Monday, January 7, 2019




The CEO of an $18 billion consulting firm looks for 2 main qualities in new hires at any level

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Julie Sweet considers herself "a student of how to hire."
Since 2015, Sweet has been CEO of North America for Accenture, a consulting firm worth $18 billion. Before joining the company, she worked as a partner for Cravath, Swaine and Moore, considered by Vault to be the most prestigious law firm in America.
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It's important for job candidates to demonstrate many different interests, Julie Sweet told The New York Times.




Genetic testing could be the future of healthcare, but some doctors think companies like 23andMe might be doing more harm than good

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As millions of Americans sat down to Thanksgiving dinner, biomedical researcher James Hazel sent out a stark warning about the genetic-testing kits that he surmised would be a hot topic of conversation.
Most of them are neither safe nor private.
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Clinicians and advocates criticize the 23andMe approach to genetic testing, which they say prioritizes convenience over privacy and long-term health.




Wall Street financial firms plan new exchange to challenge NYSE, Nasdaq

A group of financial services firms, including Morgan Stanley , Fidelity Investments and Citadel Securities LLC, have agreed to jointly launch a new low-cost bourse that will rival Intercontinental Exchange Inc's the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Inc , the companies said in a joint statement on Monday.
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A group of financial services firms, including Morgan Stanley , Fidelity…




After Snatching Up U.S. Soy, Europe Expects to Buy Even More

After doubling its purchases of U.S. soybeans this season, the European Union has signaled that it’s ready to buy even more from America.
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After doubling its purchases of U.S. soybeans this season, the European Union has signaled that it’s ready to buy even more from America.




General Electric is surging after reports says the buyout firm Apollo is eyeing a bid for its jet-leasing business (GE)

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General Electric rallied as much as 3.16% to $8.49 a share before Monday's opening bell following news that Apollo Global Management is eyeing its aircraft-leasing unit.
The New York-based alternative-asset manager has met with lenders to secure about $30 billion in financing to purchase GE Capital Aviation Services, which could be wo...
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GE rallied more than 3% early Monday after a report said Apollo Global Management is eyeing its aircraft-leasing unit.




Huawei sues U.S. firm Interdigital in China over patent practices

InterDigital Inc on Monday said Huawei Technologies Co Ltd filed a lawsuit against it in China, alleging the U.S. technology firm had not licensed its intellectual property on fair terms.
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InterDigital Inc on Monday said Huawei Technologies Co Ltd filed a lawsuit again...




Trade Talks Surprise, Powell Placates, German Factories: Eco Day

Good morning Americas. Here’s the latest news and analysis from Bloomberg Economics to help get your week started:
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Good morning Americas. Here’s the latest news and analysis from Bloomberg Economics to help get your week started:

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