Business News
Will Tax Bill Produce A Real Estate Debacle Or Is A Boom Ahead?
Forbes - 12 Nov 2017 18:17
There have been some movements within the real estate market that are reminiscent of the environment leading up to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008. But, many of these signals may cause investors to miss potential oppo...
Chancellor to receive state of economy news in week before budget
The Guardian - 12 Nov 2017 17:56
Data expected to show rising inflation, falling real pay despite record employment, and first annual drop in retail sales in almost five years The chancellor, Philip Hammond, is to receive some crucial evidence about the...
The Xbox One X 4K Blu-Ray Player Is A Disaster
Forbes - 12 Nov 2017 16:11
Microsoft needs to get this fixed pronto.
Feel-good investing is the new trend on Wall Street
New York Post - 12 Nov 2017 06:00
Feel-good investing is becoming all the rage with Wall Street as small investors want to see some societal good come with their profits, say supporters of this new investing style. "ESG" investing -- which includes compa...
Argentinian president's moves are making country an investing hotspot
New York Post - 12 Nov 2017 05:56
The next investing hotspot is way south of the border, according to a hedge fund manager. Despite effectively being shut out of global markets for the past 15 years, Argentina is rapidly emerging as one of the more intri...
Can You Draw the Starbucks Logo Without Cheating? Probably Not.
The New York Times - 12 Nov 2017 22:20
Many participants in a recent study failed to recreate famous logos from brands like Apple and Starbucks. But some experts say that shouldn't worry companies.
There's reason to doubt the 'reformer' hype about Saudi Arabia's new, ambitious crown prince
Business Insider - 12 Nov 2017 20:32
REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser Rosie Bsheer warns Westerners not to fall for Mohammed bin Salman’s reformer act: "Even as Western governments and media outlets sing his praises, the young crown prince is viewed domestically ...
Chairman: House won't agree to nix property tax deduction
Miami Herald - 12 Nov 2017 18:35
The chairman of the House's tax-writing committee said Sunday that he's confident that chamber won't go along with the Senate's proposal to eliminate the deduction for property taxes, setting up …
Richard Desmond 'plans National Lottery bid'
BBC - 12 Nov 2017 18:34
Daily Express owner reportedly aims to win control of the UK's lucrative lottery franchise from Camelot.
The Feds are investigating billionaire Carl Icahn's role advising the Trump administration
Business Insider - 12 Nov 2017 18:32
Reuters Federal investigators are probing Carl Icahn's advisory role to President Donald Trump's White House. His investment firm, Icahn Enterprises L.P., revealed in a financial filing that the government had subpoenaed...
State, federal tax shifts could pack nasty one-two punch
Miami Herald - 12 Nov 2017 18:20
Movement in Pennsylvania to slash school property taxes and Congress' bid to cut federal taxes could pack a nasty one-two punch to some taxpayers. Both seem sure to produce winners …
Tiffany Opens A Café And Launches Line Of Expensive Chackas: Hit or Miss?
Forbes - 12 Nov 2017 18:20
Is Tiffany taking its eye off the prize by devoting limited and precious human capital to diversification strategies that may not live up to potential? The Tiffany Blue Box Cafe expands the shopping experience, but may a...
Saudi Arabia is building a $10 billion city on the sand -- here's what it will look like
Business Insider - 12 Nov 2017 18:15
Henning Larsen For over 50 years, Saudi Arabia hasdepended on oil to power its economy. But in recent years, the kingdom has lookedfor new waysto diversify away from petroleum and create jobs. The Saudi Arabian governmen...
Every investor needs to know these 12 valuation ratios
Business Insider - 12 Nov 2017 17:58
Wikimedia Commons Valuation ratios provide consistent methodology for comparing stock prices and analyzing trends. Knowing which ratio to use, and when, is extremely important. An uninformed investor: "This stock is so c...
Denmark's free education policy has created 'eternity students' who never graduate
Business Insider - 12 Nov 2017 17:30
Reuters/Jim Young Denmark has aterm for people who don't graduate in the normal five-year track: eternity students. Because Danish students receive a monthly grant and pay no tuition,some feel compelled tomove through th...
Goldman Sachs' new managing-director list is out -- and it's the largest class in the firm's history (GS)
Business Insider - 12 Nov 2017 17:29
Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for The New York Times Goldman Sachs announced its largest-ever class of managing directors. Of the 509 promoted, 44% are millennials. The firm announces managing-director promotions every two y...
5 things anyone can learn about leadership from Uber's new CEO
Business Insider - 12 Nov 2017 17:04
In August, Dara Khosrowshahi left his job as CEO of Expedia to take over Uber. There are a few things he does to maximize effectiveness as a leader. These include: avoiding distractions, taking risks that matter, and fin...
Dubai Air Show opens with Emirates' $15.1B Boeing buy
CBSNews - 12 Nov 2017 16:52
The deal appeared to surprise Boeing's archrival Airbus, whose staff had attended a long-delayed news conference and left the room just moments before the announcement
More property, income tax debates expected in 2018 session
Miami Herald - 12 Nov 2017 16:46
Despite a state budget crunch and a push to lower property taxes, Nebraska lawmakers will likely face another debate over income taxes in next year's session. Key lawmakers say they're …
Alibaba's Singles' Day By The Numbers: A Record $25 Billion Haul
Forbes - 12 Nov 2017 16:45
Alibaba's Singles' Day Shopping Festival is like no other. It's a combination of commerce, entertainment and an exuberant celebration of consumerism.
Celebs turn out for Tina Brown's book launch
New York Post - 12 Nov 2017 08:15
It was a star-studded night at Michael's to celebrate the launch of Tina Brown's latest book, "The Vanity Fair Diaries" -- and they were partying like it was 1989. "It was a great moment when Alec Baldwin, Anna Wintour a...
Can I get a break on my student loans?
New York Post - 12 Nov 2017 06:02
Dear John: I need your help. I have a student loan that I have deferred over the years. I was helping out my family, so I was unable to pay. Attached is a copy of my bill. It has more than doubled. The interest rate is 6...