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12 famous people who died on the Titanic -- and 11 who survived
Business Insider - 14 Apr 2018 15:57
Wikimedia Commons The Titanic — billed as an unsinkable ship —hit an iceberg and sank on April 15, 1912. Over 1,500 people died in the maritime disaster, while 705 individuals survived. A number of the victims and su...
Telecommuting: Here's how much you might save by working from home
USA Today - 14 Apr 2018 17:02
Working from home isn't just convenient; it can also put serious money back in your pocket.
Apple warns employees: Leaking iPhone info can land you in jail
New York Post - 14 Apr 2018 03:21
Apple warned its employees that leaking details about the latest iPhone could land them in jail. In an internal blog post, the notoriously secretive tech giant has attempted to scare off any would-be leakers by suggestin...
4 Tiny Funds With Massive Dividends (Up To 11.7%)
Forbes - 14 Apr 2018 16:47Google futurist and director of engineering: Basic income will spread worldwide by the 2030s
Business Insider - 14 Apr 2018 08:50
Tech Insider Basic income will be widespread by the 2030s, according to Google futurist and director of engineering Ray Kurzweil. Kurzweil is known for making seemingly wild predictions. In 2016, he predicted that by 202...
Five things to do with empty retail space
BBC - 14 Apr 2018 08:03
As the High Street comes under pressure and shopping habits change, what can be done to fill vacant shops?
How Trade Tensions Will Test Companies and Investors
Barron's - 14 Apr 2018 06:12
It's not just the direct impact on targeted goods. Uncertainty over tariffs may cause businesses to delay or change spending and hiring plans.
Stan Lee Files Lawsuit Against Former Business Manager
Forbes - 14 Apr 2018 04:52
The comic book legend is alleging fraud and financial abuse of an elder, among other claims.
A Bullish Sign Returns For Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, EOS, And Other Cryptocurrencies
Forbes - 14 Apr 2018 04:46
Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and EOS have been on fire lately
Oil Price Is Highest Since 2014 But Syria's Geopolitical Black Hole Won't Be Primary Market Driver
Forbes - 14 Apr 2018 20:24
Ongoing tension in the Middle East is contributing to oil price upsides, but is not the main factor influencing futures market sentiment just yet.
Study: Louisiana Medicaid expansion program has $3.5B impact
Miami Herald - 14 Apr 2018 18:38
Louisiana's Medicaid expansion program has helped create or support nearly 19,200 jobs across the state and $178 million in state and local taxes. That's according to an economic analysis done …
One Wall Street firm has formulated a plan for ruffled investors who want to brave the stormiest parts of the market again
Business Insider - 14 Apr 2018 18:30
Reuters/Stringer It's time for weary stock market investors to add some risk back to their portfolios, according to Wells Fargo's head of equity strategy. Stocks have recently been rocked by fears of a trade war. After a...
China slows review of chip company mergers amid trade tensions: WSJ
Reuters - 14 Apr 2018 18:23
(Reuters) - Two multi-billion dollar takeovers of semiconductor makers are being stalled by Chinese regulatory reviews amid rising U.S.-China trade tensions, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people fa...
Stocks are fast approaching a level that would trigger a 'wave of selling,' UBS warns
Business Insider - 14 Apr 2018 18:10
REUTERS/Philip Massie The S&P 500is headed towards a level that would trigger a "wave of selling," according to technical analysts at UBS. They forecast that the next leg down in stocks could begin as soon as next month....
Costco workers reveal 14 things they'd never buy from the store
Business Insider - 14 Apr 2018 18:00
Mike Mozart/Flickr Costco products are famous for being bulk-sized and cost-effective. Business Insider reached out to Costco employees to find out what items they would never buy at the store. Most workers cited the cha...
Gas prices resume upward trend in New Jersey, rest of nation
Miami Herald - 14 Apr 2018 17:54
Gas prices in New Jersey and across the nation have resumed their upward trend, with analysts citing Mideast tension and the approaching deadline to switch to more expensive summer-blend gasoline. …
McDonald's is trying to compete with Starbucks' biggest advantage -- here's who comes out on top (MCD, SBUX)
Business Insider - 14 Apr 2018 17:50
Hollis Johnson/Business Insider McDonald's and Starbucks are making major investments in mobile ordering apps. As foot traffic falls, chains are growing sales by convincing customers to order on their smartphones. We tri...
9 things cannabis investors should know
Business Insider - 14 Apr 2018 17:30
REUTERS/Nir Elias The legal cannabis sector is expected to surge from $7.7 billion to $31.4 billion between 2017 and 2021. It's estimated that North American sales will make up 86% of the global market. There are a varie...
Ex-CFO sentenced for embezzling $6.5 million from employer
News Observer - 14 Apr 2018 17:06
A Kansas City man has been sentenced to five years in prison without parole for embezzling more than $6.5 million from his employer. Thirty-four-year-old Douglas Lee Ferrell was sentenced Friday …
It's Not Just Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, The Internet Is Broken, But We Can Fix It
inc - 14 Apr 2018 17:04
There's a massive security hole in cyberspace and we need to close it
Norm Langer guides Langer's Deli through changing tastes
L.A. Times - 14 Apr 2018 17:00Leaders: Increase Employee Engagement by 300% with this Daily Practice
Forbes - 14 Apr 2018 17:00
Giving feedback is a delicate art. Telling employees they did something wrong can come across as judgmental. Worse, if the feedback is vague, then the employee will not have sufficient clarity to put it into action. Here...