
L.A. Times - 14 Dec 2016 10:05OSHA probing Kansas oil-drilling blast that injured 5
News Observer - 14 Dec 2016 02:01
Federal workplace safety officials are investigating a western Kansas oil field explosion that injured five workers, two of them critically. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration �...
The 5 U.S. banks that draw the most customer complaints
CBSNews - 14 Dec 2016 23:38
Wells Fargo's sham-account scandal makes it an obvious target, but the lender that tops the list may surprise you
Gift-giving at work: Do's and don'ts
CBSNews - 14 Dec 2016 04:57
Here are some guidelines for avoiding potentially awkward workplace encounters during the holidays
Miami Beach approves paid parental leave for employees
Miami Herald - 14 Dec 2016 00:15
Miami Beach recently introduced paid parental leave for all city employees, following the lead of other local municipalities, including Doral and Miami-Dade County. The initiative passed in Miami Beach at …
How to Keep Your Office Holiday Party From Going Off the Rails
The New York Times - 14 Dec 2016 16:51
The office party can be a fun way for co-workers to get together to celebrate, an opportunity to introduce yourself to executives or a memorable event for all the wrong reasons.
FedEx Set to Enjoy a Very Merry Holiday Season
Barron's - 14 Dec 2016 14:49
JPMorgan sees more upside for the hot stock as FedEx deals with surging holiday shipping volume.
Los Angeles Mansion Seeks $85 Million
Forbes - 14 Dec 2016 19:40
Built by developer Mohamed Hadid, the property is one of the most expensive currently on the market in a city well-known for lavish listings.
What Gas Stations in China Offer Investors
Wall Street Journal - 14 Dec 2016 12:23
A $10 billion IPO of Sinopec's gas-station business will bring fatter margins for state-owned oil giant Sinopec.
Alphabet shifts self-driving cars into new unit called Waymo
livemint.com - 14 Dec 2016 08:08
Alphabet separates its self-driving car project into a new business called Waymo, seeking to sharpen its focus on changing the transportation industry
Entrepreneurs Don't Need Experience When There Is No Industry
Forbes - 14 Dec 2016 19:30
Corporate executives talk about thinking outside the box. But most don't know how to go there or to dominate once they are there. This is wonderful news for entrepreneurs in emerging industries who want to destroy the ol...
Wipro splits its India-Middle East business in two
livemint.com - 14 Dec 2016 17:43
Wipro will merge its automation platform Business Outcome Services with the larger technology unit
Bruce Springsteen's Net Worth: $460 Million In 2016
Forbes - 14 Dec 2016 21:24
Bruce Springsteen ranks No. 14 on our first-ever list of America's Wealthiest Celebrities, in which we calculate total net worth by looking at assets and career earnings. Here are some of the details behind his fortune.
The Better Way To Break Bad News
Fast Company - 14 Dec 2016 12:00
The bad news is that you're probably breaking bad news the wrong way. The good news: These four steps can fix that. The bad news is that you're probably breaking bad news the wrong way. The good news: These four steps ca...
What Are Bad Profits?
Forbes - 14 Dec 2016 10:08
All companies love profits, but what about bad profits?
Instagram Users Can Now Save Other People's Photos for Later
AdWeek - 14 Dec 2016 18:53
Instagram users who might want to do more than "like" a photo will now be able to save those posts for later. The Facebook-owned app has a new bookmark feature that allows users to save posts in an additional private tab...
The 10 Best New TV Shows of 2016
AdWeek - 14 Dec 2016 15:00
After revealing my 10 best series of the year yesterday, it’s time to spotlight the new kids on the block: those freshman shows that immediately broke out of an oversaturated field and established themselves as essenti...
Remittances, bedrock of dollar flows, eroding
livemint.com - 14 Dec 2016 21:47
Private transfers that include remittances have been slowing since 2015, a fallout of the crash in global crude oil prices
Cars that dodge repair bills and cost the least to fix
CBSNews - 14 Dec 2016 00:56
In this year's ranking, CarMD breaks out U.S. and foreign vehicles by brand rather than just manufacturer
Lenders Fear Congress May Neuter Mortgage Interest Deduction
American Banker - 14 Dec 2016 21:10
The mortgage interest deduction has been a pillar of U.S. housing policy for more than a century, but Congress appears ready to consider significant changes to it that some industry players worry could effectively render...