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The US Is Closed On Monday, And The Rest Of The Week Should Be Quiet — Here's...
All U.S. markets will be closed on Monday to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.The rest of the week will be extremely light in terms of economic data. But this will also give folks time to think about...
View ArticleA Convicted Insider Trader Went On Reddit To Reveal All Kinds Of Things About...
James Fleishman, a former vice president at "expert network" Primary Global Research LLC, is explaining on a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" what it's like to go to prison for insider trading.Join the...
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One Play That Shows Random People Stand Way Too Close To The Field During NFL...
During one punt in the NFC championship game, a person in street clothes on the San Francisco 49ers' sideline impacted a play by standing too close to the field and knocking down a Seattle Seahawks...
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Putin Says Russia Doesn't Discriminate Against Gays, Cites Elton John Fans
President Vladimir Putin said Sunday that Russia does not discriminate against gays and that millions of Russians love pop icon Elton John "despite his orientation", as he sought to defuse calls from...
View ArticleThis 55-Year-Old Is An Amazing Breakdancer Who Learned How To Do It At...
Steve Graham—a 55-year-old private equity exec who runs Philadelphia-area Graham Partners—has some serious breakdancing moves that would make most twenty-somethings envious. Join the conversation about...
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Chinese Economic Growth Slows To Lowest Level Since 1999 (FXI, EWH)
The Chinese economy expanded 7.7% in the fourth quarter of 2013. This was down from 7.8% in Q3, but above expectations for a 7.6% rise.On the quarter, Q4 GDP was up 1.8%. This was down from 2.2% in Q3,...
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These Two Charts Show Why Everyone Is Watching Chinese Data
We just saw that the Chinese economy expanded 7.7% on the year in the fourth quarter of 2013. GDP was up 1.8% quarter-over-quarter. GDP growth was up 7.7% in 2013, the lowest level since 1999....
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Seahawks Earn Trip To Super Bowl Thanks To An Incredible Game-Winning...
The Seattle Seahawks came from behind in the NFC Championship game to beat the San Francisco 49ers and earn a trip to play the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl. The game was still in doubt with 30...
View ArticleRichard Sherman Screams At Erin Andrews During Awkward Post-Game Interview
After Richard Sherman made a huge game-saving tip leading to an interception in the final minute to help the Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers, he spoke with Erin Andrews.Instead of...
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The Small Sandy Grants To Hoboken Aren't As Suspicious As They Look
The latest scandal surrounding Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) relates to Hurricane Sandy relief grants in Hoboken.Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer (D) claims Christie's administration withheld hurricane relief...
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Look Inside The Must-See 'Star Wars' Exhibit That Explores Tech In A Galaxy...
Few fictional universes have captured as many imaginations as George Lucas' "Star Wars."Lightsabers, the Force, jumping to hyperspace — all of these things have captivated audiences of children and...
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The Endangered Jaguarundi Is Coming Back To Texas
Its been almost 30 years since the rare jaguarundi was last spotted in Texas, but the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has plans to change that.They hope to reintroduce the endangered feline to its...
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Silicon Valley Doesn't Have Enough Electric Vehicle-Charging Stations, And...
Too few charging ports for electric cars in Silicon Valley creates 'charge rage' incidentsPALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — An increasing number of electric-vehicle driving employees at Silicon Valley companies...
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Make Sure You Aren't Using One Of The 'Worst Passwords Of 2013'
When setting up apps for the first time, it's tempting to use a simple password like 'qwerty' or '000000' so that you don't have to remember one more combination of numbers and letters.As it turns out,...
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New Payments Startups Face An Uphill Battle To Disrupt The Credit Card...
The credit card industry processes a massive volume of transactions — about $4 trillion this year in the U.S., according to BI Intelligence estimates. With so much money in play, it's no wonder that a...
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An Architect Built This Stunning, 196-Square-Foot 'Tiny Home' In Idaho
Boise, Idaho-area architect Macy Miller traded her 2,500-square-foot residence for a 196-square-foot home she built herself after dealing with a long and complex foreclosure settlement.The home she...
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UN Secretary-General Cancels Iranian Invite After 'Dismaying' Screwup
U.N. leader Ban Ki-moon has rescinded his invitation for Iran to attend the Syrian peace talks after backlash from the U.S. and the Syrian opposition, the A.P. reports.The Iranian invitation on Sunday...
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Explosion At Nebraska Feed Plant Injures Nine, Others Missing
OMAHA (Reuters) - An explosion and fire on Monday at a feed plant in Omaha, Nebraska, injured at least nine people, while others were missing and unaccounted for, authorities said.Emergency teams...
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I Went To The Coffee Shop Where You Don't Have To Pay For What You Drink Or Eat
My colleague Adam Taylor recently wrote about Ziferblat, an "anti-cafe" in London's trendy Shoreditch neighborhood where you don't have to pay for any items.Instead, you pay by the amount of time you...
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Samsung Appears To Be Stuffing Pop-Up Ads For Yahoo In Its Smart TVs
Samsung's Web-connected Smart TVs appear to be more than just a way to stream stuff from Netflix and Pandora. It looks like the company is also experimenting with ways to show you ads on your set, just...
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