[ad_1] The late summer correction for stocks is over as we have bounced ferociously from bottom. This is easy to see as the S&P 500 (SPY) keeps leaping over technical hurdles like the 50, 100 and 200 day moving averages. This green light for stocks will stay true as long as we avoid recession. So … Read more
[ad_1] When it comes to Apple, its sleek hardware products such as the iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Vision Pro usually get all the attention. But Apple is also, of course, a software and services provider, and one of its best offerings is a service that hardly anyone seems to be aware of. It’s called … Read more
[ad_1] In Death and the Miser, a Dutch painting from around 1485, a hideous skeletal figure—a medieval version of the grim reaper—comes knocking at a man’s bedroom door. As death watches, the dying miser decides whether to accept a sack of money from a slithering demon or to find salvation from an angel that appears … Read more
[ad_1] When Marvel Studios’s The Marvels hits theaters this weekend, it should be as close to a sure thing for global blockbuster status as any sequel ever made. But it’s not. Its 2019 predecessor, Captain Marvel, was a massive success, selling $1 billion in tickets around the world. It ranks in the top 10 of … Read more
[ad_1] Leading a company is always a dynamic task—especially with changing employee expectations—but there are core lessons that always hold true. Even experienced leaders must continually assess how their behavior influences their teams. If C-suite executives want to inspire their teams, they need to frequently review their leadership style and make sure their approach still … Read more
[ad_1] Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are becoming an increasingly critical priority for businesses. But what’s the motivation? For some, it’s basic due diligence and checking the boxes of regulatory compliance. For others, it’s a numbers game, an opportunity to tout the percentage of women and minorities in leadership roles. Truly progressive organizations, meanwhile, … Read more
[ad_1] You need to brag. No one knows about what you’ve done, how skilled you are, the recognition you’ve received—until you tell them. No one is going home to google you—the burden is on you. My mantra: Humility does not pay the bills. This is especially important for women. There is a substantial gender gap … Read more
[ad_1] Ikea has announced a recall of more than 25,000 Lettan flat mirrors due to laceration fears. At issue is not the mirror itself but the included plastic fittings that attach the mirror to the wall. The plastic fittings can break, leading to the mirror falling and shattering. The resulting shards can lacerate the skin. … Read more
[ad_1] When “Connie,” 26, landed her first job out of college in 2020, she knew she wanted a raise. She was earning $60,000 in New York City as a consultant. Her first raise got her to $67,000, but she knew she’d have to switch jobs to get a substantial raise. “Everyone tells you you have … Read more
[ad_1] Apple has agreed to pay $25 million to settle allegations that it engaged in a pattern of discriminatory hiring practices when filling some of its jobs during 2018 and 2019. The deal announced Thursday resolved a lengthy investigation by the Department of Justice into alleged violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Federal regulators … Read more