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  • Telefónica seeks O2 engagement

    Telefónica seeks O2 engagement

    January 21, 2015 Harry Joiner
    Concerns rise about owning a shrinking mobile-only business as rivals bolster broadband and TV Source: Companies
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    January 21, 2015Telefónica seeks O2 engagement
    Obama Seeks to Burnish His Climate Legacy, But Will His Oil and Gas Policies Haunt Him?

    Obama Seeks to Burnish His Climate Legacy, But Will His Oil and Gas Policies Haunt Him?

    January 21, 2015 Harry Joiner
    In at least three previous State of the Union speeches, President Barack Obama placed great emphasis on his "all of the above" energy strategy — one that includes both aggressive pursuit of…
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    January 21, 2015Obama Seeks to Burnish His Climate Legacy, But Will His Oil and Gas Policies Haunt Him?
    Windows 10's Cortana: A Solution Without A Problem?

    Windows 10's Cortana: A Solution Without A Problem?

    January 21, 2015 Harry Joiner
    A large focus of Microsoft's press event today other than high-concept holograms and Windows 10 itself was the personification of the OS, Cortana. We've seen the Halo-themed AI (complete with original…
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    January 21, 2015Windows 10's Cortana: A Solution Without A Problem?
    Microsoft Augments Reality With Windows Holographic

    Microsoft Augments Reality With Windows Holographic

    January 21, 2015 Harry Joiner
    Microsoft debuted its new augmented reality tech at the Windows 10 live event today. Source: Technology
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    January 21, 2015Microsoft Augments Reality With Windows Holographic
    With Windows 10 You Can Stream Any Xbox One Game To Your PC Or Tablet

    With Windows 10 You Can Stream Any Xbox One Game To Your PC Or Tablet

    January 21, 2015 Harry Joiner
    Xbox One users are gaining the ability to stream any Xbox One game to an in-network tablet or PC running Windows 10. Source: Technology
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    January 21, 2015With Windows 10 You Can Stream Any Xbox One Game To Your PC Or Tablet

Net income down 54% at New York Times

July 29, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Publisher aims to accelerate digital subscriptions, but forecasts flat circulation and further declines in advertising in the coming months Source: Companies
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Ecclestone seeks to settle bribery case

July 29, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Chief’s trial on bribery charges comes as Formula One attracts investor interest from cable billionaire Malone Source: Companies
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Three wheels good for US car start-up

July 29, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
With a $6,800 price tag and capable of 86 miles to the gallon, the three-wheeled Elio has cost-conscious Americans in its sights Source: Companies
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Alternative finance to aid commuters

July 29, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
CommuterClub aims to bring the benefits of annual season tickets to everyone travelling within the area covered by the Oyster smart card Source: Management
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A French revolution in work at O2

July 29, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Creating private-sector jobs through his home service company has made Guillaume Richard a business celebrity in France Source: Management
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Contenders for patron saint of start-ups

July 29, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Schumpeter, Rand, Smith? Which intellectuals from the humanities and social sciences have been the greatest advocates for the entrepreneurial life? Source: Management
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Can Apple Restore the Luster of the iPad?

July 29, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Filed under: Company News, Apple, Earnings, Computer Industry, Investing Lee Jin-man/AP Apple (AAPL) hit fresh 52-week highs this week, with smartphones accounting for more than half of its sales. Apple sold 13 percent more iPhones than it did a year earlier, and it had a surprising spike in Mac sales. Macs and [...]
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Buffalo: NY State’s other start-up base

July 29, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Founders enjoy government support and a lower cost of living than NYC, but the city lacks key infrastructure such as fast internet access Source: Management
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5 More Companies That Could Be Bought Out Soon

July 29, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Filed under: Company News, Barnes & Noble, Mergers & Acquisitions, Rumors, Investing AOL It may be the market’s historical summertime lull, but mergers and acquisitions are on the rise. A pair of mergers kicked off this week with real estate portal Trulia (TRLA) and Read Full Article →

5 Ways To Make Your Business Exceptionally Smart And Nimble

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Every business wants the same two things: Intelligence in decision-making, and the agility to reposition itself in the marketplace. Armed with these two, no business can ever fail — in theory. But that’s not how things really work! Here are 5 important rules for tomorrow’s business… Source: Technology
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Book Review: The Frackers

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
While the book The Frackers: The Outrageous Inside Story Of The New Billionaire Wildcatters is not focused on the supply chain issues, the book does have implications for global supply chain management. Source: Technology
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Generali to raise GPH stake to 100 pct as planned

