Daily Archives: July 29, 2019

Trump asks: Why does Rep. Cummings get so much money sent to corrupt Baltimore?

President Trump took to Twitter Saturday morning, asking questions about how Baltimore is run, given their access to federal funds. Continue Reading Below "Why is so much money sent to the Elijah Cummings district when it is considered the worst run and most dangerous anywhere in the United States," he asked. "No human being would […]

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Stock futures trade cautiously to start a week with a Fed meeting, trade talks and jobs

There will be plenty of events to drive the markets this week. Continue Reading Below Investors are bracing for the busiest week of second-quarter earnings season, with 7 Dow members and 159 companies in the S&P 500, or almost one-third of the benchmark index, posting results. The three major U.S. equity markets are trading little […]

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Jennifer Lopez’s birthday: Fabulous & rich at 50

Iconic entertainer Jennifer Lopez is celebrating a major milestone today: It's her 50th birthday. Continue Reading Below But it’s her storybook rise from the Bronx to the bank that has her climbing the ranks of the rich and famous, dancing to No. 76 on the list of the Top 100 Richest Celebrities of 2019. Jennifer Lopez […]

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Oldest baby boomers remain in workforce at highest rate in decades

The majority of older Americans are opting not to retire – instead remaining in the workforce beyond the age of 65. Continue Reading Below New data from the Pew Research Center shows that nearly 30 percent of baby boomers between the ages of 65 and 72 were either working or looking for work in 2018 […]

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How Should Luxury Brands Represent Masculinity in China?

The recent choice of sensitive heartthrob Keanu Reeves as the new face of Saint Laurent illustrates the evolution of masculinity at a global level, and so-called ‘alpha men’ are selling less inside China. The most visible proof of changing male preferences in marketing from alpha to beta can be seen in the growing popularity of […]

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Mob Violence, Demonstrations Shut Down Luxury Sector in Hong Kong

Global luxury brands, many of which have depended on Hong Kong as a dependable market for years, have recently faced disruption and poor sales due to the city’s ongoing anti-government protests and “vigilante”-style violence. Apple and Estée Lauder are just two of the companies that have had to close early and operate under special working […]

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