Personal training without the hefty price tag
McCall advised capping the group size at eight. “Anything higher and it becomes hard for a trainer to monitor and have one-on-one connections.” Related: How the 1% stay fit –…
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Muhammad Ali signs deal with Under Armour
“Ali is one of the most recognized and celebrated figures of all time,” Under Armour noted. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real…
CNN/ORC poll: 52% say Brian Williams should be allowed back on ‘NBC Nightly News’
The network has declined to comment, citing the fact that the investigation is ongoing. In the meantime, Williams has become a punchline in some quarters — on NBC’s “Saturday Night…
Uber looks to bank an additional $1 billion
“It feels more like Uber’s history of wanting to not just beat the competition but leave it in an alley for dead,” said Hamadeh. – Most stock quote data provided…
The eurozone is broken. Will Greece pay the price?
But the fiscal requirements are too stringent for any of the above to work. Eighty years ago we learned from John Maynard Keynes that you don’t fight recession with fiscal…
Clock ticking, Greece may ask for more time
Greece is showing fresh signs of stress. GDP figures published last week showed the economy shrank in the final quarter of 2014. Government tax revenues are fast depleting, down almost…
The secret to ABC’s diverse lineup
It’s not just ABC. Fox’s “Empire,” starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, is a runaway hit. For his part, Lee is understandably thrilled with the results, especially in light…
Reddit is donating 10% of revenue to charity
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A-Rod: Best paid pariah in the history of sports?
It’s unclear what kind of playing time he will get given that the Yankees have already announced another player, Chase Headley, will be their every day third baseman, the position…
Whites have 12 times the wealth of blacks, 10 times that of Hispanics
And the earnings gap between the races makes it harder for blacks and Hispanics to save. The wealth gap, in dollar terms, only increases over time because of all these…
Huffington Post launching political satire show
Episodes will be live streamed on the Huffington Post’s front page and viewers will also be able to watch segments on demand. The show will premiere on March 27 at…
Warren Buffett ditched Big Oil. Dumb move?
Related: Robert Shiller is buying stocks in Europe The bullish case for Big Oil: Some experts disagree with Buffett. They believe now is actually the time to buy Big Oil…
Snapchat eyes $19 billion valuation
That’s the same as several other startup darlings: Airbnb, Dropbox and Indian firm Flipkart. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except…
Are more sanctions looming for Russia?
Related: Russia + North Korea = New BFF? Otilia Dhand, a political risk analyst at Teneo Intelligence in Belgium, said she expects continued fighting in Ukraine will bring incremental increases…
Hate the weather forecast? China blames Russia
The ruble has plunged in recent months due to the one-two punch of a sharp decline oil prices and economic sanctions by the West. With Russia’s economy expected to shrink…
Shinzo Abe to Japan, Inc.: Raise wages or else!
With prices on the upswing, it stands to reason that workers have an extra bargaining chip to use against management. That theory is now being put to the test as…
Apple said to be redesigning stores
Related: Five things Steve Jobs said Apple would never do, but is doing now – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except…
European car sales recovery picks up pace
“Our optimism about this early sign of recovery must be tempered with caution, given the economic uncertainties still facing many countries,” said ACEA president Carlos Ghosn earlier this month. Ghosn…
Cost of getting a show dog to Westminster
Advertising your dog: A winning dog needs press. Canalizo estimates you could spend $1,000 a month on ads to promote your dog in the trade magazines that show judges receive….
Nokia is paving the way for driverless cars
Unlike Google (GOOG) and Apple (AAPL, Tech30) Maps, Here isn’t all that well known to consumers. That’s because most of what it does is behind the scenes for other firms….
Cheap oil killed this CEO’s $14 million job
A slew of energy companies have also announced major layoffs, including Halliburton (HAL), Weatherford International (WFT) and Schlumberger (SLB). The Transocean shakeup makes Newman one of the highest-profile CEOs to…
What are penny stocks?
Penny stocks today: The widely accepted definition of penny stocks has been somewhat extended to cover other, higher-priced stocks which also trade in less-regulated, over-the-counter markets. Over-the-counter stocks are generally…
Is this Richard Branson’s next investment?
Branson has been investing in emerging technology since 2009, including early investments in Twitter (TWTR, Tech30), Square and BitPay. “I really wanted the opportunity to pitch to him,” said Raygorodskaya,…
Would President Hillary Clinton be good for the stock market?
“She would be very well received,” by Wall Street, says Greg Valliere, chief political strategist at Potomac Research Group. “There’s a certain comfort level there because of Bill.” Related: Rand…
LG’s new smartwatch: more Patek Philippe, less Pebble
This could just be the beginning of a new wavemaybe smart pocket watches are next. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time,…
CBS preparing ’60 Minutes’ tribute to Bob Simon
Kroft, at the end of Sunday’s broadcast, acknowledged Simon’s 19 years of contributions to “60 Minutes,” totaling more than 200 stories. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market…
China tourists rename top U.K. landmarks
Related: Driverless cars debut on U.K. roads – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by…
Amazon isn’t happy with FAA’s proposed drone rules
Current FAA rules bar commercial drone flights, although about two dozen exemptions have been approved. CNN is among those pursuing news uses for drones though a partnership with the Georgia…
Japan’s recession is over, but Abenomics remains in jeapordy
Abe, who has staked his reputation on economic progress, won re-election in snap elections held in December. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in…
Billionaire Nutella founder Michele Ferrero dies
It now produces tons upon tons of Nutellaevery year, an amount that weighs as much as the Empire State Building. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices…