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EU tax on big digital companies could be struck by March: French minister
Reuters - 20 Jan 2019 01:14
A European Union-wide tax on the world's top digital companies could be reached by the end of March, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said in an interview published on Sunday.
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Forbes - 20 Jan 2019 15:382019 Is The Year Of The Corporate Debt Diet
Forbes - 20 Jan 2019 16:44
Fear of corporate credit is overblown as companies are aware of the issue and addressing it already. Expect that trend to continue.
ProSieben sees pressure easing as Netflix raises prices
Reuters - 20 Jan 2019 16:21
ProSiebenSat.1 Media believes that price increases by U.S. streaming giant Netflix could ease competitive pressures on the German group's core TV business and is bullish on growth at its e-commerce arm, CEO Max Conze sai...
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Forbes - 20 Jan 2019 14:00Can AI Powered Education Close The Global Gender Gap?
Forbes - 20 Jan 2019 02:21
Providing better education to individuals globally can, in my opinion, close the gender gap. By creating AI systems that aim to better education on the individual student level, we are creating an easier path to achievin...
EU must approve Siemens/Alstom deal, says French finance minister
Reuters - 20 Jan 2019 01:01
The European Union must approve the tie-up between Germany's Siemens and French group Alstom , said French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire, who added he would meet a main European regulator to express his support for the...
Nissan special committee says carmaker suffered from poor governance
Reuters - 20 Jan 2019 15:32
A special committee set up by Nissan Motor Co to examine the root cause of alleged financial misconduct by ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn said it appeared that the Japanese carmaker suffered from poor governance procedures...
With Trump out, Davos chief eyes fixing world architecture
Miami Herald - 20 Jan 2019 15:26
The founder of the World Economic Forum says U.S. President Donald Trump would have been an "interesting discussion partner" at its annual Davos event starting this week, but acknowledges that …
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Forbes - 20 Jan 2019 14:00Bud Light is adding nutrition facts to label, and that could shake up craft beer
USA Today - 20 Jan 2019 13:00
Years of drinking in ignorance are ending as nutrition facts appear in more places, exposing the reality behind flavorful craft beers.
Sorrell's S4 Capital seeks more deals in digital-only drive
Reuters - 20 Jan 2019 12:56
Martin Sorrell is on the lookout for acquisitions to expand his new advertising venture S4 Capital, aiming to capitalize on the disruption sweeping the industry by pursuing a pure-play digital strategy.
Facebook backs Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence with $7.5 million
Venture Beat - 20 Jan 2019 12:00
Facebook will pay $7.5 million over the course of the next five years to establish the The Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence in Munich.
The definitive MLK Day playlist: songs of respect, justice, and equality
Fast Company - 20 Jan 2019 10:00
As we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, here’s music to remember the great civil rights leader by. When Sly and the Family Stone released “Everyday People” at the end of 1968, it was a rallying cry after...
Wall St. Is Making a Comeback. Was It Something the Fed Said?
The New York Times - 20 Jan 2019 10:00
The year began with repeated public assurances from Fed officials that they would remain sensitive to changes in the economy. And the markets' anxiety has eased.
The color gold can change the way you spend money
Fast Company - 20 Jan 2019 09:00
Diners left bigger tips when their checks were delivered in a gold folder–a fascinating insight into the way color influences behavior. Although tipping is generally thought to be a voluntary payment meant to express g...
You can’t be productive without routines and rituals. Here’s why
Fast Company - 20 Jan 2019 07:00
We all have routines. But not everyone crafts them to maximize their time. There are few things that impact your daily productivity, career trajectory, and overall well-being as much as your routines. As Will Durant writ...
China set to post slowest growth in 28 years in 2018, more stimulus seen
Reuters - 20 Jan 2019 06:04
China is expected to report on Monday that economic growth cooled to its slowest in 28 years in 2018 amid weakening domestic demand and bruising U.S. tariffs, adding pressure on Beijing to roll out more support measures ...
The crooked car rental industry might be improving
New York Post - 20 Jan 2019 05:24
Dear John: I travel a lot, and the car rental industry -- all brands -- should truly be investigated for their business practices. Please continue your research, as you'll find an incredibly dishonest group of people. D....
Should banks help government employees working during the shutdown?
New York Post - 20 Jan 2019 05:23
Dear John: I have an idea on how to pay the government workers who are working during the shutdown. Why not get a consortium of banks together to loan the wage funds to these workers? These workers are guaranteed to get ...
Travelers to Montana decline but their spending increases
Miami Herald - 20 Jan 2019 00:36
The University of Montana says fewer people visited Montana in 2018 than the year before, but they spent more money. The Flathead Beacon reported Friday that preliminary statistics compiled by …
DSV's Big Takeover Bid May Revive Logistics Consolidation
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2019 16:00
DSV's $4 billion bid for rival freight forwarder Panalpina suggests stockpiles of cash and pent-up demand from operators and private equity could come into the market and trigger a new wave of consolidation among large l...