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
MILAN, July 28 (Reuters) – Italian insurer Generali will increase its stake in GPH, an eastern European joint venture it holds with Czech group PPF, to 100 percent for 1.235 billion euros as planned, it said on Monday. Source: Financials
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Wall Street struggles to comply with new US sanctions on Russia

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
ST. LOUIS, July 28 (Reuters) – Major U.S. banks and securities firms are struggling to comply with new U.S. sanctions on key parts of the Russian energy and financial industries, with some on Wall Street complaining that the directives are too vaguely worded and leave room for error. Source: Financials
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Drugmakers juggle non-core assets

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Reckitt’s planned spin-off of its pharmaceuticals unit highlights trend to split pharmaceuticals and consumer healthcare Source: Companies
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UPDATE 3-Zillow to buy Trulia as property websites seek to save costs

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
* Trulia shares rise as much as 18 pct to $66.56 (Adds details and Breakingviews link; updates shares) Source: Financials
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UPDATE 1-Portugal's Millennium BCP bank sharply cuts first-half loss

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
* Net interest income up 30 pct to 496 mln euros (Adds no direct exposure to Espirito Santo holdings, details) Source: Financials
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Smith & Wesson hit by bribery penalty

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Gunmaker pays more than $2m to SEC in case alleging it bribed foreign officials to win contracts to supply arms to police and military forces Source: Companies
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Lesbians Who Tech, From Silicon Valley To The White House

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
As I’m reaching for my morning coffee, I see this email: “You’re invited to Lesbians Who Tech, a global community of over 4,000 queer women in and around tech (and the people who love them). Whether you work at a tech company, have a technical job or you’re just obsessed with every new app that comes out, we want you to join Lesbians Who Tech. Get geeky with techy folk just like you, enjoy tasty adult beverages, land gigs, make new friends and connections.” Leanne Pittsford is an entrepreneur, technology strategist, UX designer, tech investor and the founder of Lesbians [...]
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COLUMN-These hot sectors may stay warm in the second half of 2014

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters) Source: Financials
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Dollar Tree buys Family Dollar for $8.5bn

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Cash and stock deal combines two of the US’s largest discount store chains and was made at a 23% premium to the target’s Friday closing price Source: Companies
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How Bill Gates And A Media Start Up Made An Ancient Book A Modern Best Seller

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Bill Gates named “Business Adventures”, a long forgotten, out-of-print collection of stories penned New Yorker’s John Brooks, the best business book he ever read. It’s now a best seller. Source: Technology
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How Lloyds bit the hand trying to save it

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Lloyds paid £218m in fines to UK and US authorities and repaid £7.76m to the Bank of England to settle charges that its traders manipulated interbank lending rates Source: Companies
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Tweeting: You're Doing It Wrong

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Twitter is one of the easiest social media websites to use. With a free account, you can blast out a maximum of 140 characters to millions of other users around the world; it’s no wonder it’s one of the most popular tools for marketing teams. In fact, approximately 85% of content marketers use Twitter. Source: Technology
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Baidu follows Google steer with self-driving car

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Chinese search engine has followed the lead of US doppelgänger Google by launching a self-driving vehicle Source: Companies
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Make-up enters age of the selfie

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
A hot L’Oréal app is a herald of fresh pressure on retailers as consumer products makers increasingly cultivate direct routes to shoppers Source: Management
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Meditate to sharpen your assertive edge

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Whether you choose transcendental meditation or another form of the practice, Type-A personalities need not fear losing their competitive drive Source: Management
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Oosten, Frankfurt

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
This café, bar and restaurant comes alive in the summer when bankers and creative-types dine al fresco on the terrace Source: Management
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LinkedIn boss is wrong on poaching staff

July 28, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
In the face of employees’ career promiscuity most leaders will authorise all available methods, from money to menaces, to keep their best staff Source: Management
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UK profit warnings surge in first half

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
EY study shows companies lowered investor expectations 137 times in the first six months of 2014, up 9% from the same period the year before Source: Companies
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Malaysia considers airline rebranding

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Questions over whether the carrier can survive following the disappearance of flightt MH370 in March and the alleged shooting downof MH17 this month Source: Companies
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Hospira eyes Danone’s medical nutrition arm

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
French and US consumer groups are discussing the terms of a potential cash-and-stock deal that would value the business at close to $5bn Source: Companies
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Airline insurers face biggest bill since 9/11

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Some insurers are considering withdrawing completely from providing certain types of cover for flights over hotspots in the Middle East and parts of Africa Source: Companies
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The Good, The Bad And The In-Between Of Bungie's 'Destiny' Beta

