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R-rated comedy ‘Good Boys’ comes out of nowhere to win the weekend box office (CMCSA)
| 08/18/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Universal’s “Good Boys” tops the domestic box office with an estimated $21 million. A rare win for an R-rated comedy, which hasn’t topped the box office since 2016’s “The Boss.” That was also released by Universal. “Good Boys” joins “Us” as the only non-sequel/franchise movie […]
Entrepreneurs turning beer byproduct into bread, cookies and profits
| 08/18/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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All or Nothing Brewery owner Jeff Dornan partnered with a farmer to haul hundreds of kilograms of spent grain to feed it to his animals and sending the grain to a landfill ‘would be quite expensive.’ read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
These photos show why the TWA Hotel is getting so much buzz over its rooftop pool and bar
| 08/18/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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When the TWA Hotel at opened at JFK Airport in May, it generated a lot of buzz, but one of its flagship features was delayed for a few weeks — a rooftop bar and infinity pool overlooking one of the airport’s runways. Now that the […]
Nintendo’s Switch is beating Xbox and PlayStation across the board, according to the latest sales numbers (NTDOY)
| 08/18/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Six of the 10 best-selling games between July 7 and August 3 were exclusive to the Nintendo Switch, according to data from the NPD Group. Despite Nintendo‘s dominant month, “Madden NFL 20” was the best-selling game during that span, even though it launched on August […]
The market’s biggest investors just traded like they do right before ‘serious damage’ is inflicted on stocks — and one expert warns another painful meltdown could soon strike
| 08/18/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Institutional investors — including mutual-fund managers and pension funds — made massive bullish bets on the stock market from late June through the most recent peak in July. According to Lori Calvasina, the head of US equity strategy at RBC Capital Markets, their “euphoric” futures […]
A VC who worked on Microsoft’s $8.5 billion acquisition of Skype says it provided a valuable lesson about why the best startups are ‘bought not sold’
| 08/18/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Paul Murphy is a partner at VC fund Northzone in London. He worked at Microsoft during its $8.5 billion acquisition of Skype. That experience, alongside helping to realize the fund’s exit from Spotify during its IPO last year, helped shape his vision for what makes […]
Stock market gyrates as the economic picture gets blurred
| 08/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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You’re not the only one confused about where the economy is headed. Just look at the stock market, where perplexed investors have been sending stocks on a wild ride in August. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Life insurance is one of the best tools for protecting your family’s future — and the younger you are, the cheaper it is
| 08/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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A life insurance policy can replace income, help pay off debt, or provide a savings cushion for your dependents if you die prematurely. Usually, the younger you are when you buy a life insurance policy, the cheaper it is, regardless of the amount of coverage. […]
UBS sent its bankers an email listing books like ‘Charlotte’s Web’ to help them deal with change as it reportedly mulls job cuts. Read the internal email here.
| 08/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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UBS Investment Bank recently emailed out its second annual reading list to its bankers. This year’s list revolved around the theme of “change,” and includes books ranging from “Charlotte’s Web” to a history of a 19th-century naval battle. UBS Investment Bank is reportedly considering laying […]
A new report offers fresh evidence that Trump’s trade-war tariffs are hurting the US — even though he says they’re not
| 08/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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President Trump has long said that China is far more affected by the tariffs he’s imposed than the US. Industry watchers have voiced disagreement, saying US consumers and companies are taking large hits as well. An August study from the New York Federal Reserve showed […]
The 12 richest billionaire Premier League club owners, and how they made their fortune
| 08/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The Premier League currently has 12 billionaire club owners including The Glazer Family, Roman Abramovich, and Stan Kroenke. Combined they are worth an astonishing $90.8 billion, according to Forbes. Private investment firms, sports brands, and royal inheritance are just some of the sources of money […]
‘Something does not compute’: A prominent chief economist explains why conflicting signals in the stock and bond markets are ‘very dangerous’
| 08/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Daniel Lacalle, chief economist at Tressis, sees a major disconnect between the narratives surrounding the stock and bond markets, as well as their recent price action. He also thinks it’s “very dangerous” for equity markets to rely as heavily as they currently are on the […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook has met Trump at least 5 times in a year in a desperate bid to keep him on-side amid the trade war
| 08/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Apple CEO Tim Cook has met Donald Trump at least five times over the past year, as the president wages a trade war with China. The latest meeting took place on Friday. Trump tweeted: “Having dinner tonight with Tim Cook of Apple. They will be […]
Jury to decide PG&E’s role in California wine country fire
