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What Investors Look For In A CEO
Forbes - 17 Mar 2018 18:34
When investors write a check for an early-stage company, there needs to be a standout leader. But what are the key qualities?
People are struggling to figure out which train is going the wrong way in this viral brain teaser
Business Insider - 17 Mar 2018 18:27
Wang He/Getty Images Brain teasers, puzzles, and optical illusions are a dime a dozen online these days. Heathrow Express is getting in on the fun with a new train puzzle. Among 27 trains, one of the rail cars is facing ...
Why the Bulls Should Be Nervous
Barron's - 17 Mar 2018 04:39
With record inflows into equity mutual funds and ETFs, can a market top be far away?
Why Technology Changes Slowly At First... And Then Very Fast
inc - 17 Mar 2018 17:06
The next big thing always starts out looking like nothing at all
Product exclusions from U.S. metals tariffs may take 90 days: document
Reuters - 17 Mar 2018 06:21
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Whipsawed by Events, the Dow Drops 389 Points
Barron's - 17 Mar 2018 05:54
Investors are treating each incoming data point as the start of a new narrative, says one strategist.
More Companies Stumble Under Debt Load
Barron's - 17 Mar 2018 05:25
A recent wave of bankruptcies reminds investors that low interest rates alone won't protect a balance sheet.
Carl Icahn boosts stake in Newell Brands as proxy battle heats up
New York Post - 17 Mar 2018 05:19
The battle at Newell Brands is heating up. Activist investor Carl Icahn has upped his stake in the Elmer's glue maker to 6.9 percent, according to a Friday regulatory filing. The filing comes weeks after The Post reporte...
2018 Share Buybacks Could Exceed $800 Billion, Driven By Overseas Cash
Forbes - 17 Mar 2018 04:13
J.P. Morgan estimates that the $1.2 trillion in overseas cash will lead to historic stock buybacks this year and I believe in 2019.
U.S. probes air bag failures in deadly Hyundai, Kia car crashes
Reuters - 17 Mar 2018 19:11
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Barclays has now run point on the 3 biggest debt deals in history -- here's how it's able to punch above its weight class
Business Insider - 17 Mar 2018 19:11
Mike Segar/Reuters After serving as joint active bookrunner on CVS Health's $40 billion debt deal last week, Barclays has now helped lead the three biggest bond offerings on record. Business Insider spoke with two Barcla...
This 27-year-old MIT graduate explains why she gave up a promising career in tech to help kids get vital job skills
Business Insider - 17 Mar 2018 19:00
Netia McCray / Youtube channel usembassybrussels Netia McCray is the founder of Mbadika, a Boston-area nonprofit that helps kids get the technology skills they need to succeed in the modern economy. Mbadika does hands-on...
EPA wants mine company to help pay for Superfund study
Miami Herald - 17 Mar 2018 18:38
The U.S. Environmental Protection agency wants a mining company to pay for a potentially costly investigation of underground water flows at a southwestern Colorado Superfund site to help the agency …
World's priciest chocolate goes on display in Portugal
USA Today - 17 Mar 2018 18:17
The chocolate is priced at 7,728 euros (almost $10,000) and is covered in edible gold.
Three ways Apple could spend $163 billion besides a big acquisition
Market Watch - 17 Mar 2018 18:13
Apple is planning to draw down its net-cash balance over time. The company will likely still return significant amounts of cash to shareholders, and it could also seek to address supply-chain issues or acquire original c...
Nebraska college opens $4.2M renovated culinary school
News Observer - 17 Mar 2018 09:01
The colors were striking -- the bright orange of a roasted sweet potato and the hunter green of grilled kale set against the stark white of the round dinner plate. …
Trump's possible China tariffs send opponents scrambling
News Observer - 17 Mar 2018 08:35
President Donald Trump is considering sweeping tariffs on imports from China, with an announcement possible as early as next week. And that has industry groups and some lawmakers scrambling to …
Restraining order against striking Frontier workers granted
Miami Herald - 17 Mar 2018 07:54
A West Virginia judge has granted a telecommunications company a temporary restraining order against its protesting employees. Roughly 1,400 Frontier Communications employees in West Virginia and Ashburn, Virginia, repre...
Rising Return On Invested Capital Bodes Well For Kulicke & Soffa Shareholders
Forbes - 17 Mar 2018 07:43
With impressive profitability and a significantly undervalued share price,this firm earns a spot in January's Most Attractive Stocks Model Portfolio and is this week's Long Idea.
How to Curb the High Cost of Caregiving
Barron's - 17 Mar 2018 07:03
Caregiving starts off slow, often as a few favors or a few extra bucks. But it doesn't take long before caregivers incur high financial and emotional costs.
Brewer scores 22 to help Thunder beat Clippers 121-113
News Observer - 17 Mar 2018 07:50
Five starts, five wins for Corey Brewer with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The recent addition scored 22 points and matched a career high with six steals to help the Thunder …
Why Broadcom's Plan B Looks Complicated
Barron's - 17 Mar 2018 05:38
With the White House blocking its Qualcomm bid, the chip maker needs to buy a large, compatible tech company with high margins. That's not easy.