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Southwest’s journey through fines and complaints2018-04-25 01:46:29
Southwest Airlines runs its planes hard. They make many short hops and more trips per day than other United States airliners, which adds to wea -
KIW successor to offer shares on the junior market2018-04-25 01:05:20
Directors of KIW International Limited are considering a rights issue to finance the company's investment activities.They are also looking at creatin -
Paulette Neil | Obtain a work permit or face the consequences2018-04-25 01:04:46
We often see foreign nationals being employed in Jamaica, particularly in areas such as hotels, restaurants, construction, wholesale and retail stores -
Guardian Life exploring more real estate opportunities2018-04-25 01:04:23
Insurance company Guardian Life Limited is cautiously looking to real estate for a continued boost in profits as interest rates continue to trend sout -
Overseas firm to enter virtual office market2018-04-25 01:00:00
PanJam Investment Limited, a property and investment conglomerate, will facilitate the entry of large virtual office company, Regus Limited, to New Ki -
Cambridge Analytica fights back on data scandal2018-04-25 01:00:00
Cambridge Analytica unleashed its counter-attack against claims that it misused data from millions of Facebook accounts, saying Tuesday it is the vict -
Iran bans use of cryptocurrencies2018-04-25 01:00:00
Iran's central bank has officially banned the use of cryptocurrencies in financial transactions in order to prevent money laundering and terrorism, a -
Tourism ministry going after middle-class hemispheric travellers2018-04-25 01:00:00
The Ministry of Tourism has been working on new airlift arrangements to move Jamaica towards a goal of 60,000 South American visitors annually by targ -
JSIF water system success leads to storage challenge2018-04-25 01:00:00
Dawn Powell, a retired teacher and farmer from Banton Town in Top Hill, St Elizabeth, says the introduction of drip irrigation to 85 farms has "turne -
Cato estimates local ecommerce potential at US$100m2018-04-25 01:00:00
Jomo Cato, the co-founder of Quikanou Global, which trades as Quickcanoe, says ecommerce activity in Jamaica could generate about US$100 million, even -
Amazon now delivers packages to vehicles2018-04-25 01:00:00
Amazon's latest perk ... free delivery to your car.The Seattle company on Tuesday began offering delivery in 37 cities to Amazon Prime members who ow -
Glenford Smith | Stop procrastinating on your goals2018-04-25 01:00:00
QUESTION: A friend and I were talking and I outlined my plans and goals to her. She shocked me and left me somewhat embarrassed when she said, "Oh, b
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Starbucks' promotions struggle to attract U.S. customers, shares slip2018-04-26 18:39:05
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp on Thursday reported stagnant store traffic at established U.S. cafes for the second quarter in a row, stirrin
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Exclusive: T-Mobile, Sprint make progress in talks, aim for deal next week - sources2018-04-26 18:17:27
(Reuters) - U.S. wireless carriers T-Mobile US Inc and Sprint Corp have made progress in negotiating merger terms and are aiming to successfully com -
Amazon surprises Wall Street with huge profits, optimistic outlook2018-04-26 18:01:01
(Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc's march in retail and cloud computing showed no sign of slowing on Thursday, as the company reported a surge in first-qua -
Wall Street much quicker to applaud Facebook than criticize it2018-04-26 17:41:21
(Reuters) - A month of darkening sentiment around Facebook Inc among analysts was washed away in an instant when the social media's earnings report -
Wall Street gains on strong earnings, tech resurgence2018-04-26 17:26:08
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday with each of Wall Street's major indexes ending the session up 1 percent or higher, boosted by -
Toyota to invest $170 million in Mississippi plant, create 400 jobs2018-04-26 17:22:43
DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp will invest $170 million in an existing plant in Mississippi to build the next generation of its Corolla sedan, -
Microsoft tops estimates as Azure, Office products drive gains2018-04-26 17:07:07
(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp on Thursday topped Wall Street forecasts for quarterly profit as the technology company signed up more businesses to its A -
Wall Street seeks rule changes to encourage IPOs, staying public2018-04-26 16:32:34
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Wall Street lobby groups urged U.S. policy makers and regulators to revamp rules to encourage more initial public offe -
Southwest Airlines expects bookings to drop after deadly explosion2018-04-26 16:30:06
(Reuters) - Southwest Airlines Co on Thursday warned the consequences of a mid-air engine explosion last week will weigh on second-quarter bookings, -
