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'Breaking down walls not building them'
BBC - 6 Feb 2019 02:08
The University of Toronto is using Donald Trump and Brexit to poach international students.
The Papers Pelosi’s Holding Seem To Be Trump’s Speech
TPM - 6 Feb 2019 04:53
Before beginning his State of the Union address Tuesday evening, President Trump appeared to give copies of the speech to...
Factbox: Franco-German mergers: a difficult history
Reuters - 6 Feb 2019 20:27
Berlin and Paris are working to change European competition rules to facilitate large cross-border mergers, after the European Union blocked Siemens and Alstom from merging their rail businesses on Wednesday.
It’s not just Google or Facebook: The freezer aisle is ad targeting you now
Fast Company - 6 Feb 2019 10:00
Walgreens is using cameras, eye tracking, and motion sensors to show you real-time ads meant to influence which ice cream you buy. I walk into a Walgreens just off Union Square in New York City that seems, on the surface...
Providence faces potential shortfall from budget proposal
Miami Herald - 6 Feb 2019 07:31
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo's budget proposal could leave Providence with a $4 million hole in its current budget if it is approved by lawmakers later this year. The Democratic …
Australia's Commonwealth Bank's 2H profit falls to $3.3B
Miami Herald - 6 Feb 2019 04:54
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has recorded a drop in statutory net profit in its latest half-year to 4.6 billion Australian dollars ($3.3 billion) as the nation's biggest lender was …
Plant owner pays nearly $150K after bridge's closure in 2018
Miami Herald - 6 Feb 2019 02:24
A chemical plant owner has repaid the Delaware River and Bay Authority nearly $150,000 in lost revenue after a toxic gas leak forced a bridge to close for hours in …
Secret Escapes plots Irish getaway
Sky News - 6 Feb 2019 20:33
Online travel operator Secret Escapes is expanding its own horizons with the purchase of the Irish company behind Pigsback.com, the leisure discounts website.
Hard Work, Dedication and Great Pizza: A Journey from Delivery Driver to Franchisee
Forbes - 6 Feb 2019 16:27
As a delivery driver for Marco's Pizza, Joe Jaros continually impressed customers and leadership with his passion and loyalty. The role fit like a glove, and from the product to the people, he fell in love with the franc...
Viacom off to strong Q1 thanks to great box office results
New York Post - 6 Feb 2019 05:15
Strong ticket sales for "Bumblebee," the "Transformers" prequel, helped Viacom beat first-quarter profit estimates even as revenue fell short of expectations due to weaker ad sales at its cable networks. Shares of the ow...
Bankers gave out Arconic chairman's number to push buyout talks
New York Post - 6 Feb 2019 04:55
Sometimes working on Wall Street is no different from playing pranks in middle school. Hard-charging investment bankers suspected to be working for billionaire Paul Singer have been using a bizarre tactic to prod the alu...
Watchdog: 4 Mar-a-Lago trips in 2017 cost taxpayers $14m
Miami Herald - 6 Feb 2019 03:00
President Donald Trump's four trips to his Mar-a-Lago resort in early 2017 cost taxpayers nearly $14 million, a watchdog report Tuesday said. The Government Accountability Office said travel and accommodations, …
Google-Parent Alphabet Adds New Warnings About Data Privacy, Bugs, And Brexit In Annual Filing
Forbes - 6 Feb 2019 02:01
Google parent Alphabet added a handful of new warnings to its annual 10K filing, including about privacy, bugs, and Brexit.
US prosecutors settle health false claims case for $57M
Miami Herald - 6 Feb 2019 22:53
Federal prosecutors in Vermont announced Wednesday they have settled a false claims case against a Florida company that makes electronic medical records software for more than $57 million. Vermont U.S. …
Analyst Brian Wieser Joins WPP's GroupM to Drive and Expand Its Thought Leadership Practice
AdWeek - 6 Feb 2019 18:41
The trade press's most famous source for real-time analysis, industry trends and commentary is going in-house: WPP's GroupM hired Brian Wieser for its the newly-created role of global president, business intelligence. In...
Goldman to curb commodities trading; activist turns up heat on Barclays
American Banker - 6 Feb 2019 17:14
Once a moneymaker and executive training spot, the business is no longer cost-effective; Edward Bramson wants a board seat.
What's Driving Snap's ARPU Expansion?
Forbes - 6 Feb 2019 17:05Nebraska industrial plant to pay $45M in settlement
Miami Herald - 6 Feb 2019 17:03
Thousands of Muscatine residents could receive payments after a judge approved a class-action settlement with an industrial plant over odor and haze they allege led to health problems. The Muscatine …
The Math Shows The WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Earnings Fund ETF Can Go To $45
Forbes - 6 Feb 2019 16:56Spotify buys podcast firms Gimlet and Anchor
The Guardian - 6 Feb 2019 16:47
Streaming service reports first quarterly profits as it reveals plans to broaden beyond music Spotify has bought two podcast firms and plans to spend up to $500m (£385m) on further acquisitions in attempt to move beyond...
The Ratings Game: Snap earnings suggest company is 'turning the corner' as stock jumps 25%
Market Watch - 6 Feb 2019 16:46
Snap Inc. shares could be headed for their best day in a year after earnings, as some wonder if the company is finally about to turn itself around.
Futures Movers: Oil prices ease on signs of U.S. supply build and a firmer buck
Market Watch - 6 Feb 2019 16:45
Oil futures slip Wednesday as industry data pointed at rising U.S. oil stockpiles and on the back of a stronger U.S. dollar.