Wednesday, July 30, 2014

U.S. economy rebounds, job gains solid, Twitter’s shares soar

THE FORTUNE DAILY

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

U.S. economy rebounded strongly in the second quarter


Better-than-expected 4% growth rate in the spring is a welcome reversal of the contraction the world's largest economy saw in the first three months of the year.

The Leonardo DiCaprio factor? Study finds wider-faced men are better negotiators


But a wider face can be detrimental should compromise be required, report finds.

Twitter's sales growth sends shares soaring


Big gains in second-quarter ad sales and users sent the online message board's shares up 30%.

U.S. companies could also feel sting of latest Russia sanctions


Energy and manufacturing firms doing business with Russia could suffer because of the measures.

Study finds a diverse corporate boards rein in risk, good for shareholders


They can help a company avoid risky projects and lead to greater dividends for shareholders

By Eleanor Bloxham

Burger King: Not letting everyone have it their way


The burger chain has a lack of diversity on its executive team, and its board doesn't seem to want to show up to the company's annual meeting.

By Chris Matthews

Explaining the mystery of fast economic growth under Democratic presidents


It seems to have little to do with what a Commander in Chief can control.

By Claire Zillman

Being lonely at work is bad for business


One nonprofit is attempting to stem teacher burnout by addressing a problem that plagues many offices: employee loneliness.
Private-sector job creation was softer-than-expected in July
Nintendo posts a loss despite a boost from Mario
Argentina on the brink and data on U.S. growth — five things to know about today
India's Tata earmarks $35 billion to ride the Modi express
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