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Everyone should hear what the journalist who interviewed Trump for The Economist said afterward
Business Insider - 15 May 2017 16:15
Associated Press/Evan Vucci Last week, President Donald Trump gave a disastrous interview to The Economist.Flanked by his aides, the president was rambling, uninformed, confused, and dishonest -- and never corrected by t...
Aerie Bucking The Store Closure Trend
Forbes - 15 May 2017 14:52
Declining mall traffic and low prices offered by fast fashion retailers have been crushing apparel retailers. One notable exception has been American Eagle's Aerie brand.
JAMIE DIMON: There's no such thing as a dead-end job
Business Insider - 15 May 2017 14:23
Business Insider Business Insider traveled on May 5 to speak with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon at the Alfred E. Smith Career and Technical Education High School in the South Bronx, New York. We talked about education, ...
U.S. home builder confidence rises in May
Reuters - 15 May 2017 16:41
(Reuters) - A private gauge of U.S. home builder sentiment unexpectedly rose in May to its second strongest level since the housing bust nearly a decade ago, as the existing supply of homes remained tight.
Are digital currencies bubbling? B of A's AI plans
American Banker - 15 May 2017 15:08
The value of digital currencies soared past $50 billion, raising concerns of a bubble; B of A plans to introduce AI-powered digital assistant this year.
Billionaire Jeff Bezos: This will impact everything
USA Today - 15 May 2017 15:03
Don't buy a single stock until you see this.
6 Investing Themes Reshaping the Future
ThinkAdvisor - 15 May 2017 16:54
With Trump's agenda mostly stalled, pay attention to stimulus plans, globalization and the aging of the population.
Currencies: Dollar down against commodity currencies as oil prices surge
Market Watch - 15 May 2017 16:40
The U.S. dollar slipped Monday, losing ground against so-called commodity currencies as oil prices leapt on prospects for an OPEC-led deal for continued production cuts.
Science Says Goofing Off Makes You More Creative
inc - 15 May 2017 07:47
Forget brainstorming. What your business really needs is some aimless wandering around the building.
There's a successful Kickstarter campaign for a romper for men called 'RompHim'
Business Insider - 15 May 2017 23:42
The INSIDER Summary: Some bros made a successful Kickstarter for a "RompHim." They're rompers for men. You can just call them a "romper," it's fine. There is a popular campaign on Kickstarter right now called the RompHim...
Metropolitan Museum of Art works to rebound from money woes
News Observer - 15 May 2017 16:56
New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is rebounding from more than a year of internal turmoil and financial problems. As part of its recovery efforts, the museum is considering a …
Wall St. rises as oil price jump boosts energy shares
Reuters - 15 May 2017 16:45
(Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened higher on Monday as a rise in oil prices boosted energy stocks, soothing some nerves following a massive cyber attack that locked up 200,000 computers in more than 150 countries.
5 things you didn't realize could bring value to your business
Business Insider - 15 May 2017 16:45
Getty Images Intangible assets such as intellectual property, customer data, and the distilled talent of an interconnected workforce are driving more value than physical or financial assets. For example, the Ocean Tomo P...
Sheryl Sandberg Urges Businesses and Politicians to Provide More Help for Working Mothers
inc - 15 May 2017 16:24
Facebook's COO wrote a Mother's Day post calling for affordable child care and a higher minimum wage.
A 150-year old Canadian bank is muscling in on Wall Street (RY)
Business Insider - 15 May 2017 16:16
REUTERS/John Tilak We talked to Blair Fleming, head of RBC Capital Markets US, about dealmaking and the Canadian bank's US growth plans. Fleming: "We have a very deliberate and straightforward strategy to grow our invest...
A world famous hacker explains what it was like being locked up in solitary confinement
Business Insider - 15 May 2017 16:08
Kevin Mitnick was charged with numerous computer-related crimes in the 1990s. He ended up going to jail for 5 years, and for about 8 months, he was locked up in solitary confinement for a very bizarre reason. Mitnick, th...
John Chambers On Market Transitions And Managing Change
Forbes - 15 May 2017 13:35
My conversation with the legendary former CEO (now executive chairman) of Cisco, John Chambers, to discuss his role as Sprinklr adviser and the challenges in managing transformational change caused by exponential growth ...
How to Use Emojis Effectively in Everyday Business Communications
inc - 15 May 2017 13:00
A new study suggests that emojis of objects reinforces social roles. Here's how to manipulate that for better business communication.
Small businesses reach out to Facebook for tips
USA Today - 15 May 2017 06:41
Meet the owners of a Pasadena video arcade, who were able to reach out to Facebook for valuable small business advice on #TalkingTech.
Explosion hits Schaeffler factory in Bavaria, 13 injured
News Observer - 15 May 2017 14:21
German police say 13 people have been injured in an explosion in a factory in Bavaria. Police said four of those injured in the Monday morning explosion at the Schaeffler …
AIG names Brian Duperreault as its CEO (AIG)
Business Insider - 15 May 2017 14:09
Reuters/Jean Blondin
Too hot to cook? Make food in your blender, not your oven
USA Today - 15 May 2017 21:20
Don't let the heat get you down.