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Barron's 2019 Investment Roundtable, Part 1
Barron's - 12 Jan 2019 07:14
Despite their worries about debt, disruption, interest rates, and trade, Barron's 2019 Roundtable members see a decent year ahead for stocks.
Cannabis company stock soars after Thiel-backed fund says it won't sell shares
New York Post - 12 Jan 2019 05:18
Shares of pot grower Tilray soared as much as 26 percent on Friday after a fund backed by Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel said it has no immediate plans to sell any of its 75 million shares. The announcement helpe...
Apple demanded $1 billion for chance to win iPhone: Qualcomm CEO
Reuters - 12 Jan 2019 03:58
Qualcomm sought to become the sole supplier of modem chips for Apple's iPhone to recoup a $1-billion "incentive payment" that Apple insisted on, not to block rivals from the market, Qualcomm's chief executive testified o...
How Cody Friesen extracts water from air and kindles hope at Zero Mass Water
Venture Beat - 12 Jan 2019 18:45
Like the story of the novel Dune, Zero Mass Water converts air and solar energy into water, allowing it to create pure drinking water in arid places.
Brexit true believers see only an upside to leaving the E.U.
NBC News - 12 Jan 2019 12:05
"Leaving the E.U. won't make life here better, but it won't make it worse."
Government shutdown is brewing trouble for America's craft beer makers
NBC News - 12 Jan 2019 06:53
'The damage of this situation is going to be really hard to calculate and far-reaching,' said one brewer of the inability to get government approvals.
WW shares fall after JPMorgan analyst downgrades stock
New York Post - 12 Jan 2019 05:14
New Years resolutions have been made -- and WW isn't on many people's list. Shares of recently rebranded Weight Watchers fell 5.1 percent, to $33.30, on Friday after a JPMorgan analyst downgraded the stock to neutral bec...
CBS and Nielsen End Standoff, Reach New Measurement Agreement
AdWeek - 12 Jan 2019 03:57
CBS and Nielsen's bitter face-off over a new measurement deal is finally over. On Friday night, the companies reached a new deal for Nielsen national, digital and local audience measurement. In the agreement, CBS Televis...
Disney CEO stock award worth as much as $149.6 million in 2018
Reuters - 12 Jan 2019 01:28
Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Officer Robert Iger earned stock grants worth as much as $149.6 million in 2018, including awards related to Disney's purchase of film and television assets from Twenty-First Century Fox , ...
Stocks edge down at the end of another winning week
L.A. Times - 12 Jan 2019 00:50Some federal workers received their first $0 paycheck Friday because of the government shutdown but there is some good news
Business Insider - 12 Jan 2019 00:39
Carlos Barria/Reuters Friday was payday for federal workers. But 800,000 workers received $0 because of the the government shutdown. These workers will not be paid for the duration of the shutdown, but Congress passed a ...
Trump's Tariffs Are Siphoning $35 Billion From Consumers And Corporations
Forbes - 12 Jan 2019 16:15Ex-lawmaker lands job with state Agriculture Department
Miami Herald - 12 Jan 2019 15:26
One of the breakaway Democrats who helped Republicans keep control of the New York state Senate for seven years has landed a new job in the Cuomo administration. Syracuse.com reports …
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is just the latest master of the universe to have life exposed
USA Today - 12 Jan 2019 14:00
As a CEO, Jeff Bezos expects to be in control. But now, his personal life is fodder for the National Enquirer and internet meme makers.
Government shutdown: Food banks worry about having enough supplies if stalemate drags on
USA Today - 12 Jan 2019 13:30Nissan executive José Muñoz resigns after ally Carlos Ghosn's firing
USA Today - 12 Jan 2019 12:10
José Muñoz, former chairmanof Nissan North America, resigned from the company Friday following the firing of his ally, former Carlos Ghosn.
How to Handle a Painfully Unpredictable Market
The New York Times - 12 Jan 2019 12:00
The bull market has suffered some dizzying blows. In our quarterly report on investing, you will find insights, analysis and even some humor that may help you cope with it all.
Want To Move To Africa? Follow These 3 Tips From Someone Who Did
Forbes - 12 Jan 2019 11:30
Many Americans and Europeans of African descent are choosing to move to Africa. Entrepreneur, and repatriate, Viola Labi gives three tips to consider before you do.
Romanian govt scraps warships' acquisition amid dispute
Miami Herald - 12 Jan 2019 11:17
Romania's defense ministry has suspended the 1.6 billion euro ($1.83 billion) acquisition of four warships following a political dispute over which offer best serves the NATO member. The ministry said …
China's premier says tax cuts support employment, economic stability
Reuters - 12 Jan 2019 11:04
China's plans for tax cuts targeting smaller companies will help to support employment and economic stability, and will expand the country's tax base over the long term, Premier Li Keqiang was quoted as saying on Saturda...
Libor Could Still Haunt Preferred-Share Investors
Barron's - 12 Jan 2019 07:30
Some $35 trillion of contracts tied to the London interbank offered rate will keep trading after that global interest benchmark is discontinued. How some preferreds could be hurt.
NPS investment proof: How to claim income tax deduction
livemint.com - 12 Jan 2019 06:19
An NPS subscriber can also download the receipt of voluntary contribution made in Tier I account by logging into his/her account