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Max Polyakov Views on the Development of the Economics of Knowledge

Dr. Max Polyakov: Let’s talk about economics, based on knowledge. High dollar exchange rate, increases in fuel prices and low wages are some of the most pressing issues for millions of people. Where are we headed? How can we solve... More of this article »
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What does the future hold for online casinos and gambling in general?

Online gambling has already become something very common as giving money on the stock market every day. While for some people it is an entertainment only, for others it is a serious business. Is it the same as land-based casinos and... More of this article »
Image for Downward Spiral of Dollar Against Euro Depress European Shares

Downward Spiral of Dollar Against Euro Depress European Shares

While things were looking up on the European stock market come last Friday, trades were off to a slow start as it opened on Monday. This is due to the downward spiral the US dollar is in right now, as opposed to the euro, which keeps... More of this article »
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TOP 5 Websites Where You Can Buy Cryptocurrency

These cryptocurrencies are: Monero, New Economy Movement, Litecoin and Ether. Many of these cryptocurrencies efforts tailor their currency for an individual and particular purpose such as speed, privacy and price.   Cryptocurrency... More of this article »
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Companies Try to Keep White Supremacists from Getting Money

It will be much harder going forward for white supremacist organizations to plan activities and fundraise, as the pressure mounts on companies to kick out hate groups from their services. Discover is cutting its ties with sites that... More of this article »
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Netflix Planning to Spend $16 Billion for Content

Video streaming behemoth Netflix’s hundreds of millions of subscribers are going to have a plethora of new original series and shows to watch over the upcoming few years. It said it has obligations of $15.7 billion committed to deals... More of this article »
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CEO at Merck Resigns from President Trump Council

On Monday, CEO at Merck & Co. Kenneth Frazier has resigned from his seat on the American Manufacturing Council established by United States President Donald Trump. Frazier said he resigned due to extremism and intolerance. Over... More of this article »
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Applebee’s Shuttering More Than 100 Locations, IHOP 25

Applebee’s and IHOP are shuttering 160 locations in 2017, said DineEquity the parent company for both on Thursday. A reported by a national newspaper said that Applebee’s would shutter between 105 and 135 of its restaurants prior... More of this article »
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Mazda Makes Breakthrough in Engine Technology

Japanese carmaker Mazda Motor Corp. has unveiled its plans for the first ever commercial gasoline engine that uses compression ignition, that places traditional engines at the head of its strategy only days after announcing it would... More of this article »
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Shares of Paddy Power Betfair Drop as CEO Resigns

Paddy Power Betfair announced on Monday that its CEO unexpectedly had departed only approximately 18 months after the world’s largest online betting business was created in a merger of more than £5 billion. On Monday, the company... More of this article »
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Anchor Brewing in San Francisco Sold to Sapporo

San Francisco based Anchor Brewing, a staple in the city by the bay since 1896, surviving prohibition, earthquakes and the ups and down of the tech industry, was sold on Thursday to Sapporo Holdings Ltd, a Japan-based company. The... More of this article »
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When safety comes first: Tips to keep your Credit Card Safe

When credit cards came around, they were intended to remove some of the common problems that come with carrying cash. One of the challenges that credit cards seek to eliminate is the insecurity. But as the world becomes more insecure,... More of this article »
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Square Posts Revenue That Exceeds Expectations

Square Inc. the payments company posted a jump of revenue of 26% that was better than had been expected on Wednesday, as bigger businesses used the company’s technology to process their transactions while at the same time it expanded... More of this article »
Image for Shares of Apple Reach Record High on Strong Sales of iPhone

Shares of Apple Reach Record High on Strong Sales of iPhone

On Tuesday, Apple Inc. delivered strong fiscal earnings for its fiscal third quarter and signaled that its soon to be launched 10th anniversary handset lineup was on schedule. That helped drive stock in the Cupertino, California based... More of this article »
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Sony Set for Record Profit, Gives Cautious Tone

Sony Corp posted its best ever profit for the first quarter on Tuesday, as it took a big step towards its highest result for a full year in the past 20 years. Results were driven from demand from makers of smartphones for its image... More of this article »
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Boeing Expecting 2,100 Aircraft to be Ordered by India

Boeing Co announced Monday that it is expecting airlines in India to order as many as 2,100 new planes with a value of more than $290 billion during the next two decades, calling it the largest forecast ever for the third largest economy... More of this article »
Image for Period Underwear Maker Thinx New CEO Starts July 31

Period Underwear Maker Thinx New CEO Starts July 31

Thinx the period underwear brand hired a new CEO hoping to clean up the company’s image. Former executive with companies like Thompson Reuters, Yahoo, Dow Jones and Fab.com Maria Molland Selby will become the new CEO as of Monday... More of this article »
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Apple Removing VPN Services from Its App Store in China

