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U.S. underlying consumer prices increased by the most in nearly 1-1/2 years in June amid solid gains in the costs of a range of goods and services, but will probably not change expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this month. (CNBC)
Visit https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/11/consumer-price-index-june-2019.html to view the full article online. |
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Facebook’s planned cryptocurrency hasn’t even launched yet, but it’s been the talk of the town for politicians and central bankers worldwide. (CNBC)
Visit https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/11/facebook-libra-cryptocurrency-under-fire-from-global-policymakers.html to view the full article online. |
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The Trump administration was jolted by a recent report that found the Treasury Department was running out of cash much faster than expected. Action now awaits as the House speaker tends to a Democratic caucus fractured by a border vote. (Washington Post)
Visit https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/twin-challenges-on-budget-trade-test-withering-pelosi-and-trump-relationship/2019/07/10/aed2d658-a2ad-11e9-b732-41a79c2551bf_story.html?utm_term=.701b57f9dc8c to view the full article online. |
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Many women are terrified of dropping the ball: the career ball, the family ball, the friend ball. But often, our expectations of ourselves are simply unrealistic. Here’s how to decide what’s really worthy of your time. (New York Times)
Visit https://www.nytimes.com/guides/working-womans-handbook/do-less-achieve-more to view the full article online. |
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With the unemployment rate lingering near a 50-year low, employers are competing hard to recruit and retain talent. Some companies are beefing up their perks by offering four-day workweeks to entice workers seeking a better work-life balance. (CNN)
Visit https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/01/success/four-day-work-week/index.html to view the full article online. |
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For the first time in a long time, things seemed to be changing in Hollywood. Black filmmakers were making inroads where their white counterparts had long been parked, bringing with them an array of perspectives and experiences seldom recognized by mainstream American production companies. The bad old days — of blackface and white saviors, of “colorblind” studio executives and all-white Oscar nominees — grew, for a while, hazy and remote, suddenly incongruous with the diverse new landscape. (New York Times)
Visit https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/03/movies/black-directors-1990s.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage§ion=Movies to view the full article online. |
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard denied involvement in the encounter, which allegedly occurred in the the Strait of Hormuz. (Washington Post)
Visit https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/britain-says-it-thwarted-iranian-vessels-interfering-with-tanker-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/2019/07/11/a6559f0a-a39e-11e9-bd56-eac6bb02d01d_story.html?utm_term=.9ded94ffcee9 to view the full article online. |
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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos formally repealed an Obama-era regulation that would have forced for-profit colleges to prove their debt-laden graduates could find gainful employment. (New York Times)
Visit https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/28/us/politics/betsy-devos-for-profit-colleges.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage§ion=Education to view the full article online. |
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President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into French plans to slam big tech companies, like Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook, with giant new taxes. (Business Insider)
Visit https://www.businessinsider.com/former-ibm-chief-manoj-saxena-issues-ai-warning-2019-7 to view the full article online. |
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In an age where people connect more and more via the internet and social media, many small businesses are trying to utilize new strategies to get their products and ideas out there. Doing so can generate more sales and draw in new customers. However, this can only happen if those tools are being used correctly and to the businesses utmost advantage. (Black Enterprise)
Visit https://www.blackenterprise.com/7-basic-marketing-techniques-for-small-businesses/ to view the full article online. |
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Endowed with a gift to help spur growth for minority and female entrepreneurs, Endeavor has received a $1.3 million grant from HSBC Bank USA. (Black Enterprise)
Visit https://www.blackenterprise.com/how-hsbc-banks-1-3-million-grant-will-help-black-businesses-scale-up/ to view the full article online. |
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The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits dropped to a three-month low last week, suggesting sustained labor market strength that could help support a slowing economy. (CNBC)
Visit https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/11/weekly-jobless-claims.html to view the full article online. |
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Do your kids have a summer job or are they helping you out in the family business? If they are making money, they can get a head start on a retirement savings account. (Black Enterprise)
Visit https://www.blackenterprise.com/how-to-open-a-retirement-savings-account-for-your-kids/ to view the full article online. |
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Kirsten Kliphouse will lead North America sales as the company goes after enterprises, mid-market customers and small and midsize businesses, the company told CNBC. She will also oversee how customers use G-suite as well as broader Google services. (CNBC)
Visit https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/11/google-cloud-adds-kirsten-kliphouse-as-first-north-america-sales-head.html to view the full article online. |
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As a number of new congresswomen begin to emerge in her image, Shirley Chisholm, who 50 years ago began her service as the first African-American woman in Congress, representing Brooklyn’s 12th District, is enjoying a resurgence of interest 14 years after her death. (New York Times)
Visit https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/06/sunday-review/shirley-chisholm-monument-film.html to view the full article online. |
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Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, recently became hip-hop's first billionaire. While the 49 year old rose to fame for his music career, he created his fortune by expanding upon this singular specialization — and by diversifying his business interests across a range of industries. (Forbes)
Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonwingard/2019/07/10/jay-zs-power-of-t-shaped-leadership/#1be90f8c22e5 to view the full article online. |
