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Bain Makes Bank in Two Rebounding Biotechs
Barron's - 21 Dec 2017 14:58
Bain Capital Life Sciences units made savvy moves with Marinus Pharmaceuticals and Dicerna.
Passing of GOP tax plan leads to payday for corporate employees
New York Post - 21 Dec 2017 06:11
Call them Trump dollars. Thousands of employees at some of the country's largest companies got an instant benefit from the tax-reform bill passed Wednesday -- in the form of raises and bonuses of $1,000 and more. AT&T, C...
What Happened On China's New Silk Road in 2017
Forbes - 21 Dec 2017 05:28
Field notes from the front lines of China's Belt and Road.
How the tax plan could change home ownership
L.A. Times - 21 Dec 2017 16:00As 'The Last Jedi' Tops $600M Worldwide, Can 'Star Wars' Recover?
Forbes - 21 Dec 2017 17:00
Will rave reviews, solid audience polling and huge box office for 'The Last Jedi' doom Disney's 'Star Wars' franchise?
Bankers should resolve to be more paranoid in 2018
American Banker - 21 Dec 2017 06:08
The economy is ripe for another downturn in the months or years to come, and banks shouldn't be lulled into a false sense of security.
Bank of Japan keeps easy credit stance as inflation eludes
ABC News - 21 Dec 2017 06:07
Japan's central bank opts to keep its ultra-lax monetary policy unchanged as inflation eludes
This financial dominatrix has made $1M in cryptocurrency
New York Post - 21 Dec 2017 05:48
Whips and chains, or blockchains? This financial dominatrix has earned well over $1 million in cryptocurrencies, as the virtual currency has become the talk of Wall Street. The bitcoin bombshell, who goes by the name The...
5 things NOT to buy before Christmas
Market Watch - 21 Dec 2017 17:30
Wait for the wave of 'New Year, New You' promotions.
Troubled $25 billion nuclear project gets OK to continue
Miami Herald - 21 Dec 2017 17:25
Georgia's utility regulators are allowing construction to continue on two new nuclear reactors, despite massive cost overruns for the multi-billion-dollar project. Thursday's decision by the state's Public Service Commis...
House sales in RI remain stable from last years' rate
Miami Herald - 21 Dec 2017 17:23
Home sales in Rhode Island remained stable in November, with the median house price increasing nearly six percent. A new report from the Rhode Island Association of Realtors says there …
North Carolina proposes opioid limits for injured workers
Miami Herald - 21 Dec 2017 17:15
Injured workers would be limited in the amount of opioids they could receive under rules being considered by the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Commission Chairman Charlton Allen said at a …
Wall St. heads higher as investors eye tax-cut benefits
Reuters - 21 Dec 2017 17:12
(Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes rose on Thursday on hopes that lower corporate tax rates would allow companies to deploy additional capital on dividends, new projects and wages.
Tax curbs on debt deductions may sting some buyout firms
New York Post - 21 Dec 2017 17:06
As corporate America celebrates one of the biggest-ever cuts to its tax bill, one corner of Wall Street is fretting over the impact the reforms will have on its ability to profitably invest in companies. Private equity f...
Here's How Blockchain Could Transform the Advertising Industry
inc - 21 Dec 2017 17:04
The technology behind Bitcoin is transforming industries and institutions from healthcare to government. Here's why advertising is next in line.
Dunkin’ Donuts dark roast beer to debut at local brewery
USA Today - 21 Dec 2017 17:04
Dunkin' Donuts will debut a dark roast beer at a Massachusetts brewery.
Tesla, Porsche top Consumer Reports car satisfaction survey
USA Today - 21 Dec 2017 16:54
Buyers of Tesla, Porsche and Genesis luxury vehicles are the happiest car owners in the U.S.
Want A Bargain? 3 Cheap Stocks That Are About To Breakout
Forbes - 21 Dec 2017 16:51
All year, the stock market has continued to soar to fresh record highs. As a result, valuations are stretched to the upside as the market refuses to fall. For those of you who like to buy under-valued stocks, here are th...
US economy grew at a solid 3.2% rate in the third quarter
USA Today - 21 Dec 2017 16:49
The U.S. economy grew at a 3.2% annual rate from July through September, slightly slower than previously estimated.
Is Your Next Hire a Creep? 4 Social Media Tests a Resume and Background Check Won't Reveal
inc - 21 Dec 2017 23:25
Job candidates try to bring their A-game to their resume and interview. But a check into their publicly available personas may reveal much more.
Why Influencer Marketing Is Essential For Any Business Looking to Grow
Forbes - 21 Dec 2017 21:29
Influencer marketing is a marketing technique on the rise. There is a tremendous opportunity for companies both big and small to realize the power of building relationships with influencers.