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Here's what 14 movies looked like before and after CGI
Business Insider - 21 Apr 2018 02:40
Before Harry Potter soared across Hogwarts on a broomstick, he was just Daniel Radcliffe balancing on a broom in a studio's green screen room. The fantastical universes of great movies are made with CGI special effects. ...
Is GE's Bounceback for Real?
Barron's - 21 Apr 2018 06:57
In a positive surprise, GE reaffirmed its 2018 financial guidance; many analysts and investors had expected GE to reduce its forecast.
Feds Investigate Whether VW Should Recall More Models
Forbes - 21 Apr 2018 16:54
Federal regulators say Volkswagen may not have recalled enough vehicles for a problem that could keep the driver's airbag from deploying in a crash.
UK rival Smyths to take over Toys R Us stores in Europe
New York Post - 21 Apr 2018 17:36
BERLIN -- Ireland-based Smyths Toys has reached a deal to take over more than 90 Toys R Us stores in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In March, Toys R Us said it would be liquidating its U.S. business. Its German branch...
First Quarter GDP Could Be Weaker Than What Republicans Are Hoping For
Forbes - 21 Apr 2018 08:38
The Federal Reserve of Atlanta does a rolling estimate of GDP growth each quarter. Its current forecast for the March quarter is 2.0%, which would be disappointing for Republicans since they passed the tax cuts late last...
The Looming Battle Over AI Chips
Barron's - 21 Apr 2018 06:36
Facebook, Alphabet, and other tech giants are increasingly weighing making their own chips--threatening Nvidia and Intel.
General Mills Shares Are in the Bargain Aisle
Barron's - 21 Apr 2018 06:34
It was a bad week for consumer stocks, but some see a bargain as new products promise to jump-start sales growth. Dividend yield: 4.5%.
'Canadian Warren Buffet' makes $237M bid to acquire Toys 'R' Us
New York Post - 21 Apr 2018 05:59
Billionaires are dueling over Geoffrey the Giraffe. Prem Watsa, the "Canadian Warren Buffet," has filed a stalking-horse bid, to acquire the Canadian Toys 'R' Us unit for $237 million. The offer, which will form the open...
Harvey asks judge to force Weinstein Co. to hand over files
New York Post - 21 Apr 2018 05:58
Harvey Weinstein wants to "exonerate himself." The pervy producer asked a bankruptcy court judge on Friday to order the Weinstein Co. to hand over personal emails and files so he can defend himself against civil and crim...
An overlooked corner of the market has been quietly crushing it -- and Bank of America has 2 trades to capitalize on more strength
Business Insider - 21 Apr 2018 19:13
Reuters/Lucas Jackson An overlooked area of the market has been outperforming, sporting the only positive information ratio out of all major asset classes since the start of 2018. Bank of America Merrill Lynch sees the g...
Capitol Report: Mulvaney's first fine at CFPB is second-largest in history of agency
Market Watch - 21 Apr 2018 19:03
The $1 billion fine imposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and first since Mick Mulvaney took over the agency, ranks as the second-highest in the history of the agency.
Bozeman Health to lose $2.6M due to state budget cuts
Miami Herald - 21 Apr 2018 19:00
Officials with Bozeman Health say they expect to see a $2.6 million drop in revenue this year due to state cuts in Medicaid reimbursement rates. Bozeman Health President John Hill …
Sixt came to the U.S. in 2011, and it's already the nation's fourth-largest car rental company
L.A. Times - 21 Apr 2018 19:00Goldman was king of the quarter, but Morgan is the one to buy, analysts say
Market Watch - 21 Apr 2018 18:35
Despite a stronger first quarter, most bank analysts expect Goldman Sachs will have to spend more to ramp up its business, while Morgan Stanley is already there --and could produce much greater stock price upside.
21 companies that give stock pickers their best shot at crushing the market, according to Goldman Sachs
Business Insider - 21 Apr 2018 18:30
Thomson Reuters When stocks trade too similarly, it's tougher for stock pickers to profit from unique opportunities. The average three-month stock correlation on the S&P 500, a gauge of how uniformly stocks on the index ...
Telecom standards group puts new technology on hold in wake of U.S. probe
Reuters - 21 Apr 2018 18:06
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5 Things to Consider Before Introducing Ongoing Learning Resources and Programs to Employees
inc - 21 Apr 2018 17:40
Most important is to not push live, in-person gatherings and instead allow for streaming options.
With a Glance Backward, Brooks Brothers Looks to the Future
The New York Times - 21 Apr 2018 17:39
The reinvention of the 200-year-old American brand by its brash Italian owner, Claudio Del Vecchio, has meant staying true to its past.
Primetime For Jeff Bezos: Amazon Chief's Net Worth Climbs $7.7 Billion In One Week
Forbes - 21 Apr 2018 17:35U.S. sanctions on Vekselberg have $1.5-$2 billion assets frozen: sources
Reuters - 21 Apr 2018 17:09
ZURICH/MOSCOW - Assets totaling between $1.5 billion and $2 billion have been frozen as a result of sanctions imposed on Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg and his Renova Group conglomerate, two sources close to the matt...
14 Strategies To Cut Through The Noise And Boost Brand Loyalty
Forbes - 21 Apr 2018 17:00
With the right strategies, you can stand out to your customers and keep them coming back for more.
The GOP tax overhaul took away a bunch of deductions available to Americans
Business Insider - 21 Apr 2018 15:09
J. Scott Applewhite/AP Images Congress had to find additional revenue in order to make up for tax cuts. They did that by taking away numerous deductions that were previously available to taxpayers. Some of those include ...