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China's factory activity seen contracting for seventh month on trade pressure: Reuters poll
Reuters - 28 Nov 2019 11:01
China's factory activity is expected to have contracted for the seventh straight month in November amid sluggish domestic demand a Reuters poll showed, despite some optimism over chances for an interim deal to de-escalat...
The reinvention of Novartis
The Economist - 28 Nov 2019 17:43
THE BOSS of Novartis is on a buying spree. Vas Narasimhan has been shopping for new medicines that will reinvent his drug company. His aim is to turn a stodgy European conglomerate into a cutting-edge pharmaceuticals fir...
Black Friday Shoppers: Beware of Fake Five-Star Reviews
Wall Street Journal - 28 Nov 2019 12:30PG&E Loses Challenge to Law Holding It Liable for Fire Damage
Wall Street Journal - 28 Nov 2019 05:01Supply and Demand: The Leaking Ship Of Landlords and Tenants
Forbes - 28 Nov 2019 17:12
Barely six months since the government enacted the Tenant Fees Act on 1 June, reports have steadily been coming in that rents have been on the increase as more and more landlords are choosing to exit the market.
Cybertruck Could Bring In Over $4.5 Billion In Revenue For Tesla By 2025
Forbes - 28 Nov 2019 17:00
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) unveiled its first electric pickup truck last dubbed "Cybertruck," featuring a radical design and prices ranging from around $40k going up to $70k. Tesla's interest in the market is understandable, g...
6 Women On The Career Advice They're Most Thankful For
Forbes - 28 Nov 2019 16:48
The range of advice listed below proves that oftentimes being able to watch someone and learn from their example can carry just as much weight as explicit advice.
India considers commissions cap for Uber, Ola, unsettling industry
Reuters - 28 Nov 2019 16:22
India plans to cap the commissions app-based taxi aggregators such as Uber and home-grown Ola earn on rides to a maximum 10% of the total fare, according to a draft proposal seen by Reuters, a move industry experts warne...
Black Friday 2019: Everything we recommend this holiday
Venture Beat - 28 Nov 2019 16:17
Black Friday is almost upon us! Here's a roundup of all our shopping guides, going over video games, geek gifts, books, AI smartphones, and more.
How Much Is Gap's Stock Really Worth?
Forbes - 28 Nov 2019 16:00
Gap Inc's (NYSE: GPS) stock has lost more than 30% of its value since the beginning of the year, with it share price shrinking from largely around $25 at the beginning of the year to around $17 now. While investors remai...
China Condemns U.S. Over Hong Kong. That Won't Stop Trade Talks.
The New York Times - 28 Nov 2019 15:50
Legislation signed by Trump poses a direct challenge to Beijing's rule, but trade and the softening Chinese economy present bigger problems.
How The Texas Rate Case Is Weighing On CenterPoint Energy Stock
Forbes - 28 Nov 2019 15:30
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP), an electric and natural gas utility company that operates in markets including Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Texas, has seen its stock price decline by roughly 16% over the last mont...
What's Worth Streaming in December? 'The Mandalorian,' 'Mrs. Maisel,' 'The Witcher' and more
Market Watch - 28 Nov 2019 01:11
Here's a look at what's coming to the various streaming services in December, and what's really worth the monthly subscription fee.
NordVPN launches NordPass as password protection market heats up
Venture Beat - 28 Nov 2019 17:27
NordVPN officially launched its NordPass password management app this week, as the VPN provider capitalizes on growing data privacy concerns.
Gratitude Isn't Just For Family And Friends
Forbes - 28 Nov 2019 16:00
In what has become the most universally observed holiday in America, the vast majority of us will sit down with family and friends today to celebrate Thanksgiving. Gratitude also plays a role in business.
How To Run A Startup Board Meeting
Forbes - 28 Nov 2019 14:58
Board meetings are a key part of the founder-investor relationship. A successful entrepreneur and a venture capitalist share their advice on how to run them.
Why Has Cigna's Stock Rocketed 50% In The Last 30 days?
Forbes - 28 Nov 2019 14:30
Cigna (NYSE: CI) is a health services company that offers Medicare and Medicaid products and health, life and accident insurance coverage to US citizens. The company has seen its stock price rise by more than 50% in last...
The 5 Cs Of Family Business Success
Forbes - 28 Nov 2019 13:47
Family-owned operations outperform non-family owned ones in every sector across the globe over the long term and especially during times of recession. What are the elements that help this success along?
Amazon's cloud unit has designed a more powerful datacenter chip
Venture Beat - 28 Nov 2019 12:12
Amazon.com's cloud computing unit has designed a more powerful generation of datacenter processor chip, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
U.S. Tightening of Hong Kong Policy Is Grim Trigger for China
Wall Street Journal - 28 Nov 2019 11:49
President Trump's signing of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act opens a new front in chilly China-U.S. relations.
Is Europe's Legal Cannabis Market A Good Place For Entrepreneurs And Investors? One Bioscience Veteran Thinks So
Forbes - 28 Nov 2019 11:09
With £7 million in Series A investment Secured, Cannaray's aim is to become Europe's biggest legal cannabis brand, but this could be a challenging market
Entrepreneurs And Small Businesses: How Your Recruiting Methods Could End Up Costing You-And What To Do About It
Forbes - 28 Nov 2019 06:15
Smaller companies often don't allocate resources to support in-house HR, opting to outsource basic functions. Without someone being responsible for compliance-related HR (equal opportunity, affirmative action, employee r...