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Forget the wage gap: Let's talk about the raise gap hitting women in workforce
USA Today - 18 Aug 2018 16:00
New data shows that women who ask for more money at work are less likely to get it. And that's a challenge they need to overcome.
Tesla short sellers raked in $1 billion after Elon Musk revealed his personal struggles in an eye-opening interview (TSLA)
Business Insider - 18 Aug 2018 08:44
Joshua Lott/Getty Images Tesla short sellers received a sizable payday, hours after The New York Times published an eye-opening interview with an emotional Elon Musk, the electric-car company's chief executive. Investors...
Where the Bond Market's Next Big Problem Could Start
Barron's - 18 Aug 2018 02:08
There has been huge issuance of triple-B-rated bonds in recent years. A recession could turn this risky group into junk. Time to look elsewhere for yield.
Trump reportedly plans to yank more security clearances to distract from negative news cycles
Business Insider - 18 Aug 2018 06:40
Evan Vucci/AP White House officials are reportedly planning on holding onto more prepared security clearance revocations, and selectively releasing them as a distraction to negative news cycles, as needed. In a newly rel...
This state is home to the healthiest seniors
USA Today - 18 Aug 2018 22:00
More than 8 in 10 older people residing in New Hampshire describe themselves as being in “good, very good or excellent health." In comparison, Mississippi had the fewest seniors — 64 percent — who reported themselv...
'Lit' Is Over, and Other Things You Can Pay Teens to Teach You
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2018 14:00
Consulting firms like JÜV are helping grown-up brands talk to young people without condescending to them.
A no-deal Brexit could have 'catastrophic consequences' for nearly a million UK patients
Business Insider - 18 Aug 2018 11:15
Carl Court - WPA Pool/Getty Images The UK's biggest doctors union says Brexit could be "catastrophic" for the country's health. Doctors warned that leaving the European Union without a deal would cause disruption for alm...
Louisiana bans Citigroup, Bank of America from bond sale
New York Post - 18 Aug 2018 06:30
Talk about a backfire. Louisiana has "prohibited" Citigroup and Bank of America from participating in an upcoming bond sale over their recent restrictions against doing business with gunmakers. "I personally believe the ...
Why Victoria's Secret's idea of sexy may be killing its brand
New York Post - 18 Aug 2018 06:03
Supermodel Lais Ribeiro strutted her lithesome 6-foot frame across the stage last November at the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, her 31-23-33 figure barely contained in the company's Fantasy Bra. As she did her t...
State Street Appears Poised to Turn a Corner
Barron's - 18 Aug 2018 04:00
While investors may still be unhappy about a $2.6 billion technology acquisition, shares of the trust and custodial bank look cheap.
Fertilizer Stocks' Gains Have Just Begun
Barron's - 18 Aug 2018 04:00
CF Industries, Mosaic, and Nutrien are poised for more growth as plant-food demand gradually outstrips supply. A rise of 25% is possible for their stocks.
Goldbelt's first CEO reflects on lifetime of involvement
Miami Herald - 18 Aug 2018 18:11
Today, Goldbelt Inc. is a booming Alaska Native corporation that owns lands throughout southeast Alaska and has thrived in the realms of logging and tourism. It wasn't always that way, …
Vermont hospitals to present proposed budgets to regulators
Miami Herald - 18 Aug 2018 18:07
Vermont's 14 hospitals will be presenting their proposed budgets to regulators in public hearings starting this coming week. The Green Mountain Care Board is doing its yearly review of the …
We compared Southwest Airlines' 3 credit cards -- and one of them stands out as the clear winner
Business Insider - 18 Aug 2018 17:45
TheInsider Picksteam writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Southwest Southwest and Chase offer three co-branded consumer credit cards: t...
Trump says he 'won't let' social media target conservatives
Miami Herald - 18 Aug 2018 17:40
President Donald Trump is accusing social media companies of "totally discriminating against Republican/Conservative voices" and says "we won't let that happen." Trump's Saturday morning tweets come as companies have bee...
Google needs to apologize for violating the trust of its users once again (GOOG, GOOGL)
Business Insider - 18 Aug 2018 17:30
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images An Associated Press investigation recently discovered that Google still collects its users' location data even if they have their Location History turned off. After the report was published, ...
Starbucks is teaming up with McDonald's to save 6 billion cups a year from the trash
Business Insider - 18 Aug 2018 17:14
Reuters Starbucks and McDonald's are on a mission to reduce the amount of disposable cups that are trashed instead of recycled. Although coffee cups seem entirely made from paper, they have a thin layer of plastic — it...
How Much Is Elon Musk Worth To Tesla?
Forbes - 18 Aug 2018 17:10
In some ways, Elon Musk is invaluable for Tesla. His vision and determination have made it what it is today with over $50 billion in wealth being created. However, given his recent actions and concerns about him from a N...
Just Eat chair Evans lined up for £45bn Pru split
Sky News - 18 Aug 2018 17:08
The chairman of Just Eat, the food delivery company, is being lined up to play a leading role in the £45bn break-up of Prudential into two separately listed FTSE-100 finance giants.
Bankruptcy ruling could lead to higher Ohio electric pricing
Miami Herald - 18 Aug 2018 16:46
A recent ruling in federal bankruptcy court could mean higher rates for millions of Ohio electricity customers. A bankruptcy judge last week ruled that FirstEnergy Solutions was able to opt …
These are the states that would be wrecked by Trump's proposed tariff on cars
Business Insider - 18 Aug 2018 16:39
President Donald Trump proposed a 25% tariff on imported cars in May. While the tariff is currently on hold, it represents a threat to US workers, according to the auto industry. Michigan, Ohio, Indiana,Kentucky,Tennesse...
Emerging markets: who's taking the biggest hits and why?
The Guardian - 18 Aug 2018 11:00
Trump trade tariffs and higher borrowing costs are causing problems from Turkey to China Donald Trump's trade tariffs are causing tremors in global markets. Emerging economies from Turkey to China are finding it more exp...