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The Stockpicker's Burden, and Other Lessons
Barron's - 19 Mar 2018 16:00
Edward Thorp, the father of card counting and quantitative investing, fills you in on his mistakes so you don't have to repeat them.
The de novo bug is spreading
American Banker - 19 Mar 2018 23:08
Organizers want to open the first new bank in Michigan since 2009, while a third group in Florida has filed a de novo application.
A Tax on Tech Titans, an I.P.O. for Dropbox and a Tariff Deadline
The New York Times - 19 Mar 2018 05:00
A plan to revamp how digital revenue is taxed in Europe is expected. Dropbox is poised to go public, and tariffs on steel and aluminum will go into effect.
Sketch Guy: Resistance Is Futile. To Change Habits, Try Replacement Instead.
The New York Times - 19 Mar 2018 18:23
An inconvenient bit of neuroscience: The more you try not to think about a bad habit, the harder it gets to resist. So think about something else.
United Airlines Flight Crew Made Jokes About Dead Dogs, According to Actor's Viral Tweet
inc - 19 Mar 2018 07:18
You'd have to have a total lack of emotional intelligence right now to be a United employee, and make jokes about dead dogs in front of paying customers. But that's what allegedly happened.
Signs of revival turn lender bullish on India's villages
livemint.com - 19 Mar 2018 06:53In '60 Minutes' Interview Saudi Crown Prince Boasts $100 Billion From Anti-Corruption Round Up
Forbes - 19 Mar 2018 05:47
Asked about his $500 million yacht and $300 million French chateau, the prince said, "My personal life is something that I'd like to keep to myself."
Call for stricter rules on doorstep loans
BBC - 19 Mar 2018 04:08
Citizens Advice says that protection for payday loan borrowers should be extended to doorstep lending.
Bitcoin plunges 7%, then bounces back, after report of Twitter ad ban
Market Watch - 19 Mar 2018 03:46
The price of bitcoin swung wildly Sunday, first plunging about 7% to nearly $7,000, then rallying by $700 in the span of a few hours.
90% Who Use Mobile Social Media Apps Check Facebook Daily, so Marketers Take Note
Small Business Trends - 19 Mar 2018 02:00
As more and more people use mobile apps to access social media, it's important for small business marketers to know where customers are visiting, when they're looking, and what they're doing once there. Here are the late...
How Trade Shows Help You License Your Product Ideas
inc - 19 Mar 2018 20:23
At the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, it's easy to meet and befriend companies that are looking for their next great idea.
Why ABC Put a 'Make America Great Again' Hat in Its Roseanne Subway Activation
AdWeek - 19 Mar 2018 19:15
It's been two-and-a-half weeks since ABC turned a New York subway train into the iconic Roseanne living room as part of its nostalgia-themed marketing campaign to promote the revival's debut on March 27. Since then, a fe...
Goldman releases U.K. pay gap data; Wells targeted again
American Banker - 19 Mar 2018 18:50
The bank is the latest to report required pay discrepancies in their British units; the DOJ and SEC are looking into sales practices at the bank's wealth management unit.
Point72 president resigns as hedge fund faces lawsuits
New York Post - 19 Mar 2018 18:45
Douglas Haynes has resigned as president of Point72 Asset Management, a spokeswoman for billionaire Steven Cohen's investment firm said on Sunday, as the company and Haynes face a lawsuit claiming women are subject to a ...
5 Reasons to Blockchain Your Supply Chain
Forbes - 19 Mar 2018 18:43
Report from Accenture and DHL urges blockchain adoption in logistics and supply chains, areas ripe for greater automation and transparency.
The Rules Of Ethical Persuasion For Successful PR
Forbes - 19 Mar 2018 18:38
It is vital to use the principles of ethical persuasion for optimal results in PR
The 8 most luxurious private jets in the world (BA, ERJ, GD, BBD.B)
Business Insider - 19 Mar 2018 18:38
Greenpoint Technologies Private-jet makers like Gulfstream, Bombardier, and Embraer are taking their flagship offerings to new levels of luxury, technology, and performance. But some customers have decided to convert com...
Nasdaq drops 1 percent as Facebook leads slide in tech stocks
Reuters - 19 Mar 2018 18:35
(Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Monday, with the Nasdaq dropping more than 1 percent, as Facebook's shares tumbled about 5 percent on reports that data of 50 million users were misused.
How This Top Law Firm Thinks Like a Startup to Fuel Growth (and How You Can, Too)
inc - 19 Mar 2018 18:35
Theinnovation 'bar' is being set to new heights, folks.
U.K. and E.U. Agree on Plan to Avoid Brexit 'Cliff Edge'
The New York Times - 19 Mar 2018 18:35
The two sides have negotiated a 21-month transition period after the withdrawal next March. But the deal depends on a solution to the Irish border question.
Facebook's Stock Is Plummeting Amid the Company's Latest Crisis. Here's What's Going On
Time - 19 Mar 2018 18:33
The social network is in hot water over privacy issues
How Did a Small Business Score a Deal with the New York Yankees?
Small Business Trends - 19 Mar 2018 18:30
The head of Retro Fitness explains how his company became an official partner with the New York Yankees and offers insights to small businesses from this big promotional partnership example.