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SocGen is said ready to pay up to $1 billion to end U.S. probes
American Banker - 3 May 2018 17:22
Societe Generale is nearing an agreement to pay as much as $1 billion to resolve two U.S. probes -- into the rigging of benchmark interest rates and allegations of bribery in Libya -- according to people familiar with th...
Rivals plot strategy for post-Toys 'R' Us world
New York Post - 3 May 2018 04:54
With just weeks left before the last Toys 'R' Us stores go dark, rivals are circling like vultures. Walmart, Target, Amazon and a host of other chains -- including unlikely toy destinations like Party City and Ace Hardwa...
Australia's Commonwealth Bank lost data of 20m accounts
BBC - 3 May 2018 05:12
Commonwealth Bank apologises for not telling customers about the potential privacy breach two years ago.
Appeals court reverses conviction of ex-trader Jesse Litvak
New York Post - 3 May 2018 17:16
An appeals court in New York says a former Wall Street trader can be released from prison because he was improperly convicted of taking advantage of a government bailout program. The ruling Thursday by the 2nd US Circuit...
The Wall Street Journal: Amazon wants to know you body size
Market Watch - 3 May 2018 17:09
The online retail giant has invited people in New York to get measured by a 3-D body scanner.
Trump's Efforts to Please His Voters Will Cause a Stock Market Crash
Lombardi Letter - 3 May 2018 17:08
Trump Is Trapped Between His Political Base and a Stock Market Crash A stock market crash seems inevitable now. There are domestic and international triggers lurking beneath every bullish move on Wall Street. Often these...
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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is now the 2nd-biggest real-estate broker in the US
Business Insider - 3 May 2018 16:54
AP Images Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, the investment conglomerate's residential real-estate brokerage business, is now the second-largest in the US. While many of Warren Buffett's portfolio companies aren't associat...
Job hunting? Tips for finding employment even if you don't have a college degree
USA Today - 3 May 2018 17:00
The vast majority of job seekers and employees are navigating their job searches and their careers without a college degree. So providing resources for them is crucial. Here are three main ways to job hunt without a bach...
The Wall Street Journal: Smartphone giant Xiaomi files for huge IPO in Hong Kong
Market Watch - 3 May 2018 05:21
Xiaomi Corp., one of China's top smartphone makers, said it would launch its initial public offering in Hong Kong.
Elon Musk blows off 'boring, boneheaded' questions from analysts
New York Post - 3 May 2018 17:01
Tesla shares plunged Thursday after a bizarre earnings call, in which CEO Elon Musk brushed off what he called "boring, bonehead" questions from analysts about Tesla's business. Tesla shares were recently off 7 percent a...
Wall Street should be worried about Justice Department report
New York Post - 3 May 2018 04:47
This I guarantee. When the next report from Michael Horowitz, the Justice Department's inspector general, comes out, Wall Street is going to be very interested. And very worried. But the timing of the report has changed:...
Spotify misses on revenue in first earnings report since IPO
New York Post - 3 May 2018 04:21
Wall Street isn't dancing to this tune. Spotify's first earnings report since going public was a dud, and investors didn't hold back in showing their disappointment, sending the Swedish music-streaming giant's shares dow...
Glenmark gets notice over misconduct in clinical trials
livemint.com - 3 May 2018 18:58Economic Report: Trade deficit falls to 6-month low of $49 billion
Market Watch - 3 May 2018 17:17
The trade deficit sank 15% in March to $49 billion to mark the lowest level in six months, but the decline is likely just temporary. The U.S. is on track to run another large trade gap in 2018 that exceeds the deficit in...
Buffett's mortgage companies found to cater to white clients
Miami Herald - 3 May 2018 17:17
Trident Mortgage Co. helps more families buy homes in Philadelphia and neighboring Camden, New Jersey, than any other company, but it primarily serves one demographic: white people. That is no …
In One Chart: If blockchain is the future, why are so many global execs ignoring it?
Market Watch - 3 May 2018 17:14
Of 3,138 chief information officers around the world polled in a new Gartner study, only 1% currently use the technology and a mere 22% say they plan on using it at some point in the future.
Richard Branson to launch investment fund
BBC - 3 May 2018 17:05
Sir Richard is set to become a partner in a private equity fund aimed at consumer goods.
To Enlist Physicians in Reducing Costs, Show Them the Costs
Harvard Business Review - 3 May 2018 17:00
University of Utah Health developed a tool to do it.
Boost Business Revenue With An Email Automation Funnel
Forbes - 3 May 2018 17:00
If you haven't created an email automation funnel, you're missing a huge opportunity to engage and nurture your existing customers. Read our informative guide on how to get started.
Will The Best Financial Advice Be Terribly Wrong for You?
Forbes - 3 May 2018 16:56
What happens when the best financial advice goes terribly wrong? Every situation is different, avoid these three drastic mistakes that could cost your thousands in extra taxes. Taxes on investments, taxes on retirement a...
Skoda Auto aims to sell 18,500 cars in India in 2018
livemint.com - 3 May 2018 17:13
Skoda Auto to focus on the premium segment to make its operations in India profitable and sustainable