Business News
Here's What OCC Sees as Major Bank Risks in 2017
American Banker - 5 Jan 2017 20:11
In addition to citing fears about loosening underwriting standards, cyber threats and potential obsolescence, the OCC added sales practices as a source of significant risk to the banking industry in response to Wells Far...
32 Easy Exercises To Boost Your Creativity Everyday
inc - 5 Jan 2017 14:00
Learn to improve your creative skills and develop a creative habit that will help you think differently at work by doing a 15-minute exercise a day.
The Oscar Hunt: Pinning Academy Award Hopes on a Powerful Song
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2017 21:24
For documentaries, original songs boost the chances of taking home an Oscar -- and may bring more attention to a movie than any award can.
10 items that lose value the more you spend on them
Business Insider - 5 Jan 2017 20:00
Business Insider There's an old adage that says, "You get what you pay for." But strangely, paying more doesn't always mean you get more. In many product categories, you're actually better off buying the cheaper version ...
How to win $25,000: Find a tool to fight zombie botnets
USA Today - 5 Jan 2017 19:05
Federal Trade Commission is offering $25,000 to protect the consumer Internet of Things
Is reusable packaging the right fit for your business?
Business Insider - 5 Jan 2017 17:45
Getty Images Every day, millions of shipments are delivered to every corner of the globe. And when they arrive, the cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam and pallets protecting the goods are thrown away, recycled or stored until...
Science Says Listening to These 5 Songs Will Make You Really Happy
inc - 5 Jan 2017 14:45
Music has long been tied to deep emotion in all living beings -- including happiness.
Nimble Storage to Outperform as Dell Digests EMC
Barron's - 5 Jan 2017 14:30
Dell's buy of EMC has created a favorable environment for infrastructure-hardware firms to continue to gain share.
How To Calculate How Valuable You Are To Your Boss
Fast Company - 5 Jan 2017 12:27
Are you getting paid fairly? Here's how to figure out your worth and how to ask for (and get) a raise this year. Are you getting paid fairly? Here's how to figure out your worth and how to ask for (and get) a raise this ...
A-Rod to make keynote speech at Wall Street conference
New York Post - 5 Jan 2017 06:02
A-Rod is batting cleanup for an entirely new team these days. The polarizing former Yankees slugger is slated to be the keynote speaker this month at a major Wall Street conference in Texas, where he will talk about his ...
The Wall Street Journal: 1MDB scandal: Fifth person charged in Singapore
Market Watch - 5 Jan 2017 05:40
Authorities in Singapore have charged a fifth person with crimes connected to alleged misappropriation at Malaysian state fund 1MDB, extending the scope of what prosecutors say is their largest ever investigation into al...
Disney got a bargain buying Lucasfilm for $4 billion (DIS)
Business Insider - 5 Jan 2017 05:27
Hasbro/composite Kirsten Acuna WhenWalt Disneypaid $4 billion to purchase Marvel in 2009, there was heavy skepticism that the company would get its money back. Those, of course, proved to be unwarranted fears as that inv...
Retailers Push Back Against Support for Durbin Repeal
American Banker - 5 Jan 2017 00:37
WASHINGTON – Retailers are fighting back against financial industry efforts to repeal a cap on debit interchange fees.
U.S. Army Launches Full Agency Review for Account Worth Up to $4 Billion
AdWeek - 5 Jan 2017 22:22
This week the U.S. Army issued an RFP for full-service agencies to handle its marketing efforts. The review initially launched in late 2014 but saw significant delays after the organization chose toextend a longstanding ...
Amid Raucous Retail Rout Stocks Stylishly Saunter
Barron's - 5 Jan 2017 21:50
Investors are bullish about expected corporate tax cuts but retail stocks are signaling a weakening economy.
Women in Banking: Chatbot Worries; Fidelity's Strategy Change
American Banker - 5 Jan 2017 21:50
One of the designers who worked on Kasisto's chatbot Kai argues that technologists are perpetuating female stereotypes; SoFi has some unusual ideas about how to get to know its customers better; and Fidelity gives in to ...
Fifth Third Hires Senate Banking Staffer as Top Legal Officer
American Banker - 5 Jan 2017 20:44
Fifth Third Bancorp in Cincinnati has a new chief legal officer.
MyPillow inventor speaks out after getting F rating
CBSNews - 5 Jan 2017 20:10
Infomercials that advertised "buy one, get one free" deal for the patented foam-filled pillows got the company in trouble with Better Business Bureau
Capitol Report: Obama's economic legacy in middle of the pack among recent presidents
Market Watch - 5 Jan 2017 19:38
How does President Barack Obama's stewardship of the economy stack up vs. recent presidents?
Ad of the Day: Audi Zooms Through the Toy Aisle, Smashing Gender Norms Along the Way
AdWeek - 5 Jan 2017 18:29
At the start of Audi Spain's "The Doll That Chose to Drive," a row of Barbie-esque dolls in the pink section of a toy aisle apply makeup, perform ballet and push a baby stroller. Another doll, frustrated with her dream c...
Oil Services Set to Cycle Higher in 2017
Barron's - 5 Jan 2017 17:41
The cyclical recovery is underway for onshore North America. It will accelerate with higher utilization and pricing.
Americans' Financial Fears Peaked in 2016, Data Shows
USA Today - 5 Jan 2017 17:02
2016 was a big year for financial worries. Here's what caused so many Americans to lose sleep.