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The era of free birth control could soon be at an end
Market Watch - 2 Jun 2017 20:33
American women may soon need to rethink their birth control strategy.
Trump allies push new Fannie and Freddie reform plan
CNBC - 2 Jun 2017 06:25
Two investment groups are pitching a new plan that would free the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from US government control, the FT reports.
Trump said the US economy is 'absolutely tremendous' -- but it still looks like the 'mess' he inherited from Obama
Business Insider - 2 Jun 2017 16:48
Win McNamee/Getty Images President Donald Trump cited the economy as a primary reason to pull out of the Paris agreement on climate change on Thursday, and also used the opportunity to tout the massive stridesthe economy...
Check out this emerging European gem
MoneyWeek - 2 Jun 2017 10:35
The Czech Republic is roaring ahead, yet on a price-earnings ratio of nine, it's the cheapest stockmarket in the world after Russia, says Frederic Guirinec. The post Check out this emerging European gem was first publish...
Futures Movers: Oil prices stay weak as investors return to worries over rising production
Market Watch - 2 Jun 2017 07:04
Analysts see U.S. crude output continuing to trend higher as long as global prices stay above $40,
This Startup Wants To Make Finding An Investor, A Snap
Nibletz - 2 Jun 2017 06:31
Boston Startup GuruSnaps Wants To Make Finding An Investor A Snap Whether you’re a startup looking for angel funding, seed funding, Series A funding or beyond, finding the right kind of investors can be hard. Angel lis...
Court agrees to limit SEC case against FBI informant
New York Post - 2 Jun 2017 06:08
A former Long Island broker -- one of the FBI's most successful informants ever -- took a major step on Thursday to winning his second battle against Uncle Sam. A New Jersey federal court judge agreed to limit the scope ...
How digital banking is changing customer behavior
American Banker - 2 Jun 2017 03:08
Here are some major ways that mobile banking, P-to-P payments and fintech are changing banking.
Global Dividend Payments Climb By Most Since 2015
Barron's - 2 Jun 2017 22:26
Dividend payments rise by a greater-than-expected 5.4% in the first quarter to $218.7 billion.
Don't Worry About The Job Market Yet, But Pay Attention
FiveThirtyEight - 2 Jun 2017 17:05Google's Chrome browser to block some ads starting next year
Miami Herald - 2 Jun 2017 17:04
Google says its Chrome browser will block ads on websites it deems too annoying for web users starting next year. The digital-ad giant's announcement comes as hundreds of millions of …
'Wonder Woman' could soar over $100 million in its opening weekend
Business Insider - 2 Jun 2017 17:04
Warner Bros. Pictures Warner Bros. could have a historicweekend at the box office. The studio finally has a universally acclaimed movie for its still young DC Comics Extended Universe ("Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice...
Wall Street's biggest bear thinks the market's hottest stocks will keep soaring (FB, GOOG, AMZN, NFLX)
Business Insider - 2 Jun 2017 17:04
Bloomberg TV At this point, the so-called FANG stocks that have led the market to new highs look unstoppable. They've even won over Wall Street's biggest equity bear. And he's not holding back his optimism. The collectiv...
Trump adviser Gary Cohn denies reports he wants Janet Yellen's job
Business Insider - 2 Jun 2017 16:52
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Gary Cohn isn't looking to jump jobs right now. The director of the National Economic Council and close adviser to President Donald Trump denied recent reports that he was looking to take ov...
Would You Give Up Security For Lower Cost Products?
inc - 2 Jun 2017 16:43
The cost to produce the hardware for products is going down, but the cost to secure them is going up.
6 ways to capitalize on Trump's withdrawal from Paris climate accord
inc - 2 Jun 2017 16:40
Sustainability incentives available to businesses despite President Trump's climate withdrawal.
US trade deficit rises to highest level since January
ABC News - 2 Jun 2017 16:34
The U.S. trade deficit rose in April to the highest level since January as American exports rose and imports fell
Want Your Kids to Catch the Entrepreneurial Bug Early? Go Ahead and Involve Them in Your Business
inc - 2 Jun 2017 16:30
Bringing your kids to work shouldn't just happen once a year. Both you and your children can benefit from frequently involving them in your business.
Here's how Apple's smart speaker will impact the market (AAPL)
Business Insider - 2 Jun 2017 16:12
BI Intelligence This story was delivered to BI Intelligence IoT Briefing subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. Apple has begun manufacturing its long-anticipated smart home speaker, which it could ...
Dow, S&P little changed as job growth slows in May
Reuters - 2 Jun 2017 16:11
(Reuters) - The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 were little changed after data showed job growth slowed in May, suggesting that a bounce in the labor market was losing steam.
To woo customers, banks must create emotional brands
American Banker - 2 Jun 2017 16:08
Bankers have no shortage of practical expertise to offer customers, but their failure to make an emotional connection with clients could be hurting their retention efforts.
Watch 2 US Navy carrier strike groups conduct a massive show of force toward North Korea
Business Insider - 2 Jun 2017 16:05
US Navy The Carl Vinson and Ronald Reagan carrier strike groups steamed along side by side Thursday near North Korea in the biggest show of U.S. naval force since the regime stepped up its missile program. Photos and vid...