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U.S. court rejects Canadian court order requiring Google to remove search results globally
Venture Beat - 4 Nov 2017 04:44
After years of litigation in two countries, a federal court in the US has weighed in on a thorny question: Does Google US have to obey a Canadian court order requiring Google to take down information around the world, ig...
TripAdvisor apologizes for deleting user's post about being raped at resort
New York Post - 4 Nov 2017 02:51
TripAdvisor apologized to a Texas woman after deleting a post she wrote about being raped at a Mexican resort. The popular travel website admitted to scrubbing a cautionary tale penned by Kristie Love, 35, back in 2010 w...
4 Black Friday facts retailers don’t want you to know
USA Today - 4 Nov 2017 16:02
We have the secrets you need to know about the annual discount shopping bonanza, which this year is Nov. 24.
As Tech Giants Soar, Don't Forget the Lilliputians
Barron's - 4 Nov 2017 06:55
The rally has favored the biggest companies, many with cash parked overseas. But there's an upside on deserving, smaller companies.
Keeping an Eye on the Downside
Barron's - 4 Nov 2017 05:11
Rich Hassan, an advisor at Raymond James' Alex. Brown unit, wants his well-heeled clients to take the long view and hedge their bets
Investors have poured $3.2B into bitcoin-like currency
New York Post - 4 Nov 2017 06:25
Wall Street has a new toy -- and regulators are warning that some pieces of the popular product can cause your portfolio to choke. The toy is called an Initial Coin Offering, a specialized bitcoin-like currency that has ...
BMW Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Over Fire Risk
NBC News - 4 Nov 2017 06:06
BMW is recalling more than 1 million cars and SUVs due to the risk of fires under the hood, and vehicles should stay outside "in an abundance of caution."
How to Play Argentina's IPO Boom
Barron's - 4 Nov 2017 04:50
No longer a financial pariah, the rebounding country has some 16 companies ready to go public.
15 things in the Republican tax bill's fine print that could affect you
USA Today - 4 Nov 2017 16:02
Fine print in the tax bill unveiled Thursday by House Republicans shows changes coming to credits and deductions ranging from alimony to workplace perks.
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square has seen assets drop $1.6 billion in 5 months
Business Insider - 4 Nov 2017 15:47
REUTERS/Lucas Jackson Bill Ackman's Pershing Square has seen assets drop $1.6 billion in five months. The firm managed about $11 billion at the end of May and about $9.4 billion at the end of October. The firm's Pershing...
Some of the biggest trading firms in the world are getting in on the bitcoin business
Business Insider - 4 Nov 2017 15:45
REUTERS/Scott Olson Two of the largest exchange groups in the world areaiming to launch bitcoin derivativesin the fourth quarter. Highfrequency trading firms DRW and Virtu Financial are looking to provide liquidity in bi...
'The middle innings of frothy speculation': A $3.4 billion hedge fund is sounding the alarm
Business Insider - 4 Nov 2017 15:30
Keith Williamson via Flickr Tourbillon Capital is a $3.4 billion New York hedge fund led by Jason Karp. The fund has lost money in its flagship fund, but says despite the bull market, there are still stock-picking opport...
Marriott CEO says Trump policies may be pushing business travelers to Canada
L.A. Times - 4 Nov 2017 15:30Why builders of big L.A. projects are making concrete with gravel and sand shipped from Canada
L.A. Times - 4 Nov 2017 15:00The Best, And Worst, 10% Dividends
Forbes - 4 Nov 2017 14:22
I warned you that the toy maker was a dividend disaster waiting to happen...
Intel Pushes Into Artificial Intelligence to Boost Growth
Barron's - 4 Nov 2017 06:42
The chip giant is using R&D and acquisitions to diversify beyond PCs. And the stock is cheap.
Anthony Weiner ordered to report to prison by Monday
Business Insider - 4 Nov 2017 06:12
Former Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner is required to report to federal prison by Monday. He is sentenced to 21 to 27 months in prison after pleading guilty of sexting a 15-year-old girl. Former Rep. Anthony Weiner is req...
A Powerful Bearish Trend in GE Shares
Barron's - 4 Nov 2017 05:09
Investors' confidence has eroded, and its stock price is at 2012 level. Is now a time to buy?
iPhone X debut draws massive crowds
New York Post - 4 Nov 2017 05:02
The iPhone X is a hit. Apple's hotly anticipated new $1,000 gadget had fanatics young and old lining up on Friday -- some waiting for more than a day -- in hopes of getting their hands on Apple's first smartphone with an...
A China Expert's Favorite Asian Stocks
Barron's - 4 Nov 2017 04:32
Why Louis-Vincent Gave, CEO of Gavekal, likes Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, Melco, Panasonic, Wynn Macau, and more
Broadcom weighing bid for rival Qualcomm
New York Post - 4 Nov 2017 04:13
In what would be the largest semiconductor takeover ever, chip maker Broadcom Ltd. is weighing a $100 billion offer for rival Qualcomm, according to report on Friday. The bid under consideration by the Singapore company ...
Artificial Intelligence's Winners and Losers
Barron's - 4 Nov 2017 04:07
It could hurt tech support and outsourcing specialists, while aiding IBM, Google, Amazon, and Nvidia.