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Four Low-Debt Stocks to Buy for Uncertain Times
Barron's - 26 Jan 2019 04:15
Stocks of companies that have more cash than debt are perfectly positioned for an environment of slowing economic growth and elevated macro risks
How To Write A Cover Letter That Gets You A Job Interview
Forbes - 26 Jan 2019 06:49
When you write a strong cover letter, you're showing your future employer that you're the person they're looking for. What are the key elements of a compelling cover letter?
Trump, Advisers Had Over 100 Contacts With Russians During 2016 Campaign
TPM - 26 Jan 2019 17:16
President Donald Trump and his advisers had more than 100 contacts with Russians during the 2016 campaign, according to a...
Harley-Davidson's core customers think they're too old to ride bikes
New York Post - 26 Jan 2019 05:26
Being an "Easy Rider" isn't so easy for Harley-Davidson's core customer anymore. Indeed, when asked why they would not buy such a vehicle, 13 percent of the 55-plus crowd said "people my age do not ride motorcycles." UBS...
Mastercard says plans to apply for China license to clear card payments
Reuters - 26 Jan 2019 04:53
U.S. payments card company Mastercard Inc said on Friday it still plans to apply for a bankcard clearing license in China and was in "active discussions" to explore solutions.
Troubled Insurer AmTrust to Delist Preferred Stock
Barron's - 26 Jan 2019 03:33
The new plan from the once fast-growing insurer hit by accounting and regulatory problems cuts 40% off the price of the shares. Holders of $1 billion of the securities are affected.
U.S. economy lost at least $6 billion to government shutdown: S&P
Reuters - 26 Jan 2019 02:15
The U.S. economy lost at least $6 billion during the partial shutdown of the federal government due to lost productivity from furloughed workers and economic activity lost to outside business, S&P Global Ratings said on ...
Electric-scooter injuries pile up, but making the lawsuits stick is hard
L.A. Times - 26 Jan 2019 01:45Wells Fargo goes outside to reform internal culture that led to abuses
L.A. Times - 26 Jan 2019 01:15Costco, Trader Joe's, Kroger, and the 8 other stores with generic brands that customers trust the most (COST, KR)
Business Insider - 26 Jan 2019 17:04
Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post via Getty Images Which grocery stores carry the most trustworthy generic brands? Signs.com recently ran a survey to discover which stores carry brands that shoppers consider both reas...
Man ordered to repay over $5,000 in unemployment benefits
Miami Herald - 26 Jan 2019 16:34
A New Hampshire man has been ordered to repay over $5,000 in unemployment benefits and penalties after he pleaded guilty to a fraud charge. The attorney general's office says Patrick …
Apple's March Quarter Guidance Is More Likely To Disappoint Than Bring Relief
Forbes - 26 Jan 2019 16:1041% of New Hires Found their Positions at an Online Jobs Board
Small Business Trends - 26 Jan 2019 16:00
More people are finding their next job with online boards.
Market Snapshot: Stock market bulls look to put faith in Fed as earnings continue to roll in
Market Watch - 26 Jan 2019 15:02
The final days of January are likely to be action packed for the stock market as the Federal Reserve, corporate earnings, and politics all converge to create a volatile backdrop for trading.
Decoding BlackRock Chairman Larry Fink's Letter To CEOs On The Importance Of Purpose
Forbes - 26 Jan 2019 14:29How federal government workers should approach their debt as shutdown ends (for now)
Market Watch - 26 Jan 2019 12:25
Many banks and credit unions offered no- or low-interest loans -- and now workers will need to pay them off.
The Explosive Rise Of The Entrepreneur
Forbes - 26 Jan 2019 12:00Malaysia probing audit firms' conduct in 1MDB scandal
Reuters - 26 Jan 2019 09:59
Malaysia's securities regulator said on Saturday it was looking into the conduct of auditors of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), a state fund that was wound up after losing billions of dollars in a scandal that erupted ...
German expert panel agrees 2038 deadline to end coal use
Miami Herald - 26 Jan 2019 09:58
A government-appointed panel is recommending that Germany stop burning coal to generate electricity by 2038 at the latest, as part of efforts to curb climate change. The so-called Coal Commission …
A coalition of giant brands is about to change how we shop forever, with a new zero-waste platform
Fast Company - 26 Jan 2019 08:00
Loop will send you name-brand products, like Tide detergent, Crest toothpaste, or Häagen Dazs ice cream. When you’re done, you ship the empty container back, where it gets cleaned and reused for the next customer. In ...
Victim's family urges leniency in BART train fight death
Miami Herald - 26 Jan 2019 06:05
The family of a man who died of an infection after he was cut on a San Francisco Bay Area commuter train is urging leniency for the homeless man charged …
Arizona researcher awarded grant for Alzheimer's research
Miami Herald - 26 Jan 2019 05:59
A University of Arizona Health Sciences researcher has received a $5.9 million federal grant to study the role of gender in Alzheimer's disease and develop ways to prevent and potentially …