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A strong economy and Fed rate cuts: the market wants to "have its cake and eat it too"
Market Watch - 6 Jul 2019 15:22
Investors are paradoxically betting on a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in July as well as strong economic growth
The charts that matter: a quandary for the Fed
MoneyWeek - 6 Jul 2019 10:30
The yield curve is putting pressure on the Federal reserve to cut interest rates. But the economic data doesn't support that. John Stepek looks at what the charts that matter most to the global economy are saying this we...
Need a passport fast? FedEx Office speeds it up with new service
USA Today - 6 Jul 2019 04:33
FedEx Office says its new service with RushMyPassport helps travelers who need to renew or rush their passports before a fast-approaching trip abroad.
Business Wisdom From The Master CEO: Lee Iacocca
Forbes - 6 Jul 2019 20:12
Lee Iacocca was the first globally recognized, non-founder, non-entrepreneur celebrity CEO
NewsWatch: Alarming scenes from the 7.1 magnitude Southern California earthquake
Market Watch - 6 Jul 2019 18:00
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake emanating from Ridgecrest, Calif., rocked much of Southern California and the surrounding areas late Friday, swaying roller coasters, disrupting professional sporting events, and forcing some n...
The Best Books To Up Your Networking Game
Forbes - 6 Jul 2019 18:00
Networking is an ability you can master. In fact, after checking out some of these works, you will feel less antsy about schmoozing and highly ready to get your gab on.
Slow transition to electric cars dooms BMW chief Harald Krueger
L.A. Times - 6 Jul 2019 13:00Boris Johnson to be hit by dozens of new Tory rebels as sacked ministers join forces to stop a no-deal Brexit
Business Insider - 6 Jul 2019 10:45
Getty Conservative MPs plotting to prevent a no-deal Brexit believe they will receive a major boost to their numbers when Boris Johnson becomes prime minister. Rebels believe Johnson's plans to remove those opposed to a ...
US officials want 'El Chapo' to forfeit $12.7 billion for trafficked cocaine, marijuana and heroin, a figure his attorney says is 'insane'
Business Insider - 6 Jul 2019 09:55
AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File US officials want $12.7 billion from notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. The figure relates to money generated from trafficked cocaine, marijuana, and heroin, but a Guz...
Exclusive: U.S. panel clears SoftBank's $2.25 billion investment in GM's Cruise
Reuters - 6 Jul 2019 04:30
Cruise, a U.S. self-driving vehicle company majority-owned by General Motors Co, told Reuters on Friday that a U.S. national security panel approved a $2.25 billion investment in the firm by Japan's SoftBank Corp.
Amazon founder Bezos' divorce final with $38 billion settlement: report
Reuters - 6 Jul 2019 02:57
Amazon.com Inc founder Jeff Bezos' divorce from his wife of 25 years, MacKenzie Bezos, was finalized by a Seattle-area judge on Friday, paving the way for her to receive $38.3 billion worth of Amazon stock, Bloomberg rep...
Exclusive: U.S. panel okays SoftBank's $2.25 billion investment in GM-linked self-driving firm
Reuters - 6 Jul 2019 02:44
A U.S. national security panel on Friday approved a $2.25 billion investment by Japan's Softbank in Cruise, a self-driving vehicle firm majority owned by GM, the unit told Reuters, signaling some leeway for investors wit...
California Quakes Highlight Potential Impact Of Novel Insurance Program
Forbes - 6 Jul 2019 22:32
Jumpstart Insurance offers $10,000 earthquake insurance policies in California. The recent quakes are the first real test of the new program.
Distributed teams are helping startups scale faster
Venture Beat - 6 Jul 2019 19:25
More startups are using a distributed workforce model earlier in their lifecycle, and it's paying off on a number of fronts.
The NLP/NLU nominees for the Transform AI Innovation Awards
Venture Beat - 6 Jul 2019 18:28
Here are the nominees in the NLP/NLU category for the inaugural Transform AI Innovation awards. Transform 2019 will takes place July 10-11 in San Francisco.
How Brendan Greene created the PUBG phenomenon and then moved on to something new
Venture Beat - 6 Jul 2019 17:45
In a chat at Gamelab, Brendan Greene recounted the tale of how he created PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and ignited the battle royale market.
A Power Plant Fiasco Highlights China's Growing Clout in Central Asia
The New York Times - 6 Jul 2019 16:54
Beijing is using its financial might to expand its influence, eroding centuries of Russian dominance in a vast, resource-rich region.
The states with the best and worst economies
USA Today - 6 Jul 2019 15:52
24/7 Wall St. ranked states based on 5 measures: GDP growth, job growth, unemployment rate, poverty rate, and bachelor's degree attainment rate.
Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Delta Air Lines On Thursday
Forbes - 6 Jul 2019 15:31
Delta Air Lines is expected to report $2.30/share on $12.35 billion in revenue. Meanwhile, the so-called Whisper number is $2.20.
Latest Dynamex twist: Cash this check for $250, and sign away your right to sue
L.A. Times - 6 Jul 2019 15:00Job hunting? This is where you should look
USA Today - 6 Jul 2019 13:00
The number of positions open has been growing, but not all areas are equal. Here's what openings and pay across 10 major U.S. metro areas looks like.
People are spending $500 a month to avoid their co-workers
Market Watch - 6 Jul 2019 12:47
Some people with desk jobs are sick and tired of their colleagues, but their solutions could cost them promotions and raises.