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Small banks join forces to address fintech challenges
American Banker - 7 Nov 2018 21:08
The consortium is starting out with a dozen banks and could have 50 within a year.
Under Armour does damage control over alleged frat house culture
New York Post - 7 Nov 2018 07:31
Under Armour is scrambling to do damage control amid reports that its chief executive has run the company like a frat house. For years, Chief Executive Kevin Plank and other execs took athletes and co-workers to the Scor...
Wells admits wrongful foreclosures; Goldman lawyers up
American Banker - 7 Nov 2018 19:17
The bank says a calculation error led it to deny help to distressed homeowners; a former U.S. deputy attorney general will help with in the 1MDB fraud scandal.
Trifo raises $11 million to put robots in your home
Venture Beat - 7 Nov 2018 18:00
Trifo, a home robotics startup based in San Franscisco, with satellite offices in Beijing and Shenzhen, has raised $11 million.
Wall Street set to rise as investors take split Congress in stride
Reuters - 7 Nov 2018 17:59
U.S. stocks were on course to open higher on Wednesday after the midterm elections handed Democrats the House of Representatives and saw Republicans reinforce their control of the Senate in a widely expected outcome.
Here's How Amazon and Walmart Are Celebrating Diwali
AdWeek - 7 Nov 2018 16:00
Today is Diwali, the Hindu holiday of lights. It's kind of like Christmas and New Year's Eve combined for consumers in India--it's a gift-giving holiday that also marks the Hindu new year. And, according to data from dig...
Riot Games is sued by female employees over alleged unequal pay, sexual harassment
L.A. Times - 7 Nov 2018 06:45S&P500 futures rise as U.S. election results trickle in
Reuters - 7 Nov 2018 05:40
U.S. stock futures rose in volatile trading on Tuesday after a closely followed forecasting website said chances had fallen that the Democratic party would win the House of Representatives in U.S. midterm congressional e...
WATCH: Online retail giants offering free shipping deals this holiday season
ABC News - 7 Nov 2018 05:21
Experts said other sales and discounts offered by Target, Amazon and Walmart would help consumers decide where to shop.
How might Brexit affect my European holiday?
BBC - 7 Nov 2018 04:00
If Brexit talks fail, it's not clear what would replace travel agreements between the UK and EU.
Papa John's sales plunge after racial slur controversy
CBSNews - 7 Nov 2018 03:26
It's the third straight quarter of dropping sales for a company trying to distance itself from controversial founder
Inside look at Amazon's HQ2 visits to New York
ABC News - 7 Nov 2018 22:41
The company was impressed with the "Seattle"-like vibe of Long Island City.
Tusk, May speak on Brexit amid hopes of elusive breakthrough
Miami Herald - 7 Nov 2018 18:58
British Prime Minister Theresa May and European Council President Donald Tusk spoke by phone Wednesday amid signs of movement in deadlocked Brexit talks. Tusk tweeted that the pair spoke "to …
Stocks jump on midterm vote that results in divided Congress as Dems regain House
USA Today - 7 Nov 2018 18:48eBay's AI can identify 40% of credit card fraud cases with 'high precision'
Venture Beat - 7 Nov 2018 18:45
Researchers at eBay describe an AI technique that identifies outliers in datasets. In one test, it identified 40 percent of credit card fraud cases.
Economy historically performs better with split Congress, Mellody Hobson says
CBSNews - 7 Nov 2018 18:44
A majority of voters say they feel confident about the nation's economy. Our CBS News exit poll found about two-thirds of voters think the economy is "excellent" or "good." That's the highest number in a midterm election...
U.S. stocks jump at the open after midterm results
Reuters - 7 Nov 2018 18:36
U.S. stocks opened higher on Wednesday after the midterm elections handed Democrats the House of Representatives and saw Republicans reinforce their control of the Senate in a widely expected outcome.
Zuckerberg rebuffs request to appear before UK parliament
Miami Herald - 7 Nov 2018 18:32
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has rejected a request to appear before an international parliamentary committee delving into the questions around fake news. The rebuff came after Damian Collins, the head …
Voters support 2 tax hikes to boost Indianapolis schools
Miami Herald - 7 Nov 2018 18:27
Voters have supported two new tax increases to boost Indiana's largest school district. Measures on the ballot Tuesday included $220 million in additional tax dollars to help pay for operating …
Apple not in settlement talks 'at any level' with Qualcomm: source
Reuters - 7 Nov 2018 18:22
Apple Inc is not in talks "at any level" to settle its wide-ranging legal dispute with mobile chip maker Qualcomm Inc , according to a source familiar with the matter.
Breakingviews: The Trade War Left Its Mark on the U.S. Electoral Map
The New York Times - 7 Nov 2018 18:02
It's a warning for a party that is usually the champion of free trade to remember its roots.
Next Avenue: The big problem with dreaming about retirement
Market Watch - 7 Nov 2018 13:01
People are remarkably upbeat about retirement. Except that they're dreaming, and not planning.