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Fed chief nominee Powell: Rates to rise 'somewhat further'
USA Today - 28 Nov 2017 01:51
Senate confirmation hearing for Jerome Powell, President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chairman.
The 1 Surprising Thing That Got Me My Dream Job
inc - 28 Nov 2017 03:51
A practical guide to land your dream job
Square stock plummets after foray into Bitcoin attracts jeers
New York Post - 28 Nov 2017 05:49
Bitcoin may be up 850 percent this year, but it's been a mixed bag for Jack Dorsey. Square, the payment company run by the 41-year-old tech entrepreneur, saw its shares tumble 16 percent on Monday, to $41.02, after an in...
SoftBank offers to buy Uber shares at 30 percent discount
Reuters - 28 Nov 2017 05:23
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Janet Yellen starting to channel Alan Greenspan
New York Post - 28 Nov 2017 05:19
Janet Yellen isn't gutsy enough to say it as clearly as Alan Greenspan did more than 20 years ago. But a few weeks ago, it was revealed that Yellen's Fed, in one of the last policy meetings she will preside over, came ...
Retailers brace for December lull after Black Friday, Cyber Monday craziness
New York Post - 28 Nov 2017 05:07
The shopping hangover officially starts on Tuesday. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday squarely in the rearview mirror, shoppers will catch their breath over these next two weeks during the "December lull," according to ...
Bitcoin Mania Is Reaching A Fever Pitch
Forbes - 28 Nov 2017 04:14
Bitcoin is trading 9-times its "transaction value."
SoftBank Reportedly Wants To Buy Uber Shares At A 30% Discount
Forbes - 28 Nov 2017 03:34
Uber shareholders may be selling their stake in the company at a steep discount.
How To Trade Michael Kors, Tiffany And Two Other Luxury Retailers In Recovery Mode
Forbes - 28 Nov 2017 22:51
Trading strategies for four lux retailing stocks.
Starbucks releases another holiday cup. This time, it's red.
Miami Herald - 28 Nov 2017 05:50
If this year's Starbucks holiday cup wasn't red enough, the chain is releasing another one this week that's mostly that color. The new cup, in stores for a limited time, …
The Wall Street Journal: Fed's Dudley expects strong job market will eventually boost inflation
Market Watch - 28 Nov 2017 05:47
New York Federal Reserve President William Dudley said Monday he still expects that a very strong employment sector will help push inflation up over time.
Boeing 747s To Luxury Villas: Why China's Businesses Are Offloading Assets In Massive Online Auctions
Forbes - 28 Nov 2017 05:40
China's biggest online marketplace Taobao, whose name means "treasure hunt," isn't just a place for buying clothes and food. If you have the money and appetite for risk, visit Taobao for Boeing planes, luxury villas and ...
Elon Musk Beats a Deadline (for Once) by Building World's Largest Battery in 100 Days
inc - 28 Nov 2017 05:38
Tesla would have been on the hook for an estimated $50 million if the battery was late.
Ugg owner fails to appease shareholders
New York Post - 28 Nov 2017 05:17
Deckers Outdoor, the parent of the popular Ugg shoe brand, made a flat-footed attempt on Monday to appease shareholders. Amid a contentious proxy fight with activist hedge fund Marcato Capital, the Goleta, Calif., compan...
Uber Wants to Say All's Well, but New Investors Say Shares Are Overpriced
inc - 28 Nov 2017 05:09
SoftBank puts the squeeze on Uber investors.
California lawyer admits running $50 million visa-fraud scam
Miami Herald - 28 Nov 2017 04:43
A Southern California attorney pleaded guilty Monday to running a scam that authorities say collected more than $50 million from wealthy Chinese investors seeking green cards. Victoria Chan, 35, of …
Would You Pay $400 Or More For A Book? This Author's Readers Are Willing
Forbes - 28 Nov 2017 04:37
Looking to scale up his writing business, Dana Derricks decided to write books that sell for $400--and up. Some readers are buying.
The Wall Street Journal: 3 Chinese indicted in hacking attack on Moody's economist, Siemens
Market Watch - 28 Nov 2017 04:08
Three Chinese people have been indicted in the U.S. for allegedly hacking into the email account of a Moody's Analytics economist and stealing confidential business information from German electrical engineering giant Si...
As Walmart Buys Online Retailers, Their Health Benefits Suffer
The New York Times - 28 Nov 2017 03:53
Employees at several e-commerce companies recently acquired by Walmart are finding that their coverage will come at a far higher price.
Venezuela Appoints General to Tighten Grip on Oil Industry
The New York Times - 28 Nov 2017 03:39
Skeptics said the appointment at the state-owned oil company was part of a move by the president to consolidate control over the industry.
Why You Need To 'Lose the Resume' To Land A Job: 4 Things To Seize To Your Next Opportunity
Forbes - 28 Nov 2017 03:38
This post includes four things every job candidate must do - from entry level candidates to C-Suite executives.
No, Zoella Is Not Scamming Her Fans With An Advent Calendar
Forbes - 28 Nov 2017 01:55
The notion that Zoella is scamming her fans with an advent calendar is wrong and sexist. One mistake of a gift set (out of many) should not tank a businesswoman's reputation.