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Wall Street rally halts as financial shares slide

Reuters: Business News Aug 20, 2019 | 19:23 pm

Financial shares led U.S. stocks lower on Tuesday to end a three-day rally as investors awaited comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the end of the week.

Trump looking at possible U.S. tax cuts but not now

Reuters: Business News Aug 20, 2019 | 19:22 pm

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his administration was looking to cut U.S. taxes, but he was not talking about doing anything at this moment.

Exclusive: Trump administration tries to assuage farmer unrest over biofuel policy - sources

Reuters: Business News Aug 20, 2019 | 19:20 pm

President Donald Trump's administration has been scrambling to stem the tide of rising anger in Farm Belt states after its decision this month to allow numerous oil refiners to mix less ethanol into their gasoline, sources told Reuters on Tuesday.

Boeing to add 'a few hundred' employees to assist with 737 MAX deliveries

Reuters: Business News Aug 20, 2019 | 19:19 pm

Boeing Cosaid on Tuesday it plans to add extra staff and hire "a few hundred" additional temporary employees at an airport in Moses Lake, Washington, where it is storing 737 MAX jetliners, the fast-selling model grounded in the wake of[…]

Facebook's Libra faces EU antitrust probe: Bloomberg

Reuters: Business News Aug 20, 2019 | 19:06 pm

Facebook Inc'sproposed digital currency Libra faces anti-trust probe by European Union regulators, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing a document seen by the organization.

7 HR Tips That Will Transform the Way You Run Your Small Business

Small Business Brief Aug 20, 2019 | 17:03 pm

If you’re running a small business or a startup, you may not have even thought about human resources yet. You’re not alone. Many businesses don’t even have an HR department, but it is a necessary investment for the sake of[…]

Information Technology for Small Business: 5 Signs You Need to Update

Small Business Brief Aug 19, 2019 | 22:03 pm

Tired of staring at your old desktop monitor? Having consistent troubles communicating with employees through your current messaging app? Regardless of the industry you’re in, you’ll always rely on technology to finish your daily tasks. But it’s important to remember[…]

7 Genius Retail Tips That’ll Make Your Customers Keep Coming Back For More

Small Business Brief Aug 19, 2019 | 22:01 pm

In 2014 alone, worldwide retail sales brought in a total of more than $22 trillion. And much of that business was from repeat customers supporting the stores they love. As a business owner, you know that your customers can make[…]

Why a Paid Time Off Policy is So Important for Employees

Small Business Brief Aug 17, 2019 | 20:09 pm

Around 80% of employees in today’s private industry workforce are receiving paid time off in addition to regularly scheduled days off. Although it’s not something that everybody offers, having a paid time off policy is crucial to employee performance and development. If paid[…]

Fire Prevention Planning: How to Fireproof Your Business Office

Small Business Brief Aug 17, 2019 | 14:49 pm

Every 24 seconds, a fire department somewhere in the United States responds to a fire. For business owners, a fire in their business office could have a devastating impact on their livelihood. That’s why it’s so important to use fire[…]