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Tech That Will Change Your Life in 2019
Wall Street Journal - 31 Dec 2018 04:22
An annual roundup of the technology that will affect your life in the year ahead: Mobile 5G will finally making its U.S. debut, there will be more reasons than ever to cut the cord, and of course Harry Potter, who will u...
Dow shoots higher in early New Year's Eve trading, looks to end down year on up note
USA Today - 31 Dec 2018 16:33Ohio minimum wage set to rise by 25 cents an hour in 2019
Miami Herald - 31 Dec 2018 07:08
Ohio's hourly minimum wage is about to rise again, with the rate going up by 25 cents an hour Tuesday from $8.30 to $8.55. Workers who receive tips will get …
What can Dow Theory tell us?
MoneyWeek - 31 Dec 2018 16:55
Even if you're sceptical about technical analysis, it's worth understanding what other people are getting from it, says John Stepek. The post What can Dow Theory tell us? was first published on MoneyWeek.
Dow shoots higher in pre-market New Year's Eve trading, looks to end down year on up note
USA Today - 31 Dec 2018 15:37Work Friend: 'Help, My Boss Has Breasts!'
The New York Times - 31 Dec 2018 12:00
How can we continue to let women into offices while they insist on occupying human bodies?
China factory activity falls amid tariff fight
Miami Herald - 31 Dec 2018 07:26
An official survey shows China's manufacturing activity contracted in December, adding to pressure on Beijing to reverse an economic downturn amid trade tension with Washington. The purchasing managers' index issued …
U.S. Presses China on Trade Proposals
Wall Street Journal - 31 Dec 2018 07:13
The U.S. is urging Beijing to fill in the details of a slew of trade and investment proposals Chinese officials have made recently, as the two sides try to resolve a trade battle that has rocked global markets.
Hackers target Tribune Publishing's daily papers in malware attack
New York Post - 31 Dec 2018 06:22
A cyberattack disrupted weekend print runs of some of the biggest US dailies in surprise year-end fireworks for circulation managers. The attack targeted Tribune Publishing Co. -- owner of the Chicago Tribune, the New Yo...
How To Build Company Culture When All Your Employees Are Remote
Forbes - 31 Dec 2018 04:23
In 2016, 43% of employed Americans said they spent at least some time working remotely, according to a survey of more than 15,000 adults. That's why it's critical for employers to offer alternative methods of team buildi...
Year End Report Looks at Email Marketing on the Biggest Shopping Days of 2018
Small Business Trends - 31 Dec 2018 17:00
Email trends which worked during Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2018.
Markets Right Now: Stocks open higher on China trade hopes
ABC News - 31 Dec 2018 16:42
Stocks are snapping higher in early trading on Wall Street on the last day of a volatile year as hopes grew for progress in resolving trade frictions between the U.S. and China.
Wall St. opens higher on trade progress boost
Reuters - 31 Dec 2018 16:38
U.S. stocks opened higher on Monday, in their last trading session of 2018, as signs of progress in the U.S.-China trade dispute helped lift technology companies, which have major revenue exposure to China.
Brent crude rises but set for first yearly drop since 2015
Reuters - 31 Dec 2018 16:08
Oil prices rose more than 2 percent on the final day of the year, mirroring gains in stock markets, but were on track for their first annual decline in three years as concerns of a persistent supply glut lingered.
Government shutdown: How it could hurt the economy
USA Today - 31 Dec 2018 15:15
The Impact of government shutdown on the economy likely to be modest unless it extends to end of January or beyond.
A Twisted Fairy Tale About Toxic Masculinity
The New Yorker - 31 Dec 2018 12:00
Laura Miller on Sophie Mackintosh's début novel, "The Water Cure," a dystopian coming-of-age story.
Asian markets mostly higher in quiet New Year's Eve trading
Miami Herald - 31 Dec 2018 07:26
Shares were mostly higher Monday in subdued New Year's Eve trading. U.S. futures were higher after President Donald Trump tweeted that he expected to reach a deal to help result …
Carlos Ghosn Can Be Held in Jail Until Jan. 11, Tokyo Court Says
Wall Street Journal - 31 Dec 2018 07:01
Former Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn can be held in jail without the possibility of bail until Jan. 11, lengthening a detention that has gone on for a month and a half.
Asian markets mostly higher in quiet New Year's Eve trading
ABC News - 31 Dec 2018 07:00
Shares mostly higher in subdued New Year's Eve trading as China, US signal potential for progress on trade
Asia Markets: Hong Kong stocks rise in abbreviated Asian trading day
Market Watch - 31 Dec 2018 06:49
Stocks in Hong Kong rose more than 1% in an abbreviated trading session Monday, as investors were encouraged by signs that the U.S. and China are working toward a trade deal.
Amazon Plans to Add Whole Foods Stores
Wall Street Journal - 31 Dec 2018 06:16
Amazon.com is planning to build and expand Whole Foods stores across the U.S. to put more customers within range of the e-commerce giant's two-hour delivery service.
Court extends detention for Nissan ex-chair Ghosn by 10 days
ABC News - 31 Dec 2018 06:13
The Tokyo District Court said Monday that former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn will be detained at least through Jan. 11