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Why Chipotle shouldn't tie CEO pay to stock price

Why Chipotle shouldn't tie CEO pay to stock price

CNBC — Total compensation for Chipotle Mexican Grill's co-chief executive officers for 2015 was cut in half after the company dealt with multiple food safety scares. Chipotle said executive compensation will be tied to the fast-casual chain's stock performance. But is that fair?

Decades-Long View of the Ballet World

Decades-Long View of the Ballet World

cuny.edu — Dr. Miguel Cabrera stood before a wall of crooked photo frames in his second-floor office, pointing to pictures of his younger self standing beside dance legends. Just that day, French dancer Benjamin Millepied and his wife, actress Natalie Portman, had been to visit.

A Dance Company Keeps Its Edge

A Dance Company Keeps Its Edge

cuny.edu — Article by Lenore Fedow Video by Mark Garzon, Nicholas Leung and Lenore Fedow HAVANA - Yoerlis Brunet Arencibia stood in front of his 20 dancers, observing as they stretched and writhed on the floor beneath. With two claps of his hands, they were on their feet, ready to begin an hourlong class.

Panic sending 'record number' of Cubans to US

Panic sending 'record number' of Cubans to US

CNBC — A rising number of Cubans are fleeing for the United States as relations thaw between the two countries - not because they think it's easier, but because they're afraid that it will soon get a lot harder.

Oil prices could hit $60 by end of year: Analyst

Oil prices could hit $60 by end of year: Analyst

CNBC — Oil prices will be in the $60 range by the end of the year, says Pavel Molchanov, senior vice president and energy analyst at Raymond James. Although global demand is only rising slightly, Molchanov said supply will be in negative territory by the second half of the year.

Stock-watchers beware: Earnings flood ahead

Stock-watchers beware: Earnings flood ahead

CNBC — The three major U.S. stock indexes scored another week of gains after key bank earnings, but whether those results will extend the rally is up for debate.

Analyst: Chipotle recovery to take at least a year

Analyst: Chipotle recovery to take at least a year

CNBC — Paul J. Richards | AFP | Getty Images Chipotle is still not back to 100 percent, and it'll take until the middle of next year for the fast-casual chain to return to where it was before a series of health scares, says Bob Derrington, a Telsey Advisory Group restaurant analyst.

McDonald's hits fresh all-time highs because of this key factor, analyst says

McDonald's hits fresh all-time highs because of this key factor, analyst says

CNBC — McDonald's shares hit an all-time intraday high Tuesday in large part because of its all-day breakfast menu, Barclays restaurant analyst Jeffrey Bernstein said. The stock traded as high as $131.96 and closed at $131.60, up 0.6 percent. All-day breakfast has been the major component lifting the previously underperforming chain, but it's not the only component, Bernstein told CNBC's " Squawk on the Street."

Apple's plan for refurbished iPhones in India hits roadblock: Report

Apple's plan for refurbished iPhones in India hits roadblock: Report

CNBC — Sunil Ghosh | Hindustan Times | Getty Images Apple's request to import and sell refurbished iPhones in India has been rejected, according to Bloomberg, citing an unnamed government official. This is the second time that Apple's proposal has been rejected. The company sought permission to sell refurbished phones in 2015, but was rejected by the environment ministry, reported Bloomberg.

Sunset Parkers Push Back Against Proposed Sale Of Local Library

Sunset Parkers Push Back Against Proposed Sale Of Local Library

kingscountypolitics.com — The Village of Sunset Park, a nonprofit community-based organization, rallied Wednesday in the basement of Zion Presbyterian Church with over 50 residents and supporters to save the Sunset Park Library from developers. If a deal is reached, the current one-story Sunset Park branch of the Brooklyn Public Library will be demolished.

43rd District City Council Race: Three GOP Candidates Debate Issues

43rd District City Council Race: Three GOP Candidates Debate Issues

kingscountypolitics.com — Bob Capano, Liam McCabe and John Quaglione, the three Republican candidates running for a seat in the 43rd Council District (Bay Ridge-Dyker Heights-Bensonhurst-Bath Beach), came together last night to debate the issues of the district. Brooklyn GOP Chair Ted Ghorra and Vice Chair Brian Doherty as well as the Brooklyn Teen Republican Club were the ...

Dietl, Faulkner Make Mayoral Case At Conservative Party Annual Brunch

Dietl, Faulkner Make Mayoral Case At Conservative Party Annual Brunch

kingscountypolitics.com — Republican mayoral hopefuls Bo Dietl and Michel Faulkner made their pitch yesterday on why they deserve Brooklyn Conservative Party votes at yesterday's Kings County Conservative Party annual brunch held at the Bay Ridge Manor, 476, 76th Street in Bay Ridge yesterday. Fran Vella-Marrone, who serves as the vice-chair of the Brooklyn Conservative Party and the Brooklyn ...

