Новости за 31.08.2017

With the brutal weather, we turn to the best wool coats. Unlike bulky parkas, or Michelin Man-esque puffers, toppers made up of wool has a way of keeping consumers warm, while still looking elegant.

The U.S. is a world leader in medical innovation. Relative to its population (globally or among major industrialized nations), the U.S. garners a disproportionate share of medical discoveries, path-breaking ideas & new medications. Higher spending accounts for part of this margin of advantage.

When it comes to consulting firms, we have a better picture of which top firms dole out the healthiest compensation packages thanks to an annual report from Management Consulted.

She started her first company in Afghanistan at the age of 23. Now, Roya Mahboob's influence spreads around the world--and she's using bitcoin to do it.

The UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has entered a 'pre-investigation' of the Formula One over allegations of bribery, the Independent reports. The move was made following a tip-off from a British Member of Parliament.

Not only is industrial designer Lindsey Adelman dominating in a field ruled by men, she’s doing it her way. Ditching non-compete contracts in favor of daily meditation breaks, evening group excursions and annual personal retreats, she’s single-handedly redefining the concept of work-life balance.

Apple’s couldn’t remake television the same way it did music, and that's put cable and satellite companies on life support, with live sports the only thing keeping them alive.

10 of the most coveted backpacks just in time for back to school.

Instagram has become better than Snapchat for B2B digital marketers.

Paychex stock has underperformed in 2017, but the shares are entering a very bullish time of year.

Our top charts to watch this week feature three biotechs and one online insurance stock moving on strong technicals and news.

The stock's of chicken producers have been on a tear this year. We selected Sanderson Farms (SAFM) and Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) as Long Ideas in mid-2015, but we are honing in our focus on SAFM as the best way to play growing chicken demand.

Many American taxpayers are tracking developments in tax reform plans, yet it’s uncertain if it will happen. Consider the adage: “Don’t let the tail wag the dog.” The tail is tax reform, and the dog is your investment strategy.

Across Asia, companies are exploring the ways in which artificial intelligence can help people make better decisions, secure themselves against financial risk, learn more effectively, and obtain more accurate disease diagnoses. Here are four up-and-coming AI companies to watch in the region.

Co-working and co-living have surged in popularity in recent years—thanks to Millennials.

Sophocles' Oedipus Rex is traditionally interpreted as a play about the gods' relation to human agency. But this understanding of the text is deficient and misses the point. Instead, and as I argue, the play is what happens when man abdicates reason in favor of blind piety.

Here are a few of the best free online classes to continue your financial education.

By offering free one year subscriptions Apple may sell more iPhone 8s.

Twitter is under siege from fake accounts and botnets overwhelming Twitter feeds with pro-Kremlin and pro-Trump propaganda and brazen fake news posts.

Pre-loads are live for 'Destiny 2' on PS4.

Is it really harder for women to raise money? From outright harassment to the daily paper cuts, here are the harsh realities female founders face when fundraising. Even more importantly, here's how women have set themselves up for success despite the challenges.

Failure Week' may sound novel but it reflect growing concern of educators that children are becoming so obsessed with perfectionism they're missing the lessons that come from making mistakes and failing. The lessons on teaching kids to fail can also be applied in the workplace.

Bitcoin's scaling drama has been going on for over two years, but Bloq economist Paul Sztorc presented a solution to the debate back in 2015.

Botticelli's Birth of Venus, an overscaled 1482 painting on canvas surely ranks among the most beautiful creations ever done. Alas, when you approach close up to this piece hanging in the Uffizi Gallery, you begin to denote imperfections that raise questions.