Apple Inc. will be removing all its virtual private network or VPN services from its Chinese app start, said providers of VPN services on Saturday. Those providers accused the tech giant, based in the U.S. of bowing to the government... More of this article »
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Amazon Revenue Increases 25%, Profit Does Not Follow Suit

Quarterly profit at Amazon.com fell by 77% even though its sales surged, a sign of how high the costs are of its increased dominance across the retail sector. The retailer, based in Seattle, earned its smallest profit for a quarter... More of this article »
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Coke Zero Gives Way to Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

Coca-Cola announced on Wednesday that it was stopping the production in the U.S. for Coke Zero its no-calorie carbonated soft drink and would replace it with Coca-Cola Zero Sugar it new calorie-free drink. The soda will begin reaching... More of this article »
Image for UK Says No More Fossil-Fuel Cars by 2040

UK Says No More Fossil-Fuel Cars by 2040

The UK became Europe’s latest country to put a deadline on the making of gasoline and diesel fueled cars as automakers like Volvo are racing to make electric vehicles or face being left behind. The government in London said it would... More of this article »
Image for Alphabet Leverages AI, Cloud, Mobile, and Video to Help Revenue

Alphabet Leverages AI, Cloud, Mobile, and Video to Help Revenue

If technology remains ubiquitous today, the areas in which companies can earn money from it appear to be very scarce. Thus far in 2017, only a handful of sectors are reliable for generating profitable financials: AI, the cloud, streaming... More of this article »
Image for Madrid Requests Probe Over New Uber Airport Service

Madrid Requests Probe Over New Uber Airport Service

Over the weekend, authorities in Spain’s capital of Madrid asked the country’s anti-trust watchdog to investigate whether the new, low-cost Uber airport transfer service represents unfair competition. The request by the city council... More of this article »
Image for U.S. Fines Three Airlines for Violations of Consumer Rules

U.S. Fines Three Airlines for Violations of Consumer Rules

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Delta Air Lines were all fined for violating the U.S. Department of Transportation rules for consumer protection, said the department late Friday. Frontier was fined $400,000 for its violations... More of this article »
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Coffee Recalled Due to Viagra-Like Substance Not Declared

A coffee company based in Texas has voluntarily recalled its coffee that contains an ingredient that is similar to what is found in Viagra the erectile dysfunction medication, said the United States Food and Drug Administration. After... More of this article »
Image for Qualcomm Troubles Mounting With Smartphone Makers

Qualcomm Troubles Mounting With Smartphone Makers

Qualcomm is taking big hits financially over its disputes related to licensing with Apple and market analysts expressed concern. The company posted its earnings for its fiscal third quarter this week and standing out amongst all the... More of this article »
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Volvo Increases Outlook for North America Following Strong Quarter

Volvo the truck maker based in Sweden raised its North American forecast on Wednesday following a strong quarter that saw its order intake increase across the entire group. The company’s adjusted operating income ended the quarter... More of this article »
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Bank of America Interest Income Falls Even After Rate Hike

The expected increase in earnings at Bank of America from increased interest rates has come to a halt. The lender, considered the most sensitive to changes in interest rates amongst U.S. banks, posted a drop in its net interest income... More of this article »
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Carolyn McCall Back in Media Industry to Run ITV

When Carolyn McCall left the media industry for the airline world in 2010, publishers of newspapers were being sieged from the shift of advertising to online products that took advertising revenues away from them. She is returning... More of this article »
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Wells Fargo Misses on Revenue, Beats on Earnings

On Friday, Wells Fargo posted its quarterly earnings that for the most part beat Wall Street expectations. The San Francisco-based bank posted earnings per share of $1.07 which was above the Wall Street expected of $1.01. However,... More of this article »
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Visa Offering $10,000 to Restaurants to Stop Taking Cash

The Visa Cashless Challenge is on. Visa is trying to convince small restaurants, cafes as well as food trucks to stop taking cash, forcing the customer to uses digital payments, credit cards or debit cards to pay for their purchase. The... More of this article »
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FanDuel and DraftKings Call Merger Off

On Thursday, the two top operators of daily fantasy sports FanDuel and DraftKings have ended their merger plans just one month after the Federal Trade Commission sued to block the merger. The FTC, along with the California and District... More of this article »
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Twitter Appoints New CFO

Twitter Inc. has chosen a former close colleague of Anthony Noto its No. 2 executive to be the company’s new chief of finance, as the microblogging giant addresses a host of vacancies that were created at the company during the last... More of this article »
Image for Retail Shares Plunge Following Scrapped Deal by Abercrombie

Retail Shares Plunge Following Scrapped Deal by Abercrombie

One analyst following the announcement that Abercrombie & Fitch ended its talks over a possible sale wrote he was not surprised a deal was not completed. The retailer announced during May that it was discussing a possible sale... More of this article »
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CEO of Mt Gox Facing Court Trial

