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Washington Federal joins list of banks under BSA orders
American Banker - 1 Mar 2018 19:06
The Seattle company first disclosed an issue in September, when it withdrew an application to buy Anchor Bancorp.
Whatever Jerome Powell said, Wall Street heard 'rate hike'
New York Post - 1 Mar 2018 07:18
Jerry Powell apparently doesn't get it. The new head of the Federal Reserve isn't supposed to imply that he doesn't work for Wall Street. And he's not supposed to say, as he did the other day in front of Congress, that "...
How Loyalty Marketing Can Survive in a Gen Z World
AdWeek - 1 Mar 2018 21:11
We're going deeper into 2018, which means the predictions, trends and what's-in-store-isms of marketers everywhere are fading in favor of actual outcomes. But there is a sleeping giant amongst us that will have an ever-i...
Bitcoin reaches major scaling milestone as users adopt upgrade
livemint.com - 1 Mar 2018 07:18
The number of Bitcoin transactions using the technology doubled to more than 30% in just the past three days, according to the SegWit.Party website
Kushner's family business got hefty loans from Apollo, Citigroup last year, report says
CNBC - 1 Mar 2018 07:10
Kushner even discussed the possibility of a White House job for the founder of private equity firm Apollo, report says.
Wells Fargo Is Accused of Harming Fraud Victims by Closing Accounts
The New York Times - 1 Mar 2018 06:57
A lawsuit by a former employee claims that when customers complained of fraudulent activity in their accounts, the bank closed the accounts instead of investigating them.
Obtaining Global Competence: 5 Tips for U.S. Investors Entering Into The Chinese Market
Forbes - 1 Mar 2018 06:06
Global Competence and How China's Financial Structure Attracts U.S. Entrepreneurs
Box is down over 13% after giving disappointing guidance (BOX)
Business Insider - 1 Mar 2018 05:35
GettyImages/Lisa Lake Shares for the enterprise file sharing platform Box were down more than 13% on Wednesday following the company's fourth quarter 2018 earnings. Box's guidance for the current quarter, which ends Apri...
Housing Recovery: There's No Ceiling in Sight
Barron's - 1 Mar 2018 22:00
Economist Mark Zandi expects home sales and prices to rise further, despite challenges in the high-end market.
Sheila Bair Sees the Seeds of Another Financial Crisis
Barron's - 1 Mar 2018 20:27
The former FDIC chief warns about easing bank regulations. She also sees danger in credit card and student debt markets.
Why Auto Companies Should Fear Millennial Buyers More than Self-Driving Cars
inc - 1 Mar 2018 19:03
Millennials have little patience for a chaotic buying experience. Remember these three factors if you to want to attract and keep millennial customers.
Calley's campaign director turns down $150K Flint job
Miami Herald - 1 Mar 2018 19:02
Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Calley's campaign director is turning down a $150,000 contract to help with Flint's economic development, saying doing both jobs would be a detriment to Flint and …
Best Buy shares up on better-than-expected sales
New York Post - 1 Mar 2018 19:02
Best Buy reported a better-than-expected sales jump on Thursday amid strong demand, less competition, and robust sales in the gaming category. The No.1 US consumer electronics retailer also benefited from better product ...
Google signed a key deal with a $9.5 billion device maker to save healthcare from a 'world of ignorance' (GOOG, GOOGL, AMZN, MSFT)
Business Insider - 1 Mar 2018 19:00
Google Google has teamed up with Flex, a $9.5 billion gadget manufacturer, in a cloud computing deal. Flex is using Google Cloud technology to build BrightInsight, a platform for connecting medical devices together. Flex...
9 Habits to Fuel Long-Term Business Growth
inc - 1 Mar 2018 19:00
Businesses are built for more reasons than selling at first opportunity.
Market Snapshot: Stocks extend losses to third day as traders brace for Powell testimony
Market Watch - 1 Mar 2018 18:58
U.S. stock-market indexes extend losses to a third straight session on Thursday, as investors turn their attention to Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell's testimony in front of the Senate.
Equifax says 2.4 million more Americans affected by breach
CBSNews - 1 Mar 2018 18:48
Names and partial driver's license numbers were revealed, but not other information, Equifax said
Helix, Competing With Ancestry And 23andMe, Raises $200 Million For Marketing War
Forbes - 1 Mar 2018 18:47
The fundraise, which shows that Helix is able to raise large amounts of funding despite criticism of its platform, shows the renewed interest in genetics as a market by big investors.
Fed chief Powell returns to Congress as markets seek clarity
Reuters - 1 Mar 2018 18:44
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Exxon Mobil withdraws from Russia deal due to sanctions
USA Today - 1 Mar 2018 18:40
U.S. oil company Exxon Mobil says it will withdraw from its joint venture with Russia's state-controlled Rosneft due to U.S. and European sanctions against the country.
Here's everything in the $100,000-plus swag bag given to Oscar nominees
Business Insider - 1 Mar 2018 18:38
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images, Serengeti Migration Camp/IEtravel.com / INSIDER composite, Kirsten Acuna The 2018 Oscarswill take place Sunday, March 4. Before the 90th annual Academy Awards, the 25 top nominees and host wil...
WPP shares crash as Google, Facebook muscle in on ads
New York Post - 1 Mar 2018 18:37
Britain's WPP struggled to keep pace with changes in advertising in 2017, with its worst annual sales performance since the financial crisis and a gloomy outlook putting its shares on track for their worst day in 20 year...