Business News
Jeep Sales Are in the Breakdown Lane
Wall Street Journal - 4 Sep 2019 18:12
Ample Jeep Wrangler inventory from a two-year-old model may hold back any revival in sales.
Uber's Nightmare Has Just Begun
Forbes - 4 Sep 2019 15:33
Uber is worth no more than $20 to $22/share. And that's currently 30% below its price. That's where I see the stock going in the coming years.
The Baffling Legal Gray Zone of Marijuana at the Airport
Wall Street Journal - 4 Sep 2019 11:30
The contradiction between federal and local laws can feel especially confusing to travelers in states where pot has been legalized.
Jonah Hill buys a Monterey Colonial-style home in Santa Monica for $6.77 million
L.A. Times - 4 Sep 2019 00:40Documents Tie Mexican Mogul to Company at Center of Fraud Probe
Wall Street Journal - 4 Sep 2019 13:59Superyacht blocking Statue of Liberty views for sale for $106M
New York Post - 4 Sep 2019 03:50
If you don't like that superyacht obstructing your perfect view of Lady Liberty, there's a solution -- buy it. You just need $106 million. The 240-foot, custom-built superyacht, owned by Aussie home loan king John Symond...
Walmart to no longer sell certain ammunition, NRA says action won't 'make us any safer'
USA Today - 4 Sep 2019 03:40Thumbs up? Facebook considers hiding 'likes' to make you feel better about posting
USA Today - 4 Sep 2019 00:58
Facebook began experimenting this year with company-owned Instagram to hide likes in seven countries, including Canada, New Zealand and Brazil
: Why one billionaire is raising cash to record levels in this dicey market climate
Market Watch - 4 Sep 2019 17:00
Earlier this year, Sam Zell, the billionaire chairman of Equity Group Investments, said President Donald Trump's continued push for interest-rate cuts could end in "disaster" for the U.S. economy. He didn't sound much mo...
Senators Scrutinize U.S.-China Ethane Supply Deals
Wall Street Journal - 4 Sep 2019 13:00
A pair of U.S. senators are probing an energy company that wants to export ethane from a riverfront facility in Texas to China.
Second Ave building near Grand Central Terminal set for makeover
New York Post - 4 Sep 2019 05:13
An overlooked office tower near Grand Central Terminal is now on track for a complete makeover. The glass and steel building at 300 E. 42nd St. sits along the full Second Avenue blockfront to East 41st Street and was rec...
Asia stocks bounce on firmer Chinese lead, pound steadies
Reuters - 4 Sep 2019 04:58
Asian stocks bounced on Wednesday, led by Chinese markets after a report showed growth in the country's service sector accelerating despite broader economic headwinds, while the pound halted its decline on hopes a no-dea...
SEC probe taps incoming Caesars Entertainment chief
New York Post - 4 Sep 2019 04:52
Tom Reeg, the soon-to-be head of Caesars Entertainment, has been slapped with a subpoena in a Security and Exchange Commission trading probe, The Post has learned. Reeg, chief executive of Eldorado Resorts -- which is in...
Facebook denies that Oculus Quest and Rift S share your room data
Venture Beat - 4 Sep 2019 22:02
A claim that Facebook's VR headsets may be gathering images and 3D data for the social media giant is unfounded, the company says, though that could change.
Amazon unveils a faster Fire TV Cube, soundbar, and more
Venture Beat - 4 Sep 2019 20:23
At IFA 2019, Amazon introduced over 20 new Fire TV devices to fill out its growing portfolio, including a Fire TV Cube, soundbars, and TV sets.
From Startup To Scaleup - Sarah Bottorff Explains How Your Marketing Mix Should Change
Forbes - 4 Sep 2019 19:51
Sarah Bottorff discusses a company's transitions from a startup to a scaleup and how should the marketing department communicate this change
Steam's library overhaul launches with a beta update September 17
Venture Beat - 4 Sep 2019 19:00
Valve Software is planning to launch a major update that will improve the Steam library. This should make it easier to navigate the games you own.
HUD plows ahead with effort to restrict down payment assistance
American Banker - 4 Sep 2019 18:36
The Trump administration is not backing down even after a federal court blocked guidance that would have limited the operations of national housing funds.
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville hands-on -- It's time for cute combat
Venture Beat - 4 Sep 2019 18:30
On the 10th anniversary of the zany Plants vs Zombies game, Electronic Arts is launching a new game: Plants vs Zombies: The Battle for Neighborville.
MWM Interactive moves beyond virtual reality to video game publishing
Venture Beat - 4 Sep 2019 18:15
MWM Interactive, the interactive entertainment division of media and entertainment company MWM, is announcing it is moving into video game publishing.
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery now lets you play Quidditch
Venture Beat - 4 Sep 2019 18:00
Jam City's Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is adding an update that will bring the sport of Quidditch to the popular mobile game.
Even Financial raises $25 million to connect banks with channel partners
Venture Beat - 4 Sep 2019 17:53
New York-based financial tech startup Even Financial announced that it's raised $25 million in venture capital to accelerate growth.