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Even after breach, Capital One is 'all in' on the cloud
American Banker - 10 Sep 2019 22:56
The company still intends to shut down its data centers next year even as the recent hacking that exposed the data of some 100 million people raised questions about its aggressive embrace of cloud computing.
Apple leans on devices business in global battle against Disney, Netflix
Reuters - 10 Sep 2019 22:06
Apple Inc , the company that transformed the music, mobile and personal computing industries, is relying on the ubiquity of its iPhones and iPads to take on Disney and Netflix in the battle for streaming TV customers.
U.S. states launch antitrust investigation into Google
Venture Beat - 10 Sep 2019 05:31
Attorneys general from 48 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have formally opened an antitrust probe into Alphabet's Google.
MAX Grounding Puts Boeing on Track for Lowest Deliveries in Eight Years
Wall Street Journal - 10 Sep 2019 17:26How a no-deal Brexit would have ripple effects on U.S. companies
NBC News - 10 Sep 2019 17:07
For American companies selling to the U.K., a no-deal Brexit would mean a weaker pound -- making U.S. goods more expensive.
Chinese Consumer Prices Fattened by Precious Pork
Wall Street Journal - 10 Sep 2019 08:33Asian stocks mostly weaker on steep Chinese factory price declines
Reuters - 10 Sep 2019 05:20
Most Asian stocks swung lower on Tuesday, weighed by Chinese markets after data showed mainland factory prices shrinking at their fastest pace in three years while reports of German stimulus plans pushed global bond pric...
When employee provident fund (EPF) withdrawal becomes taxable
livemint.com - 10 Sep 2019 04:47
Income tax laws are designed to discourage early EPF withdrawal.In some cases, income tax laws offer some relaxation on EPF withdrawal
Fuzzy jobs data is a weak argument for interest rate cuts
New York Post - 10 Sep 2019 04:32
Everybody seems to agree that last Friday's employment report was a loser. And because only 130,000 new jobs were created in August, nobody would disagree that the Federal Reserve will likely cut interest rates next week...
Popeyes' chicken sandwich is a hit on Wall Street, too
New York Post - 10 Sep 2019 04:16
Even investors are licking their chops over Popeyes' chicken sandwich. A Wall Street researcher raised his outlook for Popeyes third-quarter sales after determining that the fried chicken seller doubled its foot traffic ...
Couple arrested after spending mistaken $120,000 deposit
CBSNews - 10 Sep 2019 03:03
Pair allegedly spent most of the money on items such as an SUV, four-wheelers, a camper and bills
Stores Could Just Ban Guns, but Open-Carry Foes Back Requests as a Step
The New York Times - 10 Sep 2019 02:03
Gun control groups applauded moves by Walmart and others, while gun rights groups seem unworried. Retailers say they were trying to strike a balance.
PG&E looks to cap wildfire costs at $18 billion through its bankruptcy plan
L.A. Times - 10 Sep 2019 01:17Why Fry's Electronics hasn't been restocking goods in multiple stores
Venture Beat - 10 Sep 2019 23:30
Empty shelves and the closing of its Palo Alto store fueled rumors that Fry's is going under. But the company says that isn't true.
Apple Watch Series 5 hands-on -- small power-mode tweaks and an 18-hour battery life
Venture Beat - 10 Sep 2019 23:06
Apple unveiled its Apple Watch Series 5 today at an event at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple's headquarters. Here is a hands-on video.
Consumers must deal with more red tape to get cash from Equifax settlement
USA Today - 10 Sep 2019 22:54Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) hits general availability
Venture Beat - 10 Sep 2019 22:05
Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB), designed to pair with Amazon Managed Blockchain (AMB), is now generally available in the U.S., EU, and Japan.
A New Tool Aimed At Small Business Allows For Real-Time Analytics
Forbes - 10 Sep 2019 21:48
Kabbage's new tool lets small business owners compare and assess how their companies are performing in real time.
AMD releases BIOS update to fix Ryzen boost performance
Venture Beat - 10 Sep 2019 21:41
AMD has a biost update to fix the Ryzen boost bug, and it is working with motherboard manufacturers now to begin rolling it out soon.
Dimon: Treasury's GSE plan 'going in the right direction'
American Banker - 10 Sep 2019 21:22
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said at an investor conference that the Trump administration's plan for Fannie and Freddie would provide more opportunities for financial institutions. He also called for an end to the U.S.-China...
Apple Arcade's library includes new Rayman, Pac-Man, and Steven Universe games
Venture Beat - 10 Sep 2019 21:18
After its big event today showing off new hardware and more details about the Apple Arcade, Apple has released a list of mobile games for the service.
Apple will release iOS 13 and watchOS 6 on September 19, macOS Catalina in October
Venture Beat - 10 Sep 2019 21:04
The 'finished' public versions of Apple's operating systems for Apple TV, Apple Watch, iPad, iPhone, and Mac get unusually staggered releases.