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Best banks to 'woof' for
American Banker - 14 Sep 2017 21:08
Life is "ruff." Pets can make it easier. Here is how some of the Best Banks to Work For accommodate their employees' furry pals.
Williams-Sonoma CEO: Amazon isn't 'killing retailers' and we aren't in a 'retail apocalypse' (WSM)
Business Insider - 14 Sep 2017 19:23
Getty / Spencer Platt Williams-Sonoma's CEO says that the death of retail has been greatly exaggerated. "I certainly don’t think we’re in the midst of a retail apocalypse," CEO Laura Alber said at Recode's Code Comme...
Martin Shkreli has bail revoked, heads to jail
CBSNews - 14 Sep 2017 06:22
A judge sided with a government demand to jail Martin Shkreli following his provocative online antics
Psychologists studied 5,000 genius kids for 45 years --here are their 6 key takeaways
Business Insider - 14 Sep 2017 19:57
Seth Wenig / Reuters Follow thousands of super-bright kids for four and a half decades and you learn a thing or two about how to raise a high-achiever. One of the biggest takeaways: Even kids with genius-level IQs need t...
Equifax data breach: Feds start investigation
USA Today - 14 Sep 2017 19:26The Entrepreneurs Who Are Calling Time On Late Payments
Forbes - 14 Sep 2017 19:23
When it comes to getting paid by their clients on time, entrepreneurs need to be bold and innovative
UN chief says he hopes for constructive relations with Trump
Miami Herald - 14 Sep 2017 05:58
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday he has been trying to build "a constructive relationship" with President Donald Trump -- and he hopes that will be the U.S. leader's message when …
WRAL is off the air for customers of AT&T Uverse
News Observer - 14 Sep 2017 02:33
WRAL-TV and its Fox affiliate WRAZ are currently off the air for customers of AT&T U-verse. The station tweeted around 6 p.m. Wednesday for customers to call AT&T and tell …
A CSX Options Strategy to Keep You on Track
Barron's - 14 Sep 2017 21:52
JPMorgan suggests selling puts and buying calls to play off potential upside in the stock.
Tesla is slipping after announcing its semi truck launch date (TSLA)
Business Insider - 14 Sep 2017 19:21
Tesla Teslaisslipping, down 0.53% at $364.22 a share as of 10:59 a.m. ET, after CEO Elon Musk announced a launch date for the company'snew semi truck. Musk tweeted the event, which will be held at the company's headquart...
As uncertainty swirls, CFPB keeps on regulating
American Banker - 15 Sep 2017 00:08
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may face an unsteady political environment, but a new report on CFPB supervisory priorities has experts warning banks not to rest on their laurels.
JPMorgan CEO doubles down on trashing bitcoin
New York Post - 14 Sep 2017 06:19
Jamie Dimon landed a second hit in his fight against bitcoin. One day after the JP Morgan Chase chief called the digital currency a "fraud," the bank released a scathing report on the red-hot investment, calling its legi...
How finance workers are paying the price for their industry's profit
Business Insider - 14 Sep 2017 05:42
Paramount Pictures A job in banking and insurance used to be a sought-after prize for many working class students. Not only was it a clean and safe white-collar job with long-term employment security, it also offered the...
Morrisons reports rising sales and profits
BBC - 14 Sep 2017 10:52
The supermarket chain continues its recovery with solid sales growth and higher profits.
Watch billionaire CEO Jack Ma dance to Michael Jackson in full costume
Business Insider - 15 Sep 2017 01:53
Business Insider Business Insider CEO Henry Blodget provides a quick breakdown of Alibaba's Jack Ma unique approach to thecompany's annual meeting, which saw the CEO dohis best Michael Jackson impression.
Use the 'Burner List' to Tackle Major Life Goals
NBC News - 14 Sep 2017 22:57
Design a to-do list that forces you to prioritize one project at a time.
Bradford & Bingley Nationalization: 'EU Approach' & Shareholder Compensation Backed By MPs
Forbes - 14 Sep 2017 19:30
Ten years after the run on UK bank Northern Rock, campaigners including British MPs, an MEP and an action group representing around a million dispossessed Bradford & Bingley shareholders are to approach the European Unio...
3 Often Overlooked Ways to Quickly Boost Your Profit Margin
inc - 14 Sep 2017 19:30
Here are three simple ways to increase your company's profitability...
Lehigh University grad gives $5 million to business program
News Observer - 14 Sep 2017 19:29
A Lehigh University graduate who went on to found a global software company is donating $5 million to expand the school's executive education program. Vistex founder and CEO Sanjay Shah …
MPs quiz Sports Direct boss over couriers' pay
BBC - 14 Sep 2017 19:27
Two committees of MPs have questioned Mike Ashley about claims the company is underpaying its couriers.
Sterling Rallies Following The Bank Of England's Interest Rate Announcement
Forbes - 14 Sep 2017 19:22
It has been an extremely busy week for UK economic data with the main highlight being the Bank of England's interest rate decision and quantitative easing programme. Interest rates were kept on hold but there were hints ...
5 Lessons From My Life After Apple. (Hint: Forget How It's Done in Cupertino)
inc - 14 Sep 2017 19:20
Suddenly, I'm a CEO. Here are five ways I am learning to survive.