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Domino’s Unveils “DRU” Unmanned Pizza Delivery Robot, On Trial In 7 Countries
Article By:
Mish Shedlock
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Sunday, March 20, 2016 4:09 PM EDT
Meet DRU, Domino’s Robotic Unit, your unmanned pizza delivery robot. DRU is the world’s first autonomous delivery vehicle. Others are sure to follow.
In this article: DPZ
Slow Business Decisions Are Risky In An Uncertain Economy
Article By:
Bill Conerly
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Friday, March 18, 2016 3:10 PM EDT
The essence of business is laying out cash today—for capital, labor, materials—and receiving revenue sometime in the future. The challenge is that plenty of unexpected changes can intervene before the revenue is in the bank.
The Traitorous 8 And Birth Of Silicon Valley
Article By:
Wade Slome
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Sunday, March 13, 2016 6:35 PM EDT
Despite most people taking the microchip for granted, this diminutive piece of silicon created from our beach’s sand has contributed the largest burst of wealth creation in human history.
In this article: INTC
"It Hasn't Been This Bad Since The Viking Age": Dry Bulk CEO Warns Of Bankruptcy Tsunami, Counterparty Risk
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Tyler Durden
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Saturday, March 5, 2016 7:35 PM EDT
In the past three months we have repeatedly shown that, despite the recent modest rebound off the all time lows, the bottom is about to fall out of the dry bulk shipping market.
Is Another Mortgage Crisis Right Around The Corner?
Article By:
ValueWalk
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Saturday, March 5, 2016 6:02 PM EDT
The U.S. could be headed for a new mortgage crisis by this summer, believes one analyst. Richard Bove, who highlighted how much control the government now has over the nation’s mortgage markets and explained how this could be a recipe for disaster.
The Second Tech Bubble Has Burst: Here Come The Mass Layoffs
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Tyler Durden
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Sunday, February 28, 2016 3:21 PM EDT
We've diligently followed the bursting of the second tech bubble which in the space of one year went from "running of the bulls" to "mauling of the unicorns", mostly in the private markets but also for a rare few beyond IPOs- in the public arena.
In this article: QQQ
In Business, Are The Inmates About To Run The Asylum?
Article By:
Michael Haltman
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Saturday, February 27, 2016 11:00 PM EDT
In Seattle, after imposing a mandatory minimum wage of $15/hour, the next proposal being considered is for ‘livable schedules’.
At what point will businesses have to pack it in as government regulation makes it impossible to operate at a profit?
Panic Below The Surface: "Banks Are Selling Energy Loans At Cents On The Dollar To Ensure Their Own Survival"
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Sunday, February 21, 2016 5:42 PM EDT
For all the bank posturing and attempts to preserve calm, what is happening below the surface can be summarized in one word: panic, and not just for the banks who are energy exposed or energy companies facing bankruptcy if oil doesn't rebound.
The Next Shoe Just Dropped: Equity Navs Of 348 CLOs Slide Below Zero; "Market Changed Dramatically In 6 Weeks"
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Tyler Durden
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Sunday, February 21, 2016 4:13 PM EDT
A record $124.1 billion in new CLO issuance in 2014, with 2015 tailing modestly with $97.3 billion surpassed the last bubble peak. The problem is, with much of loan issuance to energy companies, the second CLO explosion in 10 years may be on deck.
Cheniere Learns About Technological Uncertainty: Lessons For All Businesses
Article By:
Bill Conerly
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Saturday, February 20, 2016 4:48 PM EDT
How can a company spend two billion dollars only to learn that technology has reversed the need the firm was trying to exploit? Technological change turns out to be hard to predict. And it can have huge impacts on business.
In this article: LNG
When Plan B Is Not Enough: Some Lessons From The United Airlines CEO Succession(s)
Article By:
Patricia Lenkov
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Monday, February 8, 2016 2:16 PM EDT
In the annals of business folklore, there is an oft-used quote from the revered former CEO of GE, Jack Welch: “From now on, [choosing my successor] is the most important decision I’ll make.
Shelly Palmer Talks Alphabet With Richard Quest On CNN
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Shelly Palmer
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Friday, February 5, 2016 1:39 PM EDT
Shelly Palmer talks to Richard Quest about Alphabet taking Apple’s place as the most valuable company in the world.
As Yahoo Pursues Strategic Options, Who Might Buy Yahoo Finance?
Article By:
Zack Miller
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Wednesday, February 3, 2016 1:01 PM EDT
2015 was a tough year for Yahoo and its Chief Executive, Marissa Meyer.
In this article: YHOO
Have You Been Sucked Into The Warren Buffett Trap?
Article By:
Evan Bleker
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Wednesday, February 3, 2016 9:00 AM EDT
Warren Buffett has become a deity among value investors but blindly embracing his investment style means earning lower returns over the course of your life.