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'Panama Papers' law firm announces that it is closing down
Miami Herald - 15 Mar 2018 06:20
The Panamanian law firm whose more than 11 million leaked documents known as the "Panama Papers" shed light on how the world's wealthy exploit financial secrecy to hide assets says …
Shoppers rush to Toys R Us stores, say they'll miss the chain
USA Today - 15 Mar 2018 05:56
They say they have fond memories, but many came to cash in gift cards
U.S. pressing China to cut trade surplus by $100 billion: White House
Reuters - 15 Mar 2018 07:10
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Burned by last deal, Ohio bank extra cautious this time around
American Banker - 15 Mar 2018 21:08
Park National, which came to regret its acquisition of a Florida bank just before the financial crisis, took more than a year to vet its recent deal for NewDominion in North Carolina.
Economic Report: Mortgage rates notch first decline of 2018
Market Watch - 15 Mar 2018 17:32
Rates for home loans slipped for the first time in 2018 as worries about trade policies sparking buying in bonds.
This Is How To Build A Troll-Free Online Community
Fast Company - 15 Mar 2018 14:30
Believe it or not, it’s possible to build a place online to share ideas and make connections without all the relentless negativity. Today’s social networking sites were originally created as places for people to conn...
Sentiment towards Chinese steel demand has taken a big hit, but not everyone is concerned
Business Insider - 15 Mar 2018 07:22
REUTERS/Stringer Prices for steel, iron ore and coking coal have tumbled since the start of March. While some blame the introduction of tariffs on US steel imports, Macquarie Bank thinks it’s been driven by concern abo...
Netflix & Amazon Battle For A Piece Of India's 500M Smartphone Audience, But Which Strategy Will Pay Off?
Forbes - 15 Mar 2018 07:11
India, with 530 million smartphone users (and growing), is emerging as a key battleground for Amazon and Netflix in their competition to capture the world's streaming video market.
Financial crisis rules for banks eased by US Senate
BBC - 15 Mar 2018 06:57
The draft bill exempts banks with less than $250bn in assets from strict oversight under the Dodd-Frank Act.
Toys 'R' Us plans to close all U.S. stores; 33,000 jobs at risk: source
Reuters - 15 Mar 2018 06:01
(Reuters) - Bankrupt Toys 'R' Us Inc is preparing to sell or close all 885 stores in its U.S. chain, risking up to 33,000 jobs, after failing to reach a deal to restructure billions of dollars in debt, a person familiar ...
Bitcoin plunges as lawmakers threaten regulations
New York Post - 15 Mar 2018 04:53
Bitcoin plunged nearly 13 percent on Wednesday after Capitol Hill lawmakers weighed a move to regulate the nascent crypto-asset space. Members of the House Financial Services Committee met with crypto-experts to discuss ...
The Margin: Vanessa Trump files for divorce from Donald Trump Jr.
Market Watch - 16 Mar 2018 01:29
She reportedly filed for an uncontested proceeding Thursday in Manhattan Supreme Court, suggesting no legal battle over assets or custody of their five children.
China doesn't want your recycling anymore. Here's what that means for you.
News Observer - 15 Mar 2018 20:42
The Chinese no longer want the plastic bottles, milk jugs and junk mail you put in your recycling bin at home. The world's largest buyer of recycled materials declared last …
Payment fraud: Millions lost in money transfer trick
BBC - 15 Mar 2018 18:51
Victims of a fraud which leads them to transfer money to a con-artist are typically losing nearly £3,000.
The Blood of America's Poor Fuels a Multibillion-Dollar Industry
The Atlantic - 15 Mar 2018 18:49
Companies that collect plasma thrive as long as there are plenty of people desperate for cash.
Builders optimism slides for third consecutive month
ABC News - 15 Mar 2018 18:47
Builders optimism gets nicked as mortgage rates push higher
Here's who's the experts are picking to make the Final Four
Business Insider - 15 Mar 2018 18:43
David J. Phillip/AP There is no overwhelming favorite in March Madness this year. Most experts like Virginia, Villanova, Gonzaga, and Duke to make the Final Four in their brackets. Virginia, Villanova, and Michigan State...
DealBook Briefing: The Fall of Theranos Is Nearly Complete
The New York Times - 15 Mar 2018 18:37
Fraud charges by the S.E.C. cap the destruction of a start-up once ranked among Silicon Valley's brightest prospects.
7 Scientifically-Proven Ways to Find Happiness
inc - 15 Mar 2018 18:36
Highly driven people often sacrifice the things that bring true happiness on the altar of achievementabove all else. But research shows that postponing joy until conditions are perfect is a losing game.
United CEO under microscope after dog's death recalls last year's passenger-dragging scandal
L.A. Times - 15 Mar 2018 18:35Toys R Us liquidation marks bitter end for CEO David Brandon
USA Today - 15 Mar 2018 18:34
From media marketing to pizza to college sports to toys, David Brandon's career has followed a circuitous and ultimately turbulent path.
Bill Gates Buys $50 Million More in Ecolab Stock
Barron's - 15 Mar 2018 18:30
Microsoft's founder followed up last week's purchase by picking up another 369,000 Ecolab shares.