The next generation of GMO food is here, and it's technically not a GMO (DD)
In a letter released to the public on Monday, chemical giant DuPont Pioneer announced plans to market the first crop that uses a type of precise genetic modification called CRISPR-Cas9.DuPont is the...
View ArticleAmerican women work way more than their European counterparts
American women work way more than their European counterparts.That's according to a small chart that Credit Suisse analysts led by Peter Foley wedged into a research report.The chart shows the average...
View ArticleUBS blamed in U.S. trial for $2.1 billion in mortgage bond losses
By Nate RaymondNEW YORK (Reuters) - UBS AG went to trial on Monday over $2.1 billion in losses that investors incurred on mortgage-backed securities after the collapse of the U.S. housing market.The...
View ArticleThe worst seat on the plane is getting more difficult to avoid
There are few things flyers dread more than the middle seat.The middle seats boast none of the freedoms of the aisle seat. Nor does it feature the view of the outside world that comes with the window...
View ArticleWe might be repeating the mistakes of the 1999 bubble and crash
The stock market may be in danger of repeating some very bad history.The current market environment is looking a whole lot like the 1998-1999 stock market bubble, and the crash of 2000 may not be far...
View ArticleWhy you should never wait to deal with hair loss
For many men, the process of dealing with an issue includes initially sticking their head in the sand for an unspecified amount of time.Unfortunately, that does more harm than good — especially when it...
View ArticleThe largest IPO of the year opened the door for 3 more deals this week (BATS)
Bats Global Markets' successful initial public offering last week may have given the market just what it needed to get going again.That deal when off without a hitch. It priced at the top of its range...
View ArticleNetflix tanks after giving a terrible second-quarter forecast (NFLX)
Netflix shares plunged as much as 15% after-hours on Monday after the streaming-media company's subscriber-growth guidance rattled Wall Street.While Netflix's results in the first three months of the...
View ArticleTravel money startup Revolut closes in on $14 million funding round
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence "Fintech Briefing" subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here.A mobile app that facilitates foreign exchange transfers is on the cusp of...
View ArticleOIL BOUNCES BACK, STOCKS RALLY: Here's what you need to know (DIA, SPX, SPY,...
Oil bounced back and stocks rallied after a busy news weekend that saw oil producing nations fail to reach an agreement on production output and Brazil's congress voted to begin impeachment proceedings...
View ArticleChina, major producers fail to reach deal over steel
By Philip BlenkinsopBRUSSELS (Reuters) - China and other major steel-producing countries failed on Monday to agree measures to tackle a global steel crisis as the sides argued over the causes of...
View ArticleIBM beats on earnings as revenue drops for 16 consecutive quarters (IBM)
IBM just reported its first-quarter earnings, and we're looking through them now.It reported Q1 earnings per share at $2.35 a share vs. expectations of $2.09 a share.Revenue of $18.68 billion was...
View ArticleNetflix forecasts Q2 U.S. subscriber additions below estimates
(Reuters) - Video-streaming service Netflix Inc forecast U.S. subscribers additions for the current quarter that fell short of analysts expectation, in part due to price increases for its service.The...
View ArticleThe 23 best colleges for your money if you want to go into business
Here's a quick financial lesson for aspiring business majors: Which schools offer the best return on your investment?For those hoping to keep their costs down and increase their earning potential, some...
View ArticleBusiness confidence boost unlikely if Brazil's Rousseff impeached: poll
By Silvio CascioneBRASILIA (Reuters) - The probable impeachment of Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff is unlikely to be followed by an immediate rebound in business confidence or currency gains, a...
View ArticleNY judge clears Pimco to pursue California lawsuit against AIG
By Jonathan Stempel(Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for Pacific Investment Management Co to pursue a California lawsuit accusing American International Group Inc of causing big...
View ArticleBusiness Insider UK is hiring a front page editor
Business Insider UK is looking for someone who is obsessed with news and has experience managing a team to be our front page editor.This person is cool under pressure and comfortable assigning,...
View ArticleYahoo says it’s made ‘substantial progress’ on selling or spinning off the...
Yahoo just reported its first-quarter earnings after the bell today.The numbers show Yahoo's core business is continuing to shrink, seeing declines across the board from last year. Yet, expectations...
View ArticleOIL RALLIES, STOCKS GO NOWHERE: Here's what you need to know
Oil prices rallied on Tuesday, rising 3% to near the same level they sat near ahead of this weekend's big meeting in Doha while stocks did nothing after rallying on Monday. First, the scoreboard:Dow:...
View ArticleIntel to slash 12,000 jobs and take a $1.2 billion charge, stock drops (INTC)
Intel plans to cut 12,000 jobs, or 11% of its workforce. It will take a $1.2 billion charge as a result.Trading was halted around the release, then the stock immediately dropped when trading resumed....
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