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Nestlé's Fortunes Melting Like Ice Cream
Wall Street Journal - 15 Feb 2018 18:40
Nestlé's Chief Executive Mark Schneider has grasped the challenge facing the world's largest food company. But making Nestlé more responsive and entrepreneurial is proving to be a very tall order.
Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn hits Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC this spring
Venture Beat - 15 Feb 2018 20:10
Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is getting a physical and digital release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC this spring. Wired Productions will publish the game from independent developer Saber Interactive. The sequel...
Cash Is King--and a Harbinger of Doom?
Barron's - 15 Feb 2018 17:43
Some big-name value managers have been wary of stock valuations and holding off on buying. They're not alone. So what's next?
Sears reveals its biggest holiday sales drop in history at its namesake stores
Business Insider - 15 Feb 2018 20:06
Getty Images Sears' same-store sales at its namesake chain dropped a staggering 18.1% — the worst drop in recent history — over the holiday period. The company said itexpects revenue to be $4.4 billion for the quarte...
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway buys Teva, more Apple and dumps IBM
USA Today - 15 Feb 2018 18:476 Ways to Be a Ruthless Cheapskate With Your Startup's Cash (and Why It's a Good Idea)
inc - 15 Feb 2018 18:43
For a startup CEO, stinginess is next to godliness.
12 Really Bad Business Cliches People Still Use
inc - 15 Feb 2018 09:00
I know what you're thinking: Wait, only 12?
Blankfein: Trump's economy is better than Hillary's would've been
New York Post - 15 Feb 2018 07:05
The economy is doing better under President Trump than it would have under a Hillary Clinton administration, Goldman Sachs Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein, a staunch Hillary supporter, said on Wednesday. "I bet you the e...
Amazon becomes third-most valuable company in the world
New York Post - 15 Feb 2018 06:47
It's a changing of the guard -- new tech leap-frogging old tech. Amazon stock surged 2.6 percent on Wednesday, allowing the company for the first time to close trading with a market cap more than that of Microsoft. Amazo...
Chipotle stocks jump as investors cheer new CEO
New York Post - 15 Feb 2018 05:26
Chipotle Mexican Grill is having a moment -- a positive one for a change. After naming a new chief executive -- Brian Niccol, the former CEO of Taco Bell -- the burrito chain's shares rose 15 percent on Wednesday to $289...
7 Tips For Growing Your Business Quickly and Sustainably
inc - 15 Feb 2018 03:38
7 Tips For Growing Your Business Quickly andSustainably
What Markets Tell Us About Jacob Zuma's Demise
Wall Street Journal - 15 Feb 2018 19:02
South Africa's rand has already performed strongly this year, while President Jacob Zuma's departure may help keep the country's bonds in an elite club that investors all but have to own.
Homebuilders shrug off higher mortgage rates, stay optimistic on economic boost from tax cuts
CNBC - 15 Feb 2018 19:00
Tax cuts are still making homebuilders feel better, even as rates rise.
New Survey Reveals the Top 3 Dangers to Your Small Business
inc - 15 Feb 2018 18:48
This new survey from Staples reveals the top three things that can put a small business under. Find out what they are and how to avoid them.
Innovative insurers have a $375 billion opportunity
Business Insider - 15 Feb 2018 18:46
BI Intelligence This story was delivered to BI Intelligence "Fintech Briefing" subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. Major consultancy Accenture hasreleased the results of a studythat analyzed how ...
Teens are swarming craft stores like Hobby Lobby for a viral photo challenge -- and employees hate it
Business Insider - 15 Feb 2018 18:45
Twitter/_KelseyMaggart Teens are using craft store merchandise and displays to take artistic photos and post them on Twitter and Instagram. It's called the Hobby Lobby challenge, and it's gone viral. Some employees hate ...
US factory output flat for 2nd straight month
USA Today - 15 Feb 2018 18:44
U.S. factory output was unchanged in January for the second straight month after three months of healthy gains.
McDonald's to make healthier Happy Meals
New York Post - 15 Feb 2018 18:36
McDonald's will soon banish cheeseburgers and chocolate milk from its Happy Meal menu in an effort to cut down on the calories, sodium, saturated fat and sugar that kids consume at its restaurants. Diners can still ask s...
How Hedge Funds Found a New Tax Loophole: DealBook Briefing
The New York Times - 15 Feb 2018 18:30
The Treasury Department has been forced to close yet another Wall Street tax dodge -- one that emerged in the recent overhaul.
Energy drives U.S. wholesale price up 0.4% in January
USA Today - 15 Feb 2018 18:29
U.S. wholesale prices rose 0.4% in January, the biggest increase since November, as a big jump in energy prices offset a small decline in the cost of food.
Markets fired up consumer spending and shopping. Will a drop douse the flames?
USA Today - 15 Feb 2018 18:27
Wealth effects from rising home and stock prices have fueled a third of consumer spending growth over the past year. A market drop could reverse that.
Bombardier reports 57% rise in profits
BBC - 15 Feb 2018 18:15
The train and planemaker at the centre of a row between the US. the UK and Canada sees profits jump.