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51 things Americans are doing wrong
Business Insider - 30 Oct 2017 15:59
Unsplash/Frank McKenna America is a wonderful country, but there are a few things it could improve. Blue Laws seem incredibly antiquated. The measurement system is bonkers. America is a wonderful country. From breathtaki...
To lure talent, banks get more creative, generous
American Banker - 30 Oct 2017 20:08
Salaries and benefits are up, as banks work harder to recruit and retain staff. So are casual days, wellness programs and other perks.
CommunityBank of Texas planning IPO
American Banker - 30 Oct 2017 17:19
The bank is looking to raise $72 million, which it could use for organic growth and acquisitions.
Can blockchain be used to build a better credit bureau?
American Banker - 30 Oct 2017 20:08
Calls for less reliance on credit bureaus and Social Security numbers for verification are leading many to envision a future of identity on a distributed ledger.
Jerome Powell Wiki: Everything to Know About the Next Fed Chair
Lombardi Letter - 30 Oct 2017 17:58
Jerome Powell Wiki Jerome H. Powell has had a career both in the public and private sector, with most of his wealth having come from working as an investment banker.. The post Jerome Powell Wiki: Everything to Know About...
Will 'Thor' Drop Hammer On Nielsen and Media Measurement Demons?
Forbes - 30 Oct 2017 15:57
As "Thor: Ragnarok" hits theaters, the traditional media powers announced the advent of their own "Thor," a new media measurement construct, to take on evils from Silicon Valley to Nielsen. But what is their Thor, and ca...
Billionaires are buying sports teams for different reasons than they used to
Business Insider - 30 Oct 2017 02:11
Lucy Nicholson/Reuters A new report by UBS and PwC found the totalwealth of the world's billionaires grew by 17% in 2016 to $6 trillion. Billionaires, according to the report, are "turning their attention to sports." Joh...
How Martha Stewart Built Her Media Empire From Scratch and Kept It Relevant for 30 Years
AdWeek - 30 Oct 2017 02:00
On a recent fall morning, Martha Stewart's New York offices look quintessentially like, well, Martha Stewart. Ensconced in Manhattan's historic Starrett-Lehigh Building, a former freight terminal with soaring ceilings an...
Adam Driver may have revealed a major 'Star Wars' spoiler about Rey
Business Insider - 30 Oct 2017 17:16
Disney Adam Driver spoke with British GQ about "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." Driver talks about the "hidden identity" of a princess and some fans think this is a spoiler about Rey's background. Other fans think he was refe...
A New Era: Xi Jinping Lays Out His Plans For The Future Of China
Forbes - 30 Oct 2017 05:12
As the 19th Party Congress in Beijing drew to a close, the serious business of figuring out what it all means began. China watchers the world over have tended to focus on the question of the leadership and future success...
Exclusive: How a Fake Product Announcement Created A Viral Marketing Campaign For Protecting The Environment
inc - 30 Oct 2017 05:00
Here is the truth about Treepex and its viral product announcement video
How companies can learn to better root out sexual harassment
Business Insider - 30 Oct 2017 04:31
Afterthe numerous sexual misconduct allegations against Harvey Weinstein, Bill O'Reilly, Roger Ailes, and many more, companies are grappling with how to prevent and stop harassment. Much of the heavy lifting falls to hum...
Idaho artist's estate suing creators of fictional biography
Miami Herald - 30 Oct 2017 21:53
The estate of an Idaho artist is attempting to delay the release of a new children's book about the artist and suing its creators for copyright infringement. The book, "Silent …
Nokia phone maker HMD Global appoints acting CEO Florian Seiche on a permanent basis
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2017 17:05
HMD Global, the business vehicle set up to create and market Nokia-branded mobile devices, has appointed a new permanent CEO three months after Arto Nummela vacated the role. Nummela previously headed up Microsoft's mobi...
Lennar's $9.3 billion merger with a rival perfectly captures 2 of the biggest problems with housing in America (LEN)
Business Insider - 30 Oct 2017 17:04
REUTERS/Mike Blake Lennar has agreed to buy CalAtlantic Group for $9.3 billion, in a deal that would create America's largest homebuilder by market cap. The combined company would be in a better position to combat rising...
Want to Be a Successful Entrepreneur? Learn to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
inc - 30 Oct 2017 17:00
Most people think that being an entrepreneur is about having that big idea. In truth, it's much more than that.
Goldman CEO takes to Twitter again to warn about Brexit
Miami Herald - 30 Oct 2017 16:59
The CEO of Goldman Sachs has warned for the second time in two weeks about the dangers of Britain's departure from the European Union. Lloyd Blankfein tweeted an aerial view …
Strayer to acquire Capella Education in $1.9 billion deal
CBSNews - 30 Oct 2017 16:58
The universities will continue to run as independent institutions, while trimming $50 million in annual costs from their budgets
5 Surprisingly Simple Suggestions to Grow Your Business in the Gig Economy
inc - 30 Oct 2017 16:49
5 surprisingly simple ways to grow your business in the gig economy.
Apple can't seem to make enough iPhone Xs -- but Wall Street doesn't care (AAPL)
Business Insider - 30 Oct 2017 16:47
Business Insider The iPhone X sold out in minutes after preorders for the phone went live. Apple is reportedly having issues supplying enough phones to meet demand. Wall Street is still bullish though, and many think the...
Financial choices: The 4 best tax breaks for savers
USA Today - 30 Oct 2017 16:02
Saving for retirement can make you eligible for some major tax breaks.
Venmo 'killer' Zelle is rolling out new ads aimed at encouraging more people to ditch cash
Business Insider - 30 Oct 2017 19:12
Zelle Peer-to-peer mobile payments tool Zelle, launched this summer, is rolling outits biggest marketing push to date. The ad campaign is aimed at raising awareness, not just for Zelle, but the peer-to-peer mobile paymen...