Asia Times |
China hands Hong Kong journalists prison terms
Washington Post BEIJING — A southern Chinese court has handed prison terms to four people, including at least two Hong Kong journalists, on charges of running an illegal business after they reportedly sent copies of their sensitive political magazine to mainland China. HK journalists jailed in China for 'illegal business'BBC News Hong Kong launch of Pokemon GO spotlights democracy protest landmarksBusiness Insider Hackers preying on US companies send the cash to China and Hong KongCNNMoney Radio Free Asia –Nasdaq –BBC News –South China Morning Post all 137 news articles » |
Los Angeles Times |
China's LeEco bets $2 billion on global potential of Irvine TV maker Vizio
Los Angeles Times As television maker Vizio Inc. prepared to go public late last year, fears about the Chinese economy turned the stock market sour. Vizio halted its plan — but the temporary pause gave the Chinese technology company LeEco time to make a pitch to the … China's LeEco to Buy Vizio for $2 BillionWall Street Journal Vizio acquired by Chinese tech company LeEco for $2 billionThe Verge LeEco announces it's buying Vizio for $2 billion video – CNETCNET PR Newswire (press release) –KCCI Des Moines –CNBC –SFGate all 75 news articles » |
Wall Street Journal |
US Jobless Picture Offers Room for Interpretation
Wall Street Journal Because political campaigns can rise and fall on the health of the economy, spats often flare over the gauges used to measure growth and unemployment. The latest dust-up, raised by the campaign of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, focuses … A popular conspiracy theory is spreading in the Trump family. It's totally false.Washington Post Jobless rate climbs in valleyAlbany Democrat Herald Donald Trump Jr. claims the U.S. unemployment rate is manipulated to make Obama look goodChron.com Youngstown Vindicator –The Newark Advocate –Columbus Dispatch –WatertownDailyTimes.com all 84 news articles » |
Wall Street Journal |
Apple Earnings Fall on iPhone Slump
Wall Street Journal Apple Inc. AAPL -0.69 % said its quarterly profit fell 27% as the company grappled with the first prolonged slump in iPhone sales since the product was introduced in 2007. Revenue fell for a second straight quarter, along with sales of its flagship … Apple crushed expectations across the board, and the stock is way upBusiness Insider Apple's Cheaper IPhone Is Catching On, Allaying Growth FearsBloomberg Apple sells more iPhones than expected, shares jump after hoursReuters TIME –TechCrunch –MarketWatch –PC Magazine all 400 news articles » |
Huffington Post |
What's The Deal With The Guy Accused Of A Crime Straight From 'Seinfeld'?
Huffington Post A judge has ruled that a man in Columbiaville, Michigan, will stand trial for a crime that seems inspired by a Seinfeld episode. No court date has been scheduled. Brian Edward Everidge is accused of bringing 10,000 bottles and aluminum cans in a Budget … Man faces prison time for recycling scheme straight out of 'Seinfeld'FOX43.com Man Hauled 10K Cans in Refund Scheme, Cops sayWDJT Man Arrested After Trying The Bottle Deposit Scam From 'Seinfeld'Delish Munchies_ Food by VICE –The Alternative Daily (blog) –Livingston Daily all 14 news articles » |
Nation’s Restaurant News |
McDonald's 2Q same-store sales slow amid economic uncertainty
Nation’s Restaurant News McDonald's Corp. same-store sales slowed in the second quarter, the company said Tuesday, amid a broader slowdown in the restaurant industry and mounting economic uncertainty. The Oak Brook, Ill.-based burger giant said same-store sales rose 1.8 … Slowing McDonald's Sales Prompt WorryValley News Oprah's old Chicago offices being cleared for McDonald'sWashington Times It's demolition day at Harpo StudiosChicago Tribune |
Los Angeles Times |
EHarmony's new CEO vows to make the app simpler as founder retires for second time
Los Angeles Times EHarmony founder Neil Clark Warren left retirement four years ago to bring the struggling dating website back to relevance. Mission accomplished. The Los Angeles company announced Tuesday that Warren, 81, will step down as chief executive and return … eHarmony's co-founder and star of its ads is stepping downCNNMoney eHarmony CEO Dr. Neil Warren steps down, VP Grant Langston steps inTechCrunch eHarmony Appoints Grant Langston Chief Executive OfficerBusiness Wire (press release) Investorplace.com –Press-Enterprise all 10 news articles » |
New York Times |
Why Home Solar Panels No Longer Pay in Some States
New York Times Elroy Holtmann in his garage in Lafayette, Calif., where the power from his solar panels is used to charge his electric Chevy Volt. Credit Jim Wilson/The New York Times. LAFAYETTE, Calif. — It was only two years ago that Elroy Holtmann spent about $20 … The Top 10 Solar States & How Utilities Are Fighting ThemHuffington Post Dems Offically Slash 'All Of The Above' Energy Plan From PlatformDaily Caller Duke Energy Florida brings 17-acre Osceola County solar power plant onlineSaintPetersBlog (blog) Transmission and Distribution World –One Step Off The Grid (blog) –Florida Trend –Charleston Gazette-Mail (subscription) all 19 news articles » |
Business Insider |
McDonald's customers are 'exploiting' the company with a troubling new habit
Business Insider The popularity of the McDonald's all-day breakfast menu and McPick 2 promotions is having an unintended consequence that is bad for business. McDonald's introduced all-day breakfast and McPick 2, which allows customers to choose two items for $5, … At McDonald's, All-Day Breakfast CoolsWall Street Journal McDonald's Second Quarter Sales Turn Up Soggy, Sending Stock For A DipForbes McDonald's Sales Disappoint in US Despite All-Day BreakfastNew York Times Washington Post –Bloomberg –TheStreet.com –Christian Science Monitor all 130 news articles » |
Reuters |
Oil prices dip on ongoing oversupply, economic headwinds
Reuters SINGAPORE/TOKYO Oil prices held near two-month lows on Monday amid worries that a global crude and refined product glut would weigh on markets for some time to come. International Brent crude oil futures were trading at $45.51 per barrel at 0623 GMT, … Oil Prices Lower as Bearish Outlook RemainsNasdaq Gold and Silver Fell on July 22Market Realist Why Dark Days are Ahead for Crude OilMoney Morning Australia Business Standard –Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide –Seeking Alpha –Business News all 32 news articles » |