Economy

Where Does Your Area Rank? These Are the Best and Worst Cities for Latino Entrepreneurs

The beginning of May marks the start of National Small Business Week this year, and just in time comes the 2016 list of the best and worst places in America for Latino entrepreneurs to start up their enterprises. Where should you start building your dream?

Comcast to Acquire Dreamworks Animation In $3.8 Billion Move That Could Rival Disney Empire

On Thursday Comcast announced they were acquiring Dreamworks, a major studio in animation. The acquisition came at a price of 3.8 billion and some analysts point that it could be bigger than Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm and Marvel. This is a huge announcement as Dreamworks will be working alongside Universal animation.

Hillary Clinton, John Kasich Score Endorsement of the Largest US Latino Business Group

The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the largest Hispanic business organization in the country, has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Party's nomination and Ohio Gov. John Kasich for the GOP's ticket.

Apple Q2 2016 Earnings: What Happened in the First Revenue Decline Since Before the iPhone

Apple's revenue declined last quarter for the first time since well before the iPhone existed. Here's what happened, and what it means.

Diversity in Tech: Intel CEO Details Internal 'Resistance' as Jackson Calls on Silicon Valley to Look Beyond the 'Pipeline'

Intel's CEO admitted the company had some internal resistance to his diversity goals, while Jesse Jackson wants to push for Silicon Valley diversity beyond just technology training and hiring.

Millennials, Latinos Under 30 Years Old Are Dragged Down by Other Generations in New York City

New Yorkers born between 1985 and 1996 make up about one-fifth of the city's population, yet they settle for low-wage jobs that don't utilize their skillset. The 9.3 percent unemployment rate for Latinos is higher than any other ethnicity, save African-Americans.

These Are Five Success Tips from Apple CEO Tim Cook, Despite iPhone Sales Declining

Apple stock took a hit on April 26, something that was unprecedented for the the soaring company. This was not good in particular for the iPhone, which sales were down. It's hard to know what the solutions will be but under the leadership of Tim Cook, there will likely be a solution in sight.

Charter Gets Time Warner Cable Merger Approval, But the FCC Has Some Conditions

Charter won approval for its proposed merger only if it agrees to some terms and conditions imposed from the FCC and Justice Department.

ICE Remains Committed to Intellectual Property Enforcement, Reported Seizures on the Rise

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) marked the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day to remind the public that intellectual property theft impacts the American economy as a whole.

Latinos Drove the Vast Majority of Homeownership Growth in 2015

Latinos are driving growth in homeownership in the U.S., becoming an outlier in the homeownership trend, which decreased overall in 2015.

Opening Android Apps to Chrome OS, Google May Be Beginning OS Integration in Earnest

Google may bring the Google Play Store to Chrome OS. The possibility of opening up the company's desktop operating system to Android apps could be the next step towards deeper integration of Google's two software platforms.

Apple Outdated? Billionaire Entrepreneur Jia Yueting Believes Cupertino Company Losing Momentum

Billionaire entrepreneur and LeEco chief executive Jia Yueting is throwing down the gauntlet is his high-stakes market share battle with Apple, charging that the tech giant is "outdated" and losing momentum across China.

Here's How 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,' Lin-Manuel Miranda Tackle Puerto Rico's Massive Debt Crisis

Lin-Manuel Miranda is using his talent to bring awareness about Puerto Rico and the island's massive debt crisis, and he is offering U.S. members of Congress tickets to his smash Broadway hit "Hamilton" for their assistance.

US Suicides Are Increasing And The Internet, Social Media May Be A Contributing Factor

A new federal government study finds the U.S. suicide rate has dramatically increased over the start of the new millennium, with such issues as the severe recession, increasing drug addiction and "gray divorce" believed to be fueling much of the rise.

Social Media Sunday: Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook Messenger Apps Get Updates Integrating New Features, Upgrades

This week in social media, Facebook announced it was rolling out group voice chat to Messenger, while Snapchat upped its popular face swap feature by adding the iPhone's camera roll as an image source. Meanwhile, Twitter added Yelp integration, at least overseas, in an effort to make the platform more useful for users looking for information while they're out and about.

Uber Settles Major Employee / Contractor Lawuits, But Not the Complicated Issue Underlying Them

Uber settled a couple of big lawsuits on Thursday, but the fundamental question underlying the sharing economy still remains.

Things to Look For at Disney World That Don't Include Mickey Ears or a Princess

We got an exclusive look at what's new and happening at Disney Parks in Orlando, as part of their Awaken Summer Media preview, and we're here to tell you what to keep an eye out for.

Latino Entrepreneurs Are Rapidly Creating Startups But Why Is Early Funding So Rare?

Latinos are creating businesses at a faster rate than the average for entrepreneurs. But only about one percent of Latino-owned businesses receive the early funding so important (and common) to many average startups. What gives?

Facebook Is Taking Over Your Phone With Group Calling Update For Messenger App

Facebook is rolling out voice calling for groups in its Messenger app. In adding yet another smartphone function to Facebook's domain, the company is taking another step towards total mobile domination.

Android M 6.0 Marshmallow Update Release Date: Samsung Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge Plus on T-Mobile OTA Coming Soon

T-Mobile is finally going to release the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update to two very popular phones, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Galaxy Note 5 over the air (OTA). Sometime before May 20, all T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Galaxy Note 5 devices should finally have their Marshmallow.
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