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5 things to know before the stock market opens Thursday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Trump trade trembles The post-election rally took a pause Wednesday. U.S. stocks were mixed for the day, stalling a torrid run after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory last week. The Dow and S&P 500 both rose only slightly, while the Nasdaq Composite ticked lower. The mixed […]

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Commerzbank board member warns of significant job losses with a hostile UniCredit takeover

Two-thirds of the jobs at Commerzbank could disappear if UniCredit successfully carries out a hostile takeover of the German lender, a Commerzbank supervisory board member warned on Tuesday. Stefan Wittmann, who is also a senior official at German trade union Verdi, told CNBC’s Annette Weisbach that “we certainly hope we can avoid” a hostile takeover by the Italian bank. […]

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Boeing union hits out over ‘final’ 30% pay rise offer

The union representing thousands of striking Boeing workers has hit out at what the aircraft manufacturing giant called its “best and final” pay offer, which proposed a 30% rise over four years. The new offer also included the reinstatement of a performance bonus and improved retirement benefits. However, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace […]

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A Looming East Coast Port Strike Could Shake the Economy

With dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coasts threatening to strike on Oct. 1, businesses have been accelerating imports, redirecting cargo and pleading with the Biden administration to prevent a walkout. Some importers started ordering Christmas goods four months earlier than usual to get them through the ports before a labor contract between the operators of port […]

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Ways to Introduce Agile Concepts to Your Project

Ways to Introduce Agile Concepts to Your ProjectAgile project management has gained a lot of traction in recent years. It’s a powerful solution that offers flexibility, agility and runs “leaner and meaner”. However, most projects operate on the age-old waterfall management principle. Is there any way that you can bring Agile project management concepts into […]

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How To Be a Lazy Project Manager

How To Be a Lazy Project Manager Maybe it’s because the dog days of August fast approach and most people are either on vacation or wishing they were. But the Lazy Project Manager struck a vibe because who wants to work hard when it’s so hot outside?Peter B. Taylor is the brains behind TheLazyProjectManager.com (http://www.thelazyprojectmanager.com/). He’s […]

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Tips for Project Management Team Collaboration

Tips for Project Management Team Collaboration Project management requires a specific combination of skills and experience. However, it also requires that you have a team that can communicate and collaborate together in order to be effective. Collaboration can be difficult, particularly if your team is widespread, or made up of individuals who have never worked […]

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Making the Most Out of Your PMP Certification

Making the Most Out of Your PMP Certification You’ve been managing projects for a long time. You clocked up all of the required education hours. You’ve taken the preparation course.Are you successfully studying for the PMP exam? Consider these suggestions at this early stage of making the most out of your PMP certification work:While it […]