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Philip Morris says it's quitting cigarettes
New York Post - 4 Jan 2018 19:30
Holy smokes! Tobacco giant Philip Morris International is joining in on the "New Year, New Me" idea by announcing it wants to give up smoking in the New Year. The maker of such brands Marlboro, L&M and Parliament took ou...
Grantham: Stocks Have More Upside Left
Barron's - 4 Jan 2018 17:07
Value investor Jeremy Grantham writes that stocks, while expensive, are likely entering a "melt-up phase."
In-N-Out adds first new item to menu in more than a decade
New York Post - 4 Jan 2018 03:33
It’s “not-so-secret” anymore. In-N-Out Burger, the famed West Coast fast-food chain, has added its first new item to the menu in 15 years. Hot cocoa is hitting the burger joint just in time for colder temperatures ...
Companies Are Handing Out Bonuses Thanks to the Tax Law. Is It a Publicity Stunt?
The New York Times - 4 Jan 2018 01:52
Following the big tax cut, companies have announced bonuses or wage hikes for employees. Will they make a difference? Or are they publicity stunts?
Federal Reserve seeks to clarify big bank risk management expectations
Reuters - 4 Jan 2018 22:31
WASHINGTON
The Latest: Ex-Speaker Gingrich criticizes Bannon over book
News Observer - 4 Jan 2018 20:33
The Latest on a new book about President Donald Trump (all times local): 1:25 p.m. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich agrees with the president about former Trump strategist Steve Bannon. …
Today is your last chance to save at Nike's New Year's sale -- and more of today's best deals from around the web
Business Insider - 4 Jan 2018 19:21
TheInsider Picksteam writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Since you don't have all day to scour the web for noteworthy...
Trump can help Iran's protesters -- by rejecting his own policies
Business Insider - 4 Jan 2018 17:41
AP The Iran protests have given President Donald Trump an opportunity. Trump came into office palpably itching to take on Iran. The abrupt escalation of Iran's long-standing economic, social, and political grievances has...
U.S. private payrolls growth accelerates; jobless claims up
Reuters - 4 Jan 2018 17:25
WASHINGTON
Barcelona, Liverpool, And Philippe Coutinho Transfer Saga; The End Is In Sight
Forbes - 4 Jan 2018 15:31
Barcelona has yet to submit a third bid for Brazilian Philippe Coutinho to Liverpool. But that doesn't mean that nothing is happening. On the contrary, the three main characters are all actively involved in a high stakes...
Judge weighs whether NC schools conspired to depress wages
News Observer - 4 Jan 2018 11:59
A federal judge will have to decide whether two elite North Carolina universities had a cozy agreement not to compete by hiring away medical talent from the hospital and education …
Intel was aware of the chip vulnerability when its CEO sold off $24 million in company stock (INTC)
Business Insider - 4 Jan 2018 03:30
Intel Intel CEO Brian Krzanich sold off $24 million worth of stock and options in the company in late November. The stock sale came after Intel was informed by Google of a significant vulnerability in its chips — a fla...
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Is Smart To Keep Gervonta Davis From Vasyl Lomachenko Bout
Forbes - 4 Jan 2018 03:15
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is right to hold off a bout between Gervonta Davis and Vasyl Lomachenko.
37 Ways to Save Money & Time When Traveling Internationally
Money Crashers - 4 Jan 2018 21:30
Here at Money Crashers, we’re all about money-saving tips. In the past, we’ve written about saving money as a wedding guest, talked about saving money on books, and have taken multiple deep dives into saving money on...
Edwards: La. utility rates should drop amid federal tax cuts
News Observer - 4 Jan 2018 20:27
Gov. John Bel Edwards wants the recent congressional tax overhaul to drive down utility rates for Louisiana consumers. The Democratic governor sent a letter to the Louisiana Public Service Commission, …
Nebraska senator unveils proposal to reduce property taxes
News Observer - 4 Jan 2018 20:25
A Nebraska lawmaker has introduced a massive property tax credit bill as part of his promise to try to force action on agricultural property taxes that have soared in recent …
Gardner Rips Into Sessions, Trump For Breaking Promises To Marijuana States
TPM - 4 Jan 2018 20:24
Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) said in an angry speech from the Senate floor Thursday that President Donald Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions had gone back on their past commitments to respect states' individual marijua...
Iceland's new law aimed at eliminating the gender pay gap places the country in stark contrast to the US
Business Insider - 4 Jan 2018 19:39
Alex Livesey / Getty Iceland recently became the first country to make the gender pay gap illegal. A new law in Iceland requiring companies to prove they pay men and women equally went into effect on January 1, 2018. Pre...
Isaiah Thomas received a standing ovation in his return to Boston
Business Insider - 4 Jan 2018 19:11
Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Isaiah Thomas received a warm welcome in his return to Boston on Wednesday as the Cleveland Cavaliers faced the Boston Celtics. Thomas expressed love for the city and its fans, and even hinted t...
Shelburne to appeal salt shed ruling with nonprofit funding
Miami Herald - 4 Jan 2018 17:14
Officials in a Vermont town have voted to appeal a federal court judge's decision concerning road-salt shipments and storage at a Vermont Railway facility. The Burlington Free Press reports the …
The Dow Jones industrial average trades above 25,000 points for the first time
ABC News - 4 Jan 2018 16:39
The Dow Jones industrial average trades above 25,000 points for the first time
Macy's announces 5,000 job cuts, 7 new store closures
USA Today - 4 Jan 2018 16:08
Macy's is planning job cuts in some locations, closure of seven previously unidentified stores and other cost reductions.