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CEO of GM's Cruise driverless vehicle unit hints at offering low-cost shared rides

Reuters: Business News Dec 11, 2019 | 20:27 pm

The chief executive of autonomous vehicle company Cruise signaled on Wednesday the General Motors Cosubsidiary intends to offer shared rides "at a radically lower cost" as part of a bid to move eventually "beyond the car."

FAA probes Boeing 737 MAX production, ex-manager warns of 'a factory in chaos'

Reuters: Business News Dec 11, 2019 | 20:22 pm

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it was investigating production issues at Boeing Co's 737 MAX factory, raised by an ex-manager who warned that schedule pressure and worker fatigue undermined quality and raised safety risks.

Instant View: Fed stands pat on rates, expects no change in 2020

Reuters: Business News Dec 11, 2019 | 20:10 pm

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely, with moderate economic growth and low unemployment expected to continue through next year's presidential election.

Fed keeps interest rates on hold amid 'favorable' outlook

Reuters: Business News Dec 11, 2019 | 20:10 pm

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely, with moderate economic growth and low unemployment expected to continue through next year's presidential election.

Wall Street gains modestly after Fed signals rates to hold steady for some time

Reuters: Business News Dec 11, 2019 | 20:08 pm

Wall Street's main stock indexes moved modestly higher on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and signaled that borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely.

What Is One of the Key Benefits to Successful Branding?

Small Business Brief Dec 11, 2019 | 19:02 pm

It’s no secret that you’re going to need to put thorough planning into how you brand your company if you want to resonate with your audience. In fact, proper branding is a pillar of a successful business that can’t be[…]

Tips For Hiring Great Personnel To Fill Your Open Positions

Small Business Brief Dec 11, 2019 | 13:56 pm

It takes time, money, patience, and good recruitment skills to find the right employee. In monetary terms, hiring a new employee can cost your business over $20,000. If you’re hiring five employees, you’re already looking at a six-figure expense. As[…]

Grow Your Profits: Small Farm Equipment You Need to Succeed

Small Business Brief Dec 10, 2019 | 23:25 pm

For generations, farming has kept the American agriculture industry booming. For many people, agriculture is an integral part of the American economy contributing 100 billion dollars each year. Yet right now, it’s in a massive state of transition. Farms, both big and[…]

Information Security Management: Everything You Need to Know

Small Business Brief Dec 10, 2019 | 17:42 pm

Did you know that in the first six months of 2019, 4.1 billion records were exposed as a result of data breaches? If you own a business, you may want to learn how you can protect your data. However, if[…]

A Brief and Thorough Guide to Starting a Licensed Insurance Agency

Small Business Brief Dec 9, 2019 | 20:56 pm

Do you have experience in insurance and want to start a business that keeps people covered in different situations? Are you unfamiliar with the tools needed to start an agency? If so, then you need to be aware of certain[…]