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Chase to lay off nearly 5K tellers by the end of 2016
New York Post - 29 May 2015 06:14
JPMorgan Chase is slimming its ranks of tellers -- not that they'll be missed. The largest US bank by assets is planning to lay off about 5,000 employees by the...
CASTLES FOR SALE: 18 homes for millionaires with dreams of royalty
Business Insider - 29 May 2015 22:50
Ever wanted to live like royalty? Well, you absolutely can -- for a price. Our friends at property search site Estately.com, rounded up some of the best castle-like homes in the US. Complete with secret wine cellar...
The best places to eat, drink, and hang in Red Hook, Brooklyn
Business Insider - 30 May 2015 01:11
Tired of Manhattan? Head to Red Hook, a laid-back neighborhood in western Brooklyn that's just far enough from the madding crowds. Here, a cool vibe seeps into some fun restaurants and bars and a handful of charming shop...
German business warns UK over EU vote
BBC - 29 May 2015 05:35
A UK exit from the European Union would be 'disastrous' for Britain and Germany warns the German chamber of commerce.
What happens when Obama wakes up in the middle of the night and wants a snack
Business Insider - 30 May 2015 01:46
There are a lot of things the president of the United States is not allowed to have or do. For example, President Obama has a BlackBerry, because there's technology in the iPhone he's not allowed to have. And it took unt...
Head Wine Buyer, Behind The Scenes: Lorena Ascencios Of Astor Wines
Forbes - 29 May 2015 22:17
Q&A with Lorena Ascencios, head wine buyer at Astor Wines & Spirits in New York, who has the power to move the needle over time with purchasing decisions she makes every day.
Why the man behind $2.8 billion Slack says the best thing to happen would be a 'giant crash'
Business Insider - 30 May 2015 01:58
Since its official launch in February 2014, the business communications app Slack has raised $320 million in venture capital. It's now worth $2.8 billion, making it the fastest startup to reach a $2 billion valuation. A ...
How to save your brain for work: Wear the same outfit every day
Chicago Tribune - 29 May 2015 22:26Why Costco May Never Raise Prices on $4.99 Chickens, $1.50 Hot Dogs
Time - 29 May 2015 20:29
Price points are untouchable.
Two Large CDW Holders Trim Stakes by $487M
Barron's - 30 May 2015 01:48
Both Madison Dearborn and Providence Equity sold millions of shares in a recent secondary offering.
GameStop (GME) Shares Jump On Earnings Beat As Video Game Sales Tick Higher
Bidness etc. - 30 May 2015 01:26
GameStop Corp.(NYSE:GME), saw its stock price jump up 7% in early trading today on Friday, May 29, 2015. The spike was in response to the company posting stellar earnings on Thursday night, beating market forecasts. The ...
These 5 Tips Can Make Your Life Simpler
inc - 30 May 2015 01:05
Newsflash: Your rooting interest in a football game has no influence on the outcome of the match.
Cigna (CI) Stock Gaining on Humana Merger Speculation
The Street - 29 May 2015 23:50
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Shares of Cigna Corp. are higher by 3.24% to $140.27 in late afternoon trading on Friday, following reports suggesting the company is looking into acquiring fellow health insurer Humana . Cigna is...
ISIS' favorite tactic for overrunning cities is brilliant, devastating, and insane
Business Insider - 29 May 2015 22:30
Since ISIS exploded onto the scene in Iraq in June 2014, the group has managed to overrun cities garrisoned by contingents of the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) that were multiple times larger than the attacking militant fo...
Hidden Suppliers Can Make or Break Your Operations
Harvard Business Review - 29 May 2015 22:00
We need new methods for managing supply chain complexity.
Fly Watch: Several Names That May Move Following ASCO Meeting
The Street - 29 May 2015 21:54
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The American Society of Clinical Oncology, or ASCO, is holding the society's 51st annual meeting from May 29 to June 2 in Chicago, Illinois. In advance of the meeting, analysts at Mizuho and FBR &...
Amazon Renews Prime Directive: Smash Bricks
Barron's - 29 May 2015 20:53
Free same-day delivery for Prime members will hurt retailers with physical stores and Best Buy in particular.
Ann Coulter: My Immigration Plan Would 'Not Admit Overweight Girls' Into US
TPM - 29 May 2015 20:40
Ann Coulter, conservative columnist, said Friday in an email to Breitbart News that if she ran the immigration system, she wouldn't "admit overweight girls" into the US.
Statistical Puzzle: Shrinking Economy? No, but It's Not Surging Either
The New York Times - 29 May 2015 19:18
A less well-known but more reliable measure suggests the economy grew in the last quarter, although not by very much.
MindTouch Helps Cost-Center Customer Support Become A Growth Generator
Forbes - 29 May 2015 19:06
What do Docker, Zenefits, Sprinklr, Zuora, and SimpliVity all have in common? They have all reached so-called unicorn status. That is to say, all of these companies have achieved a $1 billion plus valuation in this super...
General Electric Company Possibly Acquiring 3D Systems Corporation
Bidness etc. - 29 May 2015 18:21
People familiar with the matter have reported to media outlets that 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) has appointed Goldman Sachs to look after a possible bid by General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) to acquire the former. ...
New home sales in Australia up every month so far this year
Property Wire - 29 May 2015 20:03
New homes sales in Australia have increased in each of the first four months of 2015, according to the latest survey of the country’s largest volume builders. However, the increase of 0.6% in April was the slowest grow...