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The top tech chief at CVS Health reveals how he’s helping the company with its plans to upend healthcare
12/09/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Healthcare giants are hiring chief digital officers to help the companies better use technology within their businesses. Business Insider recently spoke with Firdaus Bhathena, the chief digital officer of CVS Health, who joined the organization as part of its health insurer Aetna in 2016. Bhathena […]
A difficult potato harvest could bring pricier spuds to the supermarket
12/08/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Canadian potato producers left more crops in the ground this year than in any prior year on record, raising the possibility of price increases for consumers. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
These are all the cool bikes I saw at the 2019 New York Motorcycle show
12/08/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The 2019 New York Motorcycle Show runs through Sunday, December 8, at the Javits Center in Manhattan. On display are bikes from Harley-Davidson, Indian, Royal Enfield, Honda, BMW, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and other brands. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. You still have one more […]
A global coffee deficit could be in our near future, report says
12/08/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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According to international market experts on coffee production, a global coffee deficit could be just around the corner, as coffee consumption is expected to outpace production. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
I never thought I needed life insurance at 31 until 2 unexpected deaths made me realize I couldn’t be more wrong
12/08/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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As someone who’s young, single, and healthy, I never thought I needed life insurance until two of my younger family members died unexpectedly. Realizing that my own death could create a financial burden for my family members made it clear to me that life insurance […]
‘Playmobil: The Movie’ has one of the worst box office opening weekends ever, earning only $660,000
12/08/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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STXfilms’ “Playmobil: The Movie,” took in only an estimated $660,000 at the domestic box office. That figure is the third-lowest ever for a movie that’s released on over 2,000 screens. It’s just the latest box office bust for STX, which has had a handful of […]
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world this week
12/08/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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A big week is ahead for the Canadian retail sector, with Hudson’s Bay Co., Lululemon and Sobeys parent Empire Co. all reporting quarterly earnings. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Goldman Sachs just updated its definitive checklist for predicting stock market crashes — and its conclusion points to years of lower returns for investors
12/08/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Goldman Sachs’ global equity strategists recently added a new variable to the firm’s bear market indicator. Although they concluded that bear-market risks are fading, they also provided a reality check for investors after one of the strongest years of this bull market performance-wise. Click here […]
Shoppers are lighting up social media over Bath & Body Works ‘Candle Day,’ which posters say crashed the chain’s website
12/07/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Bath & Body Works‘ annual Candle Day sale lit up Twitter on Saturday. Some triumphant posters showed off their fragrant purchases on social media. Others brought up issues with the bath chain’s website or expressed disbelief at shoppers waking up early for the sale. Visit […]
A ‘reckoning’ is coming for self driving car startups says an early backer of Lyft. Here’s how the founder of Autotech Ventures is betting on the transportation shakeup.
12/07/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Autotech Ventures cofounder Quin Garcia is a big believer in next-generation car technologies, such as electric and autonomous vehicles. But his venture fund has intentionally avoided backing startups that are developing electric or self-driving cars for the masses. Such companies require massive investment and are […]
7 smart things to do now to make the holidays more affordable next year
12/07/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Let’s face it: The holidays can be financially stressful. But, there’s lots you can do to recover and get ahead, from making your money earn more with a high-yield savings account to visiting a financial planner. Setting up automatic transfers for saving, paying off debt, […]
Point72, Renaissance Technologies, and Millennium are betting they can make quant strategies work in bond markets. Here’s why their nascent credit trading teams face an uphill battle.
12/07/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Some of the biggest funds are pumping money, technology, and time into building out credit quant teams, sources tell Business Insider. Firms like Steve Cohen’s Point72, Renaissance Technologies, and Millennium have all built out their teams as they try to apply their expertise in quant […]
Only one cryptocurrency is outperforming bitcoin this year — and its exchange has pioneered the practice of destroying coins every quarter
12/07/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Binance Coin, or BNB, is the only major cryptocurrency outperforming bitcoin this year, but its namesake exchange is facing new concerns around increased competition, police raid rumors, and its “burning” practice. The Binance exchange faced new scrutiny after it said in November it has no […]
Flying first or business class comes with more perks than a big seat — it’s the food, too. Here are the James Beard chef-designed meals American Airlines is offering its premium passengers.
