Usain Bolt is a brand -- a track and field icon with an international following. Bolt, who is Jamaican, has deals with Puma, Nissan, Hublot, Visa, Virgin Media and Japan's All Nippon Airways. There's also Optus, an Australian telecommunications company, and Enertor, which sells sports insoles. But what's next?
Hedge Fund Robot Outsmarting Human Counterparts
Yoshinori Nomura, Fund Manager for Simplex Equity Futures has developed a self learning computer program, the first in the money management sector to utilize artificial intelligence....and it is proving to be savvier than its creator.
3 Things to Watch in the Markets This Week
Last week saw the Dow remain at near record highs and the week ahead brings a few major earnings releases that could produce significant moves for the reporting companies, including J.M. Smucker, Guess and GameStop.
Three Shocks That Could Have A Major Impact On Financial Markets
Headlines of the leading financial publications show that most investors seem to be afraid of the current market environment. analysts at Natixis believe they have narrowed it down to three key risks that could be the undoing of this bull market — the second longest ever.
Which Luxury Car Company is Taking on Tesla
Jaguar Land Rover, now owned by India's Tata Motors, is currently gearing up to produce two new battery-electric vehicles: a premium SUV and a big, opulent sedan. This may be the first of many to attack the lucrative "premium electric vehicle" market.
For Profit Prison Stocks Crash On Announced Phase Out
The US Department of Justice announced today that it was phasing out the use of for profit private prisons, shares of these companies fell dramatically — but some analyst say they went too far.
Mystery Billionaire Father Daughter Team Secretly Reshaping Trump’s Campaign
Behind the scenes and without a formal role in the campaign, a conservative philanthropist named Rebekah Mercer, has now become one of its most potent forces.
Uber Introduces Self-Driving Cars
In a few weeks, Uber will start using self-driving cars to carry passengers in Pittsburgh, raising the stakes in the fast-track race to deploy autonomous vehicles.
Oil Leaps Into a Bull Market
Oil climbed into bull market Thursday, completing the turnaround from a bear market dive in just three weeks as falling stockpiles and talk of an OPEC output cap keep fueling gains.
Why is America Giving Up Control of The Internet
The Department of Commerce is set to hand off the final vestiges of American control over the Internet to an International Coalition including China and Russia.
How to Profit From the Coming Drone Revolution
Sales from drones will exceed $12 billion in 2021, up from $8 billion last year. New technologies will excite consumers and military spending will remain elevated.
Congratulations on Your Olympic Medal; Now Pay Up!
Michael Phelps can't out swim Uncle Sam, who awaits him at the finish line each time he wins a medal. His total income tax bill for the 2016 Games? Up to about $55,000 for his five golds and one silver.
