Inside Virgin’s NYC Hotel, With Spectacular Empire State Building Views
The Branson-branded lodging includes the chance to stay in “Sir Richard’s Flat,” sing karaoke in the Shag Room and eat at a floor-through restaurant.
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BP to Stick to Investment Plan Regardless of Oil Price, CEO Says
BP Plc will stick to its “disciplined” investment plan regardless of what happens to oil prices, said Chief Executive Officer Bernard Looney.
Kim Jong Un Readies Military Parade to Showcase Nuclear Push
North Korea appears to be staging its first military parade in almost a year, providing leader Kim Jong Un a platform to show off his latest weapons after threatening to exponentially expand his nuclear arms programs.
Morgan Stanley’s Shalett Sees ‘Massive Disconnects’ in Stocks
Stocks have rallied in the face of worsening earnings and economic expectations, producing “massive disconnects” that threaten market stability, warned Lisa Shalett at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.
Swedish Police Refuse Permit to Koran Burning at Turkey Embassy
Swedish police have refused to permit a Koran burning after a similar demonstration harmed its application to join NATO and sparked an outcry against the Nordic country across the Muslim world.
Baby Formula Industry Slammed for Marketing, Lobbying Tactics in WHO Report
Makers of infant formula use misleading marketing and aggressive lobbying tactics to drive sales in a $55 billion-a-year industry, according to a three-paper series from the World Health Organization.
Credit Suisse Eyes $380 Million Overhaul Bonus for Top Staff
Credit Suisse Group AG plans to grant its top executives 350 million Swiss francs ($380 million) of awards, which will pay out if its restructuring succeeds, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Turkey Halts Stock Trading for Five Days and Cancels Some Trades
Turkey’s stock exchange suspended trading for five days and canceled all trades executed on Wednesday, following a selloff that erased billions of dollars from the value of its main equities gauge after two devastating earthquakes.
Phoenix Hotels Were a Rare Success Story Even Before the Super Bowl
The booming Phoenix hospitality sector is poised for another win as it hosts the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday.
How Channing Tatum Turned ‘Magic Mike’ Into a $125 Million Empire
In a giant party tent on an island near downtown Miami, actor Channing Tatum threw pink dollar bills at a shirtless male dancer.
