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U.S. Gives Chevron Three-Month Extension to Stay in Venezuela
The New York Times - 26 Jul 2019 20:40
The Treasury Department says Chevron, the last major American oil company doing business in the country, can stay there until at least late October.
America's Public Pensions Are Stuck In The Clouds
Wall Street Journal - 26 Jul 2019 11:30
The funding strength of retirement systems across the U.S. rests on rosy assumptions
In Roundup case, U.S. judge cuts $2 billion verdict against Bayer to $86 million
Reuters - 26 Jul 2019 03:49
A California judge on Thursday reduced a $2 billion jury verdict, slashing the award for a couple who blamed Bayer AG's glyphosate-based weed killer Roundup for their cancer to $86.7 million.
Asia Markets: Asian markets pull back as Japan-South Korea trade tensions escalate
Market Watch - 26 Jul 2019 05:04
Asian shares were lower Friday as investors continued to watch the brewing trade conflict between China and the U.S., and any signs of what's in store from central banks.
Jewelry Company Alex And Ani Sues Bank Of America For $1.1 Billion In Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
Forbes - 26 Jul 2019 01:44
The firm, known for its bangle bracelets and owned by multimillionaire Carolyn Rafaelian, says Bank of America, one of its lenders, discriminated against the company due to the fact that top executives are women.
Say Wha? Trump Floats Investigation Of Obama’s Book Deal
TPM - 26 Jul 2019 23:11
It appears President Trump was searching for an Obama-era scandal -- and came up short. After weighing in on congressional...
Equifax will pay Americans hit by breach. Take these steps to file claim for $125 or more
USA Today - 26 Jul 2019 21:54The Women's World Cup team has set a new standard in sports -- and sponsorships
NBC News - 26 Jul 2019 16:24
"These players accomplished something spectacular on the field. Combine that with the conversation they've started about equal pay and empowerment, and you've got the recipe for success," one branding expert said.
Investing in wine: the end of the Burgundy bubble
MoneyWeek - 26 Jul 2019 15:34
Tastes - and prices - are starting to change in the wine market as Burgundy goes out of fashion. The post Investing in wine: the end of the Burgundy bubble was first published on MoneyWeek.
Currency Corner: what does Boris mean for sterling?
MoneyWeek - 26 Jul 2019 12:06
Boris Johnson is in at No 10 and he's made himself feel at home with a round of sackings. Dominic Frisby looks at how the currency markets have reacted, and what lies in store for the pound. The post Currency Corner: wha...
SoftBank Group announces new $108 billion Vision Fund, broadens investor base
Reuters - 26 Jul 2019 03:57
SoftBank Group Corp announced on Friday a second Vision Fund aimed at investing in technology firms, saying it has secured memoranda of understanding (MOU) for about $108 billion from companies including Apple Inc and Mi...
Amazon exploring WeWork space deal in old Lord & Taylor building
New York Post - 26 Jul 2019 03:53
WeWork wants an early Christmas present from Jeff Bezos: A big Amazon office lease at its empty former Lord & Taylor building, once home to famous holiday windows. The shared office space startup, which bought the Fifth ...
China suspects FedEx broke law by declining Huawei shipments: media
Reuters - 26 Jul 2019 03:52
Chinese authorities suspect U.S. package delivery company FedEx Corp violated the law by not making shipments of goods from the tech company Huawei to their recipients, the Xinhua state news agency reported on Friday.
Beijing Praising Duterte, As Filipinos Count Their Losses From His South China Sea flip-flops.
Forbes - 26 Jul 2019 01:16
Beijing is praising Duterte for promoting its South China Sea agenda; and serving as a "model" for Vietnam, Malyasia, and Indonesia.
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway raises stake in Bank of America
Reuters - 26 Jul 2019 00:59
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has raised its stake in Bank of America Corp , the company said in a regulatory filing on Thursday.
Starbucks Boosts Sales With Help From New Drinks, Store Upgrades
Wall Street Journal - 26 Jul 2019 00:48Iron Man to Ironman: Pay Up
Wall Street Journal - 26 Jul 2019 23:493 E-Commerce Trends Leading The Way In 2019
Forbes - 26 Jul 2019 23:14
The largest 18 e-commerce marketplaces account for more than $1 trillion in global sales annually. While consumers are more discerning than ever; and dominant brands continue to prevail, undercurrents of exclusivity and ...
Lonzo Ball sells the Big Baller Brand warehouse in downtown L.A.
L.A. Times - 26 Jul 2019 22:28Minecraft Marketplace June 2019: Woody can retire from Toy Story now
Venture Beat - 26 Jul 2019 21:56
It's time to look at the content that did well in the Minecraft Marketplace for June 2019. Toy Story was huge, but so are ottomans and futons.
Apple Siri contractors often hear up to 30 seconds of accidental recordings
Venture Beat - 26 Jul 2019 21:45
You might know that Apple screens some of Siri's recordings to improve the assistant's accuracy, but recordings can be surprisingly long and numerous.
AI Weekly: Proposed ban on facial recognition in public housing points to regulation appetite
Venture Beat - 26 Jul 2019 21:30
Facial recognition made headlines again this week after three Congressional lawmakers introduced legislation that would bar it from public housing.