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Nike stock gains back all losses after controversial Kaepernick ad
New York Post - 11 Sep 2018 05:01
Nike is sprinting past its critics. Shares of the athletic apparel and footwear maker on Monday gained back all of the $3.3 billion lost in the immediate wake of its controversial Colin Kaepernick ad. Nike shares traded ...
Should you buy Smithson, Terry Smith's new investment trust?
MoneyWeek - 11 Sep 2018 17:16
Merryn Somerset Webb finds out more about the Smithson investment trust - who's running it, what's in it, and how much it will cost. The post Should you buy Smithson, Terry Smith's new investment trust? was first publish...
Apple gets tough on tariffs
CBSNews - 11 Sep 2018 17:14
Tech titan Apple is pushing back against President Trump's proposed tariffs, arguing in a regulatory filing that they could make popular products more expensive. KPIX's Betty Yu reports.
China will buy 7,690 new airplanes over next 20 years: Boeing
Reuters - 11 Sep 2018 05:28
Chinese airlines are likely to buy 7,690 planes worth $1.2 trillion over the next 20 years, Boeing Co said on Tuesday.
Jobs report details should make Trump happy -- and have Dems worried
New York Post - 11 Sep 2018 03:38
The details of the employment report are something that should also worry Democrats and make President Trump happy. Unemployment among blacks and Hispanics is staying low -- and wage growth for everyone is improving. Bla...
Pipeline dumped 8,000 gallons of jet fuel into an Indiana river
USA Today - 11 Sep 2018 03:10
The mayor of Decatur Indiana says the clean up could take weeks, after a company spilled over 8,000 gallons of jet fuel into a local river.
DealBook: From Trump to Trade, the Financial Crisis Still Resonates 10 Years Later
The New York Times - 11 Sep 2018 02:20
The resentment caused by the 2008 financial crisis set off a populist backlash that fomented distrust of expertise and political division, which could have worrying consequences.
11 beauty products from Trader Joe's that people swear by
Business Insider - 11 Sep 2018 00:10
Mike Mozart/Flickr Most people know Trader Joe's as an affordable place to stock up on kitchen staples. But in case you haven't been able to tear yourself away from the freezer section long enough to experience the rest ...
Democrats in red states have started using guns in campaign ads
Business Insider - 11 Sep 2018 20:27
Screen shot Democrats in conservative-leaning states and districts are showcasing their use of firearms in campaign ads in 2018. Many of the Democratic candidates using guns in campaign ads are veterans of the US militar...
Tyra Banks showed off her natural hair on Instagram -- and people are loving it
Business Insider - 11 Sep 2018 17:35
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Tyra Banks posted a photo of her natural hair on Instagram and Twitter. Her fans loved the look, calling it "beautiful" and "gorgeous." Others left comments highlighting how inspirational it...
German consumer protection body to present class action against VW
Reuters - 11 Sep 2018 17:12
German consumer protection association vzbz said on Tuesday it would, along with auto club ADAC, on Wednesday present a class action against Volkswagen over the carmaker's manipulation of emissions software.
China seeks WTO backing for $7 billion sanctions on U.S. over dumping duties
Reuters - 11 Sep 2018 17:09
China told the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Tuesday it wanted to impose $7 billion a year in sanctions on the United States in retaliation for Washington's non-compliance with a ruling in a dispute over U.S. dumping...
Elon Musk said Tesla's $35,000 Model 3 would arrive by the end of 2018 -- here's why experts say that probably won't happen (TSLA)
Business Insider - 11 Sep 2018 17:07
Hollis Johnson/Business Insider The Model 3 was presented as Tesla's first mass-market vehicle, but so far, Teslahas only made premium versions of the Model 3 with long-range batteries. Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave a timelin...
As job openings reach unprecedented levels, so does quitting
Miami Herald - 11 Sep 2018 17:03
U.S. employers advertised the most jobs on record in July, and the number of workers quitting their jobs also hit a new all-time high. Americans are increasingly taking advantage of …
Catherine Seys interview: Ubisoft fosters creativity by tapping into startups
Venture Beat - 11 Sep 2018 17:00
Ubisoft is a big French video game company with 15,000 employees and hits like Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. But the company knows it thrives on innovation and creativity, and that’s why the ...
Google's top AI scientist leaves after fracas over Pentagon deal
New York Post - 11 Sep 2018 16:56
The chief scientist at Google's cloud-computing unit is leaving following dustups over a Pentagon contract and her moves to expand artificial-intelligence research into China. In internal emails, Fei-Fei Li had praised "...
Former Volkswagen boss dragged feet on 'dieselgate': judge
Reuters - 11 Sep 2018 16:51
Former Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn was slow to address emissions test cheating that led to huge U.S. fines, a judge hearing a damages case brought by investors against the German carmaker said on Tuesday.
These are some of the most valuable college majors
USA Today - 11 Sep 2018 16:50
If you want to get the most value out of your college degree, it might help to study one of these subjects. Keri Lumm reports.
European clubs group says UEFA is preparing 3rd competition
Miami Herald - 11 Sep 2018 16:47
UEFA is expected to add a third European club competition starting in 2021 to give teams from smaller countries more chances to play and earn money. European Club Association chairman …
How Tim Armstrong's departure will affect Oath (VZ)
Business Insider - 11 Sep 2018 16:42
This story was delivered to Business Insider Intelligence "Digital Media Briefing" subscribers hours before appearing on Business Insider. To be the first to know, please click here. Tim Armstrong, the CEO of Verizon’s...
Lawsuit over Thompson Divide drilling dismissed after deal
Miami Herald - 11 Sep 2018 16:40
A lawsuit challenging the cancellation of oil and gas leases in the Thompson Divide area in western Colorado is over. U.S. District Judge Robert E. Blackburn dismissed the case last …
Economic Report: U.S. job openings climb to record 6.9 million
Market Watch - 11 Sep 2018 16:39
The number of job openings in the U.S. climbed to a record 6.9 million in July in a clear sign that a booming economy is entering the second half of the year with a big dollop of momentum.