Hollywood fared considerably better than the local industry, with revenue for imported films up 10.9 percent for the year. After averaging yearly growth of 35 percent for more than a decade, China’s movie ticket revenue expanded just 3.7 percent in 2016, clocking in at 45.7 billion yuan for the year, according to official data from China’s State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television .
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Toyota’s hydrogen-powered car wants to be the alternative to…
Right now, if you want an alternative-fuel vehicle, you have to pick from offerings that either require gasoline or an electrical outlet. The gas-electric hybrid and the battery-powered car – your Toyota Priuses, Chevy Volts, and Teslas – are staples in this space.
Police took down a Sydney crime syndicate and made ‘the…
Australian police dismantled a major cocaine smuggling ring after a two-and-a-half-year multi-agency operation undertaken with Tahiti, Australian authorities announced on Thursday. Operation Okesi, which began in July 2014, culminated in a Christmas-night seizure of 500 kilograms of cocaine in New South Wales in eastern Australia.
Warren Buffett Wisdom To Ring In the New Year
Clearly, Warren Buffett knows a thing or two about investing success, and fortunately, he isn’t shy about sharing the secrets he’s learnedover the years. His annual reports to investors are packed with folksy investing wisdom, including these gems, each of which could help make youa more successful investor in 2017.
The 2 Changes to 401(k)s in 2017 You Need to Know
There aren’t many changes to 401 s in 2017, with another year of subdued inflation keeping the regular employee contribution limits at $18,000 for those who are younger than 50 and $24,000 for those who are 50 or older. However, a couple of provisions will see some minor changes that could impact high-income workers as well as those at the lower end of the wage scale.
FCC’s 5 biggest battles for Trump’s first year
Republicans are poised to take control of the Federal Communications Commission and the agency is bracing for a shake-up. Wheeler will step down in 2017 and control is tilting to the agency’s Republican commissions after Dem Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel failed to be reconfirmed.
The top 7 retailers to watch in 2017 (LB, LULU, PVH, AEO, ADS,…
Lingerie trends went from heavily-padded to barely-there, leading to explosive growth for some new brands and forcing industry mainstays to reinvent themselves. In sportswear, rivals are nipping at the heels of industry leader Nike.
Oil Market Seen as Surprise Haven From Political Risk in 2017
With Donald Trump set to enter the White House in January and populists on the march across Europe, political risk will loom large in 2017. Cautious investors may find stability in an unfamiliar place: the oil market.
Strengthening U.S. Dollar Signals Economic Growth in 2017
On Wall Street, the rising dollar has been one of the most visible signals of growing optimism in the U.S. economy. For many other countries, it spells trouble.
Kia Motors says plans to sell 3.17 million vehicles globally in 2017
Kia Motors Corp aims to sell 3.17 million vehicles globally in 2017, the South Korean company said on Monday, up slightly from its 2016 goal of 3.12 million.
3 men decapitated, 2 more slain in Acapulco over New Year’s
A taxi driver lies dead in his car after being shot shortly before midnight in a busy street in Acapulco early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. At least five people were killed over the New Year’s weekend in the Mexican resort city of Acapulco, including three men found decapitated in a central neighborhood.
Hyundai Motor says aims to sell 5.08 million vehicles globally in 2017
Hyundai Motor Co aims to sell 5.08 million vehicles globally in 2017, the South Korean company said on Monday, up slightly from its 2016 goal. Hyundai Motor said in a regulatory filing it plans to sell 4.4 million vehicles overseas and another 683,000 vehicles domestically.
North American Movie Box Office Hits Record in 2016
The North American movie box office raked in $11.4 billion in 2016, making it the highest-earning year in history, according to box office tracker comScore. The crop of blockbuster movies in 2016 was topped by “Finding Dory,” which tallied $486.3 million in sales in the United States and Canada, comScore said.
What you should talk about on a first date, according to research
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Forget a New Year’s resolution – ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’…
Forget a New Year’s resolution – ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ author Tim Ferriss explains the right way to set goals If you ask Tim Ferriss what his New Year’s resolution is, he’ll tell you he doesn’t believe in them. But that’s not to say ” The 4-Hour Workweek ” author and ” The Tim Ferriss Show ” podcast host doesn’t have a collection of ambitious goals.
Wal-Mart Stock History: How the Worlds Biggest Retailer Created So Much Wealth for Investors
Today, it generates almost $500 billion of sales through 11,500 locations and a large online presence. More than 260 million customers passed through Wal-Mart’s retailing doors last year.
Connecticut official to sit on advisory board to FCC
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has been appointed to a board that advises the Federal Communications Commission on telecommunications issues, ranging from cable franchising to broadband access. Elin Swanson Katz, the state’s advocate for consumers, will be the Democratic governor’s designee on the FCC’s Intergovernmental Advisory Board.
The network architecture of the alt-right
While there is no single, overarching explanation for Donald Trump’s election, his ascendancy would have been unthinkable in a pre-internet age, for two reasons. The first is that much of Trump’s campaign rhetoric would never have got past the editorial “gatekeepers” of an earlier era – the TV network owners and controllers, the editors of powerful print media and the Federal Communications Commission with its “fairness doctrine” .
This essay got a high-school senior into Harvard, Yale, MIT,…
But before he was accepted to the prestigious Ivy League school, he had to first navigate the tricky process of writing a stellar admissions essay. His hard work certainly paid off.
