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Ford Races Toward an Exciting Future
Barron's - 27 May 2017 07:07
New CEO Jim Hackett looks like an inspired choice to rev up Ford's self-driving car efforts and lift its stock.
It's Time for Investors to Pounce on Banks
Barron's - 27 May 2017 06:38
Citigroup could be a big winner in this year's stress tests. Here's how to position yourself to take advantage.
Beyond the Hamptons: Summer-Rental Arbitrage
Barron's - 27 May 2017 06:20
From Palm Springs to Martha's Vineyard, we find the hidden values in the luxury market.
$8 billion Atlassian brings on a new CMO to help it move in on Microsoft Office (TEAM, MSFT)
Business Insider - 27 May 2017 16:09
Atlassian Atlassian, the $8 billion Aussie teamwork software titan, is a little different from most tech companies. Just for starters, when it filed for its 2015 IPO, it revealed that it had been consistently profitable ...
Kuwaiti company agrees to pay $95 million in fraud case
Miami Herald - 27 May 2017 08:48
A Kuwaiti logistics company has agreed to pay $95 million to resolve allegations that it inflated prices and defrauded the U.S. government for contracts to feed American troops in Iraq, …
Rex Tillerson: The West must do a better job making immigrants feel welcome
Business Insider - 27 May 2017 07:09
REUTERS/JUNG Yeon-Je/Pool Western countries have to grapple with the problem of assimilation in addition to more direct counterterrorism tactics, Secretary ofState Rex Tillerson said on Friday. "For whatever reason, as p...
Orange Juice Prices Getting Beaten to a Pulp
Barron's - 27 May 2017 06:46
A bumper crop from Brazil is about to reach U.S. shores, ending a brief uptick in prices.
Ford's ex-CEO driving off with $51M exit package
CBSNews - 27 May 2017 02:50
He made record profits for automaker during his short tenure at the top, but could not survive a 40% plunge in stock price
Chipotle Says Hackers Hit Most Restaurants in Data Breach
NBC News - 27 May 2017 07:29
Chipotle says hackers used malware to steal customer payment data from most stores; amount of payment cards or customers affected is unknown.
Puerto Rico governor is searching for 'clarity' on $74B debt
New York Post - 27 May 2017 07:00
Hedge fund managers are feeling pain during what Puerto Rico's governor said is one of the "most challenging times" in the island's financial history. At issue are the billions hedge funds such as Aurelius Capital Manage...
A Smart Strategy for Municipal Bond Investors
Barron's - 27 May 2017 06:57
Laddered muni portfolios like Eaton Vance's are a good bet for tax-sensitive investors. A way for small investors to play.
A Compelling Case for Alternative Assets
Barron's - 27 May 2017 06:20
Brookfield's Sam Pollock sees long-term opportunities in infrastructure investing, especially in the developing world.
Here's how Trump's salary compares to other leaders in countries with the biggest economies
Business Insider - 27 May 2017 04:34
Being a world leader isn't merely about having a powerful military arsenal at your disposal or inspiring a generation of youth to become productive members of society. It's also about the delicate balancing act between p...
Wall Street's workforce is slowly and relentlessly shrinking
Business Insider - 27 May 2017 20:11
It's relentless. Every year, the number of bankers and traders employed by the largest banks on Wall Street shrinks a little. Headcount across investment banking, equities and fixed-income trading at the top 12 banks dro...
Former Ivy League admissions officer reveals how schools pick students
Business Insider - 27 May 2017 17:00
Courtesy of Stefan Stoykov High-school students all over the country are putting the finishing touches on their college applications. While the decision process may appear shrouded in mystery for college hopefuls, admiss...
LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and Bill Gates team up for a $30 million investment in petition site Change.org (MSFT)
Business Insider - 27 May 2017 16:57
Steve Jennings/Getty Images LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman is leading a $30 million investment in Change.org, the for-profit"social change platform" that's best known as a site for activists to post petitions to the pub...
Trump budget plan would kill economic development agency
Miami Herald - 27 May 2017 16:55
A federally funded economic development organization that has helped bring and save hundreds of jobs in depressed areas of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and upstate New York is slated for …
How to Find Your Million-Dollar Business Idea By Tapping New Census Data
Forbes - 27 May 2017 16:37
New Census data reveals the many diverse fields--from carpet cleaning to real estate brokering--where everyday Americans are breaking $1 million in annual revenue.
Texas company sues Alabama school system
Miami Herald - 27 May 2017 16:07
A Texas company is suing an Alabama school system over an educational program for young prisoners. Grade Results maintains the Athens Board of Education owes it more than $2 million …
NVIDIA Stock Gets $4.0 Billion from Japanese Billionaire
Profit Confidential - 27 May 2017 13:00
Is This Good News for NVDA Stock? SoftBank Group Corp. is a powerhouse in Asia, yet it is unknown to many Americans. That might explain why investors ignored SoftBank's $4.0 billion investment in NVIDIA Corporation (NASD...
Parsons School Of Design Reveals Innovative Support Of Alumni
Forbes - 27 May 2017 08:50
Innovative partnerships between students and their college alma maters can create win win collaborations for students, alumni, and the institution.
US plans test of defense system to shoot down an ICBM
Miami Herald - 27 May 2017 08:42
The Pentagon is planning its first test of a system for shooting down an intercontinental-range missile. Officials say the goal is to more closely simulate a North Korean ICBM aimed …