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Showing posts with label CNNMoney. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Meet the man who spent $9 million on a license plate - Oct. 31, 2016

For high-rolling drivers in the United Arab Emirates, no car is complete without a single-digit license plate.



The oil-rich country's wealthy elite are willing to drop millions of dollars to get their hands on one.



Meet the man who spent $9 million on a license plate - Oct. 31, 2016

Monday, October 31, 2016

Donna Brazile out at CNN amid leaks to Clinton campaign - Oct. 31, 2016

Donna Brazile, the acting chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, resigned from her role as a CNN contributor earlier this month.



Her departure was announced Monday amid fresh revelations that she sent questions to Hillary Clinton's campaign in advance of a CNN debate and a CNN-TV One town hall.



Donna Brazile out at CNN amid leaks to Clinton campaign - Oct. 31, 2016

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Indian diamond dealer Savji Dholakia gives workers cars, apartments for Diwali - Oct. 28, 2016

Indian bosses traditionally give presents to staff at Diwali. Few can compete with the generosity of Savji Dholakia.



The founder of diamond dealer Hari Krishna Exports is giving away about 1,200 cars and 400 apartments to 1,700 of the company's employees.



Indian diamond dealer Savji Dholakia gives workers cars, apartments for Diwali - Oct. 28, 2016

U.S. economy posts best growth in 2 years - Oct. 28, 2016

America finally got some good economic growth.



The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.9% annual rate from July through September compared with the same time a year ago -- the fastest economic growth in two years.



U.S. economy posts best growth in 2 years - Oct. 28, 2016

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Yuengling beer owner endorses Donald Trump - Oct. 27, 2016

Donald Trump doesn't drink alcohol, but that didn't stop the owner of Yuengling beer from endorsing him.



Richard "Dick" Yuengling Jr. threw his support to Trump this week. He even gave Eric Trump a tour of the popular brewery in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Yuengling Jr. is a billionaire and head of the 187-year-old beer company, which his great-great grandfather founded.



Yuengling beer owner endorses Donald Trump - Oct. 27, 2016

The world's busiest Rolls-Royce dealership is in the Middle East - Oct. 27, 2016

Middle Eastern economies are reeling from low oil prices but that hasn't put a serious dent in Rolls-Royce sales.



Some customers have postponed purchases over the last few months, but Abu Dhabi -- capital of the United Arab Emirates -- is still home to the luxury automaker's busiest dealership in the world, Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Muller-Otvos told CNNMoney.



The world's busiest Rolls-Royce dealership is in the Middle East - Oct. 27, 2016

Thursday, October 27, 2016

New Zealand is the easiest place in the world to do business - Oct. 26, 2016

Starting a new business in New Zealand takes less than one day. In Venezuela, it takes 230.



That startling difference helps explain why the World Bank has rated New Zealand as the easiest place on the planet to do business -- and why Venezuela languishes 187th out of 190 economies.



New Zealand is the easiest place in the world to do business - Oct. 26, 2016

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Obamacare premiums to soar 22% on average - Oct. 24, 2016

Obamacare premiums are set to skyrocket an average of 22% for the benchmark silver plan in 2017, according to a government report released Monday.



The price hike is the latest blow to Obamacare. Insurers are raising prices and downsizing their presence on the exchanges as they try to stem losses from sicker-than-anticipated customers. Enrollment for 2017 will be closely watched since insurers want to see younger and healthier consumers enroll.



Obamacare premiums to soar 22% on average - Oct. 24, 2016

This industry is freaking out over the Philippine president's anti-U.S. rhetoric - Oct. 24, 2016

When Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared a military and economic "separation" from the United States last week, many Filipinos saw his announcement as more than just diplomatic posturing. They saw it as a threat to their jobs.



His comments sent a shudder through industries that rely heavily on the U.S. market, particularly the big business of handling call center work and other tasks for American companies.



This industry is freaking out over the Philippine president's anti-U.S. rhetoric - Oct. 24, 2016

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Janet Jackson's 'Nasty' soars on Spotify after Trump remark - Oct. 20, 2016

Plenty of people are thinkin' nasty thoughts after Wednesday night's presidential debate.



Spotify streams of Janet Jackson's 1986 hit single "Nasty" spiked 250% after Donald Trump called Hillary Clinton "such a nasty woman" during the final minutes of the showdown, according to the music service.



