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US businesses raise pay at fastest pace in 11 years; tax cut bonuses may have been factor
USA Today - 27 Apr 2018 18:19
The Labor Department said Friday that its employment cost index shows wages and salaries in the private sector rose 1% between January and March compared with the previous quarter. That’s the biggest gain since the fir...
The Best (And Worst) Cities To Make Money On Airbnb
Forbes - 27 Apr 2018 18:19
Have you ever wondered how much profit you could make renting out your house on Airbnb? The folks at Homes.com just dug into the stats and broke out the math so you don't have to wonder anymore.
7 striking facts about the money tech companies are making
Miami Herald - 27 Apr 2018 08:12
Everyone knows the tech industry is rich, but it can be challenging to get your head around just how much money it's minting. Four of the industry's giants -- Facebook, …
PepsiCo disappoints Wall Street, frustrates its delivery drivers
New York Post - 27 Apr 2018 06:47
Indra Nooyi's efforts at squeezing profits out of Frito-Lay are proving somewhat disappointing. Nooyi, chief executive of PepsiCo, said on Thursday that operating profits at the company's North American snacks business w...
Amazon Just Announced a Surprising $1.6 Billion in Profits. Why Is It Raising Prime to $119 a Year?
inc - 27 Apr 2018 06:29
If that makes you mad, consider these other options for free delivery and streaming content.
What Will It Take For Ethereum And Ripple To Beat Bitcoin
Forbes - 27 Apr 2018 04:39
Ethereum and Ripple need to build their own brand and buzz.
Starbucks CEO says racial controversy hasn't affected sales
Miami Herald - 27 Apr 2018 03:40
Starbucks' sales have not suffered over the outcry that ensued when two black men were arrested at a Philadelphia store, CEO Kevin Johnson said Thursday, but he vowed to remain …
Meet 7-year-old Montannah Kenney, the youngest girl ever to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Business Insider - 28 Apr 2018 01:40
Montannah Kenney recently became the youngest girl to scale Mount Kilimanjaro. The 7-year-old resident of Austin, Texas, said she wanted to climb the volcano in Tanzania in order to be closer to her dad — who died five...
12 things Americans get wrong about Mexican food
Business Insider - 27 Apr 2018 22:50
Shutterstock When someone in America, not of Mexican heritage, thinks of "real" Mexican food, nachos, beef and chicken tacos, and cheesy quesadillas are probably some of the first things that come to mind. But it would p...
Los Angeles holds talks as Amazon works with finalists for its second headquarters
L.A. Times - 27 Apr 2018 18:30Amazon Prime increased its price to $119 -- here's how to decide if it's worth the cost
Business Insider - 27 Apr 2018 18:25
Rafi Letzter/Tech Insider Amazon Prime increased the price of an annual membership to $119. Amazon Prime has over 100 million members globally, according to Jeff Bezos. Paying for a membership allows you to shop online q...
U.S. businesses raise workers' pay at fastest pace in 11 years
L.A. Times - 27 Apr 2018 18:25The U.S. Oil Boom Is Starting To See Some Limiters To Growth
Forbes - 27 Apr 2018 18:19
Some looming physical limiters to growth, especially in the booming Permian Basin, could produce a leveling-off of U.S. domestic oil production during the second half of 2018.
Gains for Amazon and Microsoft help US stocks edge higher
ABC News - 27 Apr 2018 18:14
US stocks are rising as Amazon jumped following a bigger-than-expected profit in the first quarter. Intel and Microsoft are also rising
How One Small Press Is Taking Art Books Back To The Future
Forbes - 27 Apr 2018 18:13
Boutique small press Beehive Books uses social media and crowdfunding to update an old publishing model and reach directly to its audience for deluxe and curious editions.
Exxon, Chevron first-quarter results dinged by refining weakness yet again
Reuters - 27 Apr 2018 18:06
(Reuters) - Weak refining margins dinged first-quarter results for Exxon Mobil Corp and Chevron Corp , though Chevron's oil production outshone its larger rival, which has struggled to turn operations around after recent...
Europe gets a new fintech unicorn
Business Insider - 27 Apr 2018 18:05
This story was delivered to Business Insider Intelligence "Fintech Briefing" subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. UK neobank Revoluthas secureda $250 million Series C funding round led by DST Glob...
How to Create More Positive Chance Encounters in Your Daily Life
inc - 27 Apr 2018 18:00
Balance your work life with productive relationship building.
How to Deal With Someone Who Keeps Undermining You at Work
inc - 27 Apr 2018 18:00
It is one of the most frustrating things to experience, but remember, you have nothing to prove.
Cramer on Amazon earnings: 'This was the best quarter I've ever seen' for a company, period
CNBC - 27 Apr 2018 17:38
CNBC's Jim Cramer throws down the gauntlet on Amazon, saying the company's latest quarter is the best he's ever seen and a "new order."
Cuomo: $750M in state economic development funds available
Miami Herald - 27 Apr 2018 08:08
The latest round in New York state's annual Regional Economic Development Council competition is underway, with $750 million to be awarded to entities statewide. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday …
Amazon delivers dazzling profits, as well as $20 Prime hike and NFL games
Reuters - 27 Apr 2018 08:00
(Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc more than doubled its profit on Thursday and predicted strong spring results as the world's biggest online retailer raised the price for U.S. Prime subscribers, added U.S. football games and to...