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What 2017 Means For Fintech In 2018
Forbes - 31 Dec 2017 14:32
From European elections to Trump's travel ban to surges in cryptocurrency price, all of these events have had and could still have a impact on the fintech industry in 2018. With the sector expanding and an increasing amo...
Ohio minimum wage set to rise by 15 cents an hour in 2018
News Observer - 31 Dec 2017 15:56
Ohio's hourly minimum wage is about to rise again, with the rate going up by 15 cents an hour Monday from $8.15 to $8.30. Workers who receive tips will get …
Ohio minimum wage set to rise by 15 cents an hour in 2018
Miami Herald - 31 Dec 2017 15:56
Ohio's hourly minimum wage is about to rise again, with the rate going up by 15 cents an hour Monday from $8.15 to $8.30. Workers who receive tips will get …
Amazon Ordered to Stop Selling Birkenstock Sandals to Bad Typists and Poor Spellers
inc - 31 Dec 2017 11:27
Searches for "Birkenstok" or "Brikenstock" may lead you to Amazon.
Chinese manufacturing growth slows slightly in December
Miami Herald - 31 Dec 2017 06:03
Manufacturing in China grew at a slightly slower pace in December than the previous month, a Chinese government survey showed Sunday, following government controls on bank lending. The National Bureau …
The economy is in store for more success in 2018
New York Post - 31 Dec 2017 05:21
Some would say it's going to be tough to top 2017 for its stock market performance, but perhaps it's time to look at other asset classes for 2018. For starters, stocks soared in 2017, with a strong and much more inclusiv...
The Wall Street epidemic being kept behind closed doors
New York Post - 31 Dec 2017 05:09
While the opioid epidemic ravages rural America, Wall Street is not immune to its scourge. In fact, given its unique pressures, the securities industry leaves its professionals particularly vulnerable to drug problems. T...
Market analysts see booming stock growth in 2018
New York Post - 31 Dec 2017 04:44
Happy New Year, Wall Street -- pop that Champagne cork because 2018 could be another great year for massive wealth creation. With rising 401(k)s expected to push average balances back into solid six figures -- and US equ...
Larger VA clinic to open near Fort Campbell
Miami Herald - 31 Dec 2017 18:50
A larger medical clinic for veterans is opening in Tennessee in January. The Leaf-Chronicle reports Tennessee Valley Healthcare System says in a statement that it will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony …
UK economy in 2018: steady growth tempered by Brexit politics
The Guardian - 31 Dec 2017 16:18
Weaker pound will continue to boost exports and lower borrowing costs allow consumers to keep calm and carry on, but it ain't smooth sailing Forty years ago, Ian Dury and the Blockheads released Reasons to be Cheerful, P...
18 Ways to Make Employee Town Halls More Engaging in 2018
inc - 31 Dec 2017 16:06
Break out of the box and take town halls to a whole new level.
2018 Will Be a Massive Shift for UX Design
inc - 31 Dec 2017 16:06
The year UX designers break beyond screens.
Careers: How to make a great impression in less than 3 minutes
USA Today - 31 Dec 2017 16:02
Here's how to make a great impression in any encounter — in just a few minutes or less.
Minimum Wage Raises Coming To 18 States On New Year's Day
The Huffington Post - 31 Dec 2017 15:00
Some hikes are less than a quarter an hour. But when you're making minimum wage, every penny counts.
Year of the disruptors: bitcoin, Tesla and the slow demise of cash
The Guardian - 31 Dec 2017 14:25
From upstarts overtaking bigger rivals to tech firms valued more than superstores, 2017 was a year of seminal moments 2017 was a year marked by mini-upsets in the business world that, taken together, represented a changi...
The Oil And Gas Situation: A Preview Of 2018
Forbes - 31 Dec 2017 14:13
With stronger oil prices, rising exports and favorable public policy, 2018 is setting up to become the strongest year for the U.S. oil and gas industry in half a decade.
Why failing to pay your taxes is a risky form of protest
L.A. Times - 31 Dec 2017 13:00North Korea: South seizes second ship in oil supply row
BBC - 31 Dec 2017 12:29
South Korea says 5,100-tonne tanker may have been heading to the North in violation of UN sanctions.
iPhone X Supply Almost Caught Up To Demand At The End Of The Quarter
Forbes - 31 Dec 2017 11:29
iPhone X's supply made major strides catching up to demand in the last week of the quarter
The EU still represents a bulwark against the corruption of 19th-century trade
The Guardian - 31 Dec 2017 09:00
Outside a single market trying to keep faith with ethical trading, Britain faces a dog-eat-dog world of opacity and compromise The patterns of global trade are moving into a new era, except that they look like a re-run o...
Four Things About Artificial Intelligence That Marketers Need to Keep In Mind In 2018
Forbes - 31 Dec 2017 07:24
Looking to 2018, what are four big things marketers need to keep in mind when thinking about AI, machine learning and marketing automation?
Shanghai Tops Forbes China Ranking Of Best Cities For Business
Forbes - 31 Dec 2017 05:22
Guangzhou comes in second