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The $1 Billion Prize: The World's 10 Most Lucrative Airline Routes
Forbes - 13 Aug 2019 18:07
Some routes are reliable money spinners that can bring in hundreds of millions of dollars a year in ticket sales. Heathrow and JFK dominate the top 10.
John Bolton Says the U.S. Is Ready to Negotiate a Post-Brexit Trade Pact
Time - 13 Aug 2019 04:17
Negotiating a post-Brexit trade deal with the U.K. "in pieces" would help speed the process, he says
Boston Startup Signs Up Millions For Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Forbes - 13 Aug 2019 04:55
SingleCare, headquartered in Boston, offers a savings card for prescription drugs that has attracted millions of users in just four years.
Verizon to Sell Tumblr to WordPress.com Owner
Wall Street Journal - 13 Aug 2019 01:04How To Win The Inner Battle Everyone Faces Leading Major Change
Forbes - 13 Aug 2019 17:00
I've noticed that revolutionary change leaders bring certain "raw materials" to the table that enable them to lead change well: voice, ideas, passion, discontent, and conviction. But with these come an inner battle to ba...
U.S.-China Trade War Snowballs Toward Worst-Case Scenario
Forbes - 13 Aug 2019 16:31
Despite the stock market's sudden rally Tuesday on news the United States would delay implenting its promised tariffs on Chinese goods, most investors are becoming used to the idea that relations between the world's two ...
Look Under The Hood: The Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF Has 11% Upside
Forbes - 13 Aug 2019 16:18
For the Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF, we found that the implied analyst target price for the ETF based upon its underlying holdings is $163.05 per unit.
Having a baby? Here are 5 ways to prepare for parental leave
USA Today - 13 Aug 2019 13:00
Whether you're planning to take a short or an extended period of parental leave, here are a few things you should do to prepare for that break.
Caesars executive fired after ex-worker suit: sources
New York Post - 13 Aug 2019 04:36
Casino chain Caesars has fired a top executive who was accused of terminating an underling who complained about his "making out" with another underling. Caesars terminated Regional President Kevin Ortzman after the lawsu...
New villain in battle over CFPB mortgage rule: Appendix Q
American Banker - 13 Aug 2019 03:00
With the agency mulling changes to the "Qualified Mortgage" regulation, mortgage lenders say little-known standards for how they document a borrower's income would be a good place to start.
Trump's Trade Wars Are Hurting Midwest Farmers, Banks, and State Coffers
Forbes - 13 Aug 2019 02:22
Trump's trade wars are exacerbating problems in the U.S. agricultural sector. The downturn is being felt in state revenues, agricultural loan performance and corporate earnings. Banks with loan exposures to the Midwest n...
The next Jeffrey Epstein drama: fighting over his mysterious estate
L.A. Times - 13 Aug 2019 01:51Google devises conversational AI that works better for people with ALS and accents
Venture Beat - 13 Aug 2019 23:27
Google AI researchers today shared details about Project Euphonia, a speech-to-text transcription service for people with speaking impairments.
Copy insiders and buy these stocks -- because they see no recession looming
Market Watch - 13 Aug 2019 23:15
Company insiders have been stepping up in a big way as the stock market has slumped.
How to tell if the FAA has banned your defective MacBook from flights
Fast Company - 13 Aug 2019 22:51
Joining European countries, the FAA has banned nearly half a million 15-inch MacBook Pros that had already faced a recall due to defective, fire-prone batteries. If you have a 15-inch MacBook Pro sold between September 2...
Domestic terrorism may boost interest in this type of insurance coverage
CNBC - 13 Aug 2019 21:30
The chances of a violent event while you're outside are high enough that a new insurance product has emerged: active shooter coverage.
So You Started A Business. Now Can You Lead It?
Forbes - 13 Aug 2019 20:45
As a company founder, you spend hours working on what you love. When your company grows, will you give all this up to keep running the company? Business coach and host of the From Founder to CEO podcast,Todd Uterstaedt h...
How Your Compensation Structure Can Affect Your Divorce
Forbes - 13 Aug 2019 20:23
How you fare financially in your divorce could depend on your understanding of how various types of income are treated and how you time the filing in relation to these considerations. Can you protect an upcoming bonus fr...
OpenSpace raises $14 million for AI platform that visually tracks construction projects
Venture Beat - 13 Aug 2019 20:17
OpenSpace uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically create navigable 360-degree photos of construction sites.
Trump's China tariffs will expand to phones, laptops, and game consoles in December
Venture Beat - 13 Aug 2019 20:10
A 10% tariff on consumer electronics like AirPods and the Apple Watch begins September 1 while tariffs for iPhones and MacBooks begin December 15.
Oculus VR cofounder Nate Mitchell is leaving Facebook
Venture Beat - 13 Aug 2019 19:22
Yet another of Oculus' key people is leaving Facebook: Nate Mitchell says he's going to be taking time to travel, spend time with his family, and recharge.
Challenging Fears: Six Worries Young Entrepreneurs Faced When First Starting Out
Forbes - 13 Aug 2019 19:15
There are a lot of things to worry about when you're first starting a business: How do you reach your audience? How much should you charge? What are the best ways to manage your time? Here are some of the concerns succes...