Economy

Wal-Mart vs. Amazon Prime: Store to Test Free Online Shipping Service Similar to Amazon Prime

Wal-Mart will test out an unlimited free shipping service that is very similar to Amazon Prime. Wal-Mart will test out an unlimited free shipping service that is very similar to Amazon Prime.

Randi Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO's Sister Sells Vibrant Los Altos Home for $5.48M

Randi Zuckerberg, a successful entrepreneur like her brother, Mark of Facebook fame, is listing her California home.

Expert and Nielsen Exec Monica Gil Discusses Significance of Hispanic Spending and Behavior

With 1.5 trillion in spending power, there's little need for arguing -- Latinos have a firm hold on national wealth and spending that has influences the way mainstream marketers think, function and spend.

Toyota and Nissan Recall: 6.5 Million Vehicles Recalled Because of Takata Airbags

Toyota and Nissan have recalled 6.5 million vehicles over faulty airbags from the troubled Japanese auto supplier Takata.

Millennial Labor Participation Rate Surpasses Generation X: Pew Research

Millennials, an American demographic comprising of 18-to-34-year olds, have become the largest generation share of the U.S. workforce.

Obama Hosts Global Entrepreneurship Event at White House

President Obama hosted a group of up and coming entrepreneurs as well as world-renowned businessmen and women at the White House on Monday as part of an event on global entrepreneurship. The president hopes to promote and increase entrepreneurial projects among diverse groups around the world.

Verizon Buys AOL: Telecommunications Company to Get More Involved in Online Content Following $4.4B Purchase of AOL

Verizon is buying AOL for $4.4 billion, the companies announced Tuesday. Verizon is buying AOL for $4. 4 billion, the companies announced Tuesday. Verizon says that by acquiring AOL they can expand their online video offerings, The New York Times reported.

Home Prices Up Due to Limited Supply; See the Five Most Expensive Metros in 2015

Due to tight home inventory, home prices went up, an NAR study reveals. Know the most expensive metros in the U.S. as of Q1 2015.

Latino, Millennial, Immigrant Entrepreneurs Play 'Enormous' Role in US Economy, Says SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet

Latinos have said job creation and fixing the economy is among their most important issues that politicians should address during the midterm election, according to Latino Decisions 2014 Election Eve Poll, and U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet has been helping Latinos enter into small business ventures.

Manos Accelerator’s David Lopez Talks Lack of VC Funding for Latino Startups, New Addition to Manos

Jennifer Lopez might have garnered the most attention from an audience not used to hearing business pitches from global pop superstars last week at the Venture Capital Association's VentureScape conference. But it's her father David, co-founder of the Latino startup-focused Manos Accelerator, who most challenged the assumptions of those investors in budding businesses.

Cuban Tech News: Silicon Valley Hopes for Tech Revolution in Communist Island

Entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley are hoping to quickly take advantage of the rapprochement between the United States and Cuba and take their technology to "the island's Internet-hungry populace."

HIV Cure: GlaxoSmithKline and University of North Carolina to Partner for HIV/AIDS Cure

The University of North Carolina and GlaxoSmithKline have joined forces to find the cure for AIDS, a crippling disease that caused an alarming 1,500,000 deaths in 2013.

CHANGING THE GAME: Daniel Lubetzky, CEO of KIND Snacks, Shares his Ingredient for Purposeful Success

"Changing the Game" is a series featuring prominent Latino changemakers and their stories of success, innovation, and vision.

The Challenges Latino Technology Startups Face, As Explained By the Latino Entrepreneurs Facing Them

A study from IHS Global Insight, an economic forecasting firm, said Latinos might account for 40 percent of the U.S. job growth by 2020, and that increase includes the rate of Latino entrepreneurs. During the last two decades, Latino entrepreneurship has tripled, and Latin Post spoke with entrepreneurs who have further built the groundwork for Latino community to succeed particularly in the tech sector.

Obama Speaks out About Elizabeth Warren's Criticism of Trade-Pact

United States President Barack Obama spoke out about Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren's criticism on his free-trade pact with 12 Asian countries.

Facebook Says Your News Bubble Is Your Fault, Twitter Bolsters Its Marketing, and Pinterest Raises More Money

This week in social media, the blame for your Facebook bubble was officially placed on... you. Meanwhile, Twitter bolstered its marketing team, Snapchat debuted new video ads, Pinterest raised $186 million in funding, and Meerkat cozied up to Facebook.

Intel, Google Announce New Diversity in Silicon Valley Initiatives

Intel has announced its 2015 plan for a more diverse workforce, and Google has joined in with its own $150 million initiative to get more women, African Americans, and Latinos into technology.

Google News: Order Food Through Your Search Results

It should come as no surprise that Google has ventured into food ordering online, allowing you to place a food order directly from the search engine results page on your phone.

Nokia Here Maps: Uber and Carmakers Want to Buy Nokia's Map Service; Are They Testing Out a Self-Driving Car?

Uber and three automakers are trying to buy Nokia's Here maps service. The purchase would distance these companies from Google's map services and could mean that they are testing out a self-driving car.

Oculus Rift Demos and Headset: Virtual Reality Headset to Be Available in Early 2016

A virtual reality headset is coming to the public in early 2016 with pre-ordering starting later this year. The Oculus Rift headset will bring 3D images to the display and allow users to experience a whole new environment.
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