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Fujifilm will ask judge to enforce Xerox merger
New York Post - 16 Jun 2018 04:58
Fujifilm in the next several days is expected to ask a judge to enforce Xerox's $6.1 billion merger agreement, The Post has learned. The move comes despite Carl Icahn's best efforts to scuttle the deal, sources said. On ...
5 years after Black Forest fire, danger looms
Miami Herald - 16 Jun 2018 08:01
When Frances Burke's children were young, one of them carved "I love Mom" into the hearth of her wood-burning fireplace. Thirty-some years ago, her kids all denied chiseling the words …
Preparing Berkshire for a Future Without Buffett
Barron's - 16 Jun 2018 04:08
Eight steps that Berkshire Hathaway should take to prepare investors for an inevitable leadership transition
CEO's Sudden Exit Can Hurt...or Help a Stock
Barron's - 16 Jun 2018 04:24
A look at what happened at Athenahealth, Apple, Wynn Resorts, and CSX.
Reeling From Netflix, Big Media Turns to Mergers
Barron's - 16 Jun 2018 03:56
The AT&T-Time Warner deal and the bidding for 21st Century Fox assets are just the beginning. Why distribution beats content.
Import now to beat tariffs on goods from China? It will cost
ABC News - 16 Jun 2018 16:06
Companies might pay a premium to import certain goods from China before new tariffs kick
Trump's bully-and-threaten approach to dealmaking is not so artful
Business Insider - 16 Jun 2018 16:03
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Donald Trump's negotiating strategy didn't serve him well in the private sector. It's serving him even less well in government and as president. There will be occasions where Trump’s tactic of ho...
Fresh ways to save some green at your local farmers market
USA Today - 16 Jun 2018 16:02
The difference between the produce at farmers markets and supermarkets is more than “tomayto” versus “tomahto.” Here’s how to get the most for your money when buying produce and other farmers market goods. ...
Rand Paul's attacker sentenced to 30 days in prison and receives a $10,000 fine
Business Insider - 16 Jun 2018 05:03
AP A federal judge sentenced a Kentucky man to 30 days in prison for assaulting Sen. Rand Paul in an attack that left the politician with several broken ribs. Rene Boucher, 60, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, must also serve...
Time Warner will be renamed Warner Media, Turner CEO exits
New York Post - 16 Jun 2018 04:08
AT&T didn't waste time losing the Time in Time Warner. The giant telecom announced on Friday -- its first full day of owning Time Warner -- that the operating businesses in the $85 billion acquisition will be contained i...
Apple, Qualcomm battle over possible ban on some U.S. iPhone imports
Reuters - 16 Jun 2018 01:32
(Reuters) - The staff of the U.S. International Trade Commission on Friday recommended that a trade judge find that Apple Inc infringed at least one of Qualcomm Inc's patents, a move that could lead to blocking the impor...
How to know whether it's worth it to move to a new city for a job
Business Insider - 16 Jun 2018 00:47
Shutterstock Over the years, Americans have become more likely to relocate for work. Job seekers move to San Francisco, New York City, and San Jose, California, more than any other city — but they are also among the mo...
Long-Term Rate Outlook Is Surprisingly Tame
Barron's - 16 Jun 2018 00:25
Even as the Fed accelerates rate hikes now, it is skeptical that the Trump administration's policies will revive American dynamism.
How this senior citizen started her own business and you can, too
Market Watch - 16 Jun 2018 16:13
Age can be a benefit, this entrepreneur says
Top investors gambled $12 million on the blockchain equivalent of Beanie Babies. Now, sales are plummeting.
Business Insider - 16 Jun 2018 15:17
DominiqueGodbout/Flickr In March, investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Union Square Ventures gave a total of $12 million to CryptoKitties, a blockchain game for digital collectibles. According to data from blockch...
Why Do People Love A Labor Market Scare Story?
Forbes - 16 Jun 2018 15:15
There is a persistent bias towards believing scare stories about the labor market like believing that robots are going to take all of our jobs. Why is this the case? Why do people love to panic?
Hiring process: Hire employees who will ensure long-term success
USA Today - 16 Jun 2018 15:02
Here’s are steps you can take to make sure you’re not wasting time and other resources on a lengthy hiring process again and again.
7 LinkedIn tips and tricks to help you make connections and find your next job (MSFT)
Business Insider - 16 Jun 2018 15:00
Sebastiaan ter Burg/Flickr It's no secret that recruiters scour LinkedIn for potential job candidates. Indeed, your LinkedIn might even be your first point of contact with a recruiter or a potential employer. If you want...
Budget cuts lead to closing of Kansas State research center
Miami Herald - 16 Jun 2018 14:57
Kansas State University says it will close its 120-acre horticultural research center in Haysville. A news release from the university on Thursday said the school also will close its 80-acre …
Not just credit cards: More retail apps are offer ways to get cash back
USA Today - 16 Jun 2018 14:00
It's not a way to make a quick buck: It can take days or even weeks for a purchase to be verified before the money is added to an account. But the money can add up over time. Here's a look at some cash back apps. �...
Microsoft introduces mixed reality as a service
Forbes - 16 Jun 2018 14:00
The HoloLens is now being offered on a subscription basis in Europe, and with a range of out-of-the-box functionality and the affordability offered by a subscription model, it could encourage SMEs into dipping their toes...
Collaborative Robots Used in eCommerce Fulfillment
Forbes - 16 Jun 2018 13:36
Last year several suppliers of eCommerce robots for warehouse picking had pilots. This year is a coming out party for these suppliers. They have customers willing to speak publicly about the great results they have gotte...