| 08/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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A judge presiding over Pacific Gas and Electric’s bankruptcy case agreed Friday to allow a state jury to decide whether the power company’s equipment ignited a devastating wildfire in California wine country nearly two years ago. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Having a Delta credit card gets you a free checked bag every time you fly the airline — here’s how to use the perk
| 08/17/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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If you have a Delta credit card, you and as many as eight travel companions will get free checked bags. All you have to do is book your flight and include your Delta frequent flyer number on the reservation. The Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card […]
The best credit card for Delta flyers in 2019 isn’t even a Delta card
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Although Delta offers a few co-branded credit cards, there’s a different credit card that’s actually a better choice for the airline’s regulars. The Platinum Card® from American Express is more useful for Delta passengers, since it offers much more extensive airport lounge access than Delta’s […]
Residents complain of rats, mice in Kushner-owned buildings before Trump, Cummings feud
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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President Donald Trump ignited a firestorm of criticism when he tweeted that the Baltimore-area district of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, was “a disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess.” read more >>> Source:: CNBC.Com
Trump held a call with top Wall Street execs as markets tumbled Wednesday
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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President Donald Trump was briefed by Wall Street executives from some of the largest banks on a conference call Wednesday. That came as recession concerns sent stocks to their worst close of the year. The White House has publicly maintained a rosy view of the […]
Single family housing starts jump despite an overall drop in home building
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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New home construction dropped in July, but there were some spots. CNBC’s Diana Olick reports. read more >>> Source:: CNBC.Com
Canadian airlines taking different tacks with grounded 737 Max aircraft
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Canada’s two biggest airlines are taking different tacks to stow their Boeing 737 Max 8s as the aircraft’s drawn-out grounding continues to cause turbulence in the flight industry. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
17 financial perks of being the president of the United States
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The prestigious title of president of the United States comes with benefits and perks that are just as luxurious. US presidents earn a $400,000 salary while in office, but that’s not the only financial perk. Presidents also have access to a country home, a personal […]
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba ‘sees revenues rise 42%’
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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read more >>> Source:: EuroNews.Com
Dispensed: The curious case of a viral hashtag, SmileDirectClub’s IPO plans, and the 29 books to read if you want to disrupt healthcare
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Hello, Just when you think you’re headed for a slow August news week… On Thursday, Emma Court spotted the hashtag #CVSDeniesCare going viral around Twitter. So we spent the day getting to the heart of it. What we found was a dispute between birth control […]
The 3 cheapest ways to get to Hawaii on points and miles
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Hawaii is one of the most popular vacation destinations, but it’s not always the most budget-friendly. Thankfully, there are several options for using points and miles to book award flights and hotel stays. Using cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, American Express® Gold Card, […]
North American stock markets trade higher at end of wild week for investors
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Canada’s main stock index posted a triple-digit advance in late-morning trading at the end of a roller-coaster of a week for stock markets that has seen investors taken for a wild ride. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Confidence matters more than mortgage rates in housing, and confidence just took a hit
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Mortgage rates have been falling sharply over the last three months, which should be incredibly positive for the housing market, but so far reaction has been muted in both home sales and new home construction. read more >>> Source:: CNBC.Com
Apple is looking for a giant new office in New York City, report claims (AAPL)
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Apple is reportedly looking for massive new office space in New York City that could be as large as 750,000 square feet, according to The Real Deal. Apple already has an office in New York’s Flatiron District. The report comes after Google said it was […]
The date of Apple’s big iPhone 11 announcement may have just leaked (AAPL)
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Apple could hold its annual iPhone announcement on September 10, according to an image in the iOS 13 beta discovered by iHelp BR. Apple typically unveils its new iPhones in the first half of September. This year’s new iPhones are expected to feature a new […]
Moving into a tiny house helped one 35-year-old increase his income and save $100,000 in 5 years — here’s how he did it
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The Tiny Life blogger Ryan Mitchell has saved more than $100,000 since moving into his 150 square-foot tiny house. Going tiny allowed Mitchell to dramatically reduce his housing expenses and create a low cost of living. Since living in a tiny house, Mitchell has socked […]
