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The two ways to read into lenders' low chargeoffs
American Banker - 7 Aug 2017 19:08
A 10-year low in commercial banks' chargeoffs bodes well for avoiding another crisis, but what it means for growth is another matter.
Bitcoin just hit an all-time high -- here's how you buy and sell it
Business Insider - 7 Aug 2017 16:37
Reuters Bitcoin hit a record high of $3,402 on Monday. The cryptocurrency's value is surging a week after bitcoin split into two. While bitcoin has hit new heights, bitcoin cash, or bitcash, has been tumbling. "All that ...
Futures Movers: Oil prices struggle for footing ahead of OPEC meeting
Market Watch - 7 Aug 2017 07:20
The two-day gathering in Abu Dhabi will discuss members' compliance level to the output pact the cartel inked with 10 other oil suppliers, including Russia, in late 2016
Another Metroid 2 Remake developer is designing levels for Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Venture Beat - 7 Aug 2017 23:53
Last year, Nintendo put a stop to the development and distribution of the fan game AM2R, which stands for Another Metroid 2 Remake. But a cease-and-desist order didn’t keep Milton Guasti from pursuing a career in games...
General Motors recalls 800,000 trucks
USA Today - 7 Aug 2017 16:51
General Motors recalls 800,000 trucks for faulty power steering.
Zombie startups: why are entrepreneurs failing to grow their businesses?
The Guardian - 7 Aug 2017 08:00
Only a small percentage of companies succeed past early investment. To fix this founders need to stop thinking short term For all the support they promise startups, business accelerators are arguably not delivering. Too ...
Trump escalates attacks on Democratic senator: He 'should take a nice long vacation in Vietnam'
Business Insider - 7 Aug 2017 23:48
Mark Wilson/Getty Images President Donald Trump, who is on vacation at his golf resort in New Jersey, took to Twitter to attack Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, for the second time on Monday. The presiden...
Pittsburgh Steelers Partner With Daktronics For Video Board That Can Produce 281 Trillion Colors
Forbes - 7 Aug 2017 23:47
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Daktronics have partnered to bring a new video board to Heinz Field that can produce a staggering 281 trillion colors. Here's the details.
3 Ways To Spot The Right Influencer For Your Campaign
inc - 7 Aug 2017 22:28
Influence is everywhere--know how to look for it.
Wells Fargo clients want credit repair for insurance debacle
American Banker - 7 Aug 2017 17:11
Wells Fargo customers suing the bank for forcing them to pay for unnecessary auto insurance that drove some of them into default on their car loans asked a court to order the bank to immediately take steps to repair thei...
Netflix buys comic book company behind Kick-Ass and Kingsman
The Guardian - 7 Aug 2017 17:09
Streaming giant aims to copy Marvel owner Disney's superhero strategy with Millarworld, its first ever acquisition Netflix has made its first acquisition, buying the comic book company behind Kick-Ass and Kingsman, as it...
The Future Of Sales Is In Artificial Intelligence, According To This CEO
inc - 7 Aug 2017 17:05
If you can automate it, you can scale it.
Georgia city seeks $37,000 fine for damage to historic oak
Miami Herald - 7 Aug 2017 17:01
Georgia's oldest city is seeking $37,000 from a construction contractor that local officials say caused fatal damage to a century-old live oak tree. Savannah city officials said in a news …
Ageism, Employment, and The Entrepreneur
inc - 7 Aug 2017 16:57
It's not the years in your life. It's the life in your years.
Tesla Wants to Raise $1.5 Billion to Prepare for Model 3 'Manufacturing Hell'
inc - 7 Aug 2017 16:46
Two weeks ago, Elon Musk's company delivered the first 30 Model 3 cars.
Iran Reaches Deal With Renault Despite New U.S. Sanctions
The New York Times - 7 Aug 2017 16:40
The pact to increase auto production is a victory for President Hassan Rouhani, re-elected this year after vowing to revitalize his country's economy.
Judge: IBM owes Indiana $78M for failed welfare automation
Miami Herald - 7 Aug 2017 16:38
IBM Corp. owes Indiana $78 million in damages stemming from the company's failed effort to automate much of the state's welfare services, a judge has ruled in a long-running dispute. …
Why Big Brands Like Electronic Arts Aren't Playing Games With Identity
AdWeek - 7 Aug 2017 15:00
With a projected $83 billion in revenue this year, it's obvious that digital advertising is growing faster than ever. But the industry remains dominated by Google and Facebook, and these two giants control the precious c...
Freelance Achievement Stickers
The New Yorker - 7 Aug 2017 15:00
Jeremy Nguyen illustrates a humorous collection of stickers to be awarded to freelancers for various achievements, such as going outside and getting paid.
Can I go back to the job I quit if my new offer falls through?
New York Post - 7 Aug 2017 13:48
Dear Greg, I was offered a new job, so I resigned from my current position. Then my new employer rescinded the offer. Can I now take back my resignation? This is one of those trick questions, right? When in life exactly ...
Google Spent Years Studying Effective Bosses. Now They Teach New Managers These 6 Things
inc - 7 Aug 2017 11:00
The transition to management requires a transformation of thought.
7 things you should never do while traveling
Business Insider - 7 Aug 2017 17:35
Cathal McNaughton / Reuters These days, travel can be fraught with ethical and moral decisions. We all want to see the world, but we don't want to leave a negative impact on the places, people, and animals we encounter d...