MarketWatch First Take: The secrets behind Microsoft's big profit beat and dot-com boom share price

Microsoft Corp. stock hit levels it has not seen since the dot-com boom Thursday evening, thanks to cloud computing and a bit of financial engineering.

How Location Can Affect Your Business's Profitability

The Kara Network is a digital resource foradvice and discussion for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. Allyson Downey, CEO of weeSpring, founded her company-which is a resource for new parents looking for baby products recommended by friends-in a New York City, a place where many businesses are founded, but cost of living is [...]

Trump Had A Point About His Own Taxes In The Debate

A highly leveraged real estate operator, who manages to keep upping the ante, might not have much in the way of realized income, while building substantial net worth from unrealized appreciation. The key element is not so much the depreciation deduction as it is the unrealized appreciation which will allow you to keep refinancing and buying more property. This road to wealth is pretty wide open, as you might learn from watching late night TV or maybe from attending Trump University. The thing is the no money down art of the deal type of courses downplay the amount of work involved. And the risk. A really smart guy I know once observed "Leverage makes whatever is going to happen, happen faster."

Don't be like Ryan Lochte - consider getting a credit card before you're 32

Lochte said he didn't have a credit card because his life was 'automated.'

The Taiwanese Startup That Can Sell You A Lifetime's Worth Of Stored Data

No one wants to shoot a smartphone video or start updating software only to find a popup saying storage is full. Six people in Taiwan kept running into these problems and knew plenty of others who did, too, so they decided to do something about it.

The Wall Street Journal: HP Enterprise warns of financial hit from spinoffs

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. detailed some short-term pain it foresees when two previously announced spinoffs close in the coming fiscal year, but said its remaining businesses should grow slightly regardless.

This Entrepreneur Is Killing It And Raising More Money For Nonprofits In the Bargain

Tim Kachuriak, founder of NextAfter, recently listed on the Inc. 500, helps nonprofits increase donations by using scientifically sound economic principles and statistics. The company expects to reach $4 million in sales with a 31 percent profit margin this year.

An Apple Earnings Beat Could Fuel Another Big Run For The Stock

Stocks continue to chop around as we head toward a lineup of huge events in the coming weeks. First, we have third quarter earnings reports underway. Remember, last quarter companies reported into lowered expectations. And they beat at about the same rate they historically beat--about 70% of the time. But conveniently, they accompanied those better earnings with downgrades on the third quarter outlook.

The Wall Street Journal: WikiLeaks claims Ecuador cut off Julian Assange's internet link

WikiLeaks, the organization that has published thousands of private emails written by Democrats in recent months, said Monday that the internet connection of its founder, Julian Assange, had been “severed by a state party.”

How Should American Express Feel About Al Kelly Taking Over As CEO Of Visa?

don't lose the people you don't want to lose and don't have to lose

How losing my phone in Cuba helped me reconnect with the world

My poor online security practices turned my trip to Cuba into an extended internet vacation.

Entrepreneurship In Gynecology: Tracking Four Innovations In Women's Health

Tomorrow I'm off to the 2016 meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), which I've attended almost every year since 1988. As a fund manager I'll be looking for innovations and trends in early development that will be investable in the near future. As an obstetrician/gynecologist I hope to learn how we can better serve women's health.

'Rock Hall Of Famer' Jerry Harrison Launching Red Crow Equity Crowdfund Platform

Angel investor and 'Rock & Roll' hall of famer Jerry Harrison, most widely known for his work with the Talking Heads, is set to launch equity crowd funding portal Red Crow this November, which will initially target 'social impact' and healthcare/medtech sectors. There are also plans to expand into other verticals including cyber security, virtual reality, machine learning and potentially “environmentally focussed” investments.

Deepen Your Relationship With Centers Of Influence

Networking has a lasting effect on your business. Discover how to deepen your relationship with Centers of Influence.

Kansas City Startup Shows How To Succeed In China With An Alibaba Deal

A Kansas City startup with disruptive technology shows the path to attracting Alibaba as a China strategic investor.

8 Influencer Marketing Trends That Will Lead You To Success

Influencer marketing has skyrocketed in the past year, but you can?t just start throwing money at the strategy without understanding the trends that shape it.

The Honest Story: How Jessica Alba Solved A Big Problem

From being one of the hottest actresses to running one of the hottest billion dollar companies, this is a look into how Jessica Alba created The Honest Company.

The Wall Street Journal: China's ZTO Express plans $1.3 billion IPO, biggest in U.S. this year

A logistics company tied to China's booming online-shopping industry is set to raise up to $1.3 billion in what could be the biggest U.S. initial public offering this year.

The Point Of Docker Is More Than Containers

The value of Docker is in what it enables, not the technology itself.

Deep Dive: $80 billion mutual fund uncovers opportunities in tech stocks, junk bonds

The Franklin Income Fund is largely avoiding typical dividend sectors, says Phil van Doorn.

6 Entrepreneurship Lessons We Can Learn From Climbing Mountains

The act of running your own business and of scaling mountains have a lot in common. Here are the important lessons I learned while hiking the majestic Dolomites in Italy.

6 Ways To Conquer The Fear Of Confrontation

Stop letting your fear of confrontation prevent you from speaking up.

MarketWatch First Take: Salesforce CEO Benioff's decision to walk away from Twitter is the right one

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff breaks his silence on the company's change of heart about buying Twitter.

Connecticut Judge Dismisses Sandy Hook Massacre Lawsuit Against Remington

A Connecticut judge decides a lawsuit against gumaker Remington can't be sued over the murders at Sandy Hook.

The Wall Street Journal: SoftBank plans massive tech investment fund with Saudis

SoftBank Group Corp. said Thursday that it is planning to invest in the technology sector through a fund that the Japanese internet and telecommunications conglomerate aims to make among the largest of its kind in the world.

This Is What Millennial Entitlement Does To The Workplace

The unexpected side effect of millennial entitlement.

Earnings Outlook: Intel earnings: What to expect from the chip maker

Intel is expected to so an acceleration in its data center business, helping to offset PC weakness