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HSBC sees half-year profits rise by 5%
BBC - 31 Jul 2017 06:51
Europe's largest bank also announced a share buyback of up to $2bn to be completed in 2017.
US pending home sales improved in June
ABC News - 31 Jul 2017 16:31
Measure of upcoming home sales rose 1.5 percent in June
Office Depot in talks to buy rival Staples
New York Post - 31 Jul 2017 06:14
A merger between Staples and Office Depot may finally be in the cards -- but it won't be the kind that company brass had longed for, or that regulators had feared. Staples, which agreed a month ago to be acquired by priv...
How Do Songs End Up On Spotify Playlists Anyway?
Forbes - 31 Jul 2017 07:11
What does it take to get a song on a popular Spotify playlist? Money? The right record label? A good PR team?
The Amazing Ways Companies Use Virtual Reality For Business Success
Forbes - 31 Jul 2017 06:28What Your Negative Body Language Says About You to Potential Clients (And How to Fix It)
inc - 31 Jul 2017 06:00
What your body language says about you professionally. The signs of lying or having a weak handshake can break a deal.
Alphabet's 'moonshot' lab has a new project to store renewable energy (GOOG)
Business Insider - 31 Jul 2017 16:51
X X, the "moonshot" division of Google's parent company Alphabet that has worked on everything from self-driving cars and delivery drones, has a new public project: storing renewable energy so it doesn't go to waste. The...
One in five high-street estate agents risk going bust, study claims
The Guardian - 31 Jul 2017 07:00
Up to 5,000 traditional agents are struggling to survive amid growing threat from low-cost, fixed-fee online firms and larger rivals, say accountants One in five UK estate agents are at risk of going out of business amid...
India And Japan Join Forces To Counter China And Build Their Own New Silk Road
Forbes - 31 Jul 2017 07:00
Countering China's Belt and Road Initiative, India just announced a new partnership with Japan to build something called the Asia-Africa Growth Corridor.
Amazon Is Hiring 50,000 People Instantly--But It All Ends Wednesday. Here's How to Apply and Get Hired
inc - 31 Jul 2017 06:03
By the end of the day Wednesday, more than 50,000 people will have a new job at Amazon.
The Margin: Aaron Judge jersey sells for eye-popping $160,000 at auction
Market Watch - 31 Jul 2017 05:56
Aaron Judge probably won't give you the shirt off his back. Why would he, when it's worth more than $160,000?
How Wells Fargo's cyberwarriors stay battle-ready
American Banker - 31 Jul 2017 21:08
Large banks like Wells Fargo have started using "cyber ranges" and "red teams" to respond to real cyberattacks on virtual versions of their real systems.
The New World Order Of Artificial Intelligence
Forbes - 31 Jul 2017 19:18
Despite the online public debate between Zuckerberg and Musk regarding the impact of AI on humanity, the AI market continues to grow with support from venture capital investment and incubators for AI and machine learning...
Why Now Is The Time For A 'Dungeons & Dragons' Movie
Forbes - 31 Jul 2017 18:31
A serious interest in cinematic fantasy storytelling has reached a fevered pitch making this the perfect time for a Dungeons & Dragons movie or series that puts acting and story first.
Currencies: Dollar flat, on course for worst month since January
Market Watch - 31 Jul 2017 16:57
The dollar puts in a mixed performance on Monday, giving up earlier gains against the euro and the yen, but strengthening against the Canadian counterpart.
Wall Street is getting worried about oil
Business Insider - 31 Jul 2017 16:55
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Next Avenue: What if retirement makes you miserable?
Market Watch - 31 Jul 2017 16:47
Some people find that after trying retirement, it just doesn't agree with them.
Starbucks is now serving a drink with a skewer of beef jerky on top (SBUX)
Business Insider - 31 Jul 2017 16:44
Starbucks Starbucks is now selling a drink topped with beef jerky at its most gourmet location. On Monday, the coffee giant announced that it wouldbegin selling a new beverage in its Seattle Roastery that containssignifi...
Chatham Park is getting ready to build its first homes
News Observer - 31 Jul 2017 16:43
After 13 years of planning, a developer is almost ready to start selling homes at Chatham Park. Construction is expected to get underway within a year on the first batch …
Axe throwing becomes cutting edge recreation
News Observer - 31 Jul 2017 16:41
You might be surprised by how good it feels to throw an axe. The heft of the axe in your hands, that raw and slightly scary moment when you lift …
Amazon is investing heavily in Prime overseas - but it has little to show for it so far (AMZN)
Business Insider - 31 Jul 2017 16:38
BI Intelligence This story was delivered to BI Intelligence "E-Commerce Briefing" subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. Amazon reported its Q2 2017 results last week, with revenue increasing 25% ye...
Linear Thinking Will Kill Your Business
inc - 31 Jul 2017 16:36
It's never as easy as 1-2-3