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
For those following along, you’ll realize that yes, this is a follow-up to my lengthy article on Destiny’s alpha I posted earlier this summer under a nearly identical name. I thought that format was effective for analysis, and so I figured I’d repeat it here. Though this probably won’t be Source: Technology
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Roundup Of Free Cloud Computing Online Courses Midyear Update

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Amazon Web Services, Coursera, Google, MIT Courseware and Microsoft are accelerating the depth and variety of cloud computing courses, courseware and learning materials they are freely making available online. Source: Technology
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Week Ahead: Traders Eye Fed, GDP, Jobs, Earns, IPOs

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
The coming week brings a mountain of market-moving news on the US economy and companies for twitchy traders and investors to chew on, with the Federal Reserve front and center. Source: Markets
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Macau Casinos Allow High Rollers To Bet By Phone, With Plenty Of Hang-Ups

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Proxy betting by phone is legal in Macau, surprisingly big and shockingly unsophisticated. Source: Technology
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NY Fed steps up pressure on bank ethics

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Investigations into the alleged rigging of benchmark rates lead officials to conclude bankers have not learnt lessons from the financial crisis Source: Companies
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UPDATE 1-Lebanon's Bank Audi says H1 profit up to $190 mln

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
BEIRUT, July 27 (Reuters) – Lebanese Bank Audi said on Sunday its first half net profit was $190 million, slightly up from $188 million in the same period last year. Source: Financials
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'Lucy' pummels 'Hercules' to win U.S. weekend box office race

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, July 27 (Reuters) – “Lucy”, starring Scarlett Johansson as a woman with a super-powered brain, collected $44 million to win at domestic box offices outmuscling “Hercules”, but both releases helped pump life into a lackluster summer at U.S. and Canadian theaters. Source: Financials
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Obama Calls Offshore Deals 'Unpatriotic' Yet Funds, Investors, Boards Jump Aboard

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Despite President Obama’s Claim That Going Offshore Is Unpatriotic, Inverison Deals Are the Talk of Boards, Investors and Funds. Source: Technology
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Lebanon's Bank Audi says H1 profit up to $190 mln

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
BEIRUT, July 27 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s Bank Audi said on Sunday its first half net profit was $190 million, slightly up from $188 million in the same period last year. Source: Financials
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UPDATE 1-No meeting scheduled on Monday between Argentina and court mediator

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
BUENOS AIRES, July 27 (Reuters) – Argentina does not have a meeting scheduled for Monday with a court-appointed mediator in New York in its debt dispute with creditors but talks continue, a government source said on Sunday, as the country looks to avoid a possible debt default next Thursday. Source: Financials
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Revving Up Google's Connected Car

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Jeff Chen likes being early with new technology, as seen with his startup CLZ Concepts. After all, the company was a pioneer in social games for Facebook (FB).  After quickly building up a user base of over 20 million, Chen would then sell the firm to Zynga in 2008. Source: Technology
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No meeting scheduled on Monday between Argentina, court mediator

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
BUENOS AIRES, July 27 (Reuters) – No meeting is scheduled on Monday between Argentina and the court-appointed mediator in New York in its debt dispute with creditors but talks continue, a government source said on Sunday. Source: Financials
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Finding High-Probability Entry Levels

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Picking tops or bottoms is generally quite difficult as one often does not have clear technical divergences that can give them enough conviction and discipline to take a position. Oftentimes traders will convince themselves that a market can?t go any higher or lower and keep fighting the trend as they are repeatedly stopped out. Successful trading or investing is dependent on trying to put the odds in your favor and then having a clear exit strategy for when you are wrong. The S&P 500 had several wide swings in 2012, which made it a difficult year for many traders and [...]
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Retirement: 5 Things You're Doing Wrong

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
You work hard, you try to save. Why does retirement seem so out of reach? Source: Markets
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A head for Ferragamo footwear

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Members of the Italian shoemaking dynasty use strict rules over the running of the company to protect their father’s legacy Source: Management
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Prepare for the holiday workload

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
If you are the one left behind in the office, make sure fellow team members on vacation do not leave an unfair workload Source: Management
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Feedback: three-day week for all

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Scepticism mingled with approval in readers’ reactions to Michael Skapinker’s column welcoming Carlos Slim’s proposal for a three-day week Source: Management
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Microsoft’s ghastly ‘hello there’ memo

July 27, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Stephen Elop’s message to staff was a case study in how not to write, how not to think, and how not to lead – with eight lessons for managers Source: Management
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