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IMF upgrades U.S. growth projections but downgrades global outlook
L.A. Times - 20 Jan 2015 19:44Regulatory Crackdown Hits China Shares
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2015 08:20
A mountain of debt built up by Chinese investors eager to cash in on the soaring stock market crumbled, sending the stock market down 7.7%, its worst day in six years.
Are Retailers Eyeing The Market For Smart Home Installation Services?
Forbes - 21 Jan 2015 01:49
Lowe's backed Porch.com just got a massive new funding round. Will Lowe's use Porch.com to enter the market for smart home installation services?
New Activist Hedge Fund Has CEO Backing
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2015 09:25
Two Wall Street deal makers are starting an activist hedge fund with a collaborative approach to management, hoping that financial backing from chief executives as well as their own experience advising boards under fire ...
As Growth Slows, China Pins Hopes on Consumer Spending
The New York Times - 20 Jan 2015 06:18
Beijing, which reported growth of 7.4 percent for 2014, below its target of 7.5 percent, is trying to wean its dependence on credit-fueled investment and government spending.
Illinois Lawsuit Challenges Tax Credit Program For Encouraging Job Retention
Forbes - 20 Jan 2015 20:10
Should job creation and job retention be treated as equal for purposes of the Illinois EDGE tax credit program?
4 Email Marketing Goals To Set In 2015 (And How To Make Sure You Actually Achieve Them)
Forbes - 20 Jan 2015 18:51
By Ryan Pinkham
Successfully Crowdfunding of Design Driven Startups
The Huffington Post - 20 Jan 2015 10:55Animal Welfare at Risk in Experiments for Meat Industry
The New York Times - 20 Jan 2015 08:03
In the past 50 years, lamb chops have gotten bigger, pork loins less fatty and steaks easier to chew -- all thanks in part to the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center. But these achievements have come at a steep cost to the ...
Three Companies That Should Benefit From a Stronger U.S. Dollar
The Street - 20 Jan 2015 22:41
NEW YORK (TheStreet) - As the U.S. dollar has rallied higher, certain companies stand to benefit more than others, including tire maker Bridgestone . According to Xavier Smith, portfolio manager for the Centre Global ...
DealBook: Morgan Stanley's Quarterly Profit Rises, but Disappoints
The New York Times - 20 Jan 2015 20:06
Legal expenses declined in the fourth quarter of 2014, but the Wall Street bank struggled with difficult trading conditions.
New York Real-Estate Firms Tap Chinese Brokers
Wall Street Journal - 20 Jan 2015 07:57
Most of New York City's largest real-estate firms have hired Chinese nationals as a growing number of Chinese believe New York condominiums and other properties to be a safe place to invest.
What's Keeping You Out Of The Productivity Zone? These Two Things
Forbes - 20 Jan 2015 05:16
When was the last time you were really in "the zone?" What if you were able to capture that essence and put it to work every day?
Watch: Concern Rising as China's Growth Rate Hits 7.4%
ABC News - 20 Jan 2015 19:28
China's economy expands at the slowest rate in 24 years.
Baker Hughes to lay off 7,000 staff as oil prices slump
Reuters - 20 Jan 2015 19:21
(Reuters) - Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes Inc said it expects to lay off about 7,000 employees, days after industry leader Schlumberger Ltd said it would cut jobs as drilling activity slows due to a steep fall ...
Tax Geek Tuesday: Understanding Partnership Distributions, Part 1
Forbes - 20 Jan 2015 17:29
It's been eons since we've had a Tax Geek Tuesday, but that's not to say I've shirked my responsibility of trying to make sense of the nether regions of the Internal Revenue Code. For the past few months, I've been tr...
DreamWorks Animation's box-office flops may result in 400 job cuts
L.A. Times - 20 Jan 2015 16:00Your next bank teller could be a robot
CNN - 20 Jan 2015 10:56
For one Japanese bank intent on embracing the future, the time has come for the robot bank teller.
Google may invest in SpaceX to back Elon Musk's satellite project
L.A. Times - 20 Jan 2015 09:17Want To Grow Internationally? Don't Ignore These 3 Things
Forbes - 20 Jan 2015 08:38
There might be a big international market for your products or services - here's how to avoid some of the pitfalls.
China's Economy Expands at Slowest Rate in Quarter-Century
The New York Times - 20 Jan 2015 07:56
The country's gross domestic product grew by 7.4 percent in 2014, adding to fears of a broader economic slowdown.
Meccano robot at London Toy Fair marketed at 'boys 8+'
The Guardian - 20 Jan 2015 21:40
But Ben Varadi, vice president of Meccano owner Spin Master, said 'anybody who is into exploration, creativity, building and love of engineering' will enjoy the robot The robot is four-foot high, has more than 500 parts ...