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Jon Bon Jovi's Net Worth: $410 Million In 2016
Forbes - 16 Dec 2016 17:45
Jon Bon Jovi ranks No. 16 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.
Kidz Bop Goes Pop: Inside An Unlikely Music Empire
Forbes - 16 Dec 2016 19:07
Now in its 15th year, Kidz Bop has sold more than 17 million albums and boasts its own SiriusXM channel, music videos and products including a line of Arm & Hammer-backed musical toothbrushes. The latest: a capsule colle...
Meet The 27-Year-Old Behind Staud, The Newest It Girl Clothing Brand
Forbes - 16 Dec 2016 15:30
27-year-old Sarah Staudinger and partner George Augusto are the cofounders behind Staud, a vintage-inspired women's clothing brand. Staudinger is the former Fashion Director of Reformation, and along with Augusto, she la...
Buffett and the Naked Truth About Dow Chemical
Wall Street Journal - 16 Dec 2016 23:22
The conversion of $4 billion in preferred stock by Dow Chemical leaves Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway as a major shareholder of the firm, but probably not for long.
Robert Wilson: the world's greatest investors
MoneyWeek - 16 Dec 2016 12:10
Robert Wilson's investment strategy was risky, says Matthew Partridge. But it paid off in the long run. The post Robert Wilson: the world's greatest investors was first published on MoneyWeek.
Crashing at Grandma's? College students to bunk with elderly
News Observer - 16 Dec 2016 16:46
Ah, college. Halls of ivy. Stimulating class discussions. All-night cram sessions. Sleeping in an old woman's apartment? New York University is introducing a program next fall to help students save …
Miami Beach wants to know if you're renting your condo on Airbnb
Miami Herald - 16 Dec 2016 00:20
The city of Miami Beach wants to know if you plan to rent your condo on Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms. City law permits short-term rentals only in certain …
Best of the financial columnists
MoneyWeek - 16 Dec 2016 16:14
CEO pay - the excuses keep coming; Dirty diesel is poisoning Africa; America needs a better safety net; and Britain is neglecting its elderly. The post Best of the financial columnists was first published on MoneyWeek.
Volkswagen to update judge on last cars in emissions scandal
News Observer - 16 Dec 2016 10:21
A federal judge on Friday planned to hear whether Volkswagen, U.S. regulators and attorneys for vehicle owners had reached a deal for the remaining 80,000 cars caught up in the …
The Josh Marshall Show Episode 10: On What Makes Trump And Bannon Tick
TPM - 16 Dec 2016 21:24
Welcome to the 10th episode of The Josh Marshall Show! In this episode Josh brings Bloomberg Businessweek reporter Josh Green back to talk about the latest news surrounding Trump's transition. They focus on Trump's forei...
Properties at foreclosed Pittsburgh Mills mall to be sold
News Observer - 16 Dec 2016 17:56
Some properties of a foreclosed Pittsburgh-area mall are scheduled to be sold Jan. 18. The parcels include the land on which the 1.1 million-square-foot Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills is located, …
Centre notifies liquidation norms under new bankruptcy code
livemint.com - 16 Dec 2016 21:48
The liquidation norms under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code come into force with immediate effect
A Look At The Real Star Wars Universe [Infographic]
Forbes - 16 Dec 2016 14:59
Filming for Episodes I to VII and Rogue One took place in exotic locations in 16 different countries. Here's where to find Star Wars on Earth.
Top taxation official resigns amid misconduct allegations
News Observer - 16 Dec 2016 01:36
The head of the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department resigned Thursday after prosecutors raided her agency's offices and seized her personal tax filings amid allegations she gave preferential treatment …
Generic Drug Price-Fixing Case May Grow in Scope
Barron's - 16 Dec 2016 19:03
A larger antitrust investigation will likely reach the industry's largest firms, including Teva and Mylan.
Drake's 'One Dance' Is The First Song To Hit 1 Billion Plays On Spotify
Forbes - 16 Dec 2016 18:05
Have you listened to Drake's song "One Dance" on Spotify? If not, you might be in the minority.
RBI lowers MDR charges for payments up to Rs2,000 via debit card
livemint.com - 16 Dec 2016 16:06
RBI has also asked banks and prepaid payment instrument issuers not to levy any charges for transactions up to Rs1,000 from 1 January to 31 March
Reconnecting Asia: The Story Behind The Emerging Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Rail Line
Forbes - 16 Dec 2016 00:34
A new international railway is being built across the South Caucasus, forming a land bridge for trans-Eurasian freight trains to travel between China and Europe, completely bypassing Russia and their embargo.
Money makers: Patrick Grant's mission to save fashion
MoneyWeek - 16 Dec 2016 13:10
Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant is out to shake up stodgy, old British tailoring. The post Money makers: Patrick Grant’s mission to save fashion was first published on MoneyWeek.
How to Take Advantage of the Upcoming Holiday Season For Your Retail Business
The Huffington Post - 16 Dec 2016 19:01
For retailers the holidays are often the most hectic time-of-year. While most business owners have hopefully already begun preparations to stay ahead of the holiday season, here's how you can leverage the upcoming season...
California to Regulate Energy Use of Desktop Computers and Monitors
The New York Times - 16 Dec 2016 02:53
The rules passed by the state's energy agency represent another step in California's efforts to drastically lower its greenhouse gas emissions.
'The Riveras' Takes A Break, Ending 2016 As NBC Universo's No. 1 Show
Forbes - 16 Dec 2016 18:46
VOD and social reach helped pump success of the celebrity reality series on the Hispanic cable network.