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The Psychological Price of Entrepreneurship

The Psychological Price of Entrepreneurship

Inc. | By Jessica Bruder | Jan 7, 2020 No one said building a company is easy. But it's time to be honest about how brutal it really is -- and the price so many founders secretly pay. Editor's Note: This article won an award in the Magazine Personal Service category in the 2014 Annual

6 years ago
Bankruptcy would be an easier option for consumers under Elizabeth Warren's plan

Bankruptcy would be an easier option for consumers under Elizabeth Warren's plan

Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren released a proposal on Tuesday that would remove some of the stricter rules for bankruptcy filings that were implemented in a 2005 law. Consumers also could discharge student loan debt in bankruptcy, which currently is difficult to do.

6 years ago
Louis Dreyfus owner pledged stake to raise $1 billion Credit Suisse loan

Louis Dreyfus owner pledged stake to raise $1 billion Credit Suisse loan

Margarita Louis-Dreyfus borrowed $1 billion from Credit Suisse last year to buy out minority shareholders of Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), pledged her majority stake in the commodities trader as collateral, a company filing showed.



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Japan transport minister orders security checks for large luggage at airports

Japan transport minister orders security checks for large luggage at airports

Transport Minister Kazuyoshi Akaba said on Tuesday that inspections of large baggage were now mandatory at private jet facilities at Japan's major airports, following the stunning escape of ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn from the country.



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Uber partners with Hyundai on electric air taxi

Uber partners with Hyundai on electric air taxi

U.S. ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc and South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor have teamed up to develop electric air taxis, joining the global race to make small self-flying cars to ease urban congestion.



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Nissan says it will continue to pursue legal action against Ghosn

Nissan says it will continue to pursue legal action against Ghosn

Nissan Motor said on Tuesday that ousted former Chairman Carlos Ghosn's flight from Japan would not affect its policy of holding him responsible for "serious misconduct."



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Oil dips as markets await Iran response to U.S. killing of military commander

Oil dips as markets await Iran response to U.S. killing of military commander

Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, coming off their highest levels in months as the market calmed while the world braces for Iran's response to the killing of its top military commander by the United States.



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GM delivered 3.09 million vehicles in China in 2019, down 15% year-on-year

GM delivered 3.09 million vehicles in China in 2019, down 15% year-on-year

General Motors Co's vehicle sales in China fell 15% in 2019, as the U.S. automaker suffered a prolonged sales slowdown in the world's biggest auto market and faced heightened competition in its key mid-priced SUV segment.



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Asia stocks bounce, oil slips as Iran anxiety ebbs

Asia stocks bounce, oil slips as Iran anxiety ebbs

Asian shares rebounded on Tuesday as a day passed without any new escalation in the Middle East and Wall Street erased early losses to end in the black as tech stocks climbed.



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Impossible Foods to trial plant-based sausage patty with Burger King

Impossible Foods to trial plant-based sausage patty with Burger King

Impossible Foods Inc on Monday launched a plant-based sausage patty that will be tested in 139 Burger King restaurants later this month, entering a category dominated by rival Beyond Meat .



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Boeing will reassign 3,000 workers as airlines reach compensation deals over MAX

Boeing will reassign 3,000 workers as airlines reach compensation deals over MAX

Boeing Co said Monday that it will reassign 3,000 workers to other jobs as it halts production of the grounded best-selling 737 MAX jet in mid-January.



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Left's Citron hedge fund posts 43% gain in first year

Left's Citron hedge fund posts 43% gain in first year

Andrew Left, who has long targeted companies that he thinks are over-valued through his work at Citron Research, told investors on Monday that his new hedge fund returned 43% after fees in 2019, its first year in business.



6 years ago
Asia stocks attempt a rally as Iran anxiety ebbs

Asia stocks attempt a rally as Iran anxiety ebbs

Asian shares rebounded on Tuesday as a day passed without a new escalation in the Middle East and Wall Street erased early losses to end in the black as tech stocks climbed.



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Toyota to build prototype city of the future in Japan

Toyota to build prototype city of the future in Japan

Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday it plans to build a prototype "city of the future" at the base of Japan's Mt. Fuji, powered by hydrogen fuel cells and functioning as a laboratory for autonomous cars, "smart homes," artificial intelligence and other technologies.



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American Airlines, Aeromexico reach compensation deals with Boeing over MAX crisis

American Airlines, Aeromexico reach compensation deals with Boeing over MAX crisis

American Airlines Group Inc , the largest U.S. airline, on Monday became the latest carrier to reach a settlement with Boeing Co for compensation for damages the airline incurred in 2019 from the ongoing grounding of its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.



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