This Princeton professor posted his CV of failures for the world to see

We all have failures in our careers. But usually we keep quiet about it. Not this Princeton professor, who recently shared his CV of failures on Twitter for the world to see. It includes sections titled "Degree programs I did not get into," "Research funding I did not get" and...

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Forget China GDP, follow these 3 trends: Expert

Recent developments in China's private sector point to slower growth ahead, despite a GDP report on Friday that showed gains in line with expectations, said Leland Miller, president of China Beige Book International. China reported GDP grew 6.7 percent in the first quarter. But Miller said China GDP is a "terrible" figure to follow because the model is poorly constructed...

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Nordstrom to cut 350 to 400 jobs

An employee arranges cosmetic products in a container in a Nordstrom Inc. store Nordstrom says it will be cutting about 350 to 400 jobs as it looks to be more nimble at a time where shoppers are shifting their spending more online. The upscale department store, based...

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Used car prices are falling for the first time since 2008

Used car prices look set to suffer their first meaningful decline since 2008. And the likely culprit is the strong number of new vehicle sales. According to "NADA Used Car Guide," used car prices will fall 5 to 6 percent this year. And while some may be tempted to draw from...

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What XO in an email really means

Diane Sawyer does it. Lena Dunham does it. My (male) rabbi does it. Executives from Twitter, Corcoran, Visa, law firms, Citibank and UTA do it. Even the dictionary mentions it. Working women. We're all business. But increasingly, sentiments that were otherwise reserved for casual...

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Warren Buffett: This business is down 'considerably,' and will remain depressed

Warren Buffett Legendary investor Warren Buffett said Saturday that Berkshire Hathaway's railroad business has fallen drastically, and the pain is likely to continue. "The railroad [business] is down considerably in the first quarter, and will most likely remain...

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Need job advice? Try turning to your financial advisor for help

Financial advisors are starting to recognize the important role they can play in their clients' career journeys. "When it comes to financial well-being, your career is the most important aspect of your financial picture," said certified financial planner Avani Ramnani, director...

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Kuwait oil, gas workers end strike, pledge to push production back up

Kuwaiti oil and gas workers have ended a three-day strike that had temporarily cut the OPEC member's crude production by nearly half, the trade union said in a statement posted on its Twitter account. "In honor of his highness the Emir ... we have decided the following. First, the cancellation of the general strike and the attendance of all oil sector workers...

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Cramer: Don't just listen to Carl Icahn on Apple

Jim Cramer watched as the market was roaring strong on Thursday, until about 2 pm Eastern. That's when investor Carl Icahn told CNBC that he sold Apple over concerns of Chinese weakness. Those comments sent the market plummeting, and Apple lost another 3...

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Why Apple's China problem is likely to get much, much worse

Apple is coming off a 26 percent sales decline in Greater China, the steepest drop among its five regions. More worrisome: The greatest risks lie ahead. That's the view of a growing chorus of experts and prognosticators concerned about the unpredictability of the Chinese government. Earlier this month, China shut down iTunes Movies and iBooks just six months after...

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Why Airbnb is in talks with one of America's largest unions

Start-up Airbnb and the SEIU, one of the nation's largest labor unions, are in talks for a potential alliance. The San Francisco-based home rental company offers a platform and income stream for home renters. The Service Employees International Union, or SEIU, represents...

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Political headwinds blow back on global trade deals

As the pace of global trade slows, so does support for a pair of deals designed to revive it. With a fresh round of European trade talks getting underway this week, President Barack Obama spent the weekend in Germany trying to counter strong political headwinds at home to his administration's effort to lower trade barriers with Europe. Obama told a news conference with German...

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