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Why did such a seemingly strong bank fail?
American Banker - 19 Dec 2017 03:08
Washington Federal in Chicago, which had a clean balance sheet and plenty of capital on Sept. 30, was shuttered shortly after the death of its CEO and regulators' discovery of "substantial dissipation of assets."
The Wall Street Journal: Amtrak train traveling at 80 mph in 30 mph zone before deadly crash
Market Watch - 19 Dec 2017 13:08
The Amtrak train that derailed in Washington state Monday was traveling at 80 miles an hour in a zone with a posted speed limit of 30 mph, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board said.
How Blake Ricciardi Turned Popular Demand From A Streetwear Brand Into A Lifestyle Giant
Forbes - 19 Dec 2017 18:00
I spoke with Popular Demand Founder and CEO Blake Ricciardi about the vision behind his company, path to success, and the keys to building a top brand in a competitive industry.
Humana Vows To 'Modernize' Home Care With Stake In $4B Kindred Deal
Forbes - 19 Dec 2017 17:24
Humana will acquire a 40% stake in Kindred Healthcare's home division for about $800 million as the insurer looks to integrate outpatient services with its Medicare Advantage health plans.
CRYPTO INSIDER: Bitcoin is the 'most crowded' trade in the world
Business Insider - 19 Dec 2017 17:15
Welcome to Crypto Insider, Business Insider’s roundup of all the bitcoin andcryptocurrencynews you need to know today.Sign uphere to get this email delivered direct to your inbox. Bitcoin is officially the most crowded...
GOP tax plan should also target corporate profits held overseas
New York Post - 19 Dec 2017 05:47
One part of the Republican tax bill that could help the economy tremendously probably isn't going to do so. Instead, it is going to be a tremendous gift to the shareholders of certain companies, courtesy of American taxp...
A Table of 3 Left a Restaurant Without Paying. What Happened Next Taught the Owner a Valuable Lesson
inc - 19 Dec 2017 05:23
It's a lesson that's very hard to learn.
5 Finance Resolutions Your Business Should Make to Help You Save Money 2018
inc - 19 Dec 2017 05:13
New Year's resolutions are popular, but what about resolutions for your business. These resolutions can help your business and bottom line in 2018
Oil futures priced in Chinese yuan could arrive before Christmas
Business Insider - 19 Dec 2017 04:03
Reuters/Stringer (CHINA) CHINA OUT China may be days away from launching a crude oil futures contract priced in yuan. The new contract will challenge the dominance of the petrodollar. After years of setbacks and delays, ...
Protest at New York Stock Exchange over GOP tax package
Miami Herald - 19 Dec 2017 21:30
Demonstrators chanted and protested outside the New York Stock Exchange to protest a Republican tax overhaul, with more than a dozen people arrested after blocking the exchange's entrance. The crowd …
A US Navy submarine missing since World War II was just found off the coast of Hawaii
Business Insider - 19 Dec 2017 19:00
US Navy photo/Wikimedia Commons HONOLULU (AP) — A wreck-hunting organization located a sunken World War II submarine off the coast of Oahu. STEP Ventures found the USS S-28, which sunk in 1944 with 49 crew members aboa...
NFL Week 16: TV Schedule, Opening Odds And Expert Picks Against The Spread
Forbes - 19 Dec 2017 18:21
Week 16 of the 2017 NFL season is coming up quick. Get yourself ready for the holiday weekend with this preview, which includes the full schedule, TV info and updated odds against the spread for every game, plus expert p...
4 Lessons For Entrepreneurs To Make Work Meaningful -- And Profitable
Forbes - 19 Dec 2017 18:01
Entrepreneur Shawn Askinosie's new book offers insightful lessons and an actionable road map to make your life -- and business -- more meaningful to you, your employees, and the world.
Grow Your Small Business With the Help of a Mentor
inc - 19 Dec 2017 17:30
It's not just young, aspiring entrepreneurs that can benefit from having a mentor. Good mentors do more than just motivate, they help drive results and business growth.
6 Must-Have Traits Every Millennial Needs to Become a Leader (Written by a Millennial)
inc - 19 Dec 2017 17:27
Make 2018 your year, start bossing up on career goals.
Seats are going to be limited at Apple's annual shareholders meeting (AAPL)
Business Insider - 19 Dec 2017 17:22
Duncan Sinfield/YouTube Apple announced the date for its annual shareholders meeting. It's taking place on February 12 at the Steve Jobs Theater on Apple's new campus. Passes to the meeting will be given to shareholders ...
U.S. gasoline prices continue sliding on slowing holiday-season demand
USA Today - 19 Dec 2017 17:18
Gas prices averaged $2.41 a gallon Monday, down 3.3 cents from last Monday’s level and the lowest price in more than three months
US stocks start little changed after climbing to new highs
Miami Herald - 19 Dec 2017 17:15
U.S. stocks are mixed in early trading Tuesday as investors wait for Congress to start voting on a tax bill that would lower corporate tax rates. Technology companies, which have …
White House Stonewalls Questions On Trump, Wealthy Benefiting From Tax Bill
TPM - 19 Dec 2017 22:47
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday dodged questions about how Republicans' tax bill would benefit the richest Americans, including President Donald Trump himself. Trump stands to gain from a va...
Low Profitability Is A Risk Factor In Many Industries
Forbes - 19 Dec 2017 17:10
At first glance - with markets reaching new highs and robust earnings in many sectors - profitability might seem to be a given. In many industries, however, profits are hard to come by and even harder to maintain, creati...
How To Kick Toxic Stress From Your Work Day
inc - 19 Dec 2017 17:00
Toxic stress breeds anger, resentment, and tons of annoying conflict. Here's what to do to break the negative cycle.
Delta Air Lines sends off its Boeing 747s with grand farewell tour
USA Today - 19 Dec 2017 16:58
Delta is sending one of its last 747s on an employee farewell tour. It's last regularly scheduled flight on the jet is scheduled for Dec. 20, 2017.