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Yahoo investors cast 100M votes against Mayer's board seat
Quartz
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7 stocks to buy when a recession hits
U.S. News and World Report
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Why is Ford adding incentives for the F-150?
24/7 Wall St.
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Big solar is leaving rooftop systems in the dust
Reuters
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A Model for 'Clean Coal' Runs Off the Tracks
The New York Times
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Where to get money for your business idea
U.S. News and World Report
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Musk says autopilot death 'not material' to Tesla shareholders
Fortune
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![If there’s one thing humans actually know about the <a href="http://www.usnews.com/topics/subjects/economy">economy</a>, it’s that it tends to be cyclical. And given the irregular resilience of the current bull market, the next recession could be right around the corner. In fact, America’s economic expansion just turned 7 years, or 84 months, old. According to The Economist, the average post-war expansion period lasted only 58 months, making the current rally about 45 percent longer than average. Knowing how to gird for a pullback is more important than ever. And contrary to popular opinion, not all stocks perform miserably in a recession.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAi4YGO.img?h=64&w=80&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=541&y=438"} "If there’s one thing humans actually know about the economy, it’s that it tends to be cyclical. And ... - (iStockPhoto)")
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Companies
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Another Tesla crashes, autopilot blamed again
The Huffington Post
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First, find the world’s biggest diamonds. Then don’t break them.
Bloomberg
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US Senate ditches BlackBerry, embraces iPhone, Samsung
The Motley Fool
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A McDonald's worker was fired for being HIV-positive
Reuters
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Online lender Avant offers buyouts to its entire workforce
MarketWatch
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Drug, device makers gave $7.5 billion to docs, hospitals in 2015
Fortune
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Markets
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Dow closes down more than 100 points, snaps 4-day win streak
CNBC
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US auto fuel economy rating slips in June
24/7 Wall St.
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Yield on key US 10-year bond hits record low
AFP
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Minutes to show if Fed was spooked by weak May job report
MarketWatch
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The lost decade of the top 1%
CNBC
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FBI conducting 30 undisclosed insider trading probes
Reuters
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Technology
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The DeepMind AI's next challenge is preventing blindness
Quartz
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Google joins Apple Music in giving a whole lot of music away for free
Quartz
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These games won the big awards at this year's E3
Gamespot
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Google Glass not a flop in the emergency room, doctor says
CNBC
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It's a bad time to buy an iPhone
The Wall Street Journal.
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Comcast will add Netflix to latest set-top boxes
MarketWatch
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![A man walks down stairs in the new store Nintendo World, in Rockefeller Plaza in New York Thursday, May 12, 2005. The store, which features interactive game kiosks with much of the company's newest hardware, is Nintendo's first-ever retail store. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBmxHs6.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1138&y=854"} "A man walks down stairs in the new store Nintendo World. - Gregory Bull/AP")
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Small Business
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If you're selling your business, make sure to follow these key steps
CNBC
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Shop and apply for a business credit card
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Self-made millionaire: This is more valuable than an MBA
CNBC
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Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Family Business
GOBankingRates
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9 low-cost business ideas for animal lovers
Entrepreneur
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Where to get money for your business idea
U.S. News and World Report
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![I wish I could just play with animals all day.If you’re an animal lover you know you’ve said that once or twice before. What if that dream could become a reality and a money maker?“With so many people having dogs instead of children, products and services that help people care for their four-legged family members are in a growth pattern that I don’t see slowing down for the near future,” says Matthew Osborn, doo-doo guru and owner of Pooper Scooper Services.Since 1994, the pet industry has nearly quadrupled in sales. In 2015, Americans spent over $60 billion on their pets, according to American Pet Products, a nonprofit trade association serving the pet industry. It’s estimated that 2016 will see an increase of $3 billion in sales.If you’re an animal lover looking to go into your own business, these are 9 low-cost business ideas that could get you on your way. The paw-ssibilities are endless!Related: 12 Low-Cost Business Ideas for IntrovertsNOTE: Before starting a small business, research your state for requirements for business licenses and tax registration for small businesses. Here are three must-read resources to help you.Business Structure BasicsA Simple 6-Step Process to Starting a Small BusinessWhen Starting a Business, Beware All the Taxes and Regulations]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAhOnkY.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=700&y=121"} "I wish I could just play with animals all day.If you’re an animal lover you know you’ve said that on... - Provided by Entrepreneur Media, Inc")
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Key Quotes
Across the market
Quotes across security and market types that are moving the markets today
Bonds
1-Month T-Bill
0.2700
+0.0700
+35.00%
3-Month T-Bill
0.2800
+0.0200
+7.69%
6-Month T-Bill
0.3500
-0.0100
-2.78%
1-Year T-Bill
0.4400
-0.0100
-2.22%
2-Year T-Note
0.5600
-0.0200
-3.45%
3-Year T-Note
0.6600
-0.0500
-7.04%
5-Year T-Note
0.9400
-0.0700
-6.93%
10-Year T-Note
1.37
-0.12
-8.05%
20-Year T-Note
1.72
-0.14
-7.53%
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Reuters
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Election 2016: It's all about jobs
Fox Business
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On-demand economy spurring use of contract workers
The Street
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Snapchat's growing grown-up problem
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Investors flocking to gold and silver
Fox Business
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5 resume fixes you should make right now
Wochit Business
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Facebook will give friends' posts more weight
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Comeback for Google Glass?
