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'Logan' Box Office: Wolverine Sequel Takes Aim At $60M+ Debut Weekend
Forbes - 17 Feb 2017 16:00
The third Wolverine-centric 'X-Men' spin-off film is heading towards a potentially massive debut weekend.
8 Strategies for Creating the Next New Business Bubble
inc - 17 Feb 2017 15:30
A tech industry bubble with tons of cash has built some of the biggest startups today. Should you chase this bubble or lead the next one?
South Korea Orders Samsung Heir's Arrest For Allegedly Bribing Mysterious Rasputin Figure, Other Charges
Tech Times - 17 Feb 2017 07:37
A Seoul district court has ordered the arrest of Samsung's chief Lee Jae-yong. He is accused of bribing Choi Soon-sil, the main person of interest in ongoing corruption scandal that has gripped South Korea.
15 fascinating child monarchs who changed history
Business Insider - 17 Feb 2017 21:16
Wikimedia Commons; Reuters/Akena Every kid has dreamed of being king or queen of the world. Whowouldn'twant unlimited power to abolish bedtime and mandate candy for dinner? In real life, of course, being a ruler isn'tall...
Markets Right Now: US stocks edge lower in early trading
Miami Herald - 17 Feb 2017 16:43
The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m. Stocks are posting moderate declines in early trading as a fast-paced market rally of the past two weeks …
How To Avoid A Toxic Financial Adviser
Forbes - 17 Feb 2017 16:12
Most financial advisers are not working in your best interest. Here's how to find unconflicted advice.
Washington's Chaos Is Far From Wall Street
Wall Street Journal - 17 Feb 2017 06:22
The market's postelection rally isn't as irrational as it might seem.
Hollywood franchises a big boon to toy industry
New York Post - 17 Feb 2017 04:59
The US toy industry will rely on Hollywood this year more than ever to move its action figures and gizmos. While the $20.4 billion business grew a healthy 5 percent last year, insiders are hoping for an even better year ...
DEUTSCHE BANK: These 2 risks could derail the US economy
Business Insider - 17 Feb 2017 16:48
David Goldman/Getty With the US economicrecovery entering its eighth year, there continue to be questions about how much longer it can go on. Torsten Sløk, Deutsche Bank's chief international economist who has been stau...
Judge to rule soon on temporary Choke Point halt
American Banker - 17 Feb 2017 01:08
U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler is set to rule next week on whether to halt the Justice Department's quest to force banks to cut ties to industries it considers to be at high risk for criminal activity.
Here's everything in the $100,000+ swag bag given to Oscar nominees
Business Insider - 17 Feb 2017 16:48
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images, Grand Hotel Tremezzo The 89th annual Academy Awardswill take place Sunday, February 26. Before Hollywood's biggest night, the 25 top nominees and host will have the opportunity to receive a pr...
Deere beats profit estimates, raises forecast
CNBC - 17 Feb 2017 16:32
Deere reported a rise in revenue and stronger growth during 2017.
Barclays, Citi helped South Africa with forex trading probe - sources
Reuters - 17 Feb 2017 16:20
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Business, community groups boost health partnerships
USA Today - 17 Feb 2017 16:00Moneymaking secrets of City old-timer Paul Mumford
MoneyWeek - 17 Feb 2017 13:12
The trick to successful investing is pretty simple - just buy the stuff that makes money. Paul Mumford tells Merryn Somerset Webb how he does it. The post Moneymaking secrets of City old-timer Paul Mumford was first publ...
NY to require banks, insurers to take cybersecurity steps
Miami Herald - 17 Feb 2017 07:46
New York state will soon have new rules intended to protect bank and insurance customers from hacking. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that new regulations will take effect March …
Financial agency has new life -- to Trump's dismay
New York Post - 17 Feb 2017 05:45
The man who took out Wells Fargo's boss might be able to hang onto his job -- whether Trump likes it or not. The Washington, DC, federal appeals court vacated an earlier ruling against the Consumer Financial Protection B...
Americans are struggling to pay off their auto loans
New York Post - 17 Feb 2017 05:40
Auto loan delinquencies in the fourth quarter hit their highest level since the financial crisis, a report out Thursday revealed. About $23.27 billion in loans were 30 days or more late as of Dec. 31 -- a whopping 14 per...
Amazon buying Capital One? Fat chance, but fun to ponder
American Banker - 17 Feb 2017 18:08
Chatter about bank-nonbank combinations pops up frequently, as it did in a low-profile way this week, but there are reasons you should be skeptical even in these anything-could-happen times.
First Merchants to buy Independent Alliance in Indiana for $251M
American Banker - 17 Feb 2017 16:51
The deal comes months after First Merchants bought a minority stake in Independent Alliance.
Stocks pull back after recent record-setting run
USA Today - 17 Feb 2017 16:32How to Develop a 'Vivid Vision' to Effectively Onboard New Employees
inc - 17 Feb 2017 16:00
Setting a clear roadmap will position your new hire to be successful from day one.