Business News
Anticipating recession, banks start scrubbing loan books
American Banker - 5 Aug 2019 03:00
It's hard to time the next economic slowdown. But lenders, many with lingering memories of the financial crisis, are taking steps now to limit exposure in commercial real estate, construction and other loan segments.
Why you need to understand support zones in the stock market
Market Watch - 5 Aug 2019 15:02
Support zones are invaluable markers for investors to make informed decisions.
Upgrade: The 'elephant in the room' that's keeping millions from saving enough for retirement
Market Watch - 5 Aug 2019 19:25
And it's impacting people of all ages.
USA TODAY owner Gannett and GateHouse Media owner agreed to merge together
USA Today - 5 Aug 2019 23:09
On their own, each company has dealt with the decline of print revenue caused by the disruptive forces of online news, social media and smartphones.
Zach Randolph's Encino mansion
L.A. Times - 5 Aug 2019 21:09
Custom-built in 2019, the three-story home expands to a fenced backyard with a pool, cabana, fire pit and basketball court.
Stocks fall on trade worries as yuan sinks to a decade low
Reuters - 5 Aug 2019 20:15
Stock markets around the world fell hard on Monday on fears that China's willingness to let the yuan slide in response to the latest U.S. tariff threat could further aggravate trade-related tensions between the world's t...
HSBC's Quiet Man Undone by a Lack of Action
Wall Street Journal - 5 Aug 2019 16:56
John Flint hoped to be remembered for an expansion of HSBC into China, surging profits and making the bank a nicer place to work.
How to Optimize Your Small Business Website For Voice Search
Forbes - 5 Aug 2019 16:24
Last year, more than half of consumers used voice search to find local business information. Is your business listing optimized for this growing new search trend?
RBI's MPC meeting starts with expectation of another rate cut
livemint.com - 5 Aug 2019 15:03
Besides rate cut, the industry expects the MPC to take steps to improve liquidity situation, ensure transmission of rate cuts to borrowers by the banks.In June policy review, the RBI had signalled more easing as it looke...
Peter Morici: Putting aside obsessions to cope with immigration
Market Watch - 5 Aug 2019 12:05
Rising to the challenges of low birth rates and mass immigration will prove critical to sustaining our economy in the near term and ultimately the viability of our democracy, writes Peter Morici. .
China's Currency Weakens in a Potential Challenge to Trump
The New York Times - 5 Aug 2019 04:43
The renminbi fell past the key point of 7 to the U.S. dollar, in a signal that Beijing may be willing to use devaluation as a trade war weapon.
Lyft exec riffs on ground-breaking research in AI
Venture Beat - 5 Aug 2019 03:08
At Transform 2019, Gil Arditi ripped through example after example of recent research that's propelled head-turning advances in AI and machine learning.
The Wall Street Journal: Fox Corp. to buy majority stake in Credible Labs for $265 million
Market Watch - 5 Aug 2019 02:51
The San Francisco-based Credible, which is listed on the Australian market, helps consumers shop for loans for mortgages and schools from financial institutions.
Red Dead Redemption 2 sales hit 25 million, up 1 million since May
Venture Beat - 5 Aug 2019 22:32
Publisher Take-Two revealed today during its financial results for the first quarter that Red Dead Redemption 2's sales now sit at 25 million.
How Blockchain Could Create More Efficient And Effective Workplaces
Forbes - 5 Aug 2019 22:12
In particular, blockchain will transform the way companies hire temporary workers; in the near future, hiring reliable temps will be faster, easier and more efficient than ever.
Xiaomi reportedly disbands Mi VR team, but Facebook is still backing Oculus Go
Venture Beat - 5 Aug 2019 20:33
A report claims that Facebook's development partner for Oculus Go, Xiaomi, has laid off the dozen-person team responsible for Go's twin, the Mi VR headset.
Nexon will fully acquire Embark Studios
Venture Beat - 5 Aug 2019 20:05
Nexon announced today its plan to become the majority holder in Embark Studios.
Trump condemns role of video games in 'glorification of violence'
Venture Beat - 5 Aug 2019 19:49
President Donald Trump condemned the role that video games in creating a culture of "the glorification of violence in our society" and said it has to stop.
Flying By Private Jet To Europe Just Got Easier
Forbes - 5 Aug 2019 19:48
New transatlantic jet cards provide fixed rates, guaranteed availability and both short booking and cancelation windows, meaning increased flexibility.
Apple Card application website goes live ahead of August launch
Venture Beat - 5 Aug 2019 19:42
With the August general release date of Apple Card now only days away, Apple has launched a website to help early testers sign up for the credit offering.
Google's AI maps fruit fly brains
Venture Beat - 5 Aug 2019 19:00
With Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Cambridge University, Google published research detailing the use of AI in mapping a fruit fly brain.
The Entrepreneurial Skills No One Can Teach You
Forbes - 5 Aug 2019 18:17
In the pursuit of entrepreneurship, there is a lot to learn. But there are some traits that no one can teach you -- traits that don't guarantee success, but that help you get back on your feet time and time again.