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Anthem's big data breach is already sparking lawsuits
Suits filed in Alabama and California allege the health insurer didn't adequately protect customer data that may have been exposed in the hack.
Lego to produce a 'Doctor Who'-themed product
The "Doctor Who and Companions" project was selected by the company through Lego Ideas, an online community that designs and votes on Lego sets.
Wall Street CEO turns down $2.2 million bonus he didn’t deserve
Before we hail Jefferies' Richard Handler as a hero in the CEO pay wars, consider this: He probably shouldn't have qualified for the bonus that he turned down in the first place.
The Shack of Radios in the Shadow of Internet Mansions
Seeking Alpha One of the few remaining — and struggling — bastions of the glory days of consumer electronics brick-and-mortar retail, RadioShack, and perhaps the very first consumer electronics retailer just filed Chapter 11 protection. I made my first electric-guitar fuzzbox 40 years ago with parts I bought from RadioShack. I will go so far […]
Week ahead: Valuations may hurt small caps, despite job growth
The good news from Friday's jobs report may already be reflected in the prices of the smallest U.S. stocks.
Stocks Slide as Greece Fear Eclipses Blowout Jobs Report
NEW YORK (TheStreet) - Greece was the word on Wall Street Friday afternoon, stealing focus from a blowout jobs report out of the U.S. in the morning. Stocks tumbled into the red during the afternoon session after Greece's new government showed no signs of relenting in its discussions with the European Central Bank on reforms to its bailout program. "We will not accept any deal which is not related to a new program," an unnamed official told Reuters. ...
Postal Service records $754 million loss, while sales rise
The U.S. Postal Service recorded a $754 million loss in the fourth quarter, although revenue rose on the back of higher prices and a record number of packages delivered.
How cocaine crushed my trading skills
Turney Duff, now five years sober, talks about how cocaine crushed his trading skills-and cost him and his firm millions.
How a Silly Mistake Helped Feds Close the Silk Road
Ross Ulbricht, 30, oversaw a complicated online drug market that was brought down by low-tech investigation techniques.
Gamers rejoice: 'Zelda' series may come to Netflix
Netflix has started to develop a live action series based on the popular "Legend of Zelda" games, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Your broker has been hacked: Now what?
If your broker-dealer or investment advisor is hacked, your money could be gone forever.
Hacking Victim Anthem Failed to Encrypt Customer Data
Health insurance providers are not required to encrypt customer information if doing so would present an unreasonable burden.
Sprint to set up shop as RadioShack files for bankruptcy
Sprint's latest plan for luring new subscribers is to occupy the remains of RadioShack.The long-struggling consumer electronics chain filed for bankruptcy protection Thursday. Part of its plan is for Sprint, the No. 3 U.S. wireless carrier, to open mini-shops in as many as 1,750 of RadioShack's remaining stores.Overland Park, Kansas-based Sprint Corp. has been aggressively trying to draw subscribers from its bigger rivals, Verizon and AT&T.It's had some recent success, adding nearly 1 million new customers in its latest quarter. And if approved,...
Uber to Launch Panic Button, Safety Net Features for App
The rise of rideshare companies around the world has drawn attention to the safety of women passengers.
Tax Hacks: Beware the Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
Tax season is bad enough without getting caught in a tax scam.
What's in Richard Branson's suitcase?
Billionaire Richard Branson travels all around the world for business and pleasure. Find out which three things he can't travel without.
Coke hiding secret shares?
Wintergreen Advisers CEO David Winters argues Coke is hiding secret bonus shares in their public statements.
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