How Derek Jeter, Kobe Bryant--and Now Kevin Durant--Achieved 1 Thing Fans Never Thought They Could

With The Players' Tribune, both star athletes and lesser-knowns are taking control of their stories.

Airbnb seeks funds valuing it at $30 billion: source

(Reuters) - Apartment-sharing startup Airbnb is in talks for a new round of funding that would value the company at $30 billion, a source close to the company said on Tuesday.

Is the Open-Plan Office Really Right for You? Pros and Cons of Removing Walls

Open office plans may give your employees flexibility, but it may harm their productivity in the long run.

Wall Street moves higher after Brexit-induced selloff

(Reuters) - Wall Street was higher on Tuesday as investors rushed to pick up stocks after Britain's decision to leave the European Union sparked a massive two-day selloff in global markets.

How to Write Emotionally Intelligent Emails

These simple principles for writing emotionally intelligent emails can help you establish trust and build positive working relationships.

The One Piece of Advice that Could Make Obama a Rockstar Venture Capitalist

President Obama recently suggested he would enjoy a career in Silicon Valley as a venture capitalist once he is done with public service. We present three reasons why Obama should invest in network businesses.

Walking On Hot Coals? Here Are 5 Tests Of Courage Tony Robbins Should Introduce Instead

After the media makes much of people getting hurt by walking over hot coals, it's time for new thinking.

Brexit more heartburn than heart attack for hedge funds

NEW YORK/BOSTON (Reuters) - UK voters' surprise decision to leave the European Union roiled markets on Friday, but hedge funds appear to have avoided crippling losses, according to market data and...

7 Credibility Boosting Phrases to Include in Your Next Presentation

These easily-remembered phrases help you keep your presentation focused on what's important to your audience.

This Entrepreneur Saved His Local Boys & Girls Club$1.8 Million Dollars With A Green Energy Solution

Going green can mean saving green. See how Ted Torre-Bueno, President of Empowered Energy Solutions, saved his local boys & girls club almost $2 million and helped the environment at the same time.

Bill Gates Recommends These 9 Books to Make You a Better Entrepreneur and a Better Person

One of the giants of the last century opens up on what to read to get ahead.

Why Live Video is Tumblr's Last Shot at Relevancy

Tumblr is playing catchup with other social content platforms and the live streaming announcement is another attempt to gain ground.

Column: The smart money is sitting the Brexit panic out

(Reuters) - All over the world financial advisors and brokers are calling clients and urging them to take steps to "make" or "save" money in light of the British vote on EU membership on Thursday.

These Small Changes Will Make You Happier and More Successful

Being happier will make you more successful. Here are some easy ways to get there.

U.S. banks tell trading clients to brace for UK vote

(Reuters) - U.S. banks including Bank of America Corp and Morgan Stanley are warning clients about the potential for extreme price moves as Britain prepares to vote on its membership of the...

What You Can Learn From One of the Biggest Startup Flops of All Time

More than two years after Fab.com collapsed, its founder Jason Goldberg looks back and reveals where he and the company--despite $300 million in funding--went wrong.

Harvard endowment to rely more on outside managers, cuts staff

BOSTON (Reuters) - Harvard University will rely more on outside money managers to oversee the Ivy League school's $37.6 billion endowment as it scales back on making direct stock picks, it said on...

Wall Street ends higher as Britain seen staying in EU

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street rose on Monday, though indexes ended far from the highs of the day, in a relief advance after indications that British voters later this week will choose to remain in the European Union.

Smart Entrepreneurs Know that Business is Not a Sport

While sporting events can be exciting and sports stars inspirational, using sporty biz-blab is a recipe for disaster.

Australian 'bitcoin founder' quietly bidding for patent empire

SYDNEY/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Craig Wright, the Australian who claimed to be the inventor of bitcoin, is attempting to build a large patent portfolio around the digital currency and technology...

DoubleLine's Gundlach sees Bremain, not Brexit, as likely outcome

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jeffrey Gundlach, chief executive officer of DoubleLine Capital, said on Friday he thinks Britain will "Bremain" in the European Union and if investors agree they should buy...

There's an App for That: Helping Cities Get Mobile

We make reservations, buy plane tickets and watch movies on apps. What if we could reserve a tennis court apply for a building permit the same way?

Futures lower amid growth worries, Brexit uncertainty

(Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were lower on Friday, weighed by global growth worries and uncertainties around Britain's future in the European Union.

Pimco plans to cut about 3 percent of global workforce: memo

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pacific Investment Management Co plans to cut about 3 percent of its workforce in the wake of a drop in assets under management since the 2014 departure of co-founder Bill Gross,...

For Father's Day: 20 Inspiring & Memorable Quotes About Dads

Floyd Merriweather, Hugh Jackman, Shakespeare,

The $6 Wine That's Just Been Named One Of The Best In The World

It's a supermarket wine, no less. Really.

Guilty plea seen for Wall Street scion Caspersen in fraud case

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street executive Andrew Caspersen will likely plead guilty next month to criminal charges over an alleged $150 million fraud scheme, after compulsive gambling drove him to...

The Silly Belief that Makes MBAs Less Valuable

Peter Drucker's misconception about sales and marketing continues to cause confusion and failure.

How To Make Great Office Coffee

With a $30 gadget and 3 minutes you can make coffee that's way better than Starbucks.

The 5 Things You Should Never Buy Dad For Father's Day

You think you know what will please your dad. Think very carefully.

Want to be a Successful Entrepreneur? Stop Asking Everyone Else for Answers

If you are quick to give up and ask someone else when you don't know an answer, you may be sabotaging your own success.

Junk-bond funds had inflows for first time in seven weeks as rate fears fade: EPFR

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Funds invested in high-yield U.S. corporate bonds attracted $1.5 billion in fresh capital in the week to June 8, the first such inflow in seven weeks, according to data provider...

Bund Brexit rally puts zero yield firmly in sight

LONDON (Reuters) - Europe's benchmark government bond, the 10-year German Bund, had a zero yield firmly in its sights on Friday as worries about a potential British exit from the EU and weakened U.S. rate hike expectations extended the week's global bond rally.

How This Company's Six Core Values Helped Make it One of the Best Places to Work

The Motley Fool is one of the best places to work in America, what are they doing that makes them so unique?

Drop in jobless claims points to labor market strength

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, pointing to sustained strength in the labor market despite a sharp slowdown in hiring last month.

How to Market Your Ophthalmology Practice

Just like any other business, ophthalmology practices have been impacted by the changing marketing landscape, pushing them to embrace new, less traditional methods of connecting with their patients on a broader front.

Why You Need to Replace the Hard Sell With the 'Hard Listen'

The "hard sell" is so 1950. Successful sellers in the 2000s are taking a much different approach.

Q&A: Why Mark Cuban values time over money

NEW YORK (Reuters) - After working his way up from selling garbage bags door-to-door as a teen in Pittsburgh, Mark Cuban, 57, is now climbing the ranks of the wealthiest Americans.

After grim payrolls, focus turns to economy

NEW YORK (Reuters) - With a June Federal Reserve interest rate hike likely off the table following Friday's dismal jobs data, U.S. equity investors may shift their focus again to whether the economy...

You're More Likely to Start a Successful Business Than Be Arrested for Drunk Driving (Infographic)

Some surprising statistics on the odds of things happening to you.

Why You Should Make the Move to a Multi-Unit Franchise

Make the jump from one franchise unit to a multi-unit empire.