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9 Myths About Credit Scores
Wall Street Journal - 21 Oct 2019 04:10
People think they know what causes a credit score to rise or fall. They're often wrong.
How $200 jeans are made
Business Insider - 21 Oct 2019 16:40
Citizens of Humanity is known for its high-quality denim. The brand is taking major strides toward sustainable methods. We got a peek behind the scenes to learn how Citizens of Humanity makes its jeans. Visit INSIDER's h...
The Best Financial Advice I Ever Got: The Readers Weigh In
Wall Street Journal - 21 Oct 2019 04:00
We asked people in the business of doling out financial advice about the best advice they received--and then readers chimed in with their own
G.M. Contract Terms May Be a Tougher Fit for Its Rivals
The New York Times - 21 Oct 2019 01:01
General Motors made cost concessions to get the union to accept the shutdown of three plants -- a priority that Ford and Fiat Chrysler don't have.
Microsoft's DreamWalker lets you see VR cities during real-world walks
Venture Beat - 21 Oct 2019 18:57
A prototype VR experience seeks to transform everyday walks in the real world into virtual experiences, including safety precautions to avoid obstacles.
Halliburton vows more cost cuts as shale demand dwindles, shares rise
Reuters - 21 Oct 2019 16:35
Halliburton Co on Monday promised more cost cuts after reporting a bigger-than-expected drop in quarterly revenue as the oilfield services looks to counter weak demand from North American shale producers, sending its sha...
Made in Taiwan: Seeds of Future Bond-Market Volatility
Wall Street Journal - 21 Oct 2019 13:00
Asia's insurance behemoths, particularly in Taiwan, pose a growing risk to the U.S. corporate bond market after a multiyear binge on greenback debt.
Inside Jet Edge's New Boeing Business Jets
Forbes - 21 Oct 2019 03:40
Coming soon, as in the next couple weeks, Jet Edge plans to make this queen of the private skies readily available in the U. S.
The total market index isn't all it's cracked up to be
Market Watch - 21 Oct 2019 16:56
Use these small tweaks to get real diversification in your retirement accounts.
Bank Holding Companies with the Largest Consumer Loan Portfolios
American Banker - 21 Oct 2019 16:45
On Jun. 30, 2019. Dollars in thousands.
3 Steps To Prevent Employee Turnover
Forbes - 21 Oct 2019 16:35
Fortunately, there are proactive steps that employers can take to avoid workers giving two weeks' notice or, worse yet, falling off the face of the earth.
The Publishing And Podcasting Industries Are Getting Even Cozier
Forbes - 21 Oct 2019 16:30
A new podcaster/publisher team-up is yet another example of the impact ripples left by the sharp rise of digital audio in the publishing industry.
Fed Adds $58.15 Billion in Liquidity on Monday
Wall Street Journal - 21 Oct 2019 16:07
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York injected $58.15 billion in overnight liquidity into financial markets, as part of an effort to help tame volatility in short-term rate markets with temporary and permanent injections ...
Shrinking Print Market Magnifies M&A Opportunities
Forbes - 21 Oct 2019 16:00
Industry disruption is leading to roll-ups by big players and private equity groups.
A Tax Trap Many Fund Investors Fall Into
Wall Street Journal - 21 Oct 2019 04:08
Don't buy a mutual fund just before a big capital-gains distribution.
Trying to Control Your Heirs' Behavior From the Grave Often Backfires
Wall Street Journal - 21 Oct 2019 04:07
It's hard enough to influence people's behavior when you're alive. After you're dead? You may be inviting trouble.
Test How Much You Really Know About Credit Cards
Wall Street Journal - 21 Oct 2019 04:05
What might happen if you're late on a payment? See if you're right.
Could Vale See Revenue Growth Despite Major Dam Disaster In 2019?
Forbes - 21 Oct 2019 15:06
Vale (NYSE: VALE), the world's largest iron ore miner, has been the primary beneficiary of higher iron ore prices, with a cumulative addition of over $9 billion to its revenue base over the last two years, as revenue inc...
Oil prices fall as global demand concerns grow
Reuters - 21 Oct 2019 12:09
Oil fell on Monday as concerns about economic growth combined with signs of ample global supplies pressured prices, outweighing bullish signals from Europe, where fears of an economically damaging no-deal Brexit have eas...
How Programmatic Disruption Is Creating a Fourth Era of Digital Marketing
AdWeek - 21 Oct 2019 02:00
Online marketing has gone through three distinct phases so far, where innovation and economic upheaval have more or less systematically brought about the end of one era and a shift toward the next. Some think that the ag...
6 Amex Business Platinum card benefits you'll want to activate right away, so you can enjoy hotel elite status, WeWork access, and more
Business Insider - 21 Oct 2019 23:32
Alyssa Powell/Business Insider If you want luxury travel benefits and solid rewards for your business, the Business Platinum® Card from American Express is worth a look. The card has a $595 fee, but it comes with some v...
BookWatch: Here's the stock-market trade this hedge-fund star is most excited about right now
Market Watch - 21 Oct 2019 23:27
"I'm interested in stocks that went from selling software to subscription models," says Larry Hite.