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To seal deal for State Bank, Cadence sweetens the pot
American Banker - 26 Dec 2018 21:08
Cadence has upped the exchange ratio by 10%, a move made necessary by the 40% decline in its stock price since the deal was announced in May.
The perils of New York's single-payer health care plan
New York Post - 26 Dec 2018 05:38
Dear John, I am becoming nervous about the proposal for single-payer health care in New York. If this becomes law and state taxes go up to 27 percent on people with incomes over $141,000, I think the effect on New York s...
Stocks under a cloud as U.S. political tumult adds to growth anxiety
Reuters - 26 Dec 2018 04:39
Global stock markets headed into the year-end under a heavy cloud after another rout this week as U.S. political uncertainty added to heightened concerns over slowing global economic growth.
Stock market opens higher after brutal Christmas Eve trading session
ABC News - 26 Dec 2018 16:46
Monday was the worst day of trade for Christmas Eve in history.
HUL considering legal options against GST penalty order
livemint.com - 26 Dec 2018 16:41The Wall Street Journal: Japan to resume commercial whale hunting after dispute over moratorium
Market Watch - 26 Dec 2018 16:38
Japan says it would withdraw from the International Whaling Commission and start catching whales in its coastal waters after it failed to win approval from the IWC for commercial whaling.
Despite Push For Personalization, Just 18% Of Retailers Identify Shoppers In-Store
Retail Touch Points - 26 Dec 2018 16:37
A robust 61% of retailers plan to use customer-identifying technology in their stores within three years. However, there's a lot of work to be done to turn these plans into realities: only 18% of retailers currently use ...
Wall Street opens higher after four session slide
Reuters - 26 Dec 2018 16:35
U.S. stocks opened higher on Wednesday, led by technology and retail shares, after a punishing few sessions left the benchmark S&P 500 on the brink of bear market territory.
Exxon continues drilling offshore Guyana despite Venezuela incident
Reuters - 26 Dec 2018 16:23
Exxon Mobil Corp said on Wednesday its oil drilling and development activities offshore Guyana were unaffected despite neighboring Venezuela's navy stopping two seismic survey vessels the company had hired.
This year's holiday shopping season was the best in six years
NBC News - 26 Dec 2018 16:08
While Amazon said it had a "record-breaking" holiday season, sales at department stores slipped 1.3 percent.
The Media Companies That Changed Ownership in 2018
AdWeek - 26 Dec 2018 16:00
It's been a year of acquisitions, sales and mergers. We head into this year with some companies still exploring selling a number of titles, or having actually put some brands up for sale, including Sports Illustrated, Mo...
Six Crucial Steps To Follow As You Launch Your Second Crowdfunding Campaign
Forbes - 26 Dec 2018 16:00
Only launch a second campaign when your product truly deserves a version 2.0.
Anonymous letter blasts Ohio business owner's anti-hate sign
Miami Herald - 26 Dec 2018 15:55
An Ohio small business owner says a small sign promoting empathy and kindness he put in his window has prompted an anonymous letter criticizing him for his "political views." Thomas …
10 Social Media Tips For Introverted Business Leaders
Forbes - 26 Dec 2018 15:30
Introverted business leaders may be intimidated by social media, but it could actually be the ideal method for them to engage with clients. Members of Young Entrepreneur Council offer tips for effectively using social me...
Five Factors To Concentrate On When Growing A Small Business
Forbes - 26 Dec 2018 15:30
Growing a small business can be overwhelming -- there are so many aspects of the company you need to give your attention to, it can be tough to focus your energies efficiently. Five members of the Forbes Boston Business ...
How contractors with 'ghost' workers give big companies a buffer against immigration officials
L.A. Times - 26 Dec 2018 15:30Employee Onboarding Mistakes That Are Costing Your Employees
Forbes - 26 Dec 2018 15:00
As we move toward 2019, it's more important than ever to focus on retaining the talent you've worked so hard to recruit.
Four Creative Tactics To Elevate Your Personal Brand In 2019
Forbes - 26 Dec 2018 15:00
Building a following for your personal brand and keeping it fresh isn't always easy, but leveraging creative marketing tactics like these can make the process a lot easier.
2018 Was The Year The Grinch Finally Stole Christmas
Forbes - 26 Dec 2018 14:56
The longest bull market in history finally ended on Christmas Eve 2018 when the major indices fell 20% below their record high.
How To Choose The Right Vendors For Your Business
Forbes - 26 Dec 2018 14:00
Having the wrong partners for your business can often disrupt production and efficiency, costing you both time and money.
Supercharge Your Business With Meditation
Forbes - 26 Dec 2018 14:00
Meditation can improve concentration, health, creativity - and your business's bottom line.
Mega Millions Christmas jackpot tops $320 million
CBSNews - 26 Dec 2018 06:10
This could be a very memorable Christmas for some lucky lottery ticket holder