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Facebook takes aim at e-commerce with Libra cryptocurrency
Reuters - 18 Jun 2019 16:11
Facebook plans to launch a cryptocurrency called Libra next year as part of its wider efforts to expand beyond social networking into e-commerce and global payments.
Global stocks lifted by hopes for monetary policy, U.S.-China trade
Reuters - 18 Jun 2019 22:27
Global stocks rallied on Tuesday and benchmark government bond yields tumbled after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi hinted at economic stimulus, with equities getting an extra boost from confirmation that U....
In Japan, It's a Riveting TV Plot: Can a Worker Go Home on Time?
The New York Times - 18 Jun 2019 20:12
On this show, a 30-something project manager in the famously overworked nation wants nothing more than to get out of the office and into her favorite bar for happy hour.
Twitter: Here's who won the attention war at E3 2019
Venture Beat - 18 Jun 2019 22:05
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) drew more than 66,000 people to Los Angeles last week. But the real battle for attention is onliine.
Salesforce announces a Customer Data Platform to unify all marketing data
Venture Beat - 18 Jun 2019 16:58
The goal is to create one view of the customer, regardless of whether customers are connecting via web, social, mobile, phone, in-store, and so on.
Outside the Box: Want a pension in retirement? Here's how to create one
Market Watch - 18 Jun 2019 16:52
Most people crave a monthly check.
Key Indicators Have Peaked; Markets Hope for Soft Landing
Forbes - 18 Jun 2019 05:25
It's clear the equity markets expect a "soft landing"; business leaders appear to have a different view.
Asia Markets: Asian markets mixed ahead of central bank meetings
Market Watch - 18 Jun 2019 05:04
Asian markets were mixed in muted early trading Tuesday, as investors awaited key central bank meetings later this week.
Intel, Qualcomm, and Xilinx quietly lobby to ease Huawei ban
Venture Beat - 18 Jun 2019 04:57
Huawei's American chip suppliers, including Qualcomm and Intel, are quietly pressing the U.S. government to ease its ban on sales to the Chinese tech giant.
Sir Richard Branson And Director Toby Wosskow On The Urgent Message Behind 'Sides Of A Horn'
Forbes - 18 Jun 2019 02:41
"You cannot talk about poaching without talking about poverty, inequality, or corruption. The suffering of the animals is closely linked to the suffering of people, and Toby really brings that across."
Caesars board at odds with billionaire Carl Icahn over sale price: sources
New York Post - 18 Jun 2019 02:04
Billionaire Carl Icahn is more eager to sell casino chain Caesars Entertainment than the company's board, The Post has learned. The octogenarian investor thinks the board of America's biggest gaming company is demanding ...
Businesses Plead to Stop More China Tariffs. They Expect to Be Ignored.
The New York Times - 18 Jun 2019 01:51
Companies say more tariffs would hurt businesses and consumers, but many have become resigned to the idea that president will do what he wants.
U.S. settles antitrust charges with Fox, CBS, Scripps, Cox, Tegna
Reuters - 18 Jun 2019 01:34
The U.S. Justice Department said on Monday it had settled antitrust charges with CBS Corp, Cox Enterprises Inc, E.W. Scripps Co, Fox Corp and Tegna Inc, which were accused of sharing competitively sensitive information.
Sextech Company Sues NYC's Subway for Discriminatory Ad Censorship
Forbes - 18 Jun 2019 23:17
Sextech company Dame Products is suing the MTA for forbidding them to advertise. The event adds another chapter to the female founder-led ongoing battle to access advertising platforms that consistently reject and censor...
Elon Musk has solved Tesla's problems using video games
Venture Beat - 18 Jun 2019 23:10
Elon Musk is a gamer, which makes him inherently good and gracious. And now he's turning his cars into giant consoles just because!
The One Question Every Entrepreneur Should Ask Themself
Forbes - 18 Jun 2019 22:01
Harry Hopkins was one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's closet and more productive advisors. He served as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce in 1939 and 1940 and as a liaison between the US, Russia and Great Britain durin...
What Makes SBA Loans So Appealing To Small Businesses?
Forbes - 18 Jun 2019 21:32
For many small businesses, an SBA loan is their ticket to the kind of business loan typically reserved for big, well-established businesses.
IBM's AI can predict which patients are likely to develop malignant breast cancer within a year
Venture Beat - 18 Jun 2019 21:25
Researchers at IBM have developed a model that can predict the development of malignant breast cancer in patients within a year.
Jon Batiste lays down excellent Legend of Zelda cover on 'Late Show'
Venture Beat - 18 Jun 2019 20:43
The 'Late Show' band, which musician Jon Batiste leads, rocked out to some Koji Kondo tunes on an episode in June, and it was very good.
World of Warcraft's huge Rise of Azshara update launches on June 25
Venture Beat - 18 Jun 2019 20:23
Blizzard announced today that the Rise of Azshara update for World of Warcraft will go live on June 25.
How Nvidia and Volvo plan to drive the autonomous truck industry
Venture Beat - 18 Jun 2019 19:33
Nvidia and Volvo Group announced a plan to collaborate on self-driving trucks in multiple commercial truck industries.
New York Entrepreneurs: Nine Ways To Get Honest Client Feedback
Forbes - 18 Jun 2019 19:15
Learn what your customers are looking for and how you can provide it with these feedback tips from Forbes New York Business Council experts.