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Wells Fargo counting on new platform to revive its SBA lending
American Banker - 12 Dec 2019 04:00
The bank, whose 7(a) originations have plummeted in recent years, is developing a portal that will let applicants upload documents, complete forms and track application progress.
You Could Live Like a Burger King in a BK-Themed Apartment in Belgium
AdWeek - 12 Dec 2019 19:13
Have you ever dreamt of living above a Burger King? Cozying up in a bed that's fashioned after a giant Whopper, wrapped up in lettuce leaf blankets and cheese? Burger King Belgium's new ad campaign by Buzzman, which laun...
Disney Accused of Snow Job Over 'Frozen 2' Tweet Apology
Wall Street Journal - 12 Dec 2019 07:19eBay relaunches Motors app with AI and automation at its core
Venture Beat - 12 Dec 2019 23:01
The eBay Motors app has relaunched after 4 years, and eBay is now offering a number of automated tools to help sellers offload their vehicles.
Google's Waleed Ojeil Joins Pinterest as Head of Monetization Engineering
AdWeek - 12 Dec 2019 20:00
Google senior director of engineering Waleed Ojeil is joining Pinterest as head of monetization engineering. Ojeil has been with Google since August 2005, leading engineering for analytics, attribution and measurement pr...
Private Prison Operator CoreCivic Finds New Bankers As U.S. Lenders Pull Back
Forbes - 12 Dec 2019 17:00
Until recently, anger over for-profit detention was mainly directed towards companies that operate such facilities. But the banks that lend to them have come under increasing pressure, a trend accelerated in recent month...
Safeway Owner, Rival Grocers Bet on Smaller Warehouses
Wall Street Journal - 12 Dec 2019 14:00Oil prices gain as OPEC revises deficit forecast
Reuters - 12 Dec 2019 04:55
Oil prices edged higher on Thursday with the market mood switching to relief as OPEC forecast a supply deficit next year, from doom and gloom over data showing a surprise increase in U.S. crude inventories.
Will financial markets get a break from Washington chaos?
New York Post - 12 Dec 2019 04:31
In case you are wondering whether the financial markets are going to get a break from all the chaos going on in Washington, here's your answer. It turns out Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz didn't ta...
Wells Fargo making progress with customers: J.D. Power
American Banker - 12 Dec 2019 19:00
TD Bank claimed the top spot in J.D. Power's national bank satisfaction survey, but Wells Fargo showed the greatest year-over-year improvement.
9 dangerous diseases that have made a comeback in the last 10 years
Business Insider - 12 Dec 2019 18:46
Laetitia Bezain/picture alliance via Getty Images Deadly diseases are making a comeback across the globe, as more children go without vaccinesand the planet warms. From tickborne illnesses to syphilis and gout, here are ...
I tried every burrito from Taco Bell and most of them disappointed and shocked me
Business Insider - 12 Dec 2019 18:39
Erin McDowell/Business Insider If there's one thing Taco Bell is arguably known for, it is its lineup of warm, tortilla-wrapped burritos. However, depending on whether you choose bean, beef, or chicken, your burrito-eati...
Posh hotels are scarce in Japan--and increasingly lucrative
The Economist - 12 Dec 2019 17:53
WITH ITS cool modernist interiors and views of Tokyo's Imperial Palace, Hotel Okura has been the choice of the well-heeled since its gilded lobby was unveiled in 1962 as a symbol of Japan's emergence from post-war auster...
Seven Feasts Of The Seven Fishes To Indulge In New York City On Christmas Eve
Forbes - 12 Dec 2019 17:20
Stuff yourself with seafood this holiday.
Deep Dive: These are Wall Street's top dividend stock picks for 2020
Market Watch - 12 Dec 2019 17:17
Analysts expect this year's good performance for the group to continue.
A 5-Cent Deposit On Wine Bottles In New York? Maybe.
Forbes - 12 Dec 2019 17:16
Research on bottle returns found that in 2015 NY beverage alcohol retail sales moved almost 500 million bottles. If beverage alcohol bottles are added to the NY bottle bill, they would potentially have to be handled by f...
UK Backlash as Amazon Eyes-up $24 Billion Pharmacy Market, Following Controversial Data Deal with British Government
Forbes - 12 Dec 2019 16:52
Amazon and the UK Government will have to battle out a new European legal challenge, potentially disrupting Amazon's ambitious pharmacy retail plans
Rizzo Deserves An Updated Contract But Cubs Have Him Stuck In Line Behind Baez
Forbes - 12 Dec 2019 16:16
Like Javier Baez and Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo is two years away from free agency. He's been underpaid throughout his career but for now it doesn't appear he's going to be rewarded. It's the latest sign the Cubs are sai...
Meet Dr Esho: Celebrity Plastic Surgeon Helping Trauma Victims
Forbes - 12 Dec 2019 22:49
Story of Dr Tijion Esho. Plastic surgeon helping trauma victims.
How 5G is changing mobile data traffic
Venture Beat - 12 Dec 2019 20:36
In an age of increasingly faster and sophisticated smartphones, 5G will increase the amount of content people consume on their mobile devices.
Google launches AutoML Natural Language with improved text classification and model training
Venture Beat - 12 Dec 2019 19:56
Google Cloud's service for natural language extraction and analysis, AutoML Natural Language, is now generally available.
Game.tv raises $25 million to bring esports to Discord, Twitter, and Facebook
Venture Beat - 12 Dec 2019 19:00
Game.tv has raised $25 million in funding to build out Tourney, its AI-powered esports tournament platform for mobile games.