12/07/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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American Airlines recently announced a new partnership with the James Beard Foundation, which will bring meals designed by James Beard-affiliate chefs to first and business class lounges and flights. It’s part of a marketing push by American, which enjoys significantly higher profit margins on premium […]
Uber and Lyft know they have to raise prices in order to turn a profit. Neither of them wants to make the first move. (UBER, LYFT)
12/07/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Uber and Lyft are playing chicken with each other. Both companies need to raise prices and wean customers off the coupons that helped grow market share in years past if they ever want to turn a profit. Lyft said last week that it tried to […]
Inside one of the worst years in media history, where 7,200 jobs were axed and billions in value have been shed
12/07/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Digital media went through a bloodbath in 2019, with investors seeing billions in theoretical value wiped out and scores of people losing their jobs. Some venture capital funding continued to pour into media companies, but many journalism upstarts didn’t meet aggressive growth expectations, which forced […]
Mexico, U.S., Canada trade talks continue in Washington
12/07/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Mexico’s top trade negotiator wrapped up an 11-hour meeting with his U.S. counterpart Friday night, saying they had not finalized a new trade agreement for Mexico, United States and Canada. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Warren Buffett tried to persuade Bill Gates to spend $370 million on an engagement ring
12/07/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Warren Buffett tried to persuade Bill Gates to spend close to $400 million on an engagement ring, according to “The Deals of Warren Buffett Volume 2: The Making of a Billionaire.” Berkshire Hathaway’s boss took the Microsoft founder and his future wife, Melinda, ring shopping […]
Netflix executive touts ‘golden era’ of streaming service
12/07/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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An executive with Netflix says the streaming giant has boosted its original content exponentially over the last several years and that will mean more action for its production hub in New Mexico, where state officials have been busy trying to woo more big partners in […]
Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz is reportedly looking at a direct listing for his $1.5 billion startup Asana to go public next year (AMZN)
12/07/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The productivity software startup Asana is planning to go public next year and looking at a direct listing, the Financial Times’ Miles Kruppa reported. Asana, co-founded by Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz, is valued at $1.5 billion and has crossed $100 million in annual recurring revenue. […]
FAA seeks to fine Boeing $3.9 million for faulty jet parts
12/07/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Safety regulators want to fine Boeing $3.9 million, saying that the company installed wing parts on 133 planes even though it knew the parts were faulty. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
INSURTECH DISRUPTORS: Here’s exactly what full-stack insurtechs are doing to beat incumbents on customer acquisition, personalization, and claims processing
12/07/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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This is a preview of the Insurtech Disruptors research report from Business Insider Intelligence. Purchase this report. Business Insider Intelligence offers even more fintech coverage with Fintech Pro. Subscribe today to receive industry-changing finance news and analysis to your inbox. Insurtechs globally are challenging the […]
Away CEO Apologizes For Treatment Of Former Staff After Damning Article
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The head of the luggage company said she was “appalled to read” her own messages to former employees that were published in The Verge on Thursday. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com
Goldman could reportedly settle for less than $2 billion following multiple probes over Malaysian investment fund — and that’s lower than expected
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Goldman Sachs could settle for under $2 billion to resolve US probes into the bank’s involvement with 1MDB, a Malaysian investment fund surrounded by scandals, Bloomberg reported. The sum — which could be between $1.5 billion and $2 billion — is far less than analysts […]
Millennials will surpass 50 percent of all home mortgages in 2020
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Ken Leon, CFRA analyst, and CNBC’s Diana Olick join ‘The Exchange’ to discuss the rise in millennial homeowners and the struggle the housing market is facing in trying to meet the demand. read more >>> Source:: CNBC.Com
IWG’s CEO told us the flex-office company is taking cues from McDonald’s and betting on explosive franchising growth to get to 30,000 locations
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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IWG, a flex-office provider with roughly 3,500 locations in 110 countries, has started to franchise parts of its business this year. The company began by selling its Japanese business to local meeting and event venue operator TKP for around $446 million and singing a franchise […]
I have 15 credit cards, and I combine sign-up bonuses with everyday spending to get the most travel rewards from each one
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The top rewards cards offer tens of thousands of travel miles or points for new cardholders after meeting minimum purchase requirements. But once you have the card, you’ll want to be smart about maximizing your rewards on spending. Picking the right card can mean the […]
Homebuilders aren’t keeping up with millennials
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Millennials are expected to be the largest single cohort of homebuyers next year, but the nation’s homebuilders are not keeping up. read more >>> Source:: CNBC.Com
