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John Malone Sells Sirius as Berkshire Buys
Barron's - 21 Jun 2017 12:04
Malone sold $1.4 million in Liberty SiriusXM shares as Berkshire bought another $43 million as May ended.
Nike designed a shoe just for dads -- and it's flying off the shelves (NKE)
Business Insider - 21 Jun 2017 19:51
The NikeAir MonarchIV isn't a shoe thatgets a lot of attention. But it should — it's arguably one of the most important in the company's lineup and a perennial best-seller. The shoe isimmune to the tides of trend preci...
China No Threat to Micron Tech
Barron's - 21 Jun 2017 19:21
Chinese memory suppliers have a steep learning curve and won't challenge the mainstream for years.
The Case For More Intimate, Curated Meet Ups for VCs and Entrepreneurs
inc - 21 Jun 2017 06:00
Why you should attend smaller events where you can deeply engage with a few fellow participants.
New Drug That Could Help Eradicate Alzheimer's Is Ready For Trials
Forbes - 21 Jun 2017 22:42
A new drug developed by Neurogeneticist Dr. Rudolph Tanzi could be part of a cure for Alzheimer's disease within the decade. Tanzi, who co-discovered all three early-onset familial Alzheimer's genes, said he expects doct...
Chemical Financial taps former Talmer chief as next leader
American Banker - 21 Jun 2017 17:15
David Provost will succeed David Ramaker as the Michigan company's CEO. Provost ran Talmer Bancorp, which Chemical bought last year.
Oil is rising after US inventories fall more than expected
Business Insider - 21 Jun 2017 16:59
Oil futures are rising after US oil inventories dropped more than expected. The price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures rose slightly Wednesday morning, about 0.48% to $43.70. The US crude oil inventories fell...
Real estate prices: Mumbai
livemint.com - 21 Jun 2017 14:19
This week we take a look at some properties in Mumbai
American will change uniform maker after employee complaints
News Observer - 21 Jun 2017 23:54
American Airlines will change uniform suppliers after employees complained the uniforms were causing reactions from hives to wheezing. American told employees Wednesday that it will not renew a contract with …
No Buyers for Chicago School Bonds Causes Rates to Hit 9%
ThinkAdvisor - 21 Jun 2017 17:48
The school district is waiting for $215 million in state aid for their retirement plan.
Markets Right Now: Stocks open slightly higher
News Observer - 21 Jun 2017 15:45
The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m. Stocks are opening slightly higher on Wall Street, led by gains in health care and technology companies. Software …
What Does an Aspiring Founder Need to Know?
Harvard Business Review - 21 Jun 2017 15:30
A survey of MBA alumni who have started companies.
US commerce secretary: We're in trade talks with Asian nations to replace TPP
Business Insider - 21 Jun 2017 07:28
Joe Raedle/Getty Images The US has started trade talks with multiple countries in Asia to find an alternative to the failed Trans-Pacific Partnership, US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said. "We expressed a willingness o...
Woman self-scans 117 items of food and clothing using reduced item label
USA Today - 21 Jun 2017 06:34
She wanted always low prices. Always.
How To Bypass Bureaucracy When Scaling Your Startup
Forbes - 21 Jun 2017 06:21
As a company grows, the need for structure can limit their ability to stay agile to move fast. Scaling imposes a number of challenges for the company as the need for alignment is essential, however, more process and cont...
A Wall Street analysis sent these cable giants' stocks tumbling
New York Post - 21 Jun 2017 05:37
The bull market for cable stocks is over, one Wall Street analyst said on Tuesday -- pushing two large pay-TV providers' shares off their high perch. Shares of Comcast dipped 3.4 percent, to $40.39, after Craig Moffett o...
Student loan servicer fights back as states eye protections
News Observer - 21 Jun 2017 03:25
The nation's largest servicer of federal student loans has lobbied against states' efforts to license student loan servicers in Maine and elsewhere this year as it seeks to become the …
The 4 Fundamental Pillars Of A Successful Company (According To These 4 CEOs)
inc - 21 Jun 2017 01:59
This is for the aspiring entrepreneurs.
Highlights of final budget by North Carolina legislature
News Observer - 21 Jun 2017 23:44
Highlights of the $23 billion budget for North Carolina state government for the 2017-18 fiscal year that received final approval Wednesday in the Senate and tentative approval in the House. …
In One Chart: How big is bitcoin, really? This chart puts it all in perspective
Market Watch - 21 Jun 2017 23:43
Bitcoin burst into our financial consciousness like a fiery comet, setting the internet ablaze with visions of upending the existing global money system. Yet, by its nature as a cybercurrency, whose legitimacy only exist...
Let's Ban Roses
The New Yorker - 21 Jun 2017 21:53
Charlotte Mendelson writes about how the iconic rose is better left to gardeners who can do it justice.
Newspaper fires prominent journalist over ethical conflict
Miami Herald - 21 Jun 2017 21:48
The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday fired its highly regarded chief foreign affairs correspondent after evidence emerged of his involvement in prospective commercial deals -- including one involving arms sales …