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Think Alibaba's Too Rich?
Barron's - 5 Feb 2018 22:49
There are ways to hedge the risk of China's high-flying tech companies while still profiting from gains in the Chinese markets. Here's how.
How to Land Big Corporate Clients. (And It's Not on LinkedIn)
inc - 5 Feb 2018 17:57
Corporate clients do business with people they've met face-to-face. That's why LinkedIn is not the way to land a large account.
Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles' Post-Game Interview Is a Powerful Lesson in Leadership
inc - 5 Feb 2018 16:31
Nick Foles gave a performance for the ages. But it was after the game that he showed us what true leadership is all about.
Will Alaska And JetBlue Merge Some Day? 2018 Provides Some Early Indicators
Forbes - 5 Feb 2018 17:54
It's a little early to discuss a merger between Alaska and JetBlue, but already 2018 has produced a few early indicators that a merger could occur.
3 Ways to Train Your Brain to Think Realistically
inc - 5 Feb 2018 12:00
To manage your emotions there are three strategies to implement, according to Amy Morin, author of '13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do.'
Billionaire Heiresses And Beauty App Meitu Are Backing This Female Fashion Marketplace Founder
Forbes - 5 Feb 2018 06:35
Many bloggers have made a killing posting fashion content on sites like instagram. But how do they monitize and how do brands keep track of who is "influencing" the most purchases? One social shopping service has figured...
Lloyds Bank bans Bitcoin purchases on its credit cards
BBC - 5 Feb 2018 05:12
The bank stops its credit card customers buying the digital currency amid fears its value will keep falling.
Gender pay gap 'widens for graduates'
BBC - 5 Feb 2018 04:03
University-educated women earn 22% less than men, a report finds, with part-time working a factor.
China's Next Debt Bomb Is an Aging Population
ThinkAdvisor - 5 Feb 2018 22:56
The government has had to make up for shortfalls in employer pension plan funding since 2014.
Cisco Sells a Third of VMware Stake
Barron's - 5 Feb 2018 22:15
Cisco Systems sold one million shares of VMware ahead of Dell mulling strategic options.
10 states predicted to have strong housing markets in 2018
USA Today - 5 Feb 2018 22:00
As we enter 2018, the housing market is slated to remain among the world’s top performers. Here are 10 states that are predicted to be among the top performers.
Matternet's M2 Drone delivers over European cities
News Observer - 5 Feb 2018 21:17
Authorized by the Swiss aviation authority for full logistics operations over cities. Designed to carry payloads of up to 2 kilograms and 4 liters over distances of up to 20 kilometers. …
Thanks To Amazon, Consumer Discretionary Sector ETF Outperforms S&P 500
Forbes - 5 Feb 2018 19:31
Only four of 11 sector exchange-traded funds are outperforming the average led by consumer discretionary.
25 best counties in the U.S. to live in based on education, poverty and life expectancy
USA Today - 5 Feb 2018 19:00
To determine the best counties to live in, 24/7 Wall St. developed an index based on the three socioeconomic measures used in the HDI and ranked counties based on their well-being.
Entering A New Industry? 8 Ways To Break In Successfully
Forbes - 5 Feb 2018 19:00
If you have an idea in an industry you're unfamiliar with, consider these steps to move into that field.
The Fed: Jerome Powell sworn in as Fed chairman
Market Watch - 5 Feb 2018 18:50
Jerome Powell was sworn in Monday as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Samsung scion Lee set free after jail term suspended
New York Post - 5 Feb 2018 18:46
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong was freed Monday after a South Korean appeals court gave him a 2½-year suspended jail sentence for corruption in connection with a scandal that topped the country's president. The ruling clears...
Stocks continue plunge as market opens
New York Post - 5 Feb 2018 18:42
Last week's ugly sell-off continued into Monday morning as markets plunged moments after the open. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 257.26 points, to 25,258.63, while the broader S&P 500 shed 21.28 points, to 2,740....
Bitcoin cash falls below $1,000 for first time since November
Business Insider - 5 Feb 2018 18:38
Markets Insider Bitcoin cash has fallen below $1,000 for the first time in months. The cryptocurrency is now less than a quarter of its $4,052 peak set in December. Track the price of bitcoin cash in real time here>> Bit...
Broadcom sweetens Qualcomm bid, calling it the final offer
Reuters - 5 Feb 2018 18:37
(Reuters) - Chipmaker Broadcom Ltd on Monday sweetened its bid to buy Qualcomm Inc for more than $121 billion, ratcheting up pressure on its rival to come to the table for negotiations in its "best and final offer".
Powell sworn in as 16th chairman of Federal Reserve
ABC News - 5 Feb 2018 18:35
Jerome Powell sworn in as 16th chairman of Federal Reserve succeeding Janet Yellen
A 100-year-old department store has filed for bankruptcy after closing dozens of stores
Business Insider - 5 Feb 2018 18:35
Facebook.com/Bonton Bon-Ton Stores has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Attempts by Bon-Ton to generate excitement in stores have fizzled. It previously announced plans to close 42 stores across the US. Bon-To...