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German economy grew in 2017 at fastest pace in 6 years
News Observer - 11 Jan 2018 12:50
The German economy accelerated last year to grow by 2.2 percent, putting in its strongest performance for six years thanks primarily to increasing demand at home, official data showed Thursday. …
The 25 most influential books ever written about business
Business Insider - 11 Jan 2018 18:00
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. Warren Buffett — arguably the most skilled investor of our ...
The world's most expensive oil is from Malaysia
Business Insider - 11 Jan 2018 03:11
SarahTz/Flickr There are a lot of factors that go into the price of any given barrel of oil. Given its quality and location, Malaysian oil is the world's most expensive at this time. When asked about the most expensive o...
The couple that paid $90,000 for a ritzy private street in San Francisco is now suing the city to get it back
Business Insider - 11 Jan 2018 02:38
Melia Robinson/Business Insider A Bay Area couple paid $90,000 for one of the most exclusive streets in San Francisco. In November, city leaders voted to reverse the sale. Now the couple is suing the city to win their st...
Noosa Yoghurt puts itself up for sale
New York Post - 11 Jan 2018 02:16
Noosa Yoghurt -- whose business has boomed with sales of high-fat blends and generous helpings of sweet toppings -- is putting itself on the block, The Post has learned. The Colorado-based yogurt maker's owner, the priva...
GamesBeat Summit 2018 speakers -- Star Wars: Battlefront II's Janina Gavankar, Brianna Wu, and Tencent's Dan Brody
Venture Beat - 11 Jan 2018 21:15
There’s just one event where you can find Star Wars: Battlefront II’s star, the games industry’s first major congressional candidate, and one of the chief scouts for China’s biggest gaming company. We’ve got th...
Ripple says MoneyGram to test its digital coin for payments
American Banker - 11 Jan 2018 17:13
Ripple, the startup looking to help the financial industry speed up payments with blockchain technology, said MoneyGram International Inc. is testing the use of its XRP digital currency to move funds.
Everyone is making the same big mistake about electric cars (TSLA)
Business Insider - 11 Jan 2018 17:07
Nissan Electric cars are cheaper to own over the long term than gas-powered vehicles. But consumers aren't always guided by cost when they buy a vehicle. Thus far, the EV value proposition hasn't created a big market for...
3 questions that will guarantee you're never unprepared for a meeting again
Business Insider - 11 Jan 2018 16:55
Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com Being unprepared for a meeting can make you look like you don't take your job seriously. There are only 3 questions you need to ask before each meeting to seem more prepared. Those...
Yum China is building more Taco Bells
Business Insider - 11 Jan 2018 04:03
Yum China, the sole franchiser of Taco Bell in China, announced it would open more Taco Bell stores. The new Taco Bell stores will cater to Chinese tastes and provide a more upscale ambience. Yum China's parent, Yum Bran...
With Stunning Honesty, McDonald's Just Admitted Who Really Eats Big Macs
inc - 11 Jan 2018 03:57
At last we know.
Trump lender, other convicted banks get reprieves from feds
USA Today - 11 Jan 2018 03:03Wall Street falls on China, NAFTA concerns
USA Today - 11 Jan 2018 02:56
The three major U.S. stock indices ended lower as investors worried that China will slow U.S. government bond purchases and that U.S. is leaving NAFTA. Elly Park reports. Video provided by Reuters
What 2017 search trends tell us about the current job market
NBC News - 11 Jan 2018 23:00
2017 saw a big spike in searches for jobs in hurricane recovery, the cannabis industry and remote work, but do those jobs even exist?
Lessons Every Leader Can Learn From a Dying Woman's Letter to the World
inc - 11 Jan 2018 19:16
A young Australian woman's reflection on mortality has a lot to teach us about the right way to live, both at work and away from it.
Chris Hemsworth says he has several 'Thor' hammers and keeps one in his bathroom
Business Insider - 11 Jan 2018 18:41
Marvel, INSIDER composite/Kirsten Acuna Chris Hemsworth appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Wednesday night to briefly talk about wrapping up the next two "Avengers" movies, his daredevil son, and his new movie, "12 Strong."...
BlackRock v Blackstone
The Economist - 11 Jan 2018 17:50
THE two most successful entrepreneurs on Wall Street of the past two decades work on opposite sides of Park Avenue. Larry Fink, 65, is a Democrat whose hand is glued to a Starbucks cup and who runs BlackRock from 52nd St...
Can a Nobel Prize winner help banks navigate the bitcoin craze?
American Banker - 11 Jan 2018 17:13
The work of famed psychologist Daniel Kahneman provides insights into how bankers can make better business decisions around cryptocurrency and other investments.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are getting smoked after a report says South Korea is cracking down on exchanges
Business Insider - 11 Jan 2018 17:08
Markets Insider Cryptocurrency prices are falling after a Reuters report said the South Korean government is preparing a bill to further crack down on the industry. Bitcoin is down 5% Thursday morning. Japan is likely to...
Denmark and Greenland have signed deal to clean up waste the US military left on the Arctic island
Business Insider - 11 Jan 2018 17:04
Getty COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark and its autonomous Arctic island of Greenland have signed an agreement to clean up US military installations that were left to rust in the pristine landscape after the Cold War....
68% of Americans with debt doubt they will ever be debt-free
USA Today - 11 Jan 2018 17:02
31 million people believe they will still owe on their credit cards when they die, according to a new survey.
Ripple's XRP is exploding after announcing a partnership with MoneyGram to speed up transfers
Business Insider - 11 Jan 2018 17:02
Markets Insider MoneyGram has partnered with Ripple to use its XRP cryptocurrency in money transfers. MoneyGram's stock is up 13% after the news, while XRP reversed early losses to go up 1%. Shares of MoneyGram, the seco...