The US State and Local government pension funds registered worst performance since 2012 following the bleak performance in global stock markets and bonds.
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Fed's Fischer says US inflation rate temporarily low while labor market is on a rebound
Federal Reserve's Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer stated that although the US has achieved almost full employment, inflation is temporarily low.
Rise of the Fallen Titan: Nokia plans for a return to mobile
Nokia was once a giant when it came to mobile phones. But that giant has fallen amidst the rush of newer and more advanced smartphones and tablets, eventually selling some of its assets to Microsoft.
Prayas Analytics help retailers boost sales using in-store security camera
Prayas Analytics, a marketing metrics platform founded by two graduates from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, could provide you the key data to evaluate the market progress of your business.
Zynga finds refuge from slots with 30 percent revenue growth
Zynga continues to lose more players as internet users switch to mobile devices. The Farmville creator continues to cope by investing more in slot games which helped the company slash its losses from $62.5 million to $26.9 million.
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On a stiflingly hot summer night, the ancient Greek amphitheatre of Epidaurus is packed to capacity for a performance of a 2,400-year-old play by Aristophanes -- testimony to Greeks' enduring love of theater despite years of grinding economic crisis.
Greek government officials discussed a draft of the country's third bailout agreement drawn up on the basis of discussions with EU/IMF lenders, a government official said on Saturday, boosting hopes a deal could be wrapped up in days.
Good Eggs, the online organic grocery store, is shutting down its operation in New Orleans, Los Angeles and Brooklyn.
SeaWorld, the pioneer and most sought-after refuge when it comes to entertainment and family entertainment, reported on Thursday an 84% drop in net income for its second quarter performance.
Tesla's stock dropped more than 6% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the electric automaker said it might not be able to deliver as many cars as it had planned for this year. That's despite better-than-expected second quarter results.
Two of Zynga's games have improved by 274% compared to last year's bookings, which made the company soar in terms of profits and bookings. Plus the company is currently brewing a new game.
Game developer Activision Blizzard pulled off a surprise when it announced earnings that topped expectations from Wall Street analysts.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its second quarter advance GDP report, fund inflows into office space segment (commercial construction) is on recovery path, but still showing pressure as it hovering about 33% lower than the recent peak level in terms of GDP percentage.
On-demand streaming media giant Netflix has a very simple long-term plan: world domination. If the California company has its way, it will happen by the end of 2016, and it will come by way of original content.
