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Michael Cohen reportedly met with another Qatari government official, days before the FBI raided his office
Business Insider - 19 May 2018 04:24
Yana Paskova/Getty Images Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's personal attorney, met with a senior Qatari official in Florida last month, just days before the FBI raided Cohen's home and office. It's unclear what was...
Bitcoin's Price Drop Doesn't Scare the Big Money
Barron's - 19 May 2018 02:34
Coindesk's annual conference showed the financial industry is still drawn to bitcoin and blockchain. But the regulatory outlook is uncertain.
Roku Shares: A Bet on the Channel Guide to TV's Future
Barron's - 19 May 2018 02:49
The small company has carved out a unique niche in TV's still large ad market. Given its growth, the stock is relatively cheap.
'Avengers: Infinity War' Topping $1.8 Billion On Fourth Weekend
Forbes - 19 May 2018 02:37
'Avengers: Infinity War' prepares for yet another big weekend that will push it past yet another box office milestone, as 'Deadpool 2' and 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' loom on the horizon.
Why Coke, PepsiCo, and P&G Look Like Bargains
Barron's - 19 May 2018 02:00
Shares of the consumer-staples giants have been battered, but investors are ignoring their comeback prospects. One bull sees the best opportunities since 2001.
13 photos of Meghan Markle's adorable bridesmaids and page boys at the royal wedding
Business Insider - 19 May 2018 16:40
UK Pool/Sky News via AP Princess Charlotte,Prince Georgeand the rest of the bridesmaids and page boys looked adorable while accompanying Meghan Markle during the royal wedding. Charlotte was one of six bridesmaids, while...
Louisiana won't add restrictions on cellphones while driving
Miami Herald - 19 May 2018 16:21
Louisiana will not be enacting a ban on hand-held cellphone use while driving. A House-backed proposal stalled in the Senate, and the regular session ended Friday without action on the …
Why Record Labels Hate Free Streaming Tiers So Much
Forbes - 19 May 2018 16:00Gas prices remain high with holiday weekend approaching
Miami Herald - 19 May 2018 15:39
Motorists are still seeking higher prices at the pump in New Jersey, with local averages reaching $3 per gallon in some areas. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a …
The best deals you can find at Costco, according to employees
Business Insider - 19 May 2018 16:20
kyle tsui/Flickr Costco membership provides access to a store known for its deals and bulk quantities. Business Insider reached out to Costco employees to find out what they thought were the best deals in the store. Empl...
U.S. customs to hire dozens of officers as foreign travel surges at LAX
L.A. Times - 19 May 2018 16:00'America First' should start with the plight of the country's abandoned Native population
Business Insider - 19 May 2018 16:00
Getty Images Native-Americans suffer from what is known as the Asterix problem: Their numbers are too small to have a major macroeconomic impact, and thus their plight as a minority is often ignored. "This section of our...
Group launches bid to repeal Seattle's new tax on companies
Miami Herald - 19 May 2018 15:56
A coalition of businesses in Seattle has started a campaign to repeal the city's new tax on large businesses to help fund homeless services and affordable housing. Multiple news outlets …
Employment trends: What is the future of recruiting as a profession?
USA Today - 19 May 2018 15:02
If you’re a recruiter and are starting to feel as if you’re in a dead-end job, first acknowledge that it’s a question many of us ask about our careers these days. Before you make up your mind about whether or not b...
When changing jobs, hit the brakes before you take this step with your 401(k) plan
USA Today - 19 May 2018 15:00
Retirees and job-switchers hit a crossroad: Keep that 401(k) plan at your old employer or roll it over to an IRA. Retirement plan service providers have the ability to nudge you toward one decision or the other. ...
Social Security is rapidly running out of money and few Americans are ready
Business Insider - 19 May 2018 14:03
Flickr/gabriel_rocha The typical US household has fewer savings today than they did 20 years ago and 21% of them have nothing saved for retirement. The majority of US retirees say they rely on Social Security as a primar...
Midlife savings crisis: Ways to rebuild your retirement plan later in life
USA Today - 19 May 2018 14:02
If a look at the balance in your 401(k) sparks a midlife savings crisis, take heart: Later is a better time than never to get serious about retirement. Here are five tips financial planners recommend to ramp up your reti...
China compromises seen in U.S. trade talks
USA Today - 19 May 2018 01:10
China is sending conciliatory signals as U.S. and Chinese negotiators try to head off a trade war between the world's two biggest economies. (May 18)
Here Are 5 NASDAQ Stocks Hitting Fresh, New Multi-Year Highs This Week
Forbes - 19 May 2018 16:03
These 5 stocks managed higher highs even as the NASDAQ Composite failed to achieve that this week.
Why does Trump get away with corruption? Because Bill and Hillary Clinton normalized it
Business Insider - 19 May 2018 16:03
Scott Olson/Getty Scandals continue to pile up on the Trump administration — yet the president's approval ratings are on the rise. Why don't voters seem to care about apparent corruption? One reason is that it's been e...
Apple fans are raging that the new MacBook Pro has an unreliable keyboard -- so I wrote this article with one to show you how bad it can be (AAPL)
Business Insider - 19 May 2018 16:00
Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider On Wednesday, the "G" key on my 15-inch 2016 MacBook Pro — a model sporting the newest butterfly keyboard design — started acting up for the second time since I bought it. It does...
Revenue reversal coming: Major Social Security change projected to start in 2022
USA Today - 19 May 2018 14:02
According to the intermediate-cost forecast from the Board of Trustees, 2022 will mark the first time in four decades that Social Security will pay out more in benefits than it collects in revenue.