US housing starts total 1.191 million in July, vs 1.24 million expected
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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CNBC’s Rick Santelli reports on the July housing starts and building permits. CNBC’s Diana Olick and Steve Liesman join the “Squawk Box” team to break down the numbers. read more >>> Source:: CNBC.Com
$3.2 billion tooth-straightening startup SmileDirectClub just filed to go public
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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SmileDirectClub, a company that provides clear aligners, on Friday filed paperwork with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to go public. The company most recently had a private valuation of $3.2 billion. Read the S-1 here. Click here for more BI Prime stories. SmileDirectClub just […]
OSC approves management cease trade order at cannabis company CannTrust Holdings
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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CannTrust Holdings Inc. says the Ontario Securities Commission has approved a management cease trade order as the cannabis producer works to deal with its regulatory problems with Health Canada. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Cathay Pacific CEO resigns after Beijing pressure
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The CEO of Cathay Pacific Airways has resigned following pressure by Beijing on the Hong Kong carrier over participation by some of its employees in anti-government protests. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Global equities are rallying after week from hell but investors ‘remain on the defensive’
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Global markets are rallying today, with Asian markets closing on the up and European markets rising on open. US equities are looking up after a punishing week which saw a major yield curve inversion and continued trade war escalation. “Although treasury yields are climbing away […]
London Stock Exchange trade resumes after delay
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The London Stock Exchange resumed trading Friday after a “services issue” delayed regular activity on its biggest indexes. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Hong Kong’s unrest could present a long-term opportunity: Citi
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Roger Bacon of Citi Private Bank discusses the impact of the protests in Hong Kong on financial assets. He also says it’s too early to tell if there are opportunities in the real estate market. read more >>> Source:: CNBC.Com
Google employees call for pledge not to work with ICE
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Hundreds of Google employees are calling on the company to pledge it won’t work with U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It’s the latest in a year full of political and social pushback from the tech giant’s workforce. read more >>> […]
Builders Are Lowering Prices: Will It Be Enough?
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Homebuilders are starting to lower their prices to better cater to growing demand for smaller, more affordable homes. read more >>> Source:: Realtor.org
Asian shares mixed amid ongoing worries about U.S.-China trade
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Asian shares were mixed Friday as turbulence continued on global markets amid ongoing worries about U.S.-China trade conflict. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Startup founders need to distance themselves from big tech, according to the CEO of famed startup accelerator Y Combinator
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Ahead of Y Combinator’s Demo Day on August 19 and 20, CEO Michael Seibel told Business Insider that a lot of founders are having to work against skeptics. Startups shouldn’t be conflated with bigger technology companies like Google, Seibel said, because mature tech companies are […]
This tech VC is based in Singapore, not Silicon Valley. And the startups she’s seeing are solving problems Silicon Valley isn’t even aware of.
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Arbor Ventures managing partner Melissa Guzy says there’s a big benefit to being a tech investor based in Asia. Being in Singapore and frequently traveling around Asia has given her insights into business trends there and the challenges companies face there, she said. Her experience […]
Cloudflare’s IPO filing warns investors of a disturbing ‘risk factor’: white supremacists
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Cloudflare filed to go public on Thursday, and it listed its controversial former clients in the risk factors section of its filing. Cloudflare, a web protection service, once served a neo-Nazi website and 8chan, an online forum connected to three deadly mass shootings. Though Cloudflare […]
Federal appeal court greenlights airlines’ challenge to passenger bill of rights
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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The Federal Court of Appeal has agreed to hear airlines’ legal challenge to Canada’s new passenger bill of rights. read more >>> Source:: CTVNews.Ca
Hong Kong protestors are calling for massive ATM withdrawals in an economic warning to China
| 08/16/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Hong Kong protesters are trying something new on August 16 — withdrawing their money from banks or converting it to US dollars. Protesters are hoping to protect their assets in case of further Chinese intervention, and to show the People’s Republic of China and chief […]
MORGAN STANLEY: These are the 4 biggest risks keeping analysts and economists up at night
| 08/15/2019 | Posted by BusinessMediaguide.Com under General World News |
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Analysts, economists, and strategists from Morgan Stanley outlined the most pressing macro trends and risks facing markets right now. Their analysis comes as investors around the world weigh the uncertain outcome of the US-China trade war. Meanwhile, a growing number of other signals are flashing […]
