Student Debt Crisis: Why Ivy League Students Are Bad News For Online Lenders
The problem for these lenders isn’t that these grads are not paying off their loans; it’s that they are.
FIFA Corruption Scandal: Head Of Audit Committee Domenico Scala Resigns, Citing Risks To Independent Investigations
Domenico Scala, head of auditing and compliance for global soccer’s governing body, has resigned, citing risks to independent probes into a corruption scandal.
Syria Hospital Attacks: ISIS Forces Kill 20 In Deir Ezzor, Embattled Enclave Of The Syrian Regime
The attack underscores the growing precariousness of regime forces’ position in the city of Deir Ezzor, home to an estimated 200,000 civilians.
Will Brexit Ruin The UK’s Economy? Fears Of Economic Toll Fuel New Warnings About Possible Exit From EU
As a June 23 referendum on Britain leaving the European Union draws near, economists, politicians and businesses are sounding the alarm.
Petrobras Corruption Scandal: US Investigation Stepped Up As DOJ, SEC Work With Brazil In International Probe
U.S. investigators are reportedly gathering documents and information from more than a dozen companies.
Uber In Europe: UberPOP Sweden Service Suspended After Rulings Against Drivers
It's not the first time, and probably won’t be the last, that the ride-hailing app has been the source of controversy and legal disputes in Europe.
How Many Jobs Will You Have In Your Career? Poll Shows How Benefits, Age Affect Loyalty
Millennials who stay with one employer for more than a few years are a rare breed in the U.S., a new poll shows.
What Counts As 'Healthy' Food? FDA Reviewing Labeling Standards Following Industry Pushback
Agency starting to question inconsistencies, taking a fresh look at the regulations that define the term ‘healthy’ on food labels.
Oil Price News: Latest Rally Due To Chinese ‘Teapot’ Imports And Canadian Wildfires, Despite Saudi Shakeup
The price hike Monday extends a rally that has been underway for most of this year.
Well Before It Might Produce Hearts And Livers, 3D Bioprinting Is Reshaping Modern Medicine
Creating human body parts is the holy grail of 3D bioprinting. But even though that’s years away, the technology is already reshaping medicine.
500-Euro Note: European Central Bank Will Stop Printing Banknote Due To Crime Fears
The European Central Bank said its decision took into account “concerns that this banknote could facilitate illicit activities.”
Will The UK Leave The EU? Brexit Question Weighs Heavily On British Economy
Ahead of a June referendum on Britain leaving the European Union, economic growth in the country seems to have stalled.
How Having More Women Pays Off: Gender Diversity Correlated With Higher Returns, New Report By Morgan Stanley Finds
A report Monday found that companies with higher levels of gender diversity performed better, in several areas.
New Ferrari NV (RACE) CEO: Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne To Replace Amadeo Felisa As Luxury Brand Struggles To Remake Itself [UPDATED]
Ferrari Chairman and Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne will take over as Ferrari’s CEO.
Will Hungary Ban Uber? Government Proposes Legislation To Bar Ride-Hailing App After Multiple Protests By Taxi Drivers
Janos Fonagy, the state secretary at the Ministry of National Development, described the ride-hailing company as “consciously and cynically breaking every Hungarian law.”
In Frenzy Of Pharmaceutical Mergers And Acquisitions, Tensions And Unanswered Questions
Pharmaceutical companies announced deals worth $40 billion this week, but not everyone is convinced they’re good for business.
Who Is The World’s Richest Person? Not Amazon Inc (AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos, But He’s Getting There
The Amazon founder regained his spot as the world’s fourth-richest person Thursday after the tech company’s stock soared.
Drug Price Debate: Can An Obscure Supreme Court Patent Case Lead To Lower Prescription Prices?
A two-tiered patent-challenge system that plays an important role in the pharmaceutical industry is being scrutinized by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Inspired By Zika: Anti-Mosquito Clothing Line For Rio Olympics Joins Growing List Of Products Tied To Virus
South Korea's Olympic Committee just unveiled a collection of pants and long-sleeved shirts for its athletes headed to Rio.
Anthem (ANTM) Earnings: Higher Premiums, More Members Help ‘Blues’ Insurer Beat First-Quarter Expectations
The insurance company beat analysts' expectations when it reported its first-quarter earnings Wednesday, even as its net income of $703 million fell nearly 19 percent from the previous year.
Venezuela’s Currency Devaluation Is Hitting Company Earnings, From Eli Lilly & Co (LLY) To PepsiCo Inc (PEP)
The Latin American country drastically devalued its currency in February. Now U.S. corporations are counting the impact.
What We Know About Zika: Despite Gains, Vast Gaps Remain In World's Understanding Of Virus, Summit Shows
The agenda of a world conference this week in Paris shows how much about the virus remains unknown.
Obamacare: Why Harken Health Is A Notable Exception To UnitedHealth Group’s Exit From State Exchanges
Why is UnitedHealth, the nation’s largest health insurer, leaving Harken Health in place in the state markets it plans to exit in 2017 to cut losses?
McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) Q1 2016: 5 Reasons Earnings, Revenue Beat Expectations Under CEO Steve Easterbrook
CEO Steve Easterbrook was brought over from Britain in early 2015 to save the ailing fast-food chain. Here's how he says that’s paid off.
How Prince Fought The Music Industry And The Internet: A Career Fraught With Legal Battles For Control
Fiercely protective of his music, the Purple One waged legal battles throughout his career. Were they just good business?
Brexit Battle: London Mayor Boris Johnson, Others Slam Barack Obama’s Pro-EU Appeal As Hypocritical
President Obama’s recent pro-European Union solidarity plea isn’t going down very well in the United Kingdom.
What Happens To Prince’s Memoir? ‘The Beautiful Ones’ Was Slated For Fall 2017 Publication
The book, announced a month before the superstar’s death, was billed as ‘an unconventional and poetic journey.’
Queen Elizabeth II Birthday: She Chose To Work On Her 90th, But For Other British Women, Working Past Retirement Age May Become Necessity
It was symbolic that Queen Elizabeth II chose to work Thursday, her birthday, because the pay-gap outlook for British women is abysmal.
How Obamacare’s Medicaid Expansion Helped Slash Hundreds Of Dollars From Unpaid Bills For Low-Income People
Expanded Medicaid coverage helped trimmed debt by $600 to $1,000 among those living in low-income neighborhoods, new research shows.
Healthcare Earnings: Anthem (ANTM), Aetna (AET), Humana (HUM), Cigna (CI) Still Figuring Out How To Profit Under Obamacare
Earnings will likely reflect that Anthem, Aetna, Humana and Cigna are still figuring out how to thrive in an Obamacare world.
