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4 Fed rate hikes could have a big impact on the housing market
Business Insider - 14 Feb 2018 04:30
Alex Wong/Getty Inflation suddenly looks like it could be making a comeback, and a very loose fiscal policy could amplify that. Many Wall Street commenters and even some Fed members now think the central bank could raise...
Trump's personal lawyer admits he paid a former porn star $130,000, but says the money came out of his own pocket
Business Insider - 14 Feb 2018 07:18
Richard Drew/AP Michael Cohen, the long-time attorney for President Donald Trump, said he personally made a payment of $130,000 to porn star Stormy Daniels. Cohen stressed that neither the Trump campaign nor the Trump Or...
10 cities on the verge of a housing bubble
American Banker - 14 Feb 2018 03:08
Here's a look at the 10 housing markets with the biggest gap between growth in home prices and wages that could indicate a housing bubble is forming.
Stocks open lower after inflation gains rattle Wall Street
New York Post - 14 Feb 2018 18:44
U.S. stocks fell half a percent at the open on Wednesday, following three days of gains, after data showed core inflation posted its biggest gain in a year in January, stoking fears of faster-than-expected increases in i...
Tim Cook explains why you're never going to visit the inside of Apple's new $5 billion headquarters (AAPL)
Business Insider - 14 Feb 2018 06:10
Apple Apple just finished a $5 billion headquarters called Apple Park. Some say it's an architectural landmark. Non-Apple employees are not allowed in, though, and Apple's not likely to offer tours. It's because there's ...
Jamie Dimon isn't losing sleep over the stock market's biggest fear
Business Insider - 14 Feb 2018 18:33
The stock market hit a rough patch last week, when fears around faster-than-expected wage growthtriggered a correction. Inflation in January rose more than economists forecast, a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistic...
Why the Online Gaming Industry is Ripe for Disruption
inc - 14 Feb 2018 07:14
Why the online gaming industry is ripe for disruption
Japan GDP slows to 0.5% in final quarter of 2017
BBC - 14 Feb 2018 06:41
The world's third-largest economy has eighth consecutive quarter of expansion but misses expectations.
Chipotle's new CEO helped turn around Taco Bell
New York Post - 14 Feb 2018 06:11
Chipotle Mexican Grill has finally found its taco turnaround expert. Brian Niccol, who most recently was chief executive of rival chain Taco Bell, will be Chipotle's new CEO, effective March 5, the Denver-based burrito a...
Signs of life surface in commercial lending
American Banker - 15 Feb 2018 01:08
It's too soon to gauge the true impact of recent tax cuts on loan demand, but anecdotes from bankers suggest that, after months of stagnation, pipelines are filling up again.
Nicole Carroll named editor in chief of USA TODAY
USA Today - 14 Feb 2018 22:22
Gannett, on Wednesday named Nicole Carroll, editor of the Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, as USA TODAY's new editor in chief.
Wells CEO reassures investors; What's Ant really worth?
American Banker - 14 Feb 2018 18:59
Timothy Sloan says Federal Reserve sanctions won't affect the bank's stress test submission; not everyone believes the mobile-payment system is worth $100 billion.:
Why You Should Start Saying 'Yes' Every Chance You Get
inc - 14 Feb 2018 18:55
Conventional wisdom says the path to success requires saying 'no' more often, but Ryan Blaney's success has been fueled by his contrarian approach.
Bypass firm Galliford Try to raise £150m after Carillion collapse
BBC - 14 Feb 2018 18:54
The building firm is raising extra funds for the Aberdeen bypass after Carillion went into liquidation.
Down 0.3% in January, retail sales suffer broad declines
USA Today - 14 Feb 2018 18:52
Americans cut back on purchases of cars, furniture and a variety of other products in January, pushing retail sales down by 0.3%, the biggest decline in 11 months.
Rent the Runway's warehouse is a library for designer clothes
Business Insider - 14 Feb 2018 18:52
See Also: Rachel Green's 35 best outfits on 'Friends' Meghan Markle just broke royal tradition by wearing her bag in a totally unexpected way It's 2018, but that didn't stop Gigi Hadid from wearing an outfit straight out...
Bitcoin rallies as South Korea quells fears of a cryptocurrency ban
Business Insider - 14 Feb 2018 18:45
Markets Insider South Korea stunned cryptocurrency markets in January by considering a ban on exchanges. An official has quelled those fears, saying the government will work to make crypto more transparent, according to ...
The Secrets to Scaling a Services Businesses (Hint: Think Like a Product Business)
inc - 14 Feb 2018 18:42
Service-based businesses are notoriously hard to scale. These three steps will make it easier and accelerate the process.
This is the best washer and dryer pair you can buy
USA Today - 14 Feb 2018 18:42
If you’re in the market for a washer and dryer pair, these flagship models from Electrolux are the best you can get.
Fossil comes alive as stock jumps 79 percent on short squeeze
Reuters - 14 Feb 2018 18:40
(Reuters) - Fossil Group Inc's shares soared 79 percent in early trading on Wednesday as short sellers rushed to cover their positions, a day after the watchmaker posted a better-than-expected increase in sales in the ho...
DealBook Briefing: Did Someone Manipulate Wall Street's Fear Gauge?
The New York Times - 14 Feb 2018 18:34
Finra is examining whether traders improperly influenced the CBOE Volatility Index, making money off the recent whipsawing markets.
Stock markets brace on stronger US inflation data
BBC - 14 Feb 2018 18:27
Inflation rose by more than expected in January, lifting the prospect of faster interest rate rises.