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Wall Street gains as U.S.-China trade talks resume
Reuters - 11 Feb 2019 17:12
U.S. stocks rose on Monday, led by industrial companies, as the United States and China began their latest round of trade talks to hammer out a deal before the looming March deadline.
Recent editorials published in Nebraska newspapers
Miami Herald - 11 Feb 2019 16:02
Omaha World Herald. February 8, 2019 Public access to grand jury materials in officer-related deaths is appropriate Nebraska state law requires that grand jury records be made publicly available in …
Asian stocks rise ahead of new round of US-China trade talks
ABC News - 11 Feb 2019 08:41
Chinese markets lead Asian stocks higher ahead of US-China trade talks
It's regulators' job to tailor rules for small banks: Fed's Bowman
American Banker - 11 Feb 2019 19:07
In her first speech as a governor, the former community banker and Kansas state regulator highlighted the strengths of smaller institutions and the banking agencies' tailoring efforts.
The Ratings Game: Tesla stock jumps 4% as Canaccord upgrades and predicts a more stable year in 2019
Market Watch - 11 Feb 2019 17:10
Canaccord says Wall Street is not fully appreciating the strong electric vehicle story and believes Tesla is gearing up for a year of growth.
McDonald's adding Donut Sticks to menu -- but only for breakfast
Chicago Tribune - 11 Feb 2019 17:05Sinclair’s senior political analyst is arguing with a parody Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez account
Fast Company - 11 Feb 2019 14:42
Apparently his analytical skills weren’t up to snuff. Sinclair Media Group–the conservative-leaning television company known for forcing the local stations it owns to air so-called news segments laden with bizarre Tr...
Asian stocks mixed ahead of next round of US-China talks
ABC News - 11 Feb 2019 05:36
Asian stocks mixed, Chinese markets edge higher ahead of US-China talks
Synchrony minds HR as it develops AI
American Banker - 11 Feb 2019 22:07
The bank and card program provider is starting to use AI in many areas, but it's also trying to build paths forward for employees whose jobs will be affected.
True Racial Representation Won't Happen If the Nuances Are Disregarded
AdWeek - 11 Feb 2019 18:05
Last fall, I started (then abruptly stopped) Black Looks: Race and Representation, a book by notable black feminist author bell hooks. As a member of the advertising community, I feel it's important to take a close look ...
Banks and Thrifts with the Largest Commercial and Industrial Loan Portfolios
American Banker - 11 Feb 2019 17:20
On Sep. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.
Shutdown highlighted need for bank-backed small-dollar loans
American Banker - 11 Feb 2019 17:20
Regulators should clarify rules around deposit-advance products so that banks can serve consumers seeking short-term loans, like those affected by the recent partial closing of the government.
Deep Dive: Proof that you can outperform with the right actively managed stock fund
Market Watch - 11 Feb 2019 17:13
Larry Puglia explains how he has outperformed benchmarks while running the T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund for more than 25 years.
Currencies: Dollar extends climb to kick off week, with partial government shutdown looming
Market Watch - 11 Feb 2019 16:52
The U.S. dollar looks to add to its winning streak, strengthening against rivals across the board, despite the chance of the renewed partial government shutdown looming in the background.
Markets Right Now: Stocks higher ahead of US-China talks
ABC News - 11 Feb 2019 16:51
Stocks open higher ahead of key trade talks between the US and China, with fears of a slowdown lingering
Uber releases Ludwig, an open-source AI 'toolbox' built on top of TensorFlow
Venture Beat - 11 Feb 2019 16:50
Uber's Ludwig, an open source 'toolbox' built on top of Google's TensorFlow framework, allows users to train AI models without code.
Fintech Startups Suck in $31bn As The Big Finance Players Step Up R&D By Proxy
Forbes - 11 Feb 2019 16:44
Fintech Investment topped $31bn in 2018 and according to U.K.-based mergers and acquisitions specialist, Hampleton Partners, much of the money is going not to consumer-facing plays but to startups in the enterprise softw...
Five PG&E directors to remain in revamped board
Reuters - 11 Feb 2019 16:31
PG&E Corp expects only five of its current 10-strong board to stand for reelection at an annual shareholder meeting in May, as it restructures after filing for bankruptcy last month because of potential liabilities from ...
From Beijing To Washington: Two Cities Might Dominate News Cycle This Week
Forbes - 11 Feb 2019 16:25
The week begins with much of the focus on trade talks with China and not a lot of new data. Thin volume might be a factor, and volatility looks possible.
NYC mayor to testify at hearing on Cuomo's budget proposal
Miami Herald - 11 Feb 2019 16:22
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and his counterparts in the state's largest cities are scheduled to provide testimony before a joint legislative hearing on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget …
WiTricity acquires Qualcomm Halo to accelerate wireless charging for electric vehicles
Venture Beat - 11 Feb 2019 16:12
WiTricity, a startup that's developing wireless charging technology for electric vehicles (EVs), has acquired Qualcomm's EV wireless charging unit Halo.
Quarles stresses vigilance; Morgan Stanley to buy stock plan business
American Banker - 11 Feb 2019 16:08
The Fed vice chair says regulators need to be on the "cutting edge" at spotting vulnerabilities; firm looks to win over future millionaires.