Shark Bites – Week of June 15, 2015

We keep our eyes and ears open for new interesting information on a daily basis. Whether it’s a news article, a blog, a magazine piece, or even a conversation we overhear or have ourselves, if the information can help people, we’re on it. Shark Bites is a section where we share this information with you. After you’ve enjoyed a piece, feel free to comment at the very bottom of each new post. You’ll find that a little bit of new information per day will go a long way.


 

The NBA Finals Could Get Over 134 Million Views On YouTube

Despite the fact that the NBA Finals brought in great ratings for television networks, new data from Pixability shows an increasing appetite for NBA basketball on YouTube, NBA.com, and affiliated team sites. It is estimated that the NBA finals will generate more than 134 million views on the NBA’s YouTube channel.

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Check out the full article at The Fiscal Times

5 Questions to Ask Before Acquiring a Business

There are 5 crucial questions one must ask before acquiring a business to ensure that it will succeed. These questions will help an entrepreneur decide if their company has the power to weather the storm if times get tough.

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Check out the full article at Entrepreneur 

The Hottest Restaurant on Wall Street is a Mix Between Buffalo Wild Wings and Chipotle

Rapper Rick Ross recently opened a new restaurant, Wingstop, which quickly earned $110 million in proceeds. This value exceeded the expectations of experts, and Rick Ross discusses how this restaurant is set apart from its competitors.

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Check out the full article at Business Insider

Best Jobs in America

CNNMoney/PayScale reflect on the top 100 jobs in America based on highest pay, growth, and overall satisfying work.

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Check out the full article at CNN Money

CVS buys Target pharm biz for $1.9B

CVS Health is taking over Target pharmacies after a $1.9 billion deal settled between the companies. Target reassessed business strategies and recognized the health care business is not a good fit for the company. In addition to this, Target now reports that they are seeking to open 10 new “Target Express” stores.

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Check out the full article at USA Today

This Plane Runs on Sun and Is About to Smash Some Records

The Solar Impulse 2 is an airplane that functions solely with solar panels and four large batteries for night flying. The plane has 2 pilots who say their mission is to redefine the limits of technology and test the limits of a pilot. The next flight could be record breaking for the distance flown by electrical planes.

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Check out the full article at Bloomberg Business

Game Scoop! 346: The Big Nintendo E3 2015 Preview

It’s that time of year again! Electronic Entertainment Expo is just around the corner. In preparation for this event, IGN’s Game Scoop! is taking a close look at The Big Nintendo E3 2015.

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Check out the video at IGN

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