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One Year Later, Maple Leafs Seeing Return On Investment With William Nylander
Forbes - 4 Jan 2020 18:46
William Nylander was scorned by many last season for not performing up to his six-year, $45 million contract. Now, the Maple Leafs are seeing a nice return on their investment.
Why the US and Iran have been adversaries for 4 decades
Business Insider - 4 Jan 2020 03:28
Raheb Homavandi/Reuters The US and Iran's decades as adversaries started with the Iranian revolution in 1979 when students overran the US Embassy in Tehran while protesters chanted "Death to America." But the seeds of th...
These Are The 5 Worst Ways To Pay Off Student Loans
Forbes - 4 Jan 2020 02:32
Want to spend the most amount of money possible on your student loans? Well, here are the 5 worst ways to pay off student loans.
Google really is listening and recording on apps
USA Today - 4 Jan 2020 15:41How to Reduce or Avoid Capital Gains Tax on Property or Investments
Money Crashers - 4 Jan 2020 05:15
Capital Gains Tax? Yes, besides sales tax, excise tax, property tax, income tax, and payroll taxes, individuals who buy and sell personal and investment assets must also contend with the capital gains tax system. If you ...
Fed policymakers broadly see eye to eye on 2020 outlook
Reuters - 4 Jan 2020 04:40
Federal Reserve policymakers who last year were frequently at odds over where to set U.S. borrowing costs opened 2020 telegraphing confidence in the state of the economy and signaling broad agreement that monetary policy...
Tim Cook's personal security and travel expenses surged in 2019 as Trump's trade war with China threatened to gash Apple's profit (AAPL)
Business Insider - 4 Jan 2020 02:17
MANDEL NGAN / AFP Apple may have spent less on lobbying than its Silicon Valley peers, but the costs of doing business amid a raging trade war with China seem to be partly reflected in the company boss's executive compen...
Alex Rodriguez took phone pictures of Jennifer Lopez on the red carpet, proving he's the ultimate Instagram fiancé
Business Insider - 4 Jan 2020 19:25
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Palm Springs International Film Festival Alex Rodriguez was spotted taking pictures of Jennifer Lopez while she posed on the red carpet at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awa...
Friday Box Office: 'The Grudge' Nabs $5M And An F Cinemascore Grade
Forbes - 4 Jan 2020 18:05
'The Grudge' started 2020 with a relative whimper, with $5.35 million on Friday for a likely $13 million opening weekend.
Market Extra: Strait of Hormuz, the world's biggest oil chokepoint, in focus as U.S.-Iran tensions flare
Market Watch - 4 Jan 2020 16:07
The threat of an escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran puts the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which a fifth of the world's petroleum supply must move through, back in focus.
16 items that are worth buying at Macy's -- and 6 more you should skip
Business Insider - 4 Jan 2020 16:07
Chris Hondros/Getty Images Macy's is one of the oldest and largest department store chains in the US, with more than 500 locations around the country. We consulted shopping experts and various blogs and online reviews to...
12 castles you can rent with your friends for less than $50 a night
Business Insider - 4 Jan 2020 16:05
Marc/Airbnb Rental sites like Airbnb and HomeAway offer up stays in everything from cabins to castles. Many of the castles are surprisingly affordable, especially if you bring a large group of friends. You can stay in me...
Boston Hosts America's Largest Weather Conference Next Week - Is That Risky Weatherwise?
Forbes - 4 Jan 2020 16:00
One of the world's largest gatherings of meteorologists is in Boston next week. Will weather spoil the 100th AMS meeting?
Why Amazon, Google and Apple want to record you
USA Today - 4 Jan 2020 15:57Women Directing Major Films Peaked In 2019 At 11%, Other Numbers Remain Constant
Forbes - 4 Jan 2020 15:00
The number of women directing movies in the top 100 has more than tripled over the past decade and peaked in 2019, but women still make up only a small fraction of all directors.
Michael Jackson's sexual abuse accusers can now sue his companies following a court appeal
Business Insider - 4 Jan 2020 14:40
Michel Linssen/Redferns Two men who accused Michael Jackson of sexually abusing them as children in the documentary "Leaving Neverland" can now sue the pop star's companies following a ruling made in California on Friday...
TypingDNA raises $7 million for AI that identifies people by how they type
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2020 21:59
TypingDNA, a startup leveraging AI to identify people by the way they type, has raised $7 million in venture capital from Gradient Ventures and others.
New Study Suggests Lead Generation Is A Key Growth Challenge For Most Companies
Forbes - 4 Jan 2020 21:44
An independent survey was conducted among more than 750 decision makers in the UK to identify the specific growth-related challenges that companies are facing.
How UT Austin is modernizing its video game design program
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2020 18:45
The video game industry changes all of the time, and so UT Austin is trying to change how it teaches video game design as well.
Amazon considers opening stores in Germany: report
Reuters - 4 Jan 2020 17:41
Amazon.com is considering opening stores in Germany, its second biggest market after the United States, the ecommerce company's head in the country was quoted as saying on Saturday.
Market Snapshot: What stock market investors need to know about intensifying U.S.-Iran tensions
Market Watch - 4 Jan 2020 16:00
Consider it a wake-up call. Stock-market investors shouldn't panic, but intensifying U.S.-Iran tensions bring home the potential for geopolitical turmoil to make for bumpier price action.
How Your Next Vacation Can Make A Better Business
Forbes - 4 Jan 2020 15:00
We would all like to take a vacation sometime. But many of us are too afraid to leave our business for very long, out of fear that it may not be able to survive without us always being there. But maybe a vacation is just...