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7 things I wish I'd known before adopting a dog
Business Insider - 18 Jul 2018 22:39
Chelsea Greenwood Lassman Dogs provide happiness, companionship, and unconditional love to owners all over the world. Despite the benefits of adding a new pet to your family, certain dogs can have more health problems, b...
Japan stocks bounce as yen bows before strong dollar
Reuters - 18 Jul 2018 05:19
Asian shares followed Wall Street higher on Wednesday as a bullish outlook from the head of the U.S. central bank buoyed the dollar, lifted Tokyo shares to a one-month top and sent gold to a one-year trough.
A Recap Of The Past Five Years At Barnes & Noble
Forbes - 18 Jul 2018 05:04
After Barnes & Noble terminated its CEO earlier this month without severance pay, it's worth remembering what's happened at the company in recent history.
Ron Burkle sues for cut of Weinstein Company sale
New York Post - 18 Jul 2018 04:39
Ron Burkle feels he got stiffed on the sale of the Weinstein Company. The investor's Yucaipa Cos. has sued Lantern Capital, the studio's new owner, for not paying a transaction fee of nearly $6 million it claims is owed ...
Jeff Bezos is the world's richest person -- and it's not even close
New York Post - 18 Jul 2018 04:27
The first $30 billion is the hardest. Just ask Jeff Bezos. The billionaire Amazon founder just saw his wealth climb from $120 billion to $150 billion over the last six months -- a mere fraction of the 49 years it took hi...
WATCH: Amazon: Prime Day breaking records despite glitches
ABC News - 18 Jul 2018 02:57
The retail giant said customers ordered more on the second day of sales than any other in its history.
Judge Rejects Settlement Over McDonald's Labor Practices
The New York Times - 18 Jul 2018 02:26
The proposed accord with the federal government would have avoided a decision that could expose parent companies to liability for violations by franchisees.
Boeing gets $3.9 billion contract for new Air Force One jets
Reuters - 18 Jul 2018 02:16
Boeing Co has received a $3.9 billion contract to build two 747-8 aircraft for use as Air Force One by the U.S. president, due to be delivered by December 2024 and painted red, white and blue, officials said on Tuesday.
France's Engie appoints Rothschild to find a buyer for Indian solar biz
livemint.com - 18 Jul 2018 20:23
Engie's move comes at a time when financing at the lowest cost has become key to success, given record low tariffs
Hyundai's Going Deeper With Amazon And Alexa, And Car Shopping Sites Should Be Worried
Forbes - 18 Jul 2018 18:41
Hyundai USA has launched the first digital auto showroom on Amazon.com, and its vehicles are connected to Alexa. The automaker predicts Amazon will become the top car shopping site.
Starbucks and McDonald's join forces to save the planet
USA Today - 18 Jul 2018 18:19
Fast Food rivals McDonalds and Starbucks are at the moment on the same team, at least when it comes to the cup their coffee comes in. Buzz60's Maria Mercedes Galuppo has more.
After strong 2Q, U.S. Bancorp vows to invest in digital expansion
American Banker - 18 Jul 2018 18:08
The Minnesota company's profits rose by double digits despite some challenges in the second quarter, and its CEO says it will be expanding its digital offerings to simplify banking for customers.
This Huge, Sexy Jeff Goldblum Statue Is Exactly What the World Needs
AdWeek - 18 Jul 2018 17:24
World, meet Jurassic Jeff, a 25-foot statue of Jeff Goldblum--in full, chest-exposed glory from his role in 1993's Jurassic Park--currently lounging seductively in front of Tower Bridge in London. Celebrating the origina...
The Wall Street Journal: Lawmakers are considering these changes to your 401(k) plan
Market Watch - 18 Jul 2018 17:06
Annuities and emergency accounts are being discussed.
Germany forces 1,050 Tesla owners to forgo electric car bonus (TSLA)
Business Insider - 18 Jul 2018 17:05
Paul Sakuma/AP Germany's Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control said 1,050 owners of a Tesla Model S will be forced to forgo a 2,000 euro electric car subsidy. The office on Wednesday said only vehicles c...
Premier Foods boss survives investor revolt
BBC - 18 Jul 2018 17:02
More than 40% of shareholders vote against Gavin Darby's re-election after a big investor urged him to quit.
4 Ways Leaders Can Protect Their Time and Empower Their Teams
Harvard Business Review - 18 Jul 2018 17:00
It’s OK not to be available all the time.
Alibaba to buy minority stake in Focus Media to tap digital marketing
Reuters - 18 Jul 2018 16:58
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire a minority stake in China's Focus Media Information Technology Co Ltd to tap into the digital marketing sector.
Pay down debt or save money? How to allocate your cash
ABC News - 18 Jul 2018 16:50
How to manage the competing demands of paying down debt and saving money
House panel would provide $5b for Trump border wall
Miami Herald - 18 Jul 2018 16:43
A House spending bill would provide $5 billion next year for building President Donald Trump's proposed border wall with Mexico. That's well above the $1.6 billion the Senate version of …
Gov. Bevin extends contract to investigate predecessor
Miami Herald - 18 Jul 2018 16:41
Kentucky Republican Gov. Matt Bevin's administration has extended a contract with an Indiana law firm to investigate corruption in his Democratic predecessor's administration. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports the pote...
Wall Street at five-month highs, Amazon hits $900 billion market cap
Reuters - 18 Jul 2018 16:40
The S&P 500 hovered at five-month highs on Wednesday, with gains in financial and industrial stocks due to strong earnings from marquee companies offsetting losses in the technology and energy sectors.