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Citi Premier card review: One of the best sign-up bonuses around, plus lots of options for earning and redeeming points
Business Insider - 28 Jul 2020 19:04
Citi Premier Card; Alyssa Powell/Business Insider There are dozens of travel credit cards on the market today, but many consumers prefer cards with so-called flexible rewards programs. With flexible, or transferable, poi...
Salesfloor Awards Program Spotlights Frontline Workers
Retail Touch Points - 28 Jul 2020 17:46
The coronavirus pandemic has served to remind everyone of how vital frontline workers are, particularly in retail. With its inaugural Associates of the Year Awards, Salesfloor hopes to keep the spotlight shining on retai...
General Motors Is Making A Turn For The Better
Forbes - 28 Jul 2020 17:39Can't Get Away? Ikea is Selling 'Vacations in a Box' to Transport You in Spirit
AdWeek - 28 Jul 2020 21:02
It's only July, but with its multitude of challenges, including a global pandemic, 2020 already feels like as though it's been dragging on for at least a decade. That's likely left many people gasping for a vacation. But...
The oldest gun maker in the US, Remington, filed for bankruptcy again even as gun sales surge
Business Insider - 28 Jul 2020 17:45
Brian Blanco/Getty Images Remington, the storied US gun-maker, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday. It's the company's second filing since 2018, when surging sales following the Parkland shooting helped ...
Westlake Hospital owners to pay Melrose Park $1.5 million to settle dispute over controversial closure
Chicago Tribune - 28 Jul 2020 04:49
After more