Musk's 'no new capital' promise faces scrutiny when Tesla reports results2018-04-26 15:42:03
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Investors are accustomed to the bold promises of Tesla Inc's Elon Musk, but his assertion that the electric vehicle maker -
U.S. business spending on equipment cooling; labor market strong2018-04-26 12:47:08
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods fell in March, weighed down by the biggest decline in demand for machinery in nearly -
Deutsche Bank fired 300 U.S.-based investment bankers on Wednesday: source2018-04-26 12:46:15
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank fired 300 U.S.-based investment bankers on Wednesday as part of a broader overhaul of the global unit, a person w
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In good times, safety net for the jobless frays2018-03-28 00:09:03
Since the Great Recession, nine states have cut unemployment benefits below the longtime norm of 26 weeks. Some say it's a way to rebuild reserves ah -
Yes, a trade war could hurt everyone. But we're not there yet.2018-03-28 00:09:03
President Trump announced sizable trade sanctions against China Thursday, and retaliatory moves by Beijing are expected. But it may lead toward negoti -
Facebook uproar: Should personal data drive political ads?2018-03-28 00:09:03
Cambridge Analytica used Facebook data on 50 million Americans for the Trump campaign. The revelation offers a glimpse into how 'big data' is erodin -
Congress moves to ease bank rules: a needed update or a slippery slope?2018-03-28 00:09:03
Lighter regulation could make loans more accessible and help level the playing field for small banks against big ones. But critics warn of risks in le -
Toys R Us to liquidate all of its US stores2018-03-28 00:09:03
After struggling with debt and online shopping trends that undermined its sales, the former toy store giant is planning to either shut down or sell al -
In blue states, 'tax the rich' isn't so simple anymore2018-03-28 00:09:03
President Trump's tax reform has put high-tax Democratic states in a quandary: Should they tax more as Uncle Sam taxes less? Or will that push the ri -
Global regulators crack down on digital currency sales2018-03-28 00:09:03
Around the world, regulators are setting rules for the cryptocurrency market, as concerns about virtual currency sales' transparency and the potentia -
Tipped workers push states for higher minimum wage to fight harassment2018-03-28 00:09:03
Workers in the service industry are tapping into the #MeToo movement to raise chronic low wages and end having to tolerate abusive behavior from custo -
A return to the 1990s? Why outlook brightens for lower-wage workers.2018-03-28 00:09:03
Historically one of the best opportunities for low-wage workers to get pay raises is when the job market tightens. Often that 'late-in-the-cycle' ph -
Changes in sick-leave laws allow workers to care for 'chosen family'2018-03-28 00:09:03
The terminology has quietly been gaining political recognition over the past two years as a number of US states and cities have passed laws allowing w -
Why Trump takes a hard line on steel and aluminum2018-03-28 00:09:03
A global glut of steel and aluminum puts pressure on a domestic industry that the president says is vital for national security. He says tariffs will -
After tax-cut love, corporate America clashes with Trump on trade2018-03-28 00:09:03
With a globalist mind-set, big corporations are often wary of rocking the boat in trade dealings with others nations. By contrast, Trump's stance is
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International Health Group Drops Partnership With Heineken Over 'Beer Girls'2018-03-30 22:25:13
Heineken needs to "take appropriate action," said the group's director. -
MyFitnessPal Security Breach Affects 150 Million Users, Under Armour Reports2018-03-29 20:59:46
The company alerted its app users four days after learning of the hack. -
There Are Psychological Reasons Parents Are So Obsessed With Target2018-03-29 19:36:48
Marketing experts, therapists and parents weigh in. -
Trapped Inside The Monster Energy Frat House2018-03-29 19:19:01
A woman who worked at the drink company said she was sexually harassed and abruptly fired. This is what can happen when a boys club runs amok. -
These Stock Photos Show Masculinity Is More Than Biceps And Beer2018-03-29 16:38:48
Discarding gender stereotypes, new collections feature male nurses and stay-at-home dads, along with guys who wear makeup and jewelry. -
Walmart Partners With Conservative Group To Remove Cosmo From Checkout Lines2018-03-28 16:44:00
“The real world took another step toward its slow and sure conversion to The Handmaid’s Tale this week,” a Vogue editor responded. -
Uber Halts Self-Driving Car Tests In California, Where It Didn't Test Much Anyway2018-03-27 18:33:31
The consequences of a fatal crash in Arizona continue.
