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A Stockpicker on How to Ride the Curve of Small-Cap Growth
Barron's - 3 Nov 2018 03:33
Jim Callinan, the manager of the Osterweis Emerging Opportunity fund, is sanguine about the recent downturn and eager to get past the election and ride the "intelligence" economy.
A Scary New Missile Could Start a New Arms Race
Barron's - 3 Nov 2018 05:17
A superfast "hypersonic" missile, and America's rising rivalry with China, are key for investors trying to understand the outlook for defense stocks.
Dan Loeb's bid for control of Campbell's board grinds to a halt
New York Post - 3 Nov 2018 06:32
Activist investor Dan Loeb's bid for control of Campbell's board hit a snag. A New Jersey judge denied Loeb's motion for expedited discovery into the soupmaker's board Friday, paving the way for Campbell's Nov. 29 annual...
Resy Acquires Reserve, in the Fierce Tussle Over Restaurant Reservations
The New York Times - 3 Nov 2018 02:48
OpenTable is still the biggest player, but that dominance is under challenge by Resy and other rivals.
Voter ID, casinos, wage hike measures on Arkansas' ballot
Miami Herald - 3 Nov 2018 18:48
Arkansas' voters will decide Tuesday whether to raise the state's minimum wage, legalize casinos in four counties and enshrine a voter ID requirement in the state's constitution. Although questions will …
Bear Market Update: Stage Is Set For Bull Trap - Prepare To Sell
Forbes - 3 Nov 2018 17:00Weight Watchers stock tanks on slowing revenue growth
New York Post - 3 Nov 2018 06:09
WW lost more points on Friday than a triple-cheese lasagna. Shares of the diet company formerly known as Weight Watchers -- which uses a points system to track its members' eating habits -- tanked 30 percent on Friday to...
Embezzlement case moves forward against ex-NM tax official
Miami Herald - 3 Nov 2018 03:49
An embezzlement case against New Mexico's former top-ranked taxation official is headed toward trial after a judge ruled on Friday that there was sufficient evidence to proceed. Felony charges of …
Mickey Turns 90, and the Disney Marketing Machine Celebrates
The New York Times - 3 Nov 2018 03:16
To draw attention to its oldest character, Disney has revved up its cross-promotional machine to what may be its highest level yet.
Lloyds replacing some debit cards after cyber-attacks
BBC - 3 Nov 2018 02:32
Lloyds Bank is reissuing debit cards for customers affected by the BA and Ticketmaster cyber-attacks.
Dish drops HBO and Cinemax over dispute with AT&T
USA Today - 4 Nov 2018 01:03
HBO is no longer available for Dish TV subscribers due to a standstill in programming negotiations between Dish Network and HBO's parent company, AT&T.
How esports, gambling, and sports betting are converging
Venture Beat - 3 Nov 2018 23:10
Joseph Pappano of Worldplay interprets the convergence of esports, gambling, and sports betting.
How Uber, Lyft, Lime, and Zipcar will get voters to the polls on Election Day
Venture Beat - 3 Nov 2018 19:45
Ride-sharing companies like Uber, Lyft, Waze, Via, and Lime will help to close the last-mile gap on Election Day with discounted rates and other promotions.
Buffett's Berkshire doubles profit, repurchases $900 million stock in third quarter
Reuters - 3 Nov 2018 18:06
Berkshire Hathaway Inc, the conglomerate run by billionaire Warren Buffett, on Saturday said its quarterly operating profit nearly doubled as its insurance business dodged hurricanes and benefited from lower taxes.
Thai Elite Turn Out for Leicester City Owner's Funeral Services
The New York Times - 3 Nov 2018 18:04
An elaborate funeral is underway for the billionaire owner of the Leicester City soccer club, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who died when his helicopter crashed outside the club's stadium.
3 Things IBM Sees In Red Hat That Others Missed
Forbes - 3 Nov 2018 17:53
IBM sees in Red Hat the world's largest portfolio of open source technology, their innovative hybrid cloud platform, and a vast open source developer community.
GE in crisis mode as its stock suffers worst 8-day run since March 2009
Market Watch - 3 Nov 2018 17:26
Long-term investors in General Electric may be feeling a bit of déj vu, as the stock's plunge and credit rating downgrades may remind them of what happened at the depths of the financial crisis.
Buffett's firm quadruples 3Q profit on investment gains
ABC News - 3 Nov 2018 16:41
Warren Buffett's company more than quadrupled its third-quarter profits because of a huge paper gain in the value of its investments, although its insurance and railroad businesses also improved
Failed SBI ATM transaction or debit card issues? How to lodge a complaint
livemint.com - 3 Nov 2018 08:32
State Bank Of India (SBI) has a complaint portal that enables its customers to raise their complaint online
China says willing to meet U.S. over trade issues on equal footing
Reuters - 3 Nov 2018 07:24
China is willing to resolve trade issues with the United States through mutually respectful talks and on an equal footing, said one of the country's vice commerce ministers Wang Bingnan on Saturday.
Woman pleads guilty to attempted fraud in water tests case
Miami Herald - 3 Nov 2018 11:17
A southern Arizona woman accused of fraudulently altering water sample test results for water providers that were clients of her Sahuarita-based company has pleaded guilty to attempted fraud. The state …
The Latest: Trump Jr. says US needs his dad's discipline
Miami Herald - 3 Nov 2018 02:52
The Latest on the U.S. Senate race in Nevada (all times local): 2:20 p.m. Donald Trump Jr. says his father is leading the country like the kind of disciplinary parent …