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Bloomberg
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Waldorf Astoria turning into condos
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'Amityville Horror' house for sale — with no mention of its past
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![Aging doesn't always have its perks, but this list of discounts might add some pizzazz to the fact of getting older. Starting at age 50 (the minimum age for AARP membership), seniors can cash in on numerous deals just for being born on or before the date required for the bargain. Simply flash an ID to collect on most discounts, although some apply only to AARP members and some are offered only by select chain franchisees.Related:14 Affordable Countries for Americans to Retire Overseas]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAhnXmi.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1219&y=818"} "Aging doesn't always have its perks, but this list of discounts might add some pizzazz to the fact o... - racorn/shutterstock")
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![<p>Expanding the Panama Canal was almost as Herculean a task as building it in the first place. Some <a href="http://elpais.com/elpais/2016/05/26/inenglish/1464249893_709470.html?mbid=synd_msnnews">11,000 workers</a> moved 150 million cubic meters—6.4 million truckloads in all—of earth and rock. They poured 4.4 million cubic meters of concrete and reinforced it with 220,000 tons of steel.</p><p>Roughly 14,000 ships pass through the 50-mile Canal each year; <a href="http://www.wired.com/2007/03/a-new-panama-canal?mbid=synd_msnnews">the expansion</a> will increase that by <a href="http://www.agcs.allianz.com/assets/PDFs/risk%20bulletins/Panama-Canal-100_low-res.pdf?mbid=synd_msnnews">4,750 vessels</a> after the project wraps up later this month. It’s taken nine years, and photographer <a href="http://www.tomfowlks.com/?mbid=synd_msnnews">Tom Fowlks</a> has followed it from the start.</p><p>Pictured: A vessel prepares to enter through the Gatun locks. Lake Gatun faintly appears in the background.</p>]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAgZ5bg.img?h=100&w=138&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=276&y=484","size1rowsize2column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAgZ5bg.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=276&y=484","size1rowsize3column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAgZ5bg.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=276&y=484","size1rowsize4column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAgZ5bg.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=276&y=484"} "Expanding the Panama Canal was almost as Herculean a task as building it in the first place. Some 11... - Tom Fowlks")
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![<p><b>Average Cost (per pack):</b> $0.24<br><b>Inflation-adjusted Cost:</b> $1.80</p><p>Two U.S. Marines take a cigarette break after being surrounded for two days by the North Vietnamese 324 Division. They are 1st Lt. Daniel McMahon, left, of Oceanside, N.Y., who leads Delta Co., and Capt. Ronald Frederickson, South Sioux City, Neb., commander of Bravo Co.</p>]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBtugAZ.img?h=240&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=377&y=281","size1rowsize2column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBtugAZ.img?h=152&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=377&y=281","size1rowsize3column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBtugAZ.img?h=152&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=377&y=281","size1rowsize4column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBtugAZ.img?h=152&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=377&y=281"} "Average Cost (per pack): $0.24Inflation-adjusted Cost: $1.80Two U.S. Marines take a cigarette break ... - Associated Press")
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![<p><strong>Headquarters: </strong>Irvine, California</p><p><strong>US sales: </strong>$251 million</p><p><strong>Number of US restaurants: </strong>142</p><p><strong>Financial performance rank: </strong>20</p><p><strong>Customer satisfaction rank: </strong>10</p><p><strong>Value rank: </strong>36</p><p>West Coast chain Habit Burger Grill saw a major surge in popularity last year, evidenced by a 43% growth in sales. The small regional chain was also named the <a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2014/08/best-and-worst-fast-food-restaurants-in-america/index.htm">best-tasting burger in America</a>, according to a survey by Consumer Reports, beating out competitors like Shake Shack, In-N-Out, and Five Guys.<br></p><p>Habit Burger isn’t stopping there. The chain plans to continue expanding beyond the West Coast, with goals to <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/habit-burger-grills-growth-plan-2015-3?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=referral">open 2,000 restaurants</a>, an ambitious leap from its 142. </p>]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBt6C0B.img?h=240&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=491&y=400","size1rowsize2column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBt6C0B.img?h=152&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=491&y=400","size1rowsize3column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBt6C0B.img?h=152&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=491&y=400","size1rowsize4column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBt6C0B.img?h=152&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=491&y=400"} "Headquarters: Irvine, CaliforniaUS sales: $251 millionNumber of US restaurants: 142Financial perform... - Facebook/The Habit Burger Grill")
