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A gold PlayStation 4 is on the way, and it costs $249
Business Insider - 1 Jun 2017 17:49
That plain matte black PlayStation 4 you've got? It's old hat. It's not nearly gold enough. What you need, friend, is a gold PlayStation 4. Reddit user "Christopher_Maxim" And it looks like that's exactly what you're gon...
BHEL's dismal performance reflects state of economy
livemint.com - 1 Jun 2017 08:01
The performance of BHEL, India's largest power generation equipment manufacturer, shows the hapless state of these manufacturers
China's highest-paying jobs have shifted from finance to tech
Business Insider - 1 Jun 2017 07:42
REUTERS/Aly Song In a trend that is similar to Silicon Valley's wage levels catching up to Wall Street's, average salaries in China's information technology industry have exceeded those in the financial sector for the fi...
The Bank of England turned to Dr. Seuss to make its financial reports more readable
Business Insider - 1 Jun 2017 06:52
Vince Bucci/Getty Images MAY 31, 2017 --There are few topics as complex and often mind-numbing as those associated with money. Whether it's going through the terms of a personal loan or piecing together the intricacies o...
RadioShack closes 1,000 stores; these 70 are still open
USA Today - 1 Jun 2017 06:23Analysts: Leaving climate deal likely wouldn't add US jobs
ABC News - 1 Jun 2017 06:06
President Donald Trump has declared that abandoning the Paris climate agreement would be a victory for the American economy
This useful twist on the classic water bottle can spray out water over 25 feet
Business Insider - 1 Jun 2017 00:00
TheInsider Picksteam writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Youtube Embed: 853pxHeight: 480px If you need a new water bo...
Michigan members of Congress vow to get Soo Locks funding
Miami Herald - 1 Jun 2017 21:46
Members of Michigan's congressional delegation are vowing to finally secure a long-sought upgrade of the Soo Locks. U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow, Gary Peters and U.S. House members announced bipartisan legislation …
Why Retailers Have More Debt Than Meets the Eye
Wall Street Journal - 1 Jun 2017 19:02
Abercrombie is one of many retailers with net cash on its balance sheet but substantial lease obligations.
Small companies fuel a private sector hiring surge in May
CBSNews - 1 Jun 2017 18:45
ADP's monthly report on nongovernment job creation shows U.S. businesses added a strong 253,000 positions
Uber stems the bleeding as losses shrink to $708 million
CBSNews - 1 Jun 2017 18:40
Uber said its finance chief is leaving, marking another high-profile departure for the ride-hailing service
How to Buckle Down and Write Your Book
inc - 1 Jun 2017 18:17
Every solid business has a mission statement and a vision, and a book is no different.
A company owned by Microsoft's co-founder just unveiled the biggest plane in the world
Business Insider - 1 Jun 2017 18:01
Stratolaunch Systems Corporation For decades, Ukraine's Antonov AN-225 has reigned supreme as the largest plane in the world. That is, until now. On Thursday, Stratolaunch rolled its low orbit launch aircraft out of the ...
Amazon's parachute shipping labels could speed drone delivery (AMZN)
Business Insider - 1 Jun 2017 17:45
BI Intelligence This story was delivered to BI Intelligence IoT Briefing subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. Amazon was awarded a US patent earlier this week for a shipping label that includes a ...
$3.8 billion Dakota Access oil pipeline begins service
News Observer - 1 Jun 2017 17:40
The $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline began shipping oil for customers on Thursday, as Native American tribes that opposed the project vowed to continue fighting. Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners announced …
Personal finance bot Trim launches Savings for Visa cash-back rewards
Venture Beat - 1 Jun 2017 17:16
EXCLUSIVE: Trim, perhaps the most popular personal finance bot on Facebook Messenger, today launched Savings, a cash-back on purchases program for Visa cardholders. By opting into the program and allowing the company to ...
US factories report faster growth in May
ABC News - 1 Jun 2017 17:02
American factories grew at a slightly faster pace in May, another sign that manufacturing remains healthy
Deere to buy German road construction equipment maker
Miami Herald - 1 Jun 2017 17:00
John Deere, famous for its green and yellow farm tractors, will pay almost $5 billion to buy Germany's Wirtgen, a maker of pavers, compacters and other machinery used in road …
56 Out of 100 Employees at This Firm Failed a Ransomware "Phishing" Test
inc - 1 Jun 2017 17:00
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How to answer Elon Musk's favorite job interview question
Business Insider - 1 Jun 2017 17:18
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk likes to ask one riddle in particular when interviewing candidates for a position with his company, according to the book "Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future." The questio...
How BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti took an instant messaging bot and turned it into a $1.5 billion media empire
Business Insider - 1 Jun 2017 16:54
Lara O'Reilly/Business Insider Jonah Peretti is the CEO and founder of BuzzFeed, a digital media company that reaches hundreds of millions of readers around the world with its fun quizzes and videos, as well as with hard...
A Tipping Point In The Market
Forbes - 1 Jun 2017 16:47
If you haven't noticed, the U.S. markets have been somewhat complacent recently. The VIX (a gauge of stock market volatility) is at multi-decade lows while the MOVE index (the equivalent index for bond market volatility)...