Apple soars to all-time high after top analyst suggests ‘completely wireless’ iPhone could arrive by 2021
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Apple breached an all-time high Friday, surging as much as 1.5% following reports detailing its upcoming iPhone lineup. The company may release a new budget iPhone in the first half of 2020 and a high-tier, “completely wireless” phone in 2021, reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo […]
Nike spikes to record high after Goldman boosts its rating to ‘buy’ (NKE)
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Goldman Sachs upgraded Nike stock to a “buy” rating and increased its price target to $112 from $95 on Thursday. Shares of Nike rose 1.3% Friday to an all-time high following the upgrade. Goldman boosted its forecast for Nike following an analysis that showed it’s […]
Cannabis stocks’ 2019 skid showing few signs of easing
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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When it comes to investing in cannabis stocks, the marijuana bud’s faded bloom has shown few signs of returning this year. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
I rolled over my retirement accounts to gain more control over my savings, and it wasn’t as hard as I’d thought
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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When I changed careers, I decided to roll over my retirement accounts to have more control over how they were invested. Rolling over retirement funds just means moving them from one account to another, and I chose to move mine from a state pension fund […]
Bank of Canada says Poloz will not seek a second term as governor
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The Bank of Canada says that governor Stephen Poloz will not seek a second term as governor when his seven-year term expires on June 2, 2020. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
US economy smashes forecasts, adds 266,000 jobs in November
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics said 266,000 nonfarm payrolls were created last month, pushing the unemployment rate to a historically low 3.5%. Economists predicted that would help lift payroll gains to 185,000 in November from 128,000 a month earlier. The report came amid concerns that […]
Montreal area home sales up 13 per cent in November, prices rise
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal area home sales rose 13 per cent in November compared with a year earlier. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Uber’s CEO shares the best advice he ever received — and why young people shouldn’t plan their life too rigidly (UBER)
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi was asked about the best advice he ever received and the best advice he has for young people at a luncheon this week. The Iranian American executive said his best advice came from Herbert Allen of Allen & Co., and that […]
$200 million finance startup Curve quietly removed its own crowdfunding video after questions about its user numbers
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Buzzy UK finance startup Curve quietly hid an investor Q&A from YouTube after Business Insider raised questions about the the company’s user numbers. Leaked numbers dated from May revealed that only 14% of Curve card owners regularly use its service, suggesting it is considerably less […]
Peloton’s nightmare before Christmas: $1.5 billion vanished from the stock in 3 days amid holiday ad backlash
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Peloton’s stock plunged 15% in three days this week, wiping more than $1.5 billion from its market capitalization. The connected-fitness startup is facing backlash over a ‘sexist, tone-deaf, and dystopian’ holiday advert. Consumer sentiment can cause “a lot more stock price volatility when there are […]
China waiving tariff hikes on U.S. soybeans, pork
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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China is waiving punitive tariffs on U.S. soybeans and pork while the two sides negotiate a trade deal, the Ministry of Finance said Friday. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Leaked memo reveals that $800 million investment startup eToro is launching a debit card to take on Europe’s challenger banks
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Social investment platform eToro is launching a debit card next year as London’s fintech scene continues to hot up. Images and emails seen by Business Insider indicate that eToro, valued at around $800 million, is moving into a crowded part of the market. London-based eToro […]
The US consumer is on ‘firm footing,’ says investor
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Chad Morganlander of Washington Crossing Advisors says he’s not terribly concerned about the U.S. consumer, and consumption patterns in the U.S., including for big ticket items such as housing, are likely to remain stable. read more >>> Source:: CNBC.Com
Canadian energy company leaves debris in Michigan, delays report
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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A Canadian-based energy transportation company’s preparation of a proposed tunnel that would house a petroleum pipeline caused a borehole to collapse in Michigan, which left debris in the waterway. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Mortgage Rates Stay Steady This Week
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continues to average significantly below its level a year ago. read more >>> Source:: Realtor.org
Asian shares advance after meagre gains on Wall Street
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Shares swung higher in Asia on Friday after a wobbly day of trading on Wall Street as investors awaited a U.S. government jobs report and kept an eye out for developments in China-U.S. trade talks. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Airbnb Bans Open-Invite Parties, Unruly Guests After Fatal Halloween Shooting
12/06/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The company is revamping its guest standards and banning open-invite parties across the app after a shooting at a San Francisco rental left five people dead. read more >>> Source:: HuffingtonPost.Com