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David Tepper to keep hedge fund alive for a handful of investors, report says

David Tepper to keep hedge fund alive for a handful of investors, report says

The shift of returning Appaloosa Management's capital to investors and converting it to a family office reflects a new era for the hedge fund leader, who founded the firm in 1993.

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Here's what small businesses, slammed by China tariffs, are doing to minimize the impact of the trade war

Here's what small businesses, slammed by China tariffs, are doing to minimize the impact of the trade war

The sweeping tariffs imposed on China for its alleged unfair trade practices was intended to set right imbalances that put U.S. companies at a disadvantage. What wasn't intended: the financial hit U.S. small businesses are suffering as a result of unraveling supply chains. This is what they are doing to minimize the impact.

7 years ago
Manufacturing is facing a growing skills gap that is leaving hundreds of thousands of positions open

Manufacturing is facing a growing skills gap that is leaving hundreds of thousands of positions open

While concerns about a potential manufacturing slowdown swirl in the midst of a trade war, the sector is facing a bigger and more immediate problem — a growing skills gap that is leaving hundreds of thousands of positions open.

7 years ago
Jobs report lifts Wall Street; S&P 500 still tracks worst week in six

Jobs report lifts Wall Street; S&P 500 still tracks worst week in six

U.S. stocks rose on Friday as moderate jobs growth in September offered some relief from a spate of dismal economic data this week that has rankled markets and fueled concerns that the United States was sliding into a recession.



7 years ago
Trump's Medicare reform would expand this tax-free account

Trump's Medicare reform would expand this tax-free account

The move echoes past administration efforts at making tax-advantaged savings accounts — intended to pay for medical expenses — more easily available to Medicare beneficiaries.

7 years ago
Trump sees 'very good chance' of China trade deal, says no link to Biden probe request

Trump sees 'very good chance' of China trade deal, says no link to Biden probe request

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that his administration has a "very good chance" of making a trade deal with China, and insisted there were no links between China talks and his desire for Beijing to investigate Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.



7 years ago
Tesla automated parking problems seen liability of app 'driver' for now

Tesla automated parking problems seen liability of app 'driver' for now

Tesla Inc owners summoning their driverless cars in parking lots are likely liable for crashes, lawyers said after a series of internet videos showed problems with cars running new software.



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Spain says it will respond with strength to new U.S. tariffs

Spain says it will respond with strength to new U.S. tariffs

Spain has summoned the U.S. ambassador in Madrid to express its complete rejection of any new U.S. tariffs on European Union goods and will press for strong counter measures if they are confirmed, the acting government said on Friday.



7 years ago
E-cigarette maker Juul's value slashed to $24 billion by hedge fund investor, WSJ says

E-cigarette maker Juul's value slashed to $24 billion by hedge fund investor, WSJ says

Darsana reportedly wrote down the value of its investment in Juul by more than a third to a price that values it at $24 billion.

7 years ago
Earning money after 65? How to make it work for you

Earning money after 65? How to make it work for you

You don't have to leave the workplace for good once you've hit 65. Here's how to get the most out of working in retirement.

7 years ago
U.S. unemployment rate hits 3.5%; job growth moderate

U.S. unemployment rate hits 3.5%; job growth moderate

The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to near a 50-year low of 3.5% in September, with job growth increasing moderately, suggesting the slowing economy could avoid a recession for now despite trade tensions that are hammering manufacturing.



7 years ago
'Goldilocks' jobs data propels Wall St to best day since August

'Goldilocks' jobs data propels Wall St to best day since August

Wall Street surged on Friday after moderate jobs growth in September offered relief from a spate of dismal economic data this week that has rankled markets and fueled concerns that the world's largest economy may be sliding into a recession.



7 years ago
With economic signals mixed, Fed policymakers still divided

With economic signals mixed, Fed policymakers still divided

Last month's slowdown in U.S. jobs growth may be a sign weakness in manufacturing is spreading to the broader economy, or it could simply reflect an expected downshift in a fundamentally healthy labor market.



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Oil settles up as U.S. unemployment rate drops, but crude ends week down 5%

Oil settles up as U.S. unemployment rate drops, but crude ends week down 5%

Oil prices rose about 1% on Friday as an increase in U.S. jobs eased some financial market concerns that a slowing global economy could dent oil demand, but crude fell more than 5% on the week, its second consecutive weekly decline.



7 years ago
Expert Roundup: DeFi Smart Contract Audits

Expert Roundup: DeFi Smart Contract Audits

DeFiprime | Nick Sawinyh | Sep 19, 2019 When it comes to “being your own bank,” having the ability to evaluate the security of the tools at your disposal becomes a necessity. A software audit is a process where an individual or team examines the code that lies behind a piece of software with the

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