Dakota Access Pipeline protesters hung a giant banner from the…
A strange scene unfolded during the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 17 game against the Chicago Bears when North Dakota Access Pipeline protesters hung a giant banner from the rafters of US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The two protesters, one of whom was wearing a Vikings Brett Favre jersey, climbed to the rafters and unfolded a giant banner urging US Bank to divest from the controversial pipeline.
San Diego nonprofit goes broke celebrating Fleet Week
The nonprofit foundation that runs San Diego Fleet Week is out of money, and its board has been negotiating with creditors to settle its debts. A San Diego Union-Tribune analysis published Saturday finds the San Diego Fleet Week Foundation’s deepest deficits are tied to its cornerstone event, the Coronado Speed Festival.
Oil pipeline protesters unfurl banner during Vikings game
A protester against the Dakota Access Pipeline rappels from the catwalk in U.S. Bank Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy … Protesters against the Dakota Access Pipeline rappel from the catwalk in U.S. Bank Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis.
3 Under-the-Radar Biotech Stocks to Watch in 2017
You read plenty about the biggest biotechs on the market. But what about smaller biotechs that have a lot of potential? Akebia Therapeutics might not have huge market caps yet, but they have a lot going for them.
In an Ironic Twist, Obamacare Enrollment Hits an All-Time High
In less than three weeks, the sands of time will likely begin slipping away for the Affordable Care Act, which is more commonly known as Obamacare. The hallmark legislation passed by President Obama in March 2010 faces the likelihood that it’ll be heavily amended or repealed in its entirety soon after President-elect Trump takes office.
3 Stocks I Won’t Be Selling In 2017
Oftentimes, portfolio performance can benefit from lack of action. In other words, investors may be better off simply leaving their stocks alone, and not worrying about timing the market to buy and sell at the right times.
3 Myths About Marijuana Stocks
What do Hercules, Thor, centaurs, and marijuana stocks have in common? They’re all the subjects of myths. Most myths have at least a little bit of truth interspersed with a lot that is false.
Broncos coach Gary Kubiak is reportedly ‘likely’ stepping down…
Kubiak, 55, missed the Broncos’ Week 6 game this season with what was called a “complex migraine condition,” according to Schefter. In 2013, as coach of the Houston Texans, Kubiak reportedly suffered a mini-stroke during a game and had to be rushed to hospital.
9 pieces of advice you’ll be glad you ignored
Over on Quora, more than 100 people have answered the question, ” What is one piece of advice you are glad you ignored? ” People weighed in with memories of parents encouraging them to stay at soul-sucking jobs and friends telling them money isn’t all-important. Emil Joswin remembers hearing : “Your early twenties [are] the most productive part of your life, so work hard and earn as much money as possible.”
Iran says Turkmenistan cuts of gas shipments over past debts
The Iranian Oil Ministry’s website reported the dispute Sunday, urging consumers to limit their use to guard against shortages. The website did not provide further details on the amount of the debts.
Better Buy: Starbucks Corporation vs. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
A mature restaurant with over 1,000 locations putting up comparable-store sales growth of near 20%? Impossible! And then, the disaster of foodborne illness hit. That has been followed by criminal investigations, plummeting sales, a jettisoning of a co-CEO, and a stock that has lost almost half of its value in little more than a year.
With new year, more Vermonters eligible for paid sock leave
More Vermont workers are starting off 2017 accruing paid sick leave that they can use when they fall ill or need time off to tend to sick family members or other emergencies. The law is expected to benefit about 60,000 Vermont workers who do not have access to paid sick leave through their work.
Westar increases use of drones in Kansas
Westar Energy says the increasing use of drones is helping it work faster, save money and improve safety for its employees. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the company sends drones to inspect equipment, navigate remote areas and manage some emergency situations.
Now You Can Order a Rocket Launch Online
SpaceX is amazing.Not only has Elon Musk’s space start-up shaken up the industry by proving that rockets can launch from Earth, and then land back on Earth — and even on a boat . Not only has it cut the price of such rocket launches enormously — and forced its rivals at Boeing United Launch Alliance to do the same .
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How much are your old prescriptions worth? Maybe not much to you. But for some companies, your medications, test results and hospital records are the building blocks of a multinational business.
College Worries Trump Retirement for Parents, Data Says
Many parents worry about paying for college, but apparently, it really keeps some folks up at night. Gallup conducted interviews between 2001 and 2015 asking participants to rank their chief financial fears and then divided that data into different subgroups.
Biotech Stocks: What to Watch in 2017
You probably didn’t like 2016 very much if you owned biotech stocks. Many biotech stocks, including some solid ones, performed dismally.
Sorry, Baby Boomers: You’re Never Going to Retire
The oldest members of the baby boom generation have turned 70, and thousands more are reaching standard retirement age every day. Yet even as baby boomers approach their golden years, they’re doing so with an unprecedented level of pessimism about their financial future.
a oeYoua re Welcome.a Little Words Can Make a Big Difference to Your Clients
By Bill Acheson via Iris.xyz “You’re welcome.” It’s a phrase that every one of us learned to say when we were young.
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For Europe in 2017, the big question is whether fragile economic growth and unprecedented central-bank stimulus will be overtaken by populist politics. European equities could have a strong year if the antieuro populist candidates that have gained traction over 2016 fail to win elections, as polling suggests.
Expelled Russian Diplomats Leave United States
Russian diplomats who were expelled by order of U.S. President Barack Obama left Washington on Sunday, Russian news agencies reported, citing Russia’s embassy. Obama ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian suspected spies and imposed sanctions on two Russian intelligence agencies over the hacking of U.S. political groups during the 2016 presidential election.