Silicon Valley venture capitalist Guy Kawasaki launched his tech career at Apple as the company’s “chief evangelist,” marketing the original Macintosh computer. During his time at Apple, Kawasaki worked closely with the late Steve Jobs, and says he learned a crucial lesson from the tech visionary. “One of the most important lessons that I learned […]
Read moreWall Street workers can expect to see higher bonuses this year, and they have the election of President Donald Trump to thank. After years of job cuts and declining salaries, Wall Street compensation is on track to rise 3.8 percent this year, according to a report from New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. That figure […]
Read moreSan Francisco-based CircleUp got started as a crowdfunding platform connecting food and beverage start-ups with accredited angel investors. Over time, it looked more like an investment bank, managing funds and giving large institutions access to baskets of private consumer brands. Now, the company is going a step further. It has closed a $125 million quant-style […]
Read moreWhen it comes to your 401(k) plan, do you know what to do? With the Affordable Care Act regulations getting all the attention, you may not have heard that 401(k) plan sponsors are now facing significantly increased risks. Developments have come up from regulators and participant litigation that now require employers offering 401(k) plans to […]
Read moreCME announced Tuesday it plans to launch bitcoin futures in the fourth quarter of the year, pending regulatory review. Bitcoin has surged more than six times in price this year and rose to a record high above $6,330 Tuesday morning after the CME announcement, according to CoinDesk. The new bitcoin futures contract will be cash-settled […]
Read moreTesla will likely disappoint when it reports September quarter earnings, but investors should focus on the long term and retain a favorable outlook on the shares, one Wall Street firm says. Nomura Instinet reaffirmed its buy rating for the electric car maker’s shares, predicting Tesla will eventually sort out its Model 3 production issues. Tesla […]
Read moreTwitter, Google and Facebook representatives will testify before Congress on Tuesday, revealing just how much of a role Russia had in spreading information on social networks during the presidential campaign. Twitter will reveal that more than 36,000 active Russian accounts spread more than 1.4 million tweets, Business Insider reported Tuesday. A source told the site […]
Read moreThere are two forces at work in the oil markets today creating a tug of war. On the one hand you have U.S. shale producers on a quest to reach 10 million barrels a day in production amid falling seasonal demand. On the other hand you have the perception that the oil glut that has […]
Read moreIPhone X reviews are out, and there’s a lot of chatter about Apple‘s hot new smartphone. If you missed it, CNBC’s iPhone X review dubbed it the “best smartphone you can buy.” Highlights include the new OLED display, Face ID that can unlock the phone when you look at it, stereo speakers and an incredible […]
Read moreCheck out which companies are making headlines before the bell: Under Armour – The athletic apparel maker beat analysts’ estimates by three cents a share, with adjusted quarterly profit of 22 cents per share. Revenue fell short, however, and Under Armour gave a full-year forecast well shy of Street estimates. CEO Kevin Plank cited operational […]
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