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Henry Schein's Pet Dividend
Barron's - 29 Sep 2018 03:49
Schein plans to spin off its animal-health business and merge it into a start-up that is helping veterinarians recapture prescription sales
Housing's Hard Lesson for Stocks
Barron's - 29 Sep 2018 03:06
Ten years on from the Lehman Brothers collapse, this ought to be the best of times for housing. In actuality, the greatest beneficiary of ultraeasy monetary policies has been the stock market.
If Guys Knew How to Correctly Interpret My Texts
The New Yorker - 29 Sep 2018 13:00
Ginny Hogan writes a humorous take on the correct way men should interpret her phlegmatic texts.
GM will recall more than 3.3 million vehicles in China: market regulator
Reuters - 29 Sep 2018 05:24
General Motors' joint venture in China, Shanghai GM, will recall more than 3.3 million Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac vehicles from Oct. 20 because of a defect with the suspension system, China's market regulator said on ...
Gas prices dip in New Jersey, increase on average in nation
Miami Herald - 29 Sep 2018 15:59
Gas prices dipped again in New Jersey while prices at the pump increased on average across the nation. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas …
The charts that matter: Italy and Tesla spring surprises
MoneyWeek - 29 Sep 2018 13:30
In a week when the bond-market action turned to Europe and the SEC turned its sights on Tesla CEO Elon Musk, John Stepek looks at the charts that matter most to the global economy. The post The charts that matter: Italy ...
Looking to save money on a new phone or phone plan? Here are a few tips
USA Today - 29 Sep 2018 13:06
As new phone season begins in earnest and the holiday season approaches,
LendingClub resolves two federal probes involving its former CEO
American Banker - 29 Sep 2018 06:52
The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission announced settlements Friday related to alleged misconduct that occurred during Renaud Laplanche's tenure atop the online lender.
SEC closes out fiscal year with 27 charges
New York Post - 29 Sep 2018 04:33
Federal regulators blasted out a series of settlements against insider traders, Fortune 500 companies and Wall Street stalwarts on Friday, as Washington closed out its fiscal year. And while the regulators seemed to clea...
Shares of Pet Insurer Trupanion Are Overvalued
Barron's - 29 Sep 2018 03:41
The stock is trading like a hot tech stock, when it should be valued as an insurer.
Loan firm will proceed with suit to get $45M back from Weinstein
New York Post - 29 Sep 2018 03:39
A money-lending firm will go after Harvey Weinstein personally for repayment on a $45 million loan while his companies are locked up in bankruptcy proceedings, according to court records filed Friday. AI International Ho...
Army contract for cyber training to bring 50 jobs to Georgia
Miami Herald - 29 Sep 2018 16:01
A cyber consulting company is expected to bring 50 jobs to Georgia as part of a contract to provide training to the Army. Gov. Nathan Deal's office said in a …
Chicago hunger-relief group, Feeding American, tabs CEO
Miami Herald - 29 Sep 2018 15:45
A leading hunger-relief organization has named a new Chicago-based CEO. The board of directors of Feeding America announced this week that Claire Babineaux-Fontenot will take over Oct. 1. Babineaux-Fontenot has …
What Does the EU's Article 13 Mean for Small Site Publishers?
Small Business Trends - 29 Sep 2018 15:30
Will the newly passed EU Article 13, a controversial Copyright Directive, impact small businesses that use the internet here in the US?
$5M from feds to help rural bus service in Maine
Miami Herald - 29 Sep 2018 15:23
Bus systems in the state of Maine, especially those in rural areas, will receive more than $5 million for a battery of improvements. The U.S. Department of Transportation says the …
Bump stock ban among new laws taking effect in Connecticut
Miami Herald - 29 Sep 2018 15:18
A ban on bump stocks and new rules for female inmates are among a host of new laws taking effect in Connecticut. Starting Monday, it will be a class D …
The Conversation: 6 facts about sexual assault among adolescents
Market Watch - 29 Sep 2018 15:07
This is what a large body of research finds.
Life without Elon Musk could lead to big changes for Tesla
USA Today - 29 Sep 2018 14:37
The thought of Tesla without Elon Musk is like Ford Motor Co. without Henry Ford. It's unthinkable until, one day, it happens.
Consumer advocate fights FirstEnergy Solutions bankruptcy
Miami Herald - 29 Sep 2018 14:35
Ohio's lawyer for utility ratepayers has moved to stop the bankruptcy of a key regional power company. The Ohio Consumers' Counsel recently appealed FirstEnergy Solutions' request. The office told the …
Knorr-Bremse discloses dispute with Bosch in IPO prospectus
Reuters - 29 Sep 2018 14:06
German brake maker Knorr-Bremse [STELLG.UL] has disclosed a contractual dispute with Robert Bosch GmbH [ROBG.UL] ahead of a stock market flotation that could raise up to 4.2 billion euros ($4.9 billion).
Facebook remains the top social network among most age groups in the US: A Foolish Take
USA Today - 29 Sep 2018 12:00
While the social giant hit a few speed bumps this year, Facebook is hardly dying. For that youngest demographic of social media users, Snapchat leads.