The chief of Mt. Gox the bitcoin exchange based in Japan will appear on Tuesday in a Tokyo courtroom to face charges of embezzlement. Authorities suspect Mark Karpeles, who was born in France, of accessing the computer system of the... More of this article »
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Facebook Building Village With Housing, Hotel and Stores

Billions of people on social network use Facebook and now the company wants to attempt to create a community in today’s real world. The internet social media giant wants to build a hotel, retail stores, housing and more at its Facebook... More of this article »
Image for Berkshire Hathaway Attempts Takeover of Oncor

Berkshire Hathaway Attempts Takeover of Oncor

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. owned by Warren Buffett is attempting to takeover a utility in Texas were NextEra Energy Inc. the energy giant and Hunts have failed. The energy unit at Berkshire Hathaway agreed to acquire reorganized Energy... More of this article »
Image for Court Fines Hobby Lobby $3 Million for Smuggled Artifacts

Court Fines Hobby Lobby $3 Million for Smuggled Artifacts

Hobby Lobby the retailer specializing in arts and crafts agreed on Wednesday to pay a fine of $3 million for the illegal importing of thousands of clay artifacts that were smuggled out of Iraq and into the U.S., said federal prosecutors. Along... More of this article »
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Volvo Dropping Traditional Engines

Volvo became the first traditional automaker to announce the end of internal combustion engines saying that all its cars will have electric motors over the next three years. The company is best known for the emphasis it puts on driver... More of this article »
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Auto Sales in U.S. Drop in June for Fourth Consecutive Month

On Monday, major automakers reported their fourth straight month of lower sales for new vehicle in the U.S. for June, which came in just below expectations by analysts. This despite big consumer discounts as well as looser terms for... More of this article »
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Samsung Brings Back Galaxy Note 7 In Refurbished Version

The largest smartphone maker in the world, Samsung, said it was bringing back its Galaxy Note 7 in a less expensive, refurbished version starting Friday in South Korea. The giant electronics maker has decided to change the phone’s... More of this article »
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Amazon Promises Better and Bigger Prime Day

Amazon Prime day, the e-commerce retailer’s largest sales event for the year, will return on July 10 for the third consecutive year and ends July 12 at 3:00 a.m. An executive with Amazon said that its members loved the Prime Day... More of this article »
Image for Cabin Crew at British Airways Starts Strike of Two Weeks

Cabin Crew at British Airways Starts Strike of Two Weeks

Some cabin crew members of British Airways started a strike of two weeks on Saturday over a prolonged dispute in pay, risking further damage to the brand and disruption in travel, although the airline announced that most of its passengers... More of this article »
Image for Nike Confirms It Will Open an Amazon Shop

Nike Confirms It Will Open an Amazon Shop

Last week Goldman Sachs hinted that a deal between Nike and Amazon was being put together. This week Nike CEO Mark Parker confirmed that the two companies are currently testing a partnership arrangement. Parker spoke about the deal... More of this article »
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New Virus Spreading Through Computers That Started in Ukraine

A new computer virus created havoc for companies across the globe Wednesday after spreading to over 60 countries helping to disrupt ports from Los Angeles to Mumbai and stopping work at an Australian chocolate factory. Cyence an online... More of this article »
Image for Olive Garden Helps Darden Restaurant Outperform Peers

Olive Garden Helps Darden Restaurant Outperform Peers

A comeback at Olive Garden, the Italian restaurant chain that was at one time struggling has helped Darden Restaurants outperform its peers in casual dining. Sales at its same-restaurants increased by 4.4% for Olive Garden during its... More of this article »
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Weed Killer Ingredient Being Added to Cancer Causing List

Regulators in California have taken a big step toward requiring popular Roundup, the weed killer, to have a warning label. Officials announced beginning July 7, the main ingredient of the weed killer, glyphosate will be on the list... More of this article »
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Third Point Wants Change at Nestle

Third Point LLC operated  by Daniel Loeb an activist investor unveiled on Sunday a stake of over 1% in Nestle SA the Switzerland-based confectionery and packaged foods giant. He urged the largest packaged foods maker in the world... More of this article »
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Sexual Harassment Claims Rock Silicon Valley Yet Again

Silicon Valley was hit again by sexism claims and of women being harassed. On Friday, Justin Caldbeck a venture capital investor announced he would take an indefinite leave of absence from his company following accusations he sexually... More of this article »
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Workers Being Laid Off By Carrier Feel Betrayed by President

A promise made prior to Christmas is now becoming a summer time nightmare for some. Last December, Donald Trump, the then President-elect told scores of workers at a manufacturing plant operated by Carrier that he worked out a new... More of this article »