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Square Stock: Too High, Too Fast?
Forbes - 13 Jul 2020 13:30Lexicon for a Pandemic
The New Yorker - 13 Jul 2020 12:00
Shouts & Murmurs by Jay Martel: "Maskhole," "body Zoom-morphia," and more neologisms for coronavirus communication.
Inside The World Of Boohoo, Claims Of Bullying And Intimidation: What The Kamanis Don't Want You To Know
Forbes - 13 Jul 2020 13:35Property developers rush to attract Hong Kong residents amid uncertainty over new law
CNBC - 13 Jul 2020 05:56
Amid economic recession and uncertainty over China's National Security Law, global real estate firms are trying to get Hong Kong residents to buy abroad.
Abra Crypto App Charged by SEC for Transactions Affecting Thousands of US Stock and ETF Purchases
Bitcoin.com - 13 Jul 2020 23:17
Abra cryptocurrency app has been charged by two U.S. regulators: the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The company has agreed to cease-and-desist orders as well...
Homebuilders just saw the strongest June sales since the last housing boom, as pandemic pushes more buyers to the suburbs
CNBC - 13 Jul 2020 17:51
A sharp decline in the supply of existing homes for sale, increasing consumer preference for brand-new, high-tech homes with all the amenities for working and schooling, as well as an accelerating flight to the suburbs a...
Reverse mortgages may be helpful in retirement ... if you mind the pitfalls
CNBC - 13 Jul 2020 14:34
Homeowners 62 or older can get cash from their home without selling, but here's what to know about a reverse mortgage before you sign onto this loan.
The Trusty Roomette Is Suddenly Giving Amtrak an Advantage Airlines Can Only Dream Of
AdWeek - 13 Jul 2020 12:30
In 1946, the Association of American Railroads produced a report aimed at calming the fears of a membership panicked about the airline industry stealing its passengers. The essence of the AAR's message was this: While tr...
A West Woodlawn native wants to right redlining wrongs with some greenlining -- and he's starting in the neighborhood where he grew up
Chicago Tribune - 13 Jul 2020 12:00
The effects of redlining still reverberate through Chicago's South and West sides. Woodlawn native Lamell McMorris wants to change that.
Real Madrid Femenino Subject Of New Docu-Series 'Un Sueño Real'
Forbes - 13 Jul 2020 07:00What To Expect From NFLX Earnings? Investors Wait For New Subscriber Numbers, Content Update
Forbes - 13 Jul 2020 21:33Comcast credits AI software for handling the pandemic internet traffic crush
Venture Beat - 13 Jul 2020 15:00
Comcast said investments in artificial intelligence software and network capacity have helped it deal with ongoing demand from the pandemic.
Demand for Chief Diversity Officers Is High. So Is Turnover.
Wall Street Journal - 13 Jul 2020 13:00You might have a tough time getting a 'jumbo mortgage' during pandemic. Here's what to expect
CNBC - 13 Jul 2020 21:13
Banks and lenders remain more cautious about making loans for home purchases or mortgage refinances that are higher than the government limits for so-called conforming loans. Here's how to find a "jumbo" loan and what th...
Political Director For Ron Paul Quietly Mines Bitcoin And Builds New Blockchain Company
Forbes - 13 Jul 2020 04:22Bump stock maker seeks compensation from Las Vegas massacre victim fund
New York Post - 13 Jul 2020 03:09
The maker of the now-banned gun accessory that worsened the Las Vegas massacre has filed a little-noticed court motion that threatens to wipe out a $1.1 million fund set aside for the victims' families, The Post has lear...
TSLA: Can There Be Too Much Of A Beautiful Thing?
Forbes - 13 Jul 2020 22:15McDonald's Turned Plastic Straws Into Swimsuits to Highlight Its Shift to Paper in Austria
AdWeek - 13 Jul 2020 21:35
As the biggest fast food brand in the world, McDonald's is responsible for a lot of waste-but with consumers becoming more concerned about environmental impact, the burger chain is looking to address that. McDonald's has...
BIS Unsure if 'Global Stablecoins' Can Help Cross-border Payments
Crypto News - 13 Jul 2020 21:00
Agustín Carstens, General Manager of the BIS. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) agrees that leading financial nations badly need to make cross-border payment progress - but is still unsure if that the answer ...
Crypto Lawyers Are in Hot Demand as the Industry Goes Mainstream, Say Experts
Coin Telegraph - 13 Jul 2020 20:00
Crypto companies are looking for legal talent as the industry becomes more established.
Chip Makers Scale Up Where It Matters
Wall Street Journal - 13 Jul 2020 18:48
Analog Devices' acquisition of Maxim adds needed heft in a market where business wins tend to last.
Emergency grant program for small businesses is out of money
CNBC - 13 Jul 2020 18:40
A program offering up to $10,000 in grants to struggling small businesses ended Saturday after reaching its funding limit.