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Big banks may see nearly 20 percent fall in revenue
New York Post - 4 Sep 2015 06:43
The world's markets are about to get calmer -- and Wall Street could end up worse off for it. Big investment banks could see revenue fall by as much as...
Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ): Credit Suisse's Take On Upcoming Analyst Day
Bidness etc. - 4 Sep 2015 20:06
Credit Suisse sees the upcoming analyst day at Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) to be an important catalyst for the stock. The sell-side research firm believes that stabilizing operations, efficient cost management, ca...
4 Everyday Activities That Will Actually Strengthen Your Brain
inc - 4 Sep 2015 13:15
A few small changes can make a big difference to your mental function.
Silicon Valley bigwigs to payout $415 million for poach plot
New York Post - 4 Sep 2015 06:25
A five-year legal battle over claims that Steve Jobs, Eric Schmidt and other Silicon Valley execs conspired to keep their employees from being poached has ended. A federal judge has...
I attempted the impossible roast suckling pig -- and it was actually pretty easy
Business Insider - 4 Sep 2015 21:36
We are a world obsessed with pork. Crispy bacon, fatty pork belly, artisanal sausages, juicy chops, we want it all. Chefs love pork, too. They practically worship it. But rarely in a restaurant do you find whole suckli...
FTSE falls back ahead of US jobs, while Next drops after downgrade
The Guardian - 4 Sep 2015 12:36
Investors await non-farm payrolls, while UK retailers fall after poor summer Leading shares have lost a chunk of Thursday's gains, as investors nervously awaited the latest US jobs figures. But the biggest faller so far ...
Windows 10 is starting to win over Microsoft's most valuable customers (MSFT)
Business Insider - 5 Sep 2015 00:53
Windows 10 is already looking like it's going to be a big hit with businesses. Of the 75 million machines that downloaded Windows 10 in its first month, enterprise users made up about 2%, or 1.5 million, according to ...
Putin urges investors to invest in Russia's Far East
Reuters - 4 Sep 2015 06:15
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia
Here's the country other than Mexico that sends the most immigrants to each US state
Business Insider - 4 Sep 2015 02:47
Bank of America Merrill Lynch recently circulated a "Transforming World Atlas" that investigates some of the big demographic and economic trends that define the world. One of the many charts and maps in the note was this...
Ebay Seller Who Sued Customers for Negative Feedback Must Pay $19K
ABC News - 4 Sep 2015 20:13
An eBay seller who sued two customers over their negative feedback online has been ordered to pay $19,250 to cover their legal fees.
LinkedIn Corp Buy Rating Reaffirmed At MKM Partners
Bidness etc. - 4 Sep 2015 20:11
MKM Partners has reiterated a Buy rating on LinkedIn Corp (NYSE:LNKD) stock along with the 12-month target price of $282, as they believe that the scattered investor concerns following second-quarter earnings is creating...
Katrina's Silver Lining: A Renaissance Of Startups And Angels
Forbes - 4 Sep 2015 20:02
Despite the devastation Hurricane Katrina caused 10 years ago, the huge disaster that hit New Orleans brought a silver lining. With a giant microscope on the area, young people were drawn to New Orleans and the surroundi...
US Jobless Rate Falls to 7-Year Low; Fed Move Still Unclear
ABC News - 4 Sep 2015 19:46
US unemployment rate falls to 7-year low, yet modest hiring clouds picture for Fed rate hike
How to Avoid Mediocrity and Build a Winning Business
inc - 4 Sep 2015 17:00
James Kerr, author of The Executive Checklist, says too many business owners set the bar low.
Friendship Between Putin and Xi Becomes Strained as Economies Falter
The New York Times - 4 Sep 2015 04:49
Slowdowns in Russia and China have put energy deals between the countries in question, affecting the once-vaunted relationship between the two leaders.
How Force Touch Will Change How You Use The iPhone
Fast Company - 5 Sep 2015 01:12
A new iPhone feature--expected to be announced next week--could give your phone a very different feel. When Apple introduces its newest iPhones on September 9, the company may reveal a new trick that could forever change...
Whatsapp's 900 Million MAUs Raise Growth And Monetization Concerns
Bidness etc. - 4 Sep 2015 20:17
According to TechCrunch, Facebook Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FB) instant messaging service, Whatsapp, has crossed 900 million active users (MAU). Whatsapp CEO and co-founder Jan Koum, and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, posted the upd...
Facebook Inc Is The Latest Tech Company To Join The Education Sector Race
Bidness etc. - 4 Sep 2015 19:46
Facebook has announced a new project in collaboration with Summit Schools that will see the tech giant create software that combines technology with classroom experience. Summit Public Schools' tendency to rely on techno...
Dow plunges more than 200 points after jobs data
USA Today - 4 Sep 2015 19:354 reasons we know we're not ready for the Fed to raise rates
Market Watch - 4 Sep 2015 19:19
The Federal Reserve shouldn't raise interest rates until the economy satisfies four conditions of a healthy economy, writes Tim Mullaney.
Honda recalls Fit to prevent stalling
USA Today - 4 Sep 2015 16:03
An engine part can degrade but no accidents or injuries have been reported
Huckabee On Kentucky Clerk's Jailing: Even Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer Got Bail!
TPM - 4 Sep 2015 19:31
Republican presidential candidate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said on Friday during an appearance on Fox News that serial killers got better treatment by the American justice system than the Kentucky county clerk ...