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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.
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.
Facing A Bogus Ad Campaign, Starbucks Has A Bad Dream
Forbes - 7 Aug 2017 17:28
Starbucks says an ad promoting discounts for undocumented immigrants is 100% fake.
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 …
Sprint and T-Mobile again exploring merger, report says
USA Today - 7 Aug 2017 16:57
Wireless carriers Sprint and T-Mobile are reportedly talking again about a merger.
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.
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...
Why the Second-Best Answer Is No
inc - 7 Aug 2017 17:05
Is "no" in your leadership strategy?
Senior-level hires and promotions for the week of Aug. 7, 2017
Miami Herald - 7 Aug 2017 13:00
THE ARTS Chana Budgazad Sheldon has been named the Miami director and national program adviser at ProjectArt. She was executive director of Locust Projects. BOATS Ian MacDonald has been named …