Brannan, Menchaca Lead Way With Small Donor Contributions

Brannan, Menchaca Lead Way With Small Donor Contributions

kingscountypolitics.com — Brooklyn is thinking small this election cycle. Small donor contributions are fueling the campaigns of several candidates, including Democrat Justin Brannan, and City Councilmember Carlos Menchaca. According to the City's Campaign Finance Board (CFB) small donors are contributors that give $175 or less to a candidate.

Most people would share data for money: Survey

Most people would share data for money: Survey

CNBC — In fact, 92 percent of those surveyed said they were concerned about the potential for cybercriminals to hack into personal data. Customers also expressed concern about the inconvenience of existing security measures. Four in 10 surveyed foresaw passwords becoming a hassle and 75 percent were concerned about the number of passwords they would have to remember.

HP's new 3-D printer could change manufacturing

HP's new 3-D printer could change manufacturing

CNBC — HP unveiled its first 3-D printer on Tuesday, saying it's 10 times faster and half the cost of the competition. The company is accepting orders for two versions of the printer, the HP Jet Fusion 3D 3200 and the HP Jet Fusion 3D 4200. The starting price for the Jet Fusion line is $130,000.

13 product recalls to watch this Friday the 13th

13 product recalls to watch this Friday the 13th

CNBC — The scariest thing this Friday the 13th may be the week's long list of product recalls, including several baby products and a frozen-food recall expansion. The latest list includes: Pilgrim's Pride Poultry Items recalled: Pilgrim's Pride issued a recall of 5,176,844 pounds of fully cooked chicken products.

Sources: Stephen Curry wins MVP for the second reason in a row

Sources: Stephen Curry wins MVP for the second reason in a row

CNBC — The National Basketball Association will name point guard Stephen Curry its Most Valuable Player for the second season in a row, CSNBayArea.com confirmed through several league sources. Curry has led the Golden State Warriors team into its best season in NBA history.

Apple introduces a cheaper student rate for streaming music

Apple introduces a cheaper student rate for streaming music

CNBC — Students, rejoice! An Apple Music student plan has arrived, cutting the cost of the music streaming service by 50 percent, reported TechCrunch. The student membership will be $4.99 per month, compared to the $9.99 per month for an individual membership, said TechCrunch.

Air bags, sunflower seeds and a bunch of other recalls from this week to watch

Air bags, sunflower seeds and a bunch of other recalls from this week to watch

CNBC — Several recalls were announced this week, including ones for air bags, frozen food and sunflower seeds. The latest list includes: Takata air bags Items recalled: Takata has expanded its air bag recall to include up to 40 million vehicles, affecting 23 percent of all U.S. vehicles, according to Department of Transportation.

Finance chairman: Trump can't self-finance in the general election

Finance chairman: Trump can't self-finance in the general election

CNBC — Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump appealed to voters in the GOP primary with his ability to self-finance his campaign. Steven Mnuchin, Trump's campaign finance chair, doesn't foresee Trump self-funding in the general election.

Study: Hackers can unlock your door

Study: Hackers can unlock your door

CNBC — It seems that smart homes can be not that smart, according to an in-depth analysis by a group of researchers at the University of Michigan and Microsoft, which was reported on by Wired. The researchers performed tests on Samsung's SmartThings platform, which is used in hundreds of thousands of homes, based on the number of app downloads.

From pickup trucks to peanuts: Recalls to watch

From pickup trucks to peanuts: Recalls to watch

CNBC — Scott Osler | The Denver Post | Getty Images Several recalls were announced this week, including a recall of more than 202,000 Ford vehicles. The latest list includes: Ford pickups, SUVs, cars Items recalled: Ford recalled 202,000 vehicles, including 2011 and 2012 F-150s and the 2012 Expedition, Mustang and Lincoln Navigator.

Analyst: IPhone 7 will be evolutionary, NOT revolutionary

Analyst: IPhone 7 will be evolutionary, NOT revolutionary

CNBC — The next iPhone won't be as revolutionary as previous models, RBC Capital Markets' Amit Daryanani said Tuesday, ahead Apple's quarterly earnings report. "As you get to the 7, all the stuff you've seen so far, all the discussions, again indicate it's a bit more of an evolutionary product rather than revolutionary," Daryanani said on CNBC's " Squawk on the Street."

From peaches to Polaris: Recalls to watch this week

From peaches to Polaris: Recalls to watch this week

CNBC — Several recalls were announced this week, including recreational off-highway vehicles that led to a teenager's death. The latest list includes: Polaris recreational off-highway vehicles Items recalled: Polaris issued a recall of 133,000 Polaris Model Year 2013-2016 RZR 900 and RZR 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles.
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