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John McQuown, Who Pioneered Index Funds and Transformed Investing, Dies at 90
The Illinois native jumped from family farm to mechanical engineering and then led a ‘Manhattan Project’ of finance.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Hellah Sidibe: the pioneering ultrarunner who was once scared of running
The athlete took much from his experience as a Black man running across the US solo. Including the need to pass on the joy he finds in his profession. Hellah Sidibe has been on a streak since 15 ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Charles Sporck, an Early Champion of Moving Microchip Manufacturing to Asia, Dies at 96
He argued that offshoring allowed the U.S. semiconductor industry to create more high-paying jobs at home.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12 -
Ben Baldanza, Spirit Airlines CEO Who Pioneered Ultralow-Cost Air Travel in the U.S., Dies at 62
He knew his airline offered a stripped-down version of what his competitors did—and he was proud of it.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12 -
Consuelo Kanaga’s pioneering photography
Blending photojournalism and portraiture, the trailblazing artist used her work to advocate for Black Americans and labourersBusiness - Financial Times - November 9 -
Business pioneers of the Pacific Northwest
How Seattle's iconic brands embody the city's spirit of innovation and connection.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Inflation Cooled Further in September, PCE Index Shows
Overall inflation slowed in September from a year earlier, though some signs of stubbornness lingered under the surface.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Nvidia Will Replace Intel in the Dow Jones Stock Index
The change, starting next Friday, lifts a dominant player in artificial intelligence over its chip-making rival, which has struggled to keep up.Tech - The New York Times - November 1 -
"Sunday Morning" 2024 "Food Issue" recipe index
Delicious menu suggestions from top chefs, cookbook authors, food writers, restaurateurs, and the editors of Food & Wine magazine.Top stories - CBS News - 17 hours ago -
"Sunday Morning" 2024 "Food Issue" recipe index
Delicious menu suggestions from top chefs, cookbook authors, food writers, restaurateurs, and the editors of Food & Wine magazine.Entertainment - CBS News - 17 hours ago -
British aerospace pioneer Reaction Engines collapses into administration
Group’s demise is a challenge for several F1 racing teams which use its cooling technology in engines supplied by Mercedes-BenzBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Pioneering Indian designer Rohit Bal dies at 63
Bal, whose innovative creations were worn by stars and supermodels, had recently made a comeback after years.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
I was whipped during race – pioneering female jockey
Karen Wiltshire was assaulted and ridiculed but went on to become the first professional female jockey to ride a winner in British Flat racing.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Business pioneers of the Pacific Northwest [Sponsored Content]
How Seattle's homegrown brands turned local roots into global reach by embracing innovation and community.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
A key manufacturing index in China turned positive in October after months of contraction
A closely watched survey on manufacturing in China has edged into positive territoryWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Morgan Stanley is launching an investing index tied to sports leagues
Sports have proven to be an attractive and growing asset class as valuations have skyrocketed over the past decade.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October
Index falls to 41.6, falling short of 46.8 consensus forecast.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Should you ever buy a stock index at a record high?
It feels so wrong, but investors (me included) needn’t worry so muchWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Nvidia replaces Intel on the Dow index in AI-driven shift for semiconductor industry
Nvidia is replacing Intel on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, ending a 25-year-run for a pioneering semiconductor company that has fallen behind as Nvidia cornered the market for chips that run ...Tech - ABC News - November 2 -
Nvidia Takes Intel’s Spot on Dow Index as AI Thrives
The AI chip maker will join the 30-company stock indexm which is seen as a bellwether for U.S. economic fortunes.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
The Dow needs Nvidia to give chipmakers representation in index after Intel's plunge
Intel has fallen so far so fast that the chipmaker's stock price is no longer having an impact on the Dow Jones Industrial Average.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
CFP Anger Index: Why essentially everyone not in the Big Ten should be upset
Unpacking which teams should be most upset with the first CFP rankings of the year.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
CFP Anger Index: The SEC and five other teams are getting snubbed
Breaking down which teams have the most to be angry about with this week's CFP rankings.Sports - ESPN - November 14 -
China CSI A500 index sparks fresh interest from global managers
Neuberger Berman, BlackRock and Manulife have submitted applications for ‘enhanced’ CSI A500 index fundsWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
Builder-confidence index jumps to 7-month high after Trump win
Builder sentiment increased to the highest level since April, the National Association of Home Builders said.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
CFP Anger Index: Miami has reason to be mad, and so does the Big 12
Breaking down which teams have the most to be angry about with this week's CFP rankings.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
Economy on track to keep growing despite eighth straight decline in key gauge
The leading indicators of the U.S. economy fell for the eighth month in a row in October, but there’s still no sign the current four-year-old expansion is in trouble.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
A Tech Pioneer Reflects on Steve Jobs’s Advice to Let Go and Embrace Change
Geomagic founder Ping Fu tells ‘Your Next Move’ how she embraces change.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Roy Haynes, pioneering jazz drummer and versatile band leader, dies at 99
Roy Haynes, a versatile drummer who played with jazz greats including Louis Armstrong and Charlie Parker, died Tuesday after a brief illness. He was 99.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13 -
The Curious Case of Nora Holt, a Pioneer of Black Classical Music and Jazz
Nora Holt was a pioneer of Chicago’s Black classical music scene. A friend of Josephine Baker, she later became a blues singer in Parisian nightclubs.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
Why an AI Pioneer Worries It Could Turn Against Us
Yoshua Bengio, one of the ‘godfathers of AI,’ has a list of concerns about the rapid, potentially harmful evolution of the technology.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
NHL Star Power Index: Cale Makar showcases his elite playmaking ability, Nikita Kucherov paces Lightning
Mark Stone is also enjoying a hot start for the Golden KnightsSports - CBS Sports - October 25 -
ISM factory index drops, marking 7th straight month below growth threshold
The malaise that has loomed over the manufacturing sector for the better part of the past two years seems like it will continue, according to one economist.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
NHL Star Power Index: Kyle Connor leading surging Jets, Nico Hischier is scoring at will for Devils
Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has also been one of the most productive player at his positionSports - CBS Sports - November 1 -
10-year Treasury yield ends lower after strong auction as investors await election results
Long-dated Treasury yields erased their rise to end lower Tuesday following an auction of 10-year notes that met solid demand as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.Business - MarketWatch - November 5