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Looking for Bargains in the Recent RV Wreck
Barron's - 8 Sep 2018 02:00
Sales of recreational vehicles have tripled since 2009, thanks to interest from millennials. Now, the industry is plagued by oversupply. How to play a rebound.
The Nasdaq's Plunge Was a Selloff Waiting to Happen
Barron's - 8 Sep 2018 01:53
The tech-heavy index's 2.6% drop could be a sign that the tide is turning for momentum stocks. What next?
Stock Funds With Brakes and Airbags
Barron's - 8 Sep 2018 00:40
Almost a decade into the second-largest bull market in history, it may be time to prepare for a downturn. Here's a guide to playing defense
The Ratings Game: Here's what Twitter data says about the Nike boycott
Market Watch - 8 Sep 2018 14:30
Calls to boycott Nike Inc. over its recent ad featuring quarterback Colin Kaepernick may not have much impact on the company, if social-media data is any indication.
General Electric ignores recommendations to suspend dividend
New York Post - 8 Sep 2018 04:48
General Electric on Friday said it will maintain its quarterly dividend, despite calls by some analysts saying the company should suspend the payout. The next dividend of 12 cents a share will be paid on Oct. 25. In June...
Nike sales surge in wake of controversial Kaepernick ad
New York Post - 8 Sep 2018 04:40
Nike's controversial Colin Kaepernick ad, which debuted Thursday night, set back the athletic shoemaker's stock a bit but simultaneously boosted sales. Sales increased 31 percent from Sunday through Tuesday of this week,...
This Manhattan firm is proving translation is a human industry
New York Post - 8 Sep 2018 03:58
Business is booming for a Manhattan firm that provides translation services to global companies. TransPerfect, the world's largest language-translation-services firm, generated huge profits and growth this year, adding 2...
Bitcoin A Global Currency? That's A Myth
Forbes - 8 Sep 2018 02:45
Bitcoin isn't a global currency ready to replace national currencies, including the mighty dollar. That's a myth.
Jack Ma, Alibaba co-founder and China's richest man, is reportedly retiring
Business Insider - 8 Sep 2018 01:54
Ruben Sprich/Reuters Billionaire Jack Ma, Alibaba Group Holding's co-founder and executive chairman, is reportedly retiring from the company. Ma was quoted as saying he would step down on September 10 to pursue philanthr...
North Dakota geologists seek local sand source for fracking
Miami Herald - 8 Sep 2018 16:53
North Dakota geologists are attempting to locate local sources of sand to be used for hydraulic fracturing as the oil industry demand grows. The North Dakota Geological Survey is collecting …
Grant boosts medical efforts in Michigan's underserved areas
Miami Herald - 8 Sep 2018 16:49
A federal grant is boosting the work of a Michigan program aimed at putting more health care professionals in underserved communities. Wayne State University announced this week that its program, …
Alibaba's Jack Ma to unveil succession plan next week, remain chairman
Reuters - 8 Sep 2018 16:41
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's billionaire co-founder Jack Ma will announce a succession plan on Monday to hand the reins of his sprawling empire to a new generation of leaders but will remain executive chairman for the tim...
Germany's diesel working group recommends hardware retrofits: report
Reuters - 8 Sep 2018 16:39
A working group of German government officials and car industry lobbyists has recommended hardware retrofits for older diesel vehicles as a way to avert inner-city bans, Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung reported.
The former president of Mexico believes Canada forced Mexico to go it alone in the NAFTA fight with Trump
Business Insider - 8 Sep 2018 16:03
Carlos Jasso/Reuters Business Insider spoke to former Mexican President Vicente Fox about the recent renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Fox said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's stance that...
Indiana inks nearly $80M contract for tax-filing upgrade
Miami Herald - 8 Sep 2018 16:00
Indiana's tax-filing technology is set for a years-long modernization under a nearly $80 million contract with a Colorado-based company. The Indiana Department of Revenue will pay Fast Enterprises LLC $77.7 …
Starbucks' Greek Problem In Australia--Mikel Coffee Community
Forbes - 8 Sep 2018 15:54
After beating Starbucks in Greece, Mikel Coffee Community is catching up with Starbucks in Australia.
Alibaba says Jack Ma is staying, will soon reveal succession plan
New York Post - 8 Sep 2018 15:52
BEIJING – Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's co-founder Jack Ma will remain as executive chairman, and will unveil a succession strategy on Monday on his 54th birthday, South China Morning Post reported on Saturday, citing a ...
After Sweden's Election, What Next For Kronor?
Forbes - 8 Sep 2018 15:50
Political uncertainty is only one factor depressing the Swedish currency and stock market. Many investors hope that once the election is over, markets will bounce.
A Shocking Number of Killers Murder Their Co-workers
The Atlantic - 8 Sep 2018 15:00
Homicide is the third most prevalent cause of workplace death.
4 Buys With 5.5% Dividends And Low Taxes
Forbes - 8 Sep 2018 14:43What the loss of credit card price protection means for consumers
USA Today - 8 Sep 2018 14:00
Credit card companies are cutting back on some little-used perks, but adding more popular benefits that could be great for cardholders long-term.
Still have questions about Equifax one year later? We have the answers
Market Watch - 8 Sep 2018 13:59
Yes, you should still freeze your credit report.