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Micron May Be Headed for a Fall
Barron's - 15 Jul 2017 08:23
Demand for memory chips is raging, driving chip prices higher. If the chip bubble bursts, Micron will take a hit.
Hot Weather Could Light a Fire Under Corn Prices
Barron's - 15 Jul 2017 05:48
A Midwestern heat wave and drought threaten supply. A 50% rise in prices?
Tech stocks are scaring traders silly
Business Insider - 15 Jul 2017 17:05
Tech companieshave been the story of the stock market in 2017, surging to new highs and outperforming the broader market, all while helping lead major indices into rarefied air. Now investors are starting to get spooked....
4 Necessary Steps to Land Your First Client
inc - 15 Jul 2017 16:57
As citizens of the year 2017, we have plenty of inexpensive resources that help us build credibility, stay organized, and get the word out about our business.
Stock pickers are making a big comeback
Business Insider - 15 Jul 2017 16:25
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Stock pickers are having a big year. In the first half of 2017, 54% of active managers outperformed their benchmark Russell 1000 index, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch. It was the...
Ashley Madison owner to pay $11.2M settlement over data breach
New York Post - 15 Jul 2017 04:44
The owner of the Ashley Madison adultery website said on Friday it will pay $11.2 million to settle U.S. litigation brought on behalf of roughly 37 million users whose personal details were exposed in a July 2015 data br...
Wisconsin company surveys farmland with drones
Miami Herald - 15 Jul 2017 17:13
A Wisconsin company takes drone photos of agriculture land to help farmers improve their crops as part of a new wave of technology-based jobs in the agriculture sector. Joe Paul …
A massive hedge fund that shut itself to outsiders is crushing it
Business Insider - 15 Jul 2017 17:05
Bloomberg TV European hedge fund BlueCrest Capital Management continues to post stellar returnsafter shutting its doors to outside investors a little over a year ago. The London-based firm, run by billionaire Michael Pla...
Hot dog maker recalls 7 million pounds of products after reports of bones in the food
Miami Herald - 15 Jul 2017 16:54
The makers of Sabrett hot dog products announced a recall of approximately 7,186,000 pounds of hot dog products Saturday morning -- after consumer reports to bones in the product. Bronx-based …
The Coming Revolution in Investment Research
Barron's - 15 Jul 2017 08:28
Clients will pay for research, rather than be part of commissions and fees. One result: fewer analysts.
"A Great Time" to Invest in the Health-Care Sector
Barron's - 15 Jul 2017 08:26
Eaton Vance Worldwide Health Sciences fund finds innovation in Vertex, Zoetis, and Gilead.
Can't pay or display as parking meters don't take new £1 coin
The Guardian - 15 Jul 2017 08:00
More than a fifth of local authorities have still not converted all their machines, leaving motorists facing fines One in five local councils have failed to convert all their parking meters to accept the new £1 coin. Wi...
It's Epcot's Turn for a Disney Park Upgrade
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2017 17:11
Disney's quirkiest theme park, Epcot, is getting a major overhaul as part of an effort to increase its relevance to children.
New metric for recruitment: How LGBT-friendly a bank is
American Banker - 15 Jul 2017 00:08
More than a dozen mostly multinational banks have started using a business diagnostic tool to measure inclusivity of LGBTQ staffers. RBC Capital Markets says the insights have shaped its recruitment and retention strateg...
Friday Box Office: 'Spider-Man' Plunges 73%, 'The Big Sick' Catches On
Forbes - 15 Jul 2017 17:15
'Despicable Me 3' is holding every bit as well as prior Illumination summer biggies.
Dublin is streets ahead of EU rivals as City firms plan for Brexit relocation
The Guardian - 15 Jul 2017 17:00
Its shared language and links with London have made the Irish capital first choice for banks seeking new bases from which to trade in Europe In boardrooms across London, bank executives are deciding where to move tens of...
Four Stable Stocks Paying Big Dividends
Barron's - 15 Jul 2017 08:13
Includes Telefonica Brasil, Taiwan's Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, and two others offering 4%-plus dividend yields.
An Intriguing ETF, but Better Options Abound
Barron's - 15 Jul 2017 06:44
A new AdvisorShares ETF hits the right notes--active stock-picking and performance-based fees--but doesn't go far enough.
AT&T planning reorganization ahead of Justice Department demands
New York Post - 15 Jul 2017 04:54
The Justice Department has yet to ask AT&T for concessions on its proposed $85 billion takeover of Time Warner, but it looks like the phone company already knows what it plans to serve up. Bloomberg reported a detailed r...
For Disney's Comedy-Musical 'Jagga Jasoos', The $16 Million Budget Is A Big Problem
Forbes - 15 Jul 2017 06:41
Will Ranbir Kapoor have to make good on his promise to reimburse distributors if the movie fails to earn them a profit?
Electric cars might dominate European markets by 2035, according to a new report
Business Insider - 15 Jul 2017 01:41
Screenshot via Elon Musk A new report, released by Dutch bank ING, predicts that electric vehicles (EVs) will become the new normal in Europe within just two decades. While that seems like slow progress, it’s actually ...
Wedding-dress chain Alfred Angelo bankruptcy sets off panicked brides
Market Watch - 15 Jul 2017 17:00
Alfred Angelo, one of the nation's largest bridal retailers, shuttered its operation and filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy protection Friday without fulfilling all orders, leaving many brides scrambling throughout the weeke...