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How to Cure a Bad Case of Metric Fixation2018-04-23 01:00:00
In The Tyranny of Metrics, history professor Jerry Muller reminds us that not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts ca -
Video Gaming Levels Up into a Sport2018-04-23 01:00:00
E-sports has emerged as a force on the entertainment and media landscape slowly -- and all at once. Over the past decade or so, innovations, the spre -
Growing through M&A in Financial Services2018-04-18 01:00:00
In a wide-ranging interview presented as part of our "Inside the Mind of the CEO" series, the chief executive officer of a global payment and financ -
You've Reached a Career Milestone. Now What?2018-04-17 01:00:00
If you want to advance in your job and find meaning in your day-to-day work, consider these strategies. For further insights, read "What to Do When -
What to Do When Success Leaves You Empty2018-04-16 01:00:00
When we are caught up in achieving a goal, we can forget to enjoy the process. Here's how to change that. See also "You've Reached a Career Miles -
Melissa Snover's Recipe for Sweet Success2018-04-13 01:00:00
"Head magician" of Katjes Magic Candy Factory Melissa Snover explains to strategy+business the challenges that face small businesses that want to op -
Are American Workers Dying for their Paychecks?2018-04-12 01:00:00
In Dying for a Paycheck: How Modern Management Harms Employee Health and Company Performance -- and What We Can Do About It, management guru Jeffrey P -
Closing the Gap between What Consumers Want and What They Get2018-04-11 01:00:00
A PwC survey reveals that people want more human touch in their shopping experiences, which means in this increasingly digital, automated world, brand -
Competing for Shoppers' Habits2018-04-10 01:00:00
PwC asked 22,000 people in 27 territories about their shopping and consuming activities for its seventh annual consumer insights survey. The results -
The Quirky Secrets of the World's Greatest Innovators2018-04-09 01:00:00
In her book on inventive genius, Melissa Schilling delves into the personality traits that lead to breakthroughs. -
How to Prevent a Faltering CEO from Damaging Your Company2018-04-05 01:00:00
Is your company's board missing early warning signals that the CEO's performance is slipping? From a long-standing author, CEO, and board advisor c -
Business Leaders as Catalysts for Change2018-04-04 01:00:00
Innovation and leadership have always been closely linked. Part eight of s+b's "Inside the Mind of the CEO" series is an interview with the chief
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Photo-finish: Two opinion polls predict a hung Assembly in Karnataka2018-04-23 16:56:00
CSDS-Jain University predicted that the BJP could emerge the single largest party -
News digest: Essar Steel sale, Flipkart-Walmart deal, TCS m-cap, and more2018-04-23 16:49:00
As India's largest software company Tata Consultancy Services' market cap surpassed the $100 billion mark -
TCS market cap breaches $100 billion mark, ahead of rival Accenture2018-04-23 16:27:00
TCS' market value on a closing basis slipped to $98.1 billion, it is still more valuable than its US-listed rival Accenture -
It will be very hard to push JSW Steel to number two: Sajjan Jindal2018-04-23 16:18:00
He says, he never thought the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code would become so complex -
$12-bn Flipkart-Walmart deal: Investors expect to strike rich2018-04-23 15:40:00
More than 30 smaller investors would make $20-200 million because most of them would be exiting after the merger -
Capital a constraint for subsidiaries, says Standard Chartered Bank2018-04-23 15:31:00
Standard Chartered appointed Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma as its brand ambassador to target the increasing young working customers -
Centre drops proposal to bar outsiders from leading trade unions2018-04-23 15:22:00
Experts cite 2012 violence at Maruti's Manesar plant as fallout of inexperienced union leadership -
Cash crunch: One in five ATMs calibrated for dispensing Rs 200 notes2018-04-23 15:20:00
Slow progress in recalibrating of ATMs to receive Rs 200 notes was one of the factors responsible for the recent cash crunch -
Ex-foreign secy Jaishankar joins Tata Sons as global corp affairs chief2018-04-23 15:18:00
Takes charge on May 1, report to N Chandrasekaran, executive chairman of Tata Sons -
Infosys draws up three-year road map to accelerate growth in digital space2018-04-23 15:16:00
Company says is on investing in building blocks which may require diluting margins -
Abu Dhabi's NMC Health gains 1,650% in six years, stock hits record high2018-04-23 15:07:00
NMC Health is now one of 24 equities in the region with a market cap above $10 billion -
NuPower Renewables's plan to sell arm to AMW did not materialise2018-04-23 14:54:00
The sale of NuPower Technologies was part of NuPower's plans to restructure its business
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