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Craft beer in America goes flat
The Economist - 6 Jul 2017 16:50
Over a barrel JULY 4th is a day to celebrate American independence, first and foremost, but also to grill meat and swill beer. For American beer lovers in particular, the pint-glass runneth over in terms of choice. They ...
Feds concerned the stock market is being irrational
New York Post - 6 Jul 2017 04:55
Federal Reserve members have been expressing concern that the stock market is acting in an irrational manner. This is the same concern Alan Greenspan had when he was in the middle of his disastrous leadership of the Fed ...
TV Long-Term Value Won't Stream Off
Barron's - 6 Jul 2017 16:53
AT&T/Time Warner, Comcast, Amazon, Facebook and others will benefit from game-changing advances in ads.
Tesla's Model S fails to ace some tests in IIHS evaluation
Reuters - 6 Jul 2017 06:25
(Reuters) - Tesla Inc's Model S did not get the top score in certain tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the agency said on Thursday.
SBI Life IPO plan gets IRDA approval
livemint.com - 6 Jul 2017 21:30
The SBI Life Insurance IPO will be managed by investment banks BNP Paribas, Citi, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank
How My Father Built a Successful Business Only Working 3 Months a Year
Forbes - 6 Jul 2017 19:20
The story of a man born with absolutely nothing that built a self-sustaining business to support his lifestyle.
Russian oligarch Vladimir Yevtushenkov falls from grace, again
The Economist - 6 Jul 2017 16:50
HE WAS back in favour, or so it appeared. After spending several months under house arrest in late 2014, Vladimir Yevtushenkov, a Russian oligarch, relinquished control of Bashneft, a midsized oil firm, to the state. "If...
Dropbox's CEO Was Late to a Company-Wide Meeting on Punctuality. What Followed Wasn't Pretty
inc - 6 Jul 2017 13:00
Drew Houston, the co-founder and CEO of Dropbox, scheduled an all-hands meeting to encourage timeliness in the workplace. Then he showed up late.
How Love Makes Entrepreneurs Wealthier
Forbes - 6 Jul 2017 08:00
The great majority of entrepreneurs want to be wealthier. Their primary motivation is to be able to take better care of their loved ones. For many of them the ability to give more to charity is also a major motivation to...
Slow economic growth shows its time for Trump's reform push
New York Post - 6 Jul 2017 05:54
Donald Trump promised to create jobs for Americans if he became president. Well, he did (become president) but he hasn't (created many jobs). On, Friday we'll see if the last three months of subpar job growth was an unfo...
Are Open Floor Plans Killing Productivity in Your Office?
inc - 6 Jul 2017 23:47
The latest trend in office design might promote collaboration and innovation, but studies show it can negatively impact employees. Here's how to find a balance.
How To Win Arguments Without Making Enemies
inc - 6 Jul 2017 22:10
To convince somebody that they're wrong, you must first explain why they're right.
New Legislation Puts Flexible Work In The Spotlight
Forbes - 6 Jul 2017 21:07
Several new laws governing workplace flexibility are popping up across the U.S., making flex work a part of the national discourse.
MassRoots Denies Knowing About Stock Promotion Scheme
Forbes - 6 Jul 2017 18:57
MassRoots says it knew nothing about the stock promotions regarding its company until the OTC told them about it.
Physical Retail: Definitely Different, Far From Dead
Forbes - 6 Jul 2017 17:08
Constant media references to a "retail apocalypse" may serve as great clickbait, but they lack both accuracy and nuance. Profound changes are hitting physical retail, but brick & mortar stores are far from becoming extin...
How to stop staying "busy" and succeed through intensity instead
inc - 6 Jul 2017 16:55
How to stop giving into the temptations of "being busy" - and why your boss will thank you for it!
DraftKings Keeps Grinding as FanDuel Merger Is in Limbo
inc - 6 Jul 2017 16:53
DraftKings followed up a $118 million raise with a EuroLeague partnership.
Widow of man who hanged self at hospital awarded $3.25M
Miami Herald - 6 Jul 2017 16:53
The widow of a man who hanged himself at a Pennsylvania hospital has settled a lawsuit against the now-closed hospital and its mental health services provider for $3.25 million. The …
Aggreko Buys Battery And Software Controls Start Up
Forbes - 6 Jul 2017 16:51
On Monday, Aggreko, the rental power business based in Scotland, bought one of the world's best and brightest battery storage companies for $52 million in cash.
Why Brexit could entail a hard landing for low-cost carriers
The Economist - 6 Jul 2017 16:50
THE European Commission celebrated 25 years of the EU's internal aviation market in June. The liberalisation of European aviation, which allowed EU carriers to fly between any airport within the bloc, opened the skies to...
How Standing Chest Deep in Sub-Freezing Sea Water Improved My Elevator Pitch
inc - 6 Jul 2017 19:30
For pitching or presenting, opening the whole kimono leaves nothing to the imagination. Give them just enough to interest, excite and leave them asking for more.
QVC parent buying Home Shopping Network in stock deal
News Observer - 6 Jul 2017 15:46
QVC's parent company will buy the rest of Home Shopping Network for about $2.6 billion in a stock deal, combining two of the most well-known home-shopping hubs. The buyout comes …