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How Mark Douglas Decides It’s Time for a Company to Take Its Next Steps

MNTN’s president and CEO finds passionate customers can help bring companies to the next level.

Business - Inc. - October 30

The Core Value Mark Douglas Finds Every Business Needs for Success

MNTN’s president and CEO says trust matters more than any other core value.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Indians celebrate Diwali by lighting a record number of earthen lamps

Indians have celebrated the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting a record 2.51 million earthen oil lamps at dusk on Wednesday on the banks of the river Saryu in a city they ...

World - ABC News - October 30

2024 election updates: Musk asks to move $1 million lottery case to federal court

The hearing will come a day earlier than scheduled and the judge stipulated that all parties be present.

Even Mark Zuckerberg seems surprised by Meta's pace of spending on AI

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained on the earnings call how the speed of Meta's AI technology buildout led the company to lift guidance for capex.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Rachel Reeves’ budget leaves her little room to manoeuvre

Bet on long-term improvements will make spending review in 2027 a crunch time for the government

World - Financial Times - October 31

‘Witches’ Marks’? Curses? Medieval Etchings Uncovered at Manor House

A discovery of etched symbols and writing at a British Manor House has experts examining their possible meaning.

World - The New York Times - October 31

Janelle Monáe goes full E.T. as celebrities don costumes to mark Halloween

Stars, they're just like us: They love Halloween, too. Here are the best celebrity Halloween 2024 looks so far in.

2024 election updates: Mark Cuban clashes with Trump's team

Entrepreneur said on "The View" that Trump is intimidated by 'strong, intelligent women.'

Harris and Trump Trade Gender Attacks as He Floats RFK Jr. for ‘Women’s Health’

Kamala Harris and her team seized on Donald Trump’s latest comments about women, including a statement that under him, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would work on “women’s health.” The Trump team lashed ...

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Mark Kermode on… composer John Williams, master of unforgettable blockbuster soundtracks

From his killer two-note Jaws riff to the sheer uplift of Star Wars, Williams captures a movie’s essence with tunes that stick. Now the Hollywood great is celebrated in a Disney+ documentary. Some ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Current set new NWSL season goals mark of 57

The Kansas City Current scored three times in the first half to set a record for the most regular-season goals by a team in NWSL history (57) in a 3-1 win against the host Chicago Red Stars on ...

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Trump's last weekend on campaign trail marked by violent rhetoric

Former President Donald Trump suggested he wouldn't mind if someone shot at members of the press while speaking about the bulletproof glass he was protected by Sunday at a rally in Pennsylvania. ...

Joy, fascism and a staggering gender gulf mark a US election like no other

The result for nearly half the country will be devastating, after a campaign with twists and turns, including attempted assassination. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Senator Mark Warner on Election Security: ‘The Vote Tallying Process Is Good’

The Virginia senator discusses how to mitigate the threat landscape for voters.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Democrat Josh Stein beats scandal-plagued Republican Mark Robinson in N.C. gov.’s race

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein defeated scandal-plagued Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the state’s gubernatorial race, NBC News projects.

How Jeff Bezos, Mark Cuban and other business leaders congratulated Trump

“Let that sink in,” Elon Musk said.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Marks & Spencer Beats Profit Views, Warns of Persistent Challenges

Marks & Spencer reported profit ahead of expectations for the first half of fiscal 2025, but warned that the uncertain consumer backdrop is expected to remain in the rest of the year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

FirstFT: Jockeying to join Trump’s cabinet

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed and BoE rate decisions, and Germany’s government collapses

World - Financial Times - 13 hours ago

Republicans celebrate as President-elect Trump marks political comeback

In West Palm Beach, President-elect Trump's supporters celebrate his return to the political spotlight. CBS News correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns shares how Trump spent his day and the excitement ...

Massive and historic autograph book up for sale

Joseph F. Mikulec spent years walking hundreds of thousands of miles to collect some 50,000 signatures, featuring everyone from presidents and prime ministers to local shopkeepers. The book, which ...

Coty Joins Competitors in Warning of Beauty Sales Slowdown

The cosmetics company, whose portfolio of brands includes Max Factor and Lancaster, on Monday said retailers are tightening their inventories as mass beauty sales continue to see slow growth ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Holiday Sales Growth Expected to Normalize to Prepandemic Levels

Despite shoppers’ election-year concerns and worries about the economy, retail executives predict sales to increase as much as 3.5 percent over last year’s holiday season.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

LVMH stock falls on slumping luxury sales in China

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton said a slowdown in Chinese spending had hit its third quarter sales

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

How Virtual Assistants Can Support and Accelerate Sales

Say goodbye to stress when you streamline sales strategy with the power of outsourcing.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Retail sales post solid gain in September, showing a continued strong economy

Retail sales increased 0.4% in September, with strength in a broad range of categories that overcame weak gas and auto spending, the U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Boohoo considers break-up as sales slide

The online fashion firm is mulling whether to offload its brands as sales remain under pressure.

Dozens Of Cool Lego Sets Are On Sale At Target This Week

If you're looking for something fun to do on cold autumn and winter nights that doesn't involve a screen, dozens of Lego sets are on sale at Target right now. Building sets based on Batman, ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

L’Oréal sales disappoint due to weak Chinese demand

Revenue at world’s biggest beauty company grew 3.4 per cent in third quarter, when analysts expected 6 per cent

Business - Financial Times - October 22

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