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2018 Mid-Year Roundtable: Good News for Stockpickers
Barron's - 14 Jul 2018 02:38
The broad market could struggle in the second half, but our investment experts see plenty of bargains in energy, media, retailing, and tech.
Tougher Times Are Ahead, Says Abby Joseph Cohen
Barron's - 14 Jul 2018 02:31
The case for Autozone, Kingfisher, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and more
Investors eager to sell off shares of Wall Street's biggest banks
New York Post - 14 Jul 2018 04:22
Smooth sailing isn't cutting it for Wall Street's biggest banks. Investors on Friday sold off shares of the largest US banks, even after two financial giants -- JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup -- reported better-than- expec...
Parasite-borne illness spurs McDonald's to pull salads from 3,000 restaurants
L.A. Times - 14 Jul 2018 02:50Tariffs Taking Toll on Business Confidence
Barron's - 14 Jul 2018 02:17
The Trump administration latest moves could jeopardize America's unique role as the financier of global trade. And they threaten to counter the benefits of the tax cuts.
Financial planning: 11 habits to start in your 20s if you want to be a millionaire
USA Today - 14 Jul 2018 14:00
Here are 10 habits that have worked for ordinary people as they worked to achieve goals like financial freedom or early retirement.
RadioShack's comeback is taking shape
New York Post - 14 Jul 2018 04:51
RadioShack is baaack. While the twice-bankrupt electronics chain didn't totally disappear from the retail landscape, it will soon reestablish a more significant footprint across the country, The Post has learned. The hob...
Papa John says he was 'pressured' to use n-word during conference call
New York Post - 14 Jul 2018 04:19
Embattled pizza chain Papa John's on Friday moved to erase the memory of founder John Schnatter -- literally. The chain, with 5,212 locations, said it would remove the 56-year-old executive's likeness from its logo, prom...
Jeffrey Gundlach Says We're Getting Closer to a Recession
Barron's - 14 Jul 2018 03:13
Why he likes loans and commodities, and thinks Republicans will keep both houses of Congress
Henry Ellenbogen on the Revolution in Real Estate Brokerage
Barron's - 14 Jul 2018 02:31
He's bullish on Redfin, TransUnion, BWX Technoogies and more.
How crowdsourcing is helping to improve the troublesome last mile of e-commerce delivery
Business Insider - 14 Jul 2018 01:33
BI Intelligence This is apreview of a research report from Business Insider Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service. To learn more about Business Insider Intelligence, click here. As thesteady rise of e...
How Russian Spies Hid Behind Bitcoin in Hacking Campaign
The New York Times - 14 Jul 2018 01:30
Operatives used cryptocurrency to obscure their identities and pay for the infrastructure needed to steal emails from Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.
South Dakota food delivery company expands
Miami Herald - 14 Jul 2018 17:04
A South Dakota food delivery company that launched three years ago is expanding again. Zip Dish Delivery serves as a food delivery services for restaurants that don't have their own, …
Wisconsin company unveils new lighting technology
Miami Herald - 14 Jul 2018 16:47
A Wisconsin manufacturer has debuted new fusion technology in solar LED light fixtures that can be used in commercial and industrial applications. Energybank officials say that while the new technology …
Texas man gets prison, must repay $2.4M in pay phone scam
Miami Herald - 14 Jul 2018 16:40
A Houston-area man must serve 18 months in federal prison and repay $2.4 million for what prosecutors call at pay phone scam. David Grudzinski of Friendswood was sentenced Friday in …
There's a sea change coming for the $1 billion marijuana-based industry you've never heard of -- here are some of the most popular products
Business Insider - 14 Jul 2018 16:30
Shutterstock A small but blossoming corner of the marijuana industry is set for a boom. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a marijuana compound that has been linked to a range of potential health benefits but does not get you high....
Rauner names interim director of Illinois Lottery
Miami Herald - 14 Jul 2018 16:17
Gov. Bruce Rauner has appointed the chief of operations and technology for the Illinois Lottery to take over as the lottery's acting director. Rauner said Friday that Harold Mays will …
Here's how many paid vacation days the typical American worker gets
USA Today - 14 Jul 2018 16:00
As summer heats up, workers across the country are enjoying some well-earned time off. But compared to employees in other nations, Americans take significantly fewer days off.
This startup created a $250 smartwatch that could save your life in an emergency -- here's how it works
Business Insider - 14 Jul 2018 15:30
iBeat The iBeat Heart Watch is a $250 device that can monitor your heart rate and call paramedics in an emergency. The watch can also act as a panic button if you've fallen, have another type of medical emergency, or fee...
Here's how much millennials spend on Uber and Lyft in major US cities every month
Business Insider - 14 Jul 2018 15:26
BetweenUber and Lyft,millennials are spending upwards of $100 a month onridesharing services in some cities. Money managing app Empower surveyed 50,000 users across the US to determine how much millennials pay for Uber a...
Amazon is puling out all the stops to make sure as many people as possible shop on Prime Day (AMZN)
Business Insider - 14 Jul 2018 15:25
Facebook/Amazon Amazon is pulling out all the stops to ensure as many customers as possible have access to Prime Day deals. Free Amazon Prime trials, deals at Whole Foods, and massive concerts are just a few of the offer...