![<p>Rochester is in western New York, where there is significant snow in the winter. The Finger Lakes are close by and provide the city’s drinking water. Most people here are Buffalo Bills fans, not Giants or Jets fans, according to Movoto.</p><p>The popular food here is simple and earthy, with favorites such as barbecue, cheeseburgers, “red hots or white hots” (beef or pork hot dogs), haddock, french fries, grilled cheese and macaroni salad.</p><p>The city has a reasonable cost of living and plenty of culture and activities for retirees and families. The grocery store Wegmans was born in Rochester.</p>Fast Facts<strong>Average cost of housing</strong>: $708<strong>Population ages 65 or older</strong>: 9 percent<strong>Walkability</strong>: 61<strong>Safety</strong>: 6]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBt6eIF.img?h=100&w=138&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=667&y=778","size1rowsize2column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBt6eIF.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=667&y=778","size1rowsize3column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBt6eIF.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=667&y=778","size1rowsize4column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBt6eIF.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=667&y=778"} "Rochester is in western New York, where there is significant snow in the winter. The Finger Lakes ar... - Provided by GoBankingRates")
![Unless you're a real cheapskate (or received bad service), you're probably already tipping your restaurant servers 15% to 20% and your bartenders around $1 a drink. But what about all those other people? What's the right amount to tip the pizza delivery guy? Your hairdresser or barber? Your doorman, if you have one?The folks at the Emily Post Institute are experts at tipping etiquette. Knowing who to tip and how much can be difficult, the Post experts say; giving too liberally may come across as showy, while not giving at all may seem ungrateful.One way to be sure your tipping etiquette is on point is to budget for tips. So, for example, Lizzie Post from the Post Institute, and co-host of the Awesome Etiquette Podcast, suggests that if you have $15 in <a href="http://blog.credit.com/2015/06/how-to-create-a-comprehensive-budget-117985/?utm_source=MSN&utm_medium=content&utm_content=IB_1&utm_campaign=ultimate_tipping_guide">your budget</a> for eating out this week, make sure that $15 covers the tip as well. And the same holds true for holiday tipping for service people you see regularly throughout the year."It's so different for everyone," Post said. "You need to look at the service people in your life and decide who you couldn't have lived without. For me, that's my hairdresser ... but for some people, it might be their babysitter that they just couldn't do without."When it comes to budgeting, Post suggests keeping holiday tips in mind and to budget for these important thank you gifts throughout the year. "If you really need to narrow your list because of your budget, you really need to think about who made the biggest difference in your life and make them a priority."Remember, staying on budget is important considering overspending can affect more than just your bank account. <a href="https://www.credit.com/credit-reports/tips-for-improving-your-credit-your-amount-of-debt/?utm_source=MSN&utm_medium=content&utm_content=IB_2&utm_campaign=ultimate_tipping_guide">High debt levels</a> (and any <a href="https://www.credit.com/credit-reports/tips-for-improving-your-credit-payment-history/?utm_source=MSN&utm_medium=content&utm_content=IB_3&utm_campaign=ultimate_tipping_guide">missed payments</a> associated with them) can also damage your credit score.Here, with the help of the Post experts, we offer some good guidelines for handling virtually all of your tipping needs.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBtpnuo.img?h=100&w=138&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=2053&y=1194","size1rowsize2column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBtpnuo.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=2053&y=1194","size1rowsize3column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBtpnuo.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=2053&y=1194","size1rowsize4column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBtpnuo.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=2053&y=1194"} "Unless you're a real cheapskate (or received bad service), you're probably already tipping your rest... - Constance Brinkley-Badgett")
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