JANUARY 17, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bernanke's Insights on Financial Crisis. Impact: Bernanke's reflections led to an unexpected surge in yoga classes for stressed-out bankers. Who knew mindfulness could be a hedge against market volatility?. Fact: Did you know that Bernanke once played a mean game of Monopoly? Unfortunately, he always ended up being the banker..
• Headline: Banks Guard Mortgage Litigation Reserve Secrets. Impact: As banks kept their litigation reserves a secret, a new reality show idea was born: 'Keeping Up with the Mortgage Reserves.' Spoiler alert: no one wins.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'the truth will set you free' is often followed by 'but first, let's keep some secrets for dramatic effect' in banking?.
• Headline: Yahoo's Revival Challenges Under Mayer. Impact: Mayer's decision to fire de Castro sparked a trend where corporate leaders began firing their top people just to keep things spicy. It's like 'Survivor' but with more spreadsheets.. Fact: Did you know that after her firing spree, Marissa Mayer started a blog titled 'How to Lose Friends and Alienate Employees?'.
• Headline: Blue and Gray Still in Conflict at a Battle Site. Impact: The conflict over the proposed monument reignited debates on historical memory, leading to an influential underground movement called 'Historical Re-enactors Against Monuments.' Spoiler: they wear costumes.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more contentious than Civil War monuments is the debate on whether pineapple belongs on pizza?.