Career Coach: Feeling bored in the job? Herea s how to get out of that rut.

Feeling bored or stagnant in your current role? Thinking about searching for a new job, but not sure a job change is right for you? This is an excellent time to reflect upon not only your successes of the previous year, but also to look to the future with an eye toward enhancing your job satisfaction and, potentially, your career. One question can guide this process – what perspective are you bringing to your job? While many factors impact job satisfaction, a positive, and proactive perspective can often lead to increased opportunities for satisfaction and professional growth.

Brexit Bulletin: In Case of Emergency

Tucked away in the final pages of the government’s 75-page plan for the Brexit negotiations was the line that the government would draft emergency laws to protect the economy in the event that the talks break down without the sweeping free trade deal May wants. “The government is clear that no deal for the U.K. is better than a bad deal for the U.K.,” the white paper said.

Billionaire Magnier Said to Purchase $56 Million U.K. Estate

The family of John Magnier, the Irish bloodstock entrepreneur, acquired the Sutton Scotney Estate in Hampshire from a unit of Zurich Insurance Group AG, according to two people with knowledge of the deal. Most of the land is leased to farmers and the family doesn’t intend to change how the estate is run in the near-term, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the deal is private.

Trump Trades Barbs With Iran as New Round of Sanctions Looms

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated as President Donald Trump prepared new sanctions against the Islamic Republic and told Tehran it’s “playing with fire,” prompting Iran to respond that it won’t be bullied. The deterioration in relations came as the U.S. prepared to punish Iran for testing a ballistic missile on Sunday.

Viacom’s Spike to Launch in Russia

Viacom’s Viacom International Media Networks unit will launch a Russian version of Spike in mid-March as the company continues to roll out the network in international markets. The network will mostly air Western TV series, including Sherlock, Fargo, Peaky Blinders and Suits , as well as movies and television shows, Yelena Balmont, general director of VIMN Russia, was quoted as saying by local business daily Kommersant .

What Is a Death Tax, and Will You Have to Pay One?

If the two things that are inevitable in life are death and taxes, then it’s probably no surprise that someone figured out how to impose taxes after the grave. In the U.S., there are actually two different kinds of “death taxes”: the estate tax, which is levied by the federal government and certain states, and the inheritance tax, which is levied by only a handful of states.

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Demonstrators participate in a protest by the Yemeni community against U.S. President Donald Trump’s travel ban in the Brooklyn borough of New York, U.S., February 2, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (

Apple Set to Begin Making iPhones in India by April’s End

Apple Inc. will begin assembling iPhones in India by the end of April, a regional minister says, heightening its focus on the world’s fastest-growing major smartphone market as growth slows elsewhere. The U.S. company has tapped Taiwan’s Wistron Corp. to put together its phones in the tech capital of Bangalore in Karnataka, said Priyank Kharge, the state’s information technology minister.

India Tech Titans to Plead Visas Case Before Trump Officials

India’s largest technology companies plan a trip to Washington this month to argue against President Donald Trump’s envisioned tightening of visa programs that Silicon Valley and their own industry rely on to attract talent. The chief executives of the country’s biggest IT services companies will meet with administration officials and lawmakers from Feb. 20 to try and dissuade Trump’s team from raising requirements under the H-1B visa program, said R Chandrashekhar, the president of industry group Nasscom.

Weed 101: Colorado agriculture office shares pot know-how

In this Jan. 31, 2017 photo, agriculture regulators from seven different states and Guam tour a Denver marijuana growing warehouse on a tour organized by the Colorado Department of Agriculture in Denver. The department is opening up its marijuana … knowledge to other states and encouraging them to plan now for the possibility of regulating farmers growing a plant that violates federal law.

South Korea’s Samsung mulls building US appliance factory

South Korea’s Samsung Electronics says it’s considering building a factory to make household appliances in the United States amid industry concerns about potential protectionist trade policies under the administration of President Donald Trump. A spokeswoman for Samsung said Friday that the plans were “purely in the evaluation stage” and no decisions have been made.

Nikkei Flat in Choppy Trade Ahead of U.S. Data

Japan’s Nikkei ended flat in choppy trade on Friday as investors awaited the release of the U.S. monthly jobs report, which will set the tone for the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook, while bank stocks outperformed on higher yields. The Nikkei was flat at 18,918.20 points after traversing positive and negative territory.

Job Growth Seen Picking Up Speed in January

U.S. job growth likely accelerated in January, with wages expected to have increased steadily, suggesting a strong start for the Trump administration as it seeks to boost the economy and employment. Nonfarm payrolls probably increased by 175,000 jobs last month, in part as warm weather bolstered hiring in the construction sector, according to a Reuters survey of economists.

