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Dr. Doom's Diagnosis of the Banks, the Fed, and the Economy
Barron's - 1 Apr 2017 06:51
Former Salomon bond maven Henry Kaufman has a new book. His argument: The Fed has grown more essential as its policies have failed.
CarMax Could Stall as Risky Loans Rise
Barron's - 1 Apr 2017 07:58
Charge-offs and risky loans are rising at the used-car giant. The stock is vulnerable to a 20% drop.
6 Industrial Stocks With Generous Yields
Barron's - 1 Apr 2017 07:04
Though the sector has had a strong run since the election, income investors may have better options.
The Market Lull That Refreshes
Barron's - 1 Apr 2017 06:51
The bull market took a slight break in March, energizing both the bull and bear camp. Some reasons to buy and to sell.
Goodbye, Great White North
Barron's - 1 Apr 2017 08:06
Some Americans want to move to Canada. Oil companies have been doing just the opposite.
Newly released financial disclosures show substantial assets among members of the Trump administration
Business Insider - 1 Apr 2017 07:53
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The White House released a broad set of financial disclosures that showed the assets for as many as 180 senior officials on Friday evening. The information outlines the sizable wealth of man...
What the Largest Active Bond Fund Is Buying Now
Barron's - 1 Apr 2017 07:33
Move over, Bill Gross and Jeff Gundlach. Make way for Tad Rivelle, of MetWest Total Return Bond fund.
Where to Find Safe Yields Above 1%
Barron's - 1 Apr 2017 06:29
Banks, money-market funds, and short-term bond funds are starting to yield real money now that the Fed has hiked interest rates again.
Tech powerhouses are fueling huge Nasdaq rally
New York Post - 1 Apr 2017 04:26
Forget Dow 21,000 euphoria -- the real story of the first quarter was the rally in the Nasdaq. The Dow Jones industrial average hit two historic milestones this quarter -- 20,000 and 21,000, respectively. Nevertheless, i...
Iowa student's invention helps pigs avoid getting squished
News Observer - 1 Apr 2017 16:30
The story of how an Iowa college student came to invent life-saving wearable technology for pigs sounds a bit like an infomercial. Matthew Rooda was working in a massive swine-raising …
A former Microsoft intern got his Yale classmates to apply for jobs at his hilariously fake startup
Business Insider - 1 Apr 2017 16:30
Meet the Hub, a $49 gadget raising funding on IndieGoGo, a metallic puck billed as "an insanely powerful home device, boasting a durable aluminum chassis, in-built 802.11 b/g/n Wifi, cloud-based monitoring software, and ...
What To Do If Student Loan Forgiveness Letters May Be Invalid
Forbes - 1 Apr 2017 15:37
Could your Public Service Loan Forgiveness approval really be rescinded? Here's what you need to know.
Are You Part Of The $62 Billion Loss Due To Poor Customer Service?
Forbes - 1 Apr 2017 15:35
I love reading studies and benchmark reports. The statistics and facts give a snapshot of interesting and often relevant trends. My favorite report from last year was issued by New Voice Media, which reported that $62 bi...
China to establish new economic zone near Beijing
Miami Herald - 1 Apr 2017 14:40
China announced Saturday that it is going to establish a special economic area in a province neighboring Beijing as part of a plan to integrate the capital with its surrounding …
9 sentenced in $172 million scheme over fraudulent medicines
Miami Herald - 1 Apr 2017 09:03
Nine people are headed to federal prison after pleading guilty to a South Florida-based, $172 million scheme involving fraudulent medications. Federal prosecutors said Friday that prison sentences ranging from 15 …
Witness account highlights dangers of texting while driving
Miami Herald - 1 Apr 2017 08:15
A witness says the driver of a pickup truck that collided with a church minibus in rural Texas, killing 13 people, acknowledged he had been texting while driving -- a …
Montana construction equipment businesses expand globally
News Observer - 1 Apr 2017 08:03
Inside Roddie Inc. last week, a crew was hard at work building a trenchless-pipe-replacement empire that is starting to span the globe. Machines whirred and slivers of metal curled and …
Thailand's Stock Market Surge Isn't Over Yet
Barron's - 1 Apr 2017 08:01
Since January, Thai stocks are up just 5.2%, compared with an 11% upside for Hong Kong. But there is still a lot of juice left.
Want Your Kids To Have More Success? Delay Childbirth
inc - 1 Apr 2017 08:01
Want Your Kids To Have More Success? Delay Childbirth Want Smarter Children? New Study
8 Undervalued Energy Picks That Can Shine Even With Cheap Oil
Barron's - 1 Apr 2017 07:53
Energy experts see oil rising to $55-$60 a barrel. Why they like EOG, Baker Hughes and MLPs.
'Tinder For Networking' Founder Believes The Next Silicon Valley Will Emerge In Asia
Forbes - 1 Apr 2017 01:07
GetLinks, a tech hiring platform for Southeast Asia, connects talented tech candidates with potential employers throughout the region. It also aims to create a new Silicon Valley in Asia.
5 hotels with fascinating past lives
Business Insider - 1 Apr 2017 17:40
Facebook.com/thehotelemma If these historic hotels could talk, we're sure they'd have a whole lot to say. From converted Neolithic caves in Italy to a female-run brewery turned boutique stay in San Antonio, here are 9 pr...