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Scientists Map Hidden Groundwater Reserves Around The World
Forbes - 22 Dec 2015 02:10
The largest and most extensive study to date on Earth's groundwater has revealed surprising results regarding modern groundwater recharge rates.
Marcus Lemonis: The Smart Way to Grow Your Company
inc - 22 Dec 2015 12:45
The star of CNBC's 'The Profit' explains to Robert Nestore, founder of Daycare Cleaning Services, why he should expand to other types of businesses, even if the profits aren't as high.
There's a conspiracy theory that the Miss Universe disaster wasn't really Steve Harvey's fault
Business Insider - 22 Dec 2015 22:20
In the aftermath of the Miss Universe debacle, in which host Steve Harvey mistakenly announced Miss Colombia as the winner before giving the crown to Miss Philippines, a theory has emerged that would absolve Harvey of re...
SEC Appeals Process on the Slow Track
Wall Street Journal - 22 Dec 2015 04:32
The regulator's use of its own tribunal has coincided with longer delays in the agency's handling of appeals, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.
Third-quarter economic growth revised down slightly to 2% amid another tepid year of recovery
L.A. Times - 22 Dec 2015 16:25Ford Looks Like The Big Short Again In 2016
Forbes - 22 Dec 2015 17:59
Add it all up, and I see 30% downside for Ford in 2016. I believe the shares will head toward the $10 per share level and may even flirt with the single digits. At that point I'll cover my shorts and write a column on th...
Mall Of America Wants To Keep Out Black Lives Matter Protesters
The Huffington Post - 22 Dec 2015 04:11
The Black Lives Matter movement plans a large protest at the Mall of America in Minnesota on Wednesday, but mall officials have asked a judge to cancel the event. The protesters are demanding the release of videos show...
Christmas Blow For Osborne As Borrowing Rises
Sky News - 22 Dec 2015 14:28
Public finances worsened in November in a setback for the Chancellor as he attempts to bring down the UK's annual deficit.
Europe and U.S. have different approaches to protecting privacy of personal data
L.A. Times - 22 Dec 2015 15:30SEC has a new plan to go after ex-hedge fund boss Steve Cohen
New York Post - 22 Dec 2015 03:54
The Securities and Exchange Commission just can't let go of Michael Steinberg. The regulator said in court papers on Monday that it will try to use the former SAC Capital trader to prove its "failure to supervise" case a...
Google is building a smart messaging service to take on Facebook 'M' (GOOG, GOOGL, FB)
Business Insider - 22 Dec 2015 23:52
AP Google is working on a new "smart" messaging service that will be able automatically answer users' questions, sources with knowledge of the plans tell The Wall Street Journal's Alistair Barr. Although the report is sp...
Interest rates will grow, but slowly
New York Post - 22 Dec 2015 04:30
As she was increasing interest rates last week for the first time in nearly a decade, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen proclaimed that "the economic recovery has clearly come a long way, although it is not complete." W...
Wonkblog: Women really do pay more for razors -- and almost everything else
Washington Post - 22 Dec 2015 15:22
Radio Flyer sells a red scooter for boys and a pink scooter for girls. Both feature plastic handlebars, three wheels and a foot brake. Both weigh about five pounds.The only significant difference is the price, a new repo...
7 Useful Technical SEO Functions For Your E-Commerce Website
Forbes - 22 Dec 2015 23:37
This article was co-authored by Mate Dyekiss, SEO Strategist at IMI.
STOCKS RALLY: Here's what you need to know
Business Insider - 22 Dec 2015 23:00
Reuters/Ilya Naymushin Stocks drifted higher on light volume on Tuesday as we close in on the long weekend and the Christmas holiday. After an ugly close on Friday stocks have now recouped most of those losses, though ...
The 6 most luxurious first class airplane suites in the world
Business Insider - 22 Dec 2015 17:19
Not all first class suites are created equal. While some airlines offer first class passengers complimentary champagne and gourmet meals, others take it one step further, offering personal butler service and full priv...
US growth estimate revised down slightly
BBC - 22 Dec 2015 15:56
The US economy grew at a slightly slower rate in the third quarter than previously estimated, according to official figures.
Total fined £1.125m for gas leak
BBC - 22 Dec 2015 15:08
Oil company Total is fined £1.125m for failings that caused one of the biggest ever gas leaks in the North Sea.
AzerbaijaniManat Buckles After Government Drops Dollar Peg
Wall Street Journal - 22 Dec 2015 07:01
The Azerbaijani manat lost half its value Monday, after the oil-producing nation's central bank scrapped the currency's peg to the dollar amid sharp declines in the price of crude.
50 Words in Earnings Reports that Mean a Plummeting Stock Price
Forbes - 22 Dec 2015 06:36
Words in earnings reports may impact stock prices as much as numbers according to research from Gerogia Tech
Micron's Revenue Plunges 27% In First Quarter
Forbes - 22 Dec 2015 23:24
Shares of Micron fell in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the chipmaker reported quarterly revenue and forward guidance that fell short of estimates.
A Psychological Approach To Understanding Ethics And Martin Shkreli
Forbes - 22 Dec 2015 23:19
What causes professionals to act unethically? By examining our motivations and the psychology behind behavior, we can enhance our morals and values.