Business News
Strong U.S. retail sales boost economic outlook
Reuters - 16 Jul 2019 16:40
U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in June, pointing to strong consumer spending, which could help to blunt some of the drag on the economy from weak business investment.
Ryanair cuts summer 2020 growth rate on Boeing MAX doubts
Reuters - 16 Jul 2019 08:50
Europe's largest budget carrier Ryanair has cut its forecast for growth in traveler numbers next summer due to the possibility of further delays in deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX planes.
Twitter Made It Easier to Follow Back New Followers
AdWeek - 16 Jul 2019 23:20
Twitter continues to introduce small tweaks to its user experience. The social network tweeted about the latest one Tuesday: When a user gets a new follower, that person's profile will show up in their notifications, and...
Busch wants to save forests with the promise of unlimited beer
Fast Company - 16 Jul 2019 16:01
The beer company is going to plant 100 trees for every person who can find its secret pop-up bar in a forest (and give one winner free beer for life). But please take your cans with you when you leave. Earlier this year,...
How Positive Leadership Shapes Positive Organizational Behaviors
Forbes - 16 Jul 2019 15:42
Positive leaders are a must-be element for the optimal performance of individuals, groups, and organizations. A vital factor in positive organizational psychology, this is how positive leadership theory and models are sh...
Asian shares inch up as cautious investors await U.S. data, earnings
Reuters - 16 Jul 2019 05:25
Major Asian equity indicators nudged higher on Monday as investors awaited U.S. retail sales data and corporate earnings to gauge the health of the world's biggest economy, with markets remaining focused on a likely U.S....
China's Economy Grows At Slowest Pace In Nearly 30 Years, But Is The Trade War To Blame?
Forbes - 16 Jul 2019 04:15
Donald Trump wasted no time in tweeting that "U.S. tariffs are having a major effect on companies wanting to leave China for non-tariffed countries." However, the reality is something different.
Increased immigration may be a boon for social security
New York Post - 16 Jul 2019 03:35
Before you think I'm against immigration, let me state once again my feelings on the issue. I am very much pro-immigration. The US should allow lots of new people into this country in hopes that they become good, tax-pay...
Mnuchin joins chorus against Facebook cryptocurrency
New York Post - 16 Jul 2019 03:14
Facebook's cryptocurrency plan has finally found a place where it isn't controversial -- because everybody in Washington seems to hate it. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday became the latest to blast "Libra," t...
Sony Gives Literary Film Division, Axed by Disney, a Second Life
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2019 00:19
Elizabeth Gabler, the executive behind hit movies like "The Devil Wears Prada," will run a venture financed by Sony Pictures and HarperCollins Publishers.
The Wall Street Journal: Trump's Fed pick Judy Shelton has skipped almost half of EBRD board meetings
Market Watch - 16 Jul 2019 00:01
One of President Donald Trump's latest picks for the Federal Reserve, economic commentator Judy Shelton, has amassed a spotty attendance record on the board of the European development bank where she serves as U.S. envoy...
Is Entrepreneurship the New MBA?
Forbes - 16 Jul 2019 23:42
Today's 20-somethings are foregoing the MBA/corporate career path to pursue the riskier world of entrepreneurship
Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble is everything the original wasn't
Venture Beat - 16 Jul 2019 23:15
Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble has smarter enemies, online multiplayer, and a bunch of features that were missing from the original.
Why Michigan Could Become A Startup Powerhouse
Forbes - 16 Jul 2019 22:30
Michigan has the trappings to be a diverse startup powerhouse. This is good news not only for Michiganders but for the broader Midwest ecosystem as well. Helping to rescue the region from its "rust belt" moniker, Michiga...
How To Sharpen Your Leadership Skills And Grow Your Business
Forbes - 16 Jul 2019 21:47
Successful CEOs like Elon Musk of Tesla and Larry Page of Google often talk about the importance of multidisciplinary skills, but what does this look like in practice? Mark Caswell is the CEO of KSM Consulting, a technol...
Apple will reportedly fund exclusive podcasts to challenge Spotify
Venture Beat - 16 Jul 2019 21:07
Apple historically offered only a directory of podcasts available across the world; now the company will reportedly fund exclusives to bolster its apps.
Grocery chain Giant Eagle taps Grabango to pilot checkout-free experiences
Venture Beat - 16 Jul 2019 21:00
Grabango, a Silicon Valley startup developing cashierless checkout experiences for brick-and-mortar stores, inked a deal with grocery chain Giant Eagle.
Teamfight Tactics gets ranked play in latest update
Venture Beat - 16 Jul 2019 20:17
Riot is preparing an update for its auto-battler Teamfight Tactics. This is the first "official patch," and it includes a number of major changes and new features.
Prisma cofounders launch Capture, which uses AI to suggest chatroom topics
Venture Beat - 16 Jul 2019 20:00
Capture, a new app from two Prisma Labs cofounders, is an AI-powered social networking app designed around chatrooms and channels.
Intel's RealSense SR305 camera is designed for low-cost depth tracking
Venture Beat - 16 Jul 2019 19:59
Intel's RealSense SR305 camera -- the latest addition to the RealSense lineup -- is designed for low-cost depth tracking. It's available now for $79.
Researchers create tiny 'beyond 5G' chip for 100GHz data transmission
Venture Beat - 16 Jul 2019 19:42
A team at the University of California, Irvine has created a 4.4-square millimeter radio that can send and receive data at 36Gbps at ultra high frequencies.
Lessons From Federer v Djokovic: Not All Points Are Created Equal
Forbes - 16 Jul 2019 19:25
Marshal your resources to win where, what, and when it matters most.