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The Ratings Game: Lyft stock a 'sell' on valuation concerns, Seaport Global says
Market Watch - 2 Apr 2019 16:28
Lyft Inc. shares are falling for the second-straight day after an analyst made a bearish call on the stock, casting doubt on the idea that young adults will opt for ride-sharing services over car ownership.
Trump Fed Pick's Divorce Records Are Put Under Temporary Seal
The New York Times - 2 Apr 2019 02:20
A request by Stephen Moore's former wife to keep them sealed, which will be the subject of a Friday hearing in Circuit Court, adds to the controversy surrounding his pending nomination.
NewsWatch: Here's what the U.S. buys and sells from Mexico
Market Watch - 2 Apr 2019 23:00
The stuttering U.S. economy might suffer a crushing blow, business leaders and other critics contend, if President Trump acts on his threat to shut the border with Mexico to block a rising tide of immigrants.
Trump suggests deferring GOP health plan push to after 2020
Miami Herald - 2 Apr 2019 16:32
President Donald Trump is suggesting he will defer until after 2020 his push for a Republican health care plan to replace the Affordable Care Act. Trump tweeted late Monday that …
Lambda School Is Paying Students To Learn The Highest Paying Skills In The World
Forbes - 2 Apr 2019 16:31
Lambda School is pioneering a new model of higher education, and with the launch of its Living Stipends Program, has begun to pay students to learn the job market's most sought after skills.
Asda overtakes suitor Sainsbury to become UK's No. 2 supermarket: Kantar
Reuters - 2 Apr 2019 11:29
Sainsbury has lost its status as Britain's No. 2 supermarket group by market share to takeover target Asda for the first time in four years, industry data showed on Tuesday.
Early Lyft investors are betting on the new stock falling
New York Post - 2 Apr 2019 04:38
Lyft doesn't want its early investors to bet on a stock fall -- but they're doing it anyway, The Post has learned. Lyft investors who bought the ride-hailing company's shares well before its high-profile initial public o...
Why the economy's not so hot, despite decent stock numbers
New York Post - 2 Apr 2019 04:19
The first quarter of 2019 ended last Sunday and a lot went wrong with the economy, although the stock market didn't seem to notice or care. But were the first three months of this year really as bad as the statistics see...
Half of world's largest companies receive 'F' on gender pay scorecard
New York Post - 2 Apr 2019 04:18
Half of the world's largest companies fail when it comes to paying women equally to men, a new report says. The report, released Monday, ranked 46 of the world's largest companies on gender and racial pay equity and fail...
Equal Pay Day: How To Fight For Fair Wages Today And Every Day
Forbes - 2 Apr 2019 21:58
Today is Equal Pay Day -- the date into the new year that women have to work in order to earn the same amount as men did the previous year. Even as awareness of this problem has grown in recent years, progress remains fr...
Attention Customer Service Leaders: Let's Get Strategic
Forbes - 2 Apr 2019 21:47
Here's how strategic thinking, a focus beyond short-term operational metrics, and high expectations for technology can differentiate an exceptional customer service leader from an average one.
In the Future, Everything Will Have a Number - What's Yours?
Forbes - 2 Apr 2019 21:33
There is a much more constructive application of the vast amounts of data created by people as they engage with brands and fellow consumers on social channels and review sites -- and that's for improving how businesses o...
House Democrat moves goalposts for GSE reform
American Banker - 2 Apr 2019 21:28
Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York signaled which legislative provisions Democratic leaders would accept in a bipartisan housing finance package.
Streamlabs launches augmented reality face masks for Twitch streamers
Venture Beat - 2 Apr 2019 21:00
Streamlabs is launching Face Masks, a new extension for Twitch viewers that enables streamers to entertain viewers with animated expressions.
Citing climate differences, Shell walks away from U.S. refining lobby
Reuters - 2 Apr 2019 20:53
Royal Dutch Shell Plc on Tuesday became the first major oil and gas company to announce plans to leave a leading U.S. refining lobby due to disagreement on climate policies.
Career Lessons In Creativity From A Symphony Orchestra Conductor
Forbes - 2 Apr 2019 20:39
I caught up with orchestral conductor Roger Nierenberg to discuss his work blending music and organizational behavior as well as advice he has for young professionals interested in launching their own entrepreneurial ven...
Pentagon recruiter: Nerds and technologists must join AI race against China and Russia
Venture Beat - 2 Apr 2019 20:35
Techies who avoid working with the U.S. military enable nations like China and Russia in the AI arms race, director of the Defense Digital Service said recently.
Google's AI-powered app usability testing promises human-level accuracy
Venture Beat - 2 Apr 2019 20:13
In a paper and accompanying blog post, Google AI researchers describe a novel model that automates app usability testing with human-level accuracy.
The 4 C's To Help You Live Your Best Life
Forbes - 2 Apr 2019 19:47
And why the 'Limitless' author calls pursuing your passion 'the world's worst advice'
MPAA chief says Netflix addition makes organization stronger
Miami Herald - 2 Apr 2019 19:40
Motion Picture Association of America Chairman Charles Rivkin says Netflix's addition to the group makes the entertainment industry stronger. Rivkin's remarks are a stark contrast to how the streaming giant …
Two-thirds of Steam users now run Windows 10
Venture Beat - 2 Apr 2019 19:18
More than two in every three gamers, or 67.15 percent, on Valve's Steam PC gaming community and store are now using Windows 10.
Even great keyboard cases can't make iPads viable work computers
Venture Beat - 2 Apr 2019 19:13
Nine years into the iPad's life, Apple tablets still aren't able to replace work computers for many users -- blame software and absent pointing devices.