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Warner Bros. CEO apologizes to staff amid misconduct reports
Miami Herald - 9 Mar 2019 06:33
Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara is apologizing to his staff amid a WarnerMedia investigation into sexual misconduct reports prompted by an article in The Hollywood Reporter earlier this …
Jurors find Watkins, son guilty in fraud trial
Miami Herald - 9 Mar 2019 02:14
A jury has found an Alabama attorney and his son guilty of defrauding investors and a bank out of millions of dollars. News outlets report Donald Watkins Sr. was convicted …
Explorers to send 1st live video broadcast from ocean depths
Miami Herald - 9 Mar 2019 14:05
Explorers are set to deliver the first live video broadcast from deep below an ocean's surface. Early next week, a submersible is expected to dive to 300 meters (nearly 1,000 …
The Latest: New Mexico Senate endorses $11 minimum wage
Miami Herald - 9 Mar 2019 06:58
The Latest on proposals to raise the minimum wage in New Mexico (all times local): 9:50 p.m. The New Mexico state Senate has endorsed an increase in the statewide minimum …
Powell says Fed taking 'wait-and-see' approach on rate hikes
Miami Herald - 9 Mar 2019 06:33
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Friday that the healthy U.S. economy and low inflation are allowing the central bank to take a "patient, wait-and-see approach" on interest rates. Speaking …
Minimum wage debate rages in New Mexico after 10-year freeze
Miami Herald - 9 Mar 2019 06:07
The state Senate is deliberating a proposal to raise the state's statewide minimum wage gradually from $7.50 an hour to $11 over the next three years without additional increases. The …
Officials investigating 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli's alleged cellphone use from prison
NBC News - 9 Mar 2019 04:44
A recent report alleged that the former drug company executive was helping run his firm using a contraband cellphone.
A key measure of global trade just had its biggest tumble since 2015
Business Insider - 9 Mar 2019 01:18
Global airfreight saw its biggest year-over-year dip in three years this Feb., according to the International Air Transport Association. That means worldwide trade of some of the world's most valuable goods, which are ty...
Northern Ireland is taking a 'business as usual' approach as Brexit looms
Market Watch - 9 Mar 2019 16:41
As the March 29 deadline for Brexit approaches with no sign the U.K. government is close to a final deal, one region is watching the proceedings with a bit more at stake than others.
Don't ditch your cash yet, but we are going cashless. Really.
USA Today - 9 Mar 2019 16:32Lambo warns of stock market's effect on state budget
Miami Herald - 9 Mar 2019 16:32
State Comptroller Kevin Lembo is warning about record-high household debt in Connecticut and the implications of a volatile stock market on state revenues. The Democrat says the impact of federal …
10 Expert Tips for Improving Your Existing Marketing Strategies
Small Business Trends - 9 Mar 2019 16:00
Improve your marketing strategy with these expert tips.
The gender pay gap: are women getting paid less than men?
MoneyWeek - 9 Mar 2019 16:00
Data on the gender pay gap would suggest that they are. Does that mean sexism is rife in British society? It's not quite as simple as that, says Simon Wilson. The post The gender pay gap: are women getting paid less than...
Mark Hulbert: Daylight saving time could give investors some sleepless nights
Market Watch - 9 Mar 2019 15:53
Stocks typically decline the day after the clocks change, writes Mark Hulbert.
Deutsche Bank management board agrees to Commerzbank merger talks: source
Reuters - 9 Mar 2019 15:38
The management board of Deutsche Bank has agreed to hold talks with rival Commerzbank on the feasibility of a merger, a person with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Saturday.
Florida takes on pot, immigration and fracking next week
Miami Herald - 9 Mar 2019 15:31
The hoopla and optimistic speeches surrounding the start of Florida's annual 60-day legislative session are over, and lawmakers now head into their second week with a list of nearly 3,400 …
China Is Too Mature For Rapid Growth
Forbes - 9 Mar 2019 14:30Kenyan Multimillionaire Chris Kirubi Pockets $7 Million From BIC Sale
Forbes - 9 Mar 2019 13:20
Kenyan multimillionaire Chris Kirubi earned about €6.3 million ($7 million) from selling the BiC brands East Africa franchise to French conglomerate Société BIC last yea
Looking to invest? These 10 companies have raised dividends for 50 years or more
USA Today - 9 Mar 2019 13:00
It's no secret that investors love dividends. Here are 10 solid companies that have raised dividends for their investors for at least 50 consecutive years.
China Suggests a Trade Compromise With the Trump Administration
The New York Times - 9 Mar 2019 12:38
An offer from a senior Chinese official could make a trade deal easier to achieve -- but also more fragile.
Chinese Entrepreneur Takes On the System, and Drops Out of Sight
The New York Times - 9 Mar 2019 12:27
A dogged investor, missing files, an internet crusader, a disgraced judge -- this scandal has drama galore. It's about business frustration under President Xi Jinping.
In Silicon Valley, Plans for a Monument to Silicon Valley
The New York Times - 9 Mar 2019 12:00
A group in San Jose, Calif., wants a worldwide competition to design a suitable landmark to celebrate the achievements of the tech companies.