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Amazon may invest in Reliance Retail, a key backer of JioMart
Business Insider - 27 Jul 2020 18:00
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Deutsche Bank says it will no longer invest in fracking or Arctic oil as banks turn away from fossil fuels
Business Insider - 27 Jul 2020 18:03
Getty Deutsche Bank said it will no longer finance oil sand or energy projects in the Arctic as part of its new fossil fuels policy. The German lender is cutting ties with fracking projects in countries with scarce water...
How White Is Brand Leadership? These Logo Tweaks Tell the Story
AdWeek - 27 Jul 2020 18:00
As American society continues to grapple with addressing racism, the corporate world is under continued pressure to change the diversity of its leadership. Agencies have begun to drip out their talent breakdowns. While b...
OpenSpace raises $15.9 million to automate photo documentation on construction sites
Venture Beat - 27 Jul 2020 17:53
OpenSpace, which helps construction teams track the progress of projects by capturing navigable 360-degree photos, has raised $15.9 million.
Walgreens CEO to Step Down, Become Chairman
Wall Street Journal - 27 Jul 2020 17:46US stocks trade mixed as investors await major earnings, coronavirus stimulus plan
Business Insider - 27 Jul 2020 17:45
US stocks traded mixed on Monday as investors looked to major earnings on deck this week and awaited the GOP coronavirus stimulus plan, set to be introduced today. Gold jumped to a record high, driven by an uptick in new...
Google will let employees work from home for at least another year
New York Post - 27 Jul 2020 17:52
Google will keep its employees working from home for at least another full year. Staff at the search giant -- who were first sent home in March due to the coronavirus pandemic -- are not expected to return in a large cap...
Economic Report: Durable-goods orders climb 7.3% in June as auto maker surge offsets Boeing weakness
Market Watch - 27 Jul 2020 17:44
Orders for durable goods rose strongly in June for the second straight month after historic declines in the early spring, but the momentum might be hard to sustain in the wake of more coronavirus cases and somewhat tight...
With Coronavirus Still Prevalent, How Will People Return To The Office?
Forbes - 27 Jul 2020 03:59How No-Code Apps Can Help You Launch A Mobile First Business
Forbes - 27 Jul 2020 17:47Visa, Mastercard Fined Wirecard for Dubious Transactions
Wall Street Journal - 27 Jul 2020 22:34
Defunct payments processor Wirecard miscoded gambling transactions and had high levels of stolen card purchases and reversed transactions, leading to big fines from card networks, according to people familiar with the ma...
Baby Bugatti II: The 'Kiddie Car For The Kardashians' Has Arrived
Forbes - 27 Jul 2020 19:49ETFs To Watch As Investors Shy Away From Stock Market Amidst U.S.-China Faceoff
Forbes - 27 Jul 2020 18:06Key Words: Joe Rogan is bailing on California after scoring $100-million deal
Market Watch - 27 Jul 2020 05:06
The podcasting giant says he's headed for Texas.
Lowe's Sweetens Pro Loyalty Program With HomeAdvisor Subscription
Retail Touch Points - 27 Jul 2020 20:29
Seeking to help the home service professionals who are Lowe's for Pros Loyalty Program members capture more business, the retailer will provide them with a free one-year subscription to HomeAdvisor Pro, along with a $400...
Gold price surges to record high amid COVID-19 fears and China tensions
New York Post - 27 Jul 2020 18:07
The precious metal -- known as a stable investment in turbulent times -- climbed more than 1 percent to $1,944 an ounce.
Banks can smell victory on key anti-laundering measure
American Banker - 27 Jul 2020 18:00
After the House passed a defense spending bill that included the provision ahead of negotiations with the Senate, industry representatives are optimistic Congress will finally shift the burden of reporting true-owner inf...
Walgreens' CEO is stepping down as the coronavirus complicates its turnaround plans (WBA)
Business Insider - 27 Jul 2020 18:00
Stefano Pessina plans to step down as CEO of Walgreens, the company announced Monday. The company is currently searching for a replacement who will "drive further progress on its key strategic priorities and to transform...
Volkswagen Stock Expensive at $17?
Forbes - 27 Jul 2020 15:30Rush Street Interactive to Go Public as Part of a $1.8 Billion Deal
Wall Street Journal - 27 Jul 2020 05:00
Rush Street Interactive has agreed to go public via a merger with a blank-check company that will value the online sports-and-casino betting company at $1.8 billion including debt.
At Pokémon Go Fest 2020, millions of players caught nearly a billion Pokémon
Venture Beat - 28 Jul 2020 01:45
Niantic announced that Pokémon Go Fest 2020 drew millions of players who caught nearly a billion Pokémon over the weekend.