Janet Jackson's 'Nasty' soars on Spotify after Trump remark - Oct. 20, 2016

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Rodrigo Duterte: Is the Philippines' outspoken president scaring away investors? - Oct. 20, 2016

He's insulted world leaders, threatened to sever ties with the U.S. and started a war on drugs that has killed thousands of people.



Now, fears are growing that controversial Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who took power less than four months ago, could destabilize the country's economy.



Rodrigo Duterte: Is the Philippines' outspoken president scaring away investors? - Oct. 20, 2016

Chris Wallace delivers sterling performance as debate moderator - Oct. 19, 2016

Chris Wallace delivered a sterling performance as moderator of the final presidential debate on Wednesday night, maintaining order and focusing on substantive issues that matter to American voters.



In an otherwise nasty and vitriolic campaign season, the "Fox News Sunday" host pressed Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on matters pertaining to the U.S. economy, America's foreign policy and the Supreme Court, while also addressing pressing questions about both candidates' fitness to lead.



Chris Wallace delivers sterling performance as debate moderator - Oct. 19, 2016

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

M&M's gets a trendy new filling: Caramel - Oct. 18, 2016

Milk chocolate, peanut and peanut butter are the stalwart M&M's flavors, but soon there will be a new option vying for your taste buds' attention.



For the first time in the 75-year history of the brand, the candy company is embracing a caramel filling that will become a permanent member of the M&M family.



M&M's gets a trendy new filling: Caramel - Oct. 18, 2016

Monday, October 17, 2016

Billy Bush officially leaves NBC in the wake of 'Access Hollywood' tape - Oct. 17, 2016

After several days of tough negotiations, Billy Bush is leaving NBC, effective immediately.



His exit is the result of the leaked 2005 "Access Hollywood" videotape showing Bush and Donald Trump making lewd and sexually aggressive remarks about women.



Billy Bush officially leaves NBC in the wake of 'Access Hollywood' tape - Oct. 17, 2016

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Peter Thiel donating $1.25 million to Donald Trump's campaign - Oct. 15, 2016

Peter Thiel is putting his money where his mouth is.



The billionaire PayPal cofounder is donating $1.25 million to Donald Trump's campaign, according to a source close to Thiel.



Peter Thiel donating $1.25 million to Donald Trump's campaign - Oct. 15, 2016

Saturday, October 15, 2016

87 of Robin Williams' bikes are up for auction - Oct. 15, 2016

Robin Williams wasn't only one of the funniest people on the planet. He was was also an avid cyclist and advocate for people with disabilities.



Now, more than two years after his suicide, 87 bikes in his collection are up for auction, and the proceeds will help fund two charities he cared about deeply.



87 of Robin Williams' bikes are up for auction - Oct. 15, 2016

Billy Bush, NBC near settlement that could be worth millions - Oct. 15, 2016

NBC is about to pay millions of dollars to Billy Bush to stop hosting the 9 a.m. hour of "Today" show.



The awkward arrangement is the result of the leaked 2005 "Access Hollywood" videotape showing Bush and Donald Trump making lewd and sexually aggressive remarks about women.



Billy Bush, NBC near settlement that could be worth millions - Oct. 15, 2016

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Ken Bone sells out for Uber - Oct. 13, 2016

Ken Bone just broke America's heart.



Bone, the nation's favorite undecided voter and sweater icon who won the Internet's heart during the second presidential debate, has sold out. For Uber.



Ken Bone sells out for Uber - Oct. 13, 2016

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Meet CoverGirl's first cover boy James Charles - Oct. 11, 2016

CoverGirl just hired its first cover boy.



James Charles, a 17-year-old with a massive following on Instagram, just became the brand's first male ambassador -- marking a bold move for one of the cosmetics industry's biggest players.



Meet CoverGirl's first cover boy James Charles - Oct. 11, 2016

Comcast hit with FCC's biggest cable fine ever - Oct. 11, 2016

Comcast is being forced to pay the largest fine the FCC has ever levied against a cable operator. Its offense: Charging customers for services and equipment they didn't ask for.



The company agreed to pay a $2.3 million civil penalty and to submit to a "compliance plan," in which regulators will monitor Comcast for the next five years to ensure it cleans up its act.



Comcast hit with FCC's biggest cable fine ever - Oct. 11, 2016