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Don't Ditch Stocks Because Of Yield Curve Inversion
Forbes - 25 Apr 2019 17:35
The yield curve inverted for the first time since July 2007. What does this mean?
These home security startups aren’t afraid of Amazon and Google
Fast Company - 25 Apr 2019 08:00
Companies like August and SimpliSafe say they’ve got a plan to survive as the tech giants scale up their smart home ambitions. In the business of smart home security, it’s tough not being Amazon or Google. Read Full ...
Judge Agrees To Release Coast Guard Officer Accused Of Plotting Terror Attack
TPM - 25 Apr 2019 21:34
A federal judge ruled Thursday that a white nationalist Coast Guard officer accused of - but not charged with --...
Senate advances bill that could lead to hemp farms
Miami Herald - 25 Apr 2019 23:59
Connecticut farmers could soon be growing or cultivating industrial hemp, a plant many lawmakers predict will become a money-making crop for the state. The Senate voted unanimously Thursday in favor …
Corporate profits and U.S. economy chug along, defying recession fears
Reuters - 25 Apr 2019 18:40
After months of handwringing about the possible crash-landing of the housing market, investors awaiting quarterly earnings from No. 3 U.S. homebuilder PulteGroup Inc this week were ready for the worst.
Multi-Billion Dollar Australian LNG Asset Shuffle Possible After U.S. Oil Takeover
Forbes - 25 Apr 2019 04:45
A bidding war for Anadarko Petroleum could trigger an asset shuffle in the Australian LNG industry
Justice Department wants Goldman Sachs to plead guilty in bribery scandal
New York Post - 25 Apr 2019 04:37
Justice Department prosecutors are reportedly pushing for a hardball approach to negotiations with Goldman Sachs over its role in a $3 billion Malaysian bribery scandal that has hung over the bank for years. Career prose...
Warren Buffett quietly moves to reshuffle Kraft Heinz board
New York Post - 25 Apr 2019 04:35
Billionaire Warren Buffett's demands to revive packaged food giant Kraft Heinz have resulted in a quiet reshuffling of the board, The Post has learned. Kraft Heinz Chairman and 3G Capital Co-Founder Alexandre Behring has...
AT&T worried about competing with streaming rivals Netflix, Disney
New York Post - 25 Apr 2019 04:12
Worse-than-expected bleeding in AT&T's pay-TV business last quarter is raising fresh concerns about the company's ability to compete with Netflix and Disney through newly acquired entertainment properties like HBO.
Intel CEO: Headwinds in China's PC market are making everyone more cautious
Venture Beat - 25 Apr 2019 23:31
Intel CEO Bob Swan said in an earnings conference call that the company lowered its revenue expectations due to "headwinds" among customers in China.
Grammarly Communications Head Shares Five Common Writing Pitfalls To Avoid
Forbes - 25 Apr 2019 23:28
Writing effectively requires time, effort, and attention. Take the time now to hone your communication approach and avoid these common pitfalls so your messages will be understood.
Leading Multiple Generations In Today's Workforce
Forbes - 25 Apr 2019 22:40
There is an art to motivating employees from different generations to work together and share their knowledge, encouraging them to take responsibility and make independent decisions in an environment where the answers of...
Epic Games is giving away 500 Magic Leap One AR devices to developers
Venture Beat - 25 Apr 2019 22:30
The giveaway for the AR glasses is in addition to the $100 million the company pledged to give out to developers. You can apply for both online.
Trump Campaign Blasts Out 'Official Obama-Russia Accountability' Survey
TPM - 25 Apr 2019 22:17
How much can President Trump get away with blaming his predecessor for Russia's targeted interference in the 2016 election? That...
Intel's wave of high-performance chips pushes it to bigger Q1 earnings
Venture Beat - 25 Apr 2019 22:13
Intel slightly beat expectations for the fiscal first quarter ended March 31, with 10-nanometer parts ramping up and PC sales driving the way.
Amazon reports $59.7 billion in Q1 2019 revenue: AWS up 41%, subscriptions up 40%, and 'other' up 34%
Venture Beat - 25 Apr 2019 22:06
Amazon today reported fiscal Q1 2019 earnings, including revenue of $59.7 billion, net income of $3.6 billion, and earnings per share of $7.09.
One Behavior Separates Successful Executives From Average Ones
Forbes - 25 Apr 2019 22:01T Mobile, Sprint face new FCC questions on tie-up
Reuters - 25 Apr 2019 21:55
T-Mobile US Inc and Sprint Corp executives this week urged senior U.S. regulators to approve the proposed tie-up, saying the combined company would have the incentive to slash prices, according to a filing on Thursday.
Female Entrepreneurship Driven By Need For Work-Life Balance
Forbes - 25 Apr 2019 21:50
Increasingly women are turning to entrepreneurship to combat the growing demands, pressures and stress of a traditional career. According to a U.K. Treasury-commissioned review of female entrepreneurship, women (more so ...
CEO Tim Sweeney: Epic Games Store will 'hastily' retreat from exclusives if Valve changes revenue model
Venture Beat - 25 Apr 2019 21:25
The store's exclusives have rubbed some folks the wrong way. But Tim Sweeney says they'd back off if Valve matches its 88/12 revenue sharing model.
AI uses tweets to help researchers analyze floods
Venture Beat - 25 Apr 2019 20:27
AI researchers propose a novel system in a new paper that extracts tweets related to past (or ongoing) floods for analysis.
Avoid This Mistake When Answering Yes/No Questions In A Job Interview
Forbes - 25 Apr 2019 20:26
You're asked a simple yes/no question in a job interview. Do you know what mistake to avoid when you answer?