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How much did Mike Bloomberg spend per delegate? About $18 million
CBSNews - 4 Mar 2020 22:42
At the time of his departure from the race, after spending $570 million on ads, Bloomberg had amassed just 31 pledged delegates, meaning he had spent about $18 million per delegate earned.
Box Office: Kevin Hart Is The Last Comic Standing
Forbes - 4 Mar 2020 22:00
While the likes of Will Farrell and Melissa McCarthy struggle to pull in theatrical moviegoers, Kevin Hart remains a viable box office draw.
Biden Rally: Dow Gains Over 1000 Points On Surprise Super Tuesday Results
Forbes - 4 Mar 2020 23:50
The healthcare sector was a big winner during Wednesday's rally.
China Opens a Coronavirus Bond Spigot, and Companies Rush In
Wall Street Journal - 4 Mar 2020 14:00
The coronavirus epidemic has sparked a bond bonanza in China, with financial institutions and companies rushing to sell debt at low interest rates.
Why Corona Beer’s silence is the best possible response to coronavirus memes and discussion
Fast Company - 4 Mar 2020 09:00
Brand Twitter has conditioned us to expect as much communication as possible, but here the beer brand is playing it right. As the spread of coronavirus continues, with more than 90,000 cases and 3,000 deaths, it’s rath...
Plan, don't panic: Strategic small businesses can weather coronavirus outbreak
USA Today - 4 Mar 2020 20:53
Coronavirus could have a vast impact on travel, conference and entertainment industries, but it's early yet, so there's time to get a plan in place.
US airlines won't need bailout despite coronavirus woes
New York Post - 4 Mar 2020 19:03
"We're going to run just like business as usual with a little higher heartbeat," said US Chamber of Commerce chief Tom Donohue.
Fed's $100 Billion Repo Intervention Falls Short Of Bank Demand
Wall Street Journal - 4 Mar 2020 16:43Market Meltdown Has Surprising Survivor: Junk Bonds
Wall Street Journal - 4 Mar 2020 15:00
High-yield bonds include the debt of Kraft Heinz are weathering the coronavirus scare better than stocks, underscoring the difference in investor expectations between the two markets.
Fallen Angels Test Coronavirus-Stricken Bond Markets
Wall Street Journal - 4 Mar 2020 14:34
The Federal Reserve's surprise interest-rate cut didn't assuage equity investors' concerns about the impact of the coronavirus, yet it seems to have stabilized trading in corporate bonds.
9 savings strategies to boost your finances
USA Today - 4 Mar 2020 13:03
If you're struggling to save or want to save more than your usual amount, here are nine strategies to help you meet your savings goals.
Lego Commits to China Expansion as Revenue Climbs
Wall Street Journal - 4 Mar 2020 10:23Bloomberg Spent $60 Million On Facebook Ads --And Just $1,600 On American Samoa, The Only Primary He's Won
Forbes - 4 Mar 2020 03:57
The billionaire and former New York City mayor was heavily criticized for attempting to buy the presidency.
Ultrapreneur Doreen Sullivan Setting Creativity In Motion For Over Three Decades
Forbes - 4 Mar 2020 23:20
Ultrapreneur Doreen Sullivan has been setting creativity in motion for over three decades and is currently setting the cannabis industry on fire like a well-waxed hemp wick.
There's Still A Gender Gap In Startup Funding--But Efforts To Move The Needle Are Stronger Than Ever
Forbes - 4 Mar 2020 21:53
A new report by Crunchbase reveals that women-owned businesses are making progress in venture capital funding, but they still lag behind male-owned or female/male co-founded businesses. An emergence of inclusive-minded i...
If you're worried about the end of privacy, don't waste your outrage on Clearview AI
Venture Beat - 4 Mar 2020 21:49
Clearview AI is working with the FBI, authoritarian governments, and businesses like Macy's and Best Buy. Angry? Learn more about privacy and regulation.
Uber details VerCD, the AI tech powering its self-driving cars
Venture Beat - 4 Mar 2020 21:37
Uber peeled back the curtains on VerCD, the tool it uses internally to develop the AI models underpinning its self-driving cars.
Major Wine Fairs Postponed Due To Coronavirus
Forbes - 4 Mar 2020 21:31
Three important wine industry gatherings in Europe have recently been called off; among the first was ProWein.
Roller Champions closed alpha test kicks off March 11
Venture Beat - 4 Mar 2020 21:22
Roller Champions is the new free-to-play future-sport from Ubisoft, and it's getting a limited test on PC that kicks off in March.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night gets a surprise release on Android and iOS
Venture Beat - 4 Mar 2020 20:42
What is a port? A miserable little pile of touchscreen controls! At least if its Castelvania: Symphony of the Night coming to mobile, which happened today.
Alexa can now send driving directions to your phone on your way out the door
Venture Beat - 4 Mar 2020 20:35
Amazon announced features heading to Alexa devices in March 2020, including alerts for severe weather and NBA highlights on devices with screens.
AI, AI, Captain! How the Mayflower Autonomous Ship will cross the Atlantic
Venture Beat - 4 Mar 2020 20:04
Th IBM and Promare will trial a prototype of an AI-powered maritime navigation system ahead of an attempt to send a crewless ship across the Atlantic.