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What makes someone smart? Scientists have been investigating that question for decades, and the research suggests that everything from your mother's breast milk to the size of your waistline can influence your intelligen...

Baptist fundamentalists from the former Soviet Union are praying for one of their own -- a Pennsylvania pastor indicted last week for being part of a massive Ukrainian insider-trading ring....

The federal government on Monday gave Royal Dutch Shell the final permit it needs to drill for oil in the Arctic Ocean off Alaska's northwest coast for the first time in more than two decades.          

And neither can your company.

The world of bitcoin is reeling from a seismic shock this week, as a new version of the crypto-currency launches a bid for dominance. The conflict, which users characterize as a "hard fork" in bitcoin's winding path, rai...

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- If you're a student of technical analysis, here's a list of two dozen stocks that are looking pretty bad right now, according to the charts. "The battle between the Bulls and Bears has never been ...

The attack unsettles equity and currency markets as the Thai Baht falls to its lowest level in more than 6 years.

The developing national marijuana industry is still sifting through labor disputes long since settled in other lines of work.

Citigroup's long and sordid history with hedge funds ended Monday when it agreed to pay $180 million to end a Securities and Exchange Commission probe into two hedge funds that...

Turns out you don't have to be a freelance writer or a graphic designer to work from the comfort of your couch. "One of the most surprising aspects of telecommuting jobs is that they're offered by a huge variety of indu...

The biotech has had tremendous success treating solid and liquid tumors. Shares could reach $73 in 12 months.

The art and science of engaging customer segments via influencer marketing or blogger outreach has emerged as a necessity for marketers. The success of this strategy depends on focusing on specific customer segments rath...

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- eBay stock is falling 1.25% to $27.93 in early afternoon trading on Tuesday, after it sold a portion of its investment in Snapdeal, an Indian e-commerce company. The San Jose, Calif.-based compan...

The companies will collaborate on TV content, movies, and Olympics coverage. NBCUniversal has made a $200 million equity investment in BuzzFeed, the companies announced on Tuesday. "We look forward to collaborating on te...

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Facebook's price target was raised to $120 from $105 at MKM Partners, which reiterated its "buy" rating. User growth continues to impress given Facebook's massive reach, adding 49 million MAUs wit...

The lira looks set to keep on sliding. Turkey still faces a political and monetary credibility gap.

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Many investors -- especially millennials -- are interested not just in their financial gains, but also in the wider impact their investments will have on society. This concept is known as "impact...

Singapore's currency will face pressure both from a rising U.S. dollar and a more turbulent Chinese yuan.

The e-commerce giant isn't the only company that requires long hours and dismisses work-life balance.

The world's largest retailer reported an 11.4 percent drop in second-quarter profit and lowered its growth forecast for global e-commerce this year.

Groundbreakings on new homes rose 10.1% year-over-year in July to reach their highest level since October 2007, the U.S. Commerce Department said Tuesday.

Apple announced today that its 9th annual iTunes Music Festival will don a new name to promote Apple Music. Now called the “Apple Music Festival,” Apple’s ten-day U.K. event will feature Pharrell Williams, One Dire...