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A Spice Company Spent $92,000 on Pro-Impeachment Facebook Ads in a Week
The New York Times - 12 Oct 2019 00:04
A Wisconsin-based purveyor of pepper, paprika and poppy seeds spent more on impeachment-related Facebook ads than any entity besides President Trump.
An Opinion Over The Latest U.S. Increase In Wine Tariffs
Forbes - 12 Oct 2019 16:22
The Trump Administration announced a 25% increase in the import tariff on EU wines to begin October 18, 2019, and it's been reported the increase applies to wines under 14% AB. In addition, the new tax does not apply to ...
Google Shuts Out Payday Loans With App Store Ban
Wall Street Journal - 12 Oct 2019 16:07
Google has barred high-interest consumer loan services from the Google Play app store, limiting payday lenders' ability to access users of Android devices.
Global risk 'confluence,' as tariffs, Brexit, weaker forecasts collide
Reuters - 12 Oct 2019 06:15
Higher tariffs. Slower growth. The countdown to Brexit.
Failed ATM, debit card transactions: New rules explained in 5 points
livemint.com - 12 Oct 2019 05:16
A failed ATM or debit card transaction is one which has not been completed due to any reason not attributable to the customer.The RBI has specified compensation if the failed transactions are not reversed within a specif...
Boeing names new board chairman in setback to CEO
New York Post - 12 Oct 2019 03:17
CHICAGO -- Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg has lost his title as chairman of the troubled aircraft manufacturer, nearly a year after the first of two crashes of its 737 Max that together killed 346 people. Boeing announced ...
PG&E, Apple, Bed Bath & Beyond: Stocks That Defined the Week
Wall Street Journal - 12 Oct 2019 02:26
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week's news
Bankruptcy Judge Pushes Purdue Into Talks With States Over Sackler Family Legal Shield
Wall Street Journal - 12 Oct 2019 01:1510 Key Issues For Fintech Startup Companies
Forbes - 12 Oct 2019 20:00
Startups in the Fintech space face a number of issues and challenges, from regulatory to fundraising and competitive issues. Here are 10 of those key issues and challenges.
Wall Street giants Blackstone and Citadel have reportedly held talks about a massive deal to combine their powers
Business Insider - 12 Oct 2019 16:04
Hollis Johnson/Business Insider Wall Street giants Blackstone Group and Citadel have reportedly held deal talks. Blackstone has held discussions to take a stake in the hedge fund itself as well as its securities-trading ...
Marijuana Madness Turns Into a Cannabis Crash
Wall Street Journal - 12 Oct 2019 16:00Finding Your Purpose In Becoming An Entrepreneur
Forbes - 12 Oct 2019 15:47
A self-reliant entrepreneur is many things, but in a way, it is simply someone who believes that their life is a work in progress.
Digi-Capital: Mixed reality investors should look at Europe
Venture Beat - 12 Oct 2019 15:16
The long term potential of XR in Europe is helped by both its large consumer population and a long history of industrial innovation.
eBay, Stripe, Mastercard, and Visa leave Facebook's Libra Association
Venture Beat - 12 Oct 2019 05:32
Facebook's global digital currency Libra has suffered severe setbacks as eBay, Stripe, Mastercard, Visa, and Mercado Pago quit the project.
Stop chasing payments and increase your cash flow (VB Live)
Venture Beat - 12 Oct 2019 01:55
Are you having trouble getting paid? Learn how remove friction in the payment process and spend more time servicing customers in this VB Live event.
Uber to buy Chile's Cornershop as it sets sights on delivering groceries
Reuters - 12 Oct 2019 00:06
Uber Technologies Inc said on Friday it would buy a majority stake in Chilean online grocery provider Cornershop as the ride hailing company seeks to widen its fast-growing food delivery app to include groceries and othe...
Anheuser-Busch, brand sponsorships, and esports: Jump in, the beer is fine
Venture Beat - 12 Oct 2019 21:12
Anheuser-Busch is diving headfirst into authentic experiential marketing when it comes to esports. And Joe Barnes and Stuart Saw are leading the way.
Are you ready for America's data protection laws?
Venture Beat - 12 Oct 2019 19:25
If your company is still grappling with Europe's data protection laws, then watch out. You'll soon have American data protection laws to deal with, too.
What a long name says about the reality of mainstream esports
Venture Beat - 12 Oct 2019 17:45
EA Sports is launching its latest FIFA competitive gaming series tournament and media campaign. It has grown significantly in three years.
Google Shuts Out Payday Loans With App Store Ban
Wall Street Journal - 12 Oct 2019 16:07AI (Artificial Intelligence): What's The Next Frontier For Healthcare?
Forbes - 12 Oct 2019 15:30
Here are predictions from top experts in the field.