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Ex-PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi worked from midnight until 5 a.m. as a receptionist to pay for her Yale degree—and she says ‘respect went up’ because of it

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Here’s What Fortune 500 CEOs Think About Trump’s Policies, the Global Economy, and Facebook

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The CEOs of Fortune 500 companies are an optimistic bunch this year, with the majority seeing a stronger economy and increased employment, topped off by reduced tax bills. Almost three-quarters believe the U.S. is the still best place in the world to invest money. And most don’t see a recession hitting in the next two years. What worries them? A possible trade war with China and increased regulation (although most favor tougher regulation for Facebook).


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