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How to value the Yahoo ‘puzzle’ for a potential sale
Earnings left at least one important question unanswered: What’s the floor of a bid for Yahoo?

Ex-Continental CEO: United doesn’t need me
After United added two new directors to its board, former Continental CEO Gordon Bethune says he isn’t needed anymore.

Officials watching ‘high risk’ dams after storms
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are keeping an eye on two dams deemed “extremely high risk” as Houston-area homes face flooding.

Here’s why big energy mergers aren’t happening
The value of energy industry merger deals declined in the first quarter from a year ago, according to a new report.

What a Brexit could mean for US banks
Big banks might not want to talk about the Brexit, but everyone else is ready to chat.

Google skeptic says key issue is being ignored
Google investors are as bullish as ever, but Europe’s antitrust investigation has one analyst concerned.

This startup wants to make airports safer
SkySafe, a drone protection startup, wants to help facilities secure critical airspace, The Verge reports.

Proposal: ‘Secret’ box for your engagement ring
One start-up is betting big that it’s found an alternative to the average engagement ring box.

Chicago’s ‘nut king’ dead at 90
Herbert Kenney, whose store sold Chicagoans nuts and popcorn for more than 30 years, was 90, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.

Humane Society CEO: How to save a billion animals
Small changes can make a big difference in saving the lives of animals worldwide, Humane Society’s Wayne Pacelle says.

Trump becoming more formidable: Dem
Trump is becoming more formidable as his campaign becomes increasingly professional, former Rep. Harold Ford says.

Trump’s campaign at crossroads after NY primary win
The question now is how much Trump needs to change before he can complete his journey, NBC News reports.

Payday borrowers can pay hundreds in bank fees
Borrowers who take out payday loans online could incur hundreds of dollars in bank penalties like overdrafts, a U.S. agency said.

5 design hacks to make your office beautiful, on the cheap
Make your office look beautiful without breaking the bank.

What’s in the missing 28 pages from the 9/11 inquiry?
A renewed push is on to declassify a secret chapter of the report, NBC News reports.

NY primary brings Clinton-Trump battle into focus
Big wins for Trump and Clinton in the Empire State bring focus to the likely showdown in the fall. What’s at stake.

Lexmark to be acquired for $3.6B
PAG Asia Capital and Apex Technology are acquiring Lexmark International for $3.6 billion.

This is how much opioid abuse is costing companies
When it comes to the explosion of opioid abuse in the U.S., large employers are footing a big chunk of the bill.

Verizon to make Yahoo’s bidder short list: Sources
Verizon was set to advance to the second stage of bidding for Yahoo’s core assets, as the company went through offers to put together a short list.

Chilly reception awaits Obama in Saudi Arabia
President Barack Obama landed in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to meet with King Salman — but his reception could well be a chilly one.

Visa: We’re speeding up chip cards checkout times
Visa is improving its chip-embedded cards, a source of grumbling from businesses and customers forced to wait for transactions to go through.

Scoring weed for Rover: Marijuana’s newest business
Happy 4/20! One of the fastest growing niches in marijuana is pot for ailing pets.

Big oil states face pain of price crash
The crash in crude prices has brought economic pain to oil-producing states.

5 design hacks to make your start-up beautiful, on the cheap
Make your office look beautiful without breaking the bank.

7 ways going green can save you lots of money
Businesses can increase their bottom line by decreasing their environmental footprint. Here’s how.

Mortgage applications rise 1.3% but buyers pull back
Interest rates held relatively steady last week, near one-year lows, but homebuyers were not enticed. Here’s why.

Trump and Clinton win NY primary races
New York voters gave big wins to front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

The one thing I’m buying right now: Ron Paul
Former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul says with many assets in bubble territory, investors should buy silver.

The top paying companies (it’s not Google)
Here are the top 10 companies in America that pay the best.

Steve Forbes sees ‘out of the box’ Trump VP pick
Steve Forbes, a former GOP candidate, also tells CNBC Donald Trump should be the nominee if he wins big on June 7.

Coca-Cola sales fall on strong dollar, weak demand
Coca-Cola’s quarterly sales fell 4 percent, marking a year of decline, as a strong dollar eroded the value of sales in markets outside the U.S.

Clinton or Trump? Stocks don’t care much: Analysts
Market watchers shouldn’t expect the presidential election to tip stocks one way or the other, analysts tell CNBC.

Wall Street KO: Inside look at a miserable quarter
Banks were hit hard in the first quarter as deals and IPOs plunge amid volatility.

‘New normal’ in monetary policy is anything but
With markets swinging and central banks toying with negative interest, the Fed’s rate hike may be its last for a while.

United Airlines bows to activists, adds directors
United Continental on Wednesday announced changes to its board of directors and a settlement agreement with two activist investors.

Jim Paulsen sees record 2,200 for S&P—here’s why
Stocks should make new highs soon, closely followed strategist Jim Paulsen tells CNBC.

Silicon Valley blurs lines with Hollywood
On the fringes of entertainment festivals, Apple, Google, Facebook and Alibaba are quietly entering the fray of original content.

Apple refused to give China source code: Lawyer
Apple refused to give its source code to the Chinese government, according to Apple’s general counsel.

Blue Harbour dishes: What I look for in a CEO
When you invest in a company for two years or more, you’re investing in a management team, this activist investor says.

The race for Yahoo: The (potential) bidders
Bidders involved said that they expected their offers to change considerably over time, Recode reports.

Facebook may soon let users collect $$$ on posts
Facebook is exploring new ways for individual users to profit from their posts on the network, The Verge reports.

Judge allows ski resort to ban snowboarders
A federal appeals court made the ruling Tuesday while dismissing a discrimination lawsuit filed by snowboarders.

Pitbull: Making it big was no walk in the park
Grammy Award-winning artist Pitbull reveals how he made it.

UnitedHealth’s Obamacare exchange exit strategy
If you signed up for a UnitedHealth Group plan on an Obamacare exchange for 2016, don’t count on renewing your coverage next year if you live in Connecticut, Michigan, or dozens of other states.

Yahoo revenue and profits decline, clear lowered bar
Yahoo announced earnings and revenue Tuesday that slightly topped analyst estimates.

Homebuilder blues: Don’t blame labor shortage
A Goldman report suggests weak home construction isn’t because of labor shortages.