Global Gold Investment Demand For 2016 Hit Highest Level In 4 Years: Report

Global investment demand for gold jumped 70% year on year in 2016 to the highest level in four years, buoyed in part by the uncertain path of future interest-rate increases and the U.S. election, according to a report from the World Gold Council released Friday. Investment demand of the yellow metal rose to 1,561.1 metric tons in 2016, from 918.7 metric tons a year earlier, and inflows of gold into exchange-traded funds for the year were at their strongest since 2009, the WGC said.

China Stocks Fall as Central Bank Tightens Policy

China stocks snapped a five-day winning streak on Friday after Beijing unexpectedly raised short-term interest rates on the first trading day after the Lunar New Year holiday, in a further sign it has moved to a tightening policy bias. The blue-chip CSI300 index ended down 0.7 percent at 3,365.12 points, while the Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.6 percent to 3,140.65.

Morgan Stanley Throws Financial Advice to Future Super Bowlers

Ahead of Sunday’s big game, future NFL stars got a lesson in money matters from Morgan Stanley , as the investment firm helps athletes prepare for a career in pro football. Drew Hawkins, managing director and head of Morgan Stanley’s Global Sports & Entertainment unit, teamed up with former NFL linebacker Bart Scott to lead financial education programs at the recent Senior Bowl, a showcase for NFL Draft prospects.

European Stocks Set to Edge Higher Ahead of U.S. Payroll Report

European stocks are set to open modestly higher Friday ahead of key jobs data from the United States and increasing concerns over trade and foreign policy of President Donald Trump. European stocks are set to open modestly higher Friday ahead of key jobs data from the United States and increasing concerns over the trade and foreign policies of President Donald Trump.

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Ronette Cooley watches as she fills containers with water at a city fire station in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh where water buffaloes are available for the public on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. The city set up over a dozen spots across town … to distribute potable water after tests by the state Department of Environmental Protection showed low levels of chlorine in water at a facility that draws water from the city’s Highland Park reservoirs, prompting the closure of nearly two dozen schools and a boil-water advisory for 100,000 customers of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority.

FCC dialing up changes too late for CBS, Entercom deal

Sweeping changes are likely to come to the FCC under new leadership and President Trump in office, but will most likely not have any impact on the merger between Entercom and CBS Radio. “You can’t just suddenly change the rules, you have to go through a whole notice and comment procedure, then rule-making.

Oil Rises on Threat of New Iran Sanctions

Oil prices edged up on Friday on news that U.S. President Donald Trump could be set to impose new sanctions on multiple Iranian entities, firing geopolitical tensions between the two nations. Comments by Russian energy minister Alexander Novak that oil producers had cut their output in accordance with a pact agreed in December also helped support prices, analysts said.

Nikkei Edges Down in Choppy Trade

Japan’s Nikkei edged down in choppy trade on Friday, as investors awaited the release of the U.S. monthly jobs report that will set the tone for the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook, while bank stocks outperformed on higher yields. The Nikkei dropped 0.4 percent to 18,843.67 points in mid-morning trade after flirting with positive territory.

China Raises Short-Term Interest Rates in Fresh Tightening Signal

China’s central bank surprised financial markets on Friday by raising short-term interest rates on the first day back from a long holiday, in a further sign of a tightening policy bias as the economy shows signs of steadying. While the rate increases were modest, they reinforced views that Chinese authorities are intent on both containing capital outflows and reining in risks to the financial system created by years of debt-fueled stimulus.

4 Reasons To Avoid Under Armour Inc. Stock

Revenue rose 12% annually to $1.3 billion, but that missed estimates by $100 million and was much lower than the 20%+ growth it had continually posted for over six straight years. On the bottom line, Under Armour’s diluted earnings fell by a penny to $0.23 per share, which missed estimates by two cents.

Judge Discharges Bankruptcy After 50 Cent Pays $22 Million

The rapper who burst onto the music scene in 2003 with his debut album, “Get Rich or Die Tryin,” filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in 2015, citing debts of $36 million and assets of less than $20 million. Nevins approved a plan in July calling for 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson III, to pay back about $23 million.

FCC to Vote on Advanced US Broadcast TV Standards

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is moving forward to advance a new broadcasting standard that would improve television picture quality, allow better access to programs via mobile phones and let broadcasters turn on a television set to send emergency alerts. Republican FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said the commission will vote Feb. 23 on whether to grant initial approval on a rule to allow broadcasters to use the new standard on a voluntary basis.

Wingstop: Cramer’s Top Takeaways

Did you miss last night’s “Mad Money” on CNBC ? If so, here are some of Jim Cramer’s top takeaways. Cramer checked in with Charlie Morrison, president and CEO of Wingstop , the restaurant chain with more than 1,000 locations.