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50% drop in Viacom stock wipes out $16B

Viacom's stock price dropped by over 50% during the past one year. The ratings drop, fall in advertising revenues, forthcoming talks with Dish Network are the major factors that impacted the share price in negative way.

Sep 03, 2015 11:15 PM EDT


Wild swings in China stocks this week

China and Asian market drop again today on U.S drop last night and weak manufacturing data released by Chiese government.

Sep 03, 2015 11:14 PM EDT


Japan inflation falls to zero for third time

Shinzo's Abe government had failed again for the third year in an effort to increase inflation to help takes Japan out of the recession problem.

Sep 03, 2015 11:06 PM EDT


Google Classroom adds a Chrome extension for teacher-student website sharing

Google Classroom offers new feature ahead of new school year to make online learning better.

Sep 03, 2015 11:02 PM EDT


US home lending grows for 5 quarters in a row

Lenders are coming forward to offer loans in the construction sector on low down payment or without down payment also. the latest data shows that construction spending is on the rise. Home lending continued to grow for five quarters in a row.

Sep 03, 2015 10:39 PM EDT


Louis Vuitton hires former Apple executive as digital director

LVMH hires former Apple executive Ian Rogers as digital director. The company is planning to expand their online presence. Ian Rogers is founder of Apple's online radio and has been working with Apple for few years.

Sep 03, 2015 10:38 PM EDT


Tanium’s value doubles at $3.5B in just 5 months

Tanium just obtained a $120 million investment funds led by Institutional Venture Partners and private equity firm TPG.

Sep 03, 2015 09:33 AM EDT


Starting salaries for US workers to surge in 2016 - studies

Robert Half and Towers Watson agree that 2016 could be a good year for employees who are hoping to get a salary increase. But both studies reveal different salary increase rates.

Sep 03, 2015 09:28 AM EDT


Under capacity in UK industry leads to 19% rise in zero-hour contracts

The latest data from ONS indicates that 20 percent rise in number of workers on zero-hour contracts in the UK industry. Even after financial crissi in 2008, many industrial units are operating under capacities leaving the working conditions unfavorable for workers.

Sep 03, 2015 09:26 AM EDT


Spain’s reform efforts praised, but many Spanish disagree

Spain might be receiving lots of praises that the country's economy is doing great but to many Spanish that us disagreeable.

Sep 03, 2015 09:24 AM EDT


How To Lend Money to Loved Ones and Friends Without Hurting Their Feelings and Your Pocket

It is difficult to say 'No" and especially 'Yes' if a loved one or a friend is asking you to lend them some money. Just be wise enough if you will lend some and decline gently in a way they will not be offended.

Sep 03, 2015 09:23 AM EDT


Google Maps is not just for navigation, now it can suggest places for lunch ala Foursquare

Google Maps releases new update today for users in US and UK featuring more personalized restaurant recommendations.

Sep 03, 2015 09:22 AM EDT


Three Steps to Take at the End of your Student Loan Grace Period

Students need to make full use of their grace period for proper debt planning to make sure they will be ready when the payment time comes.

Sep 03, 2015 02:00 AM EDT


All-New Kia Sportage is bold, progressive- a cutting edge

Kia’s all new Sportage will be shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show starting September 15. It has a bold design that has a progressive sign leading the industry.

Sep 03, 2015 01:52 AM EDT


Samsung and Springer: New partners in mobile media

Samsung and Springer are in for a joint venture in the world of digital media to provide and keep customers up-to-date with the latest news and trends. Customers can take advantage of the app called Upday and is readable in Polish and German, and can be downloaded via Google store.

Sep 03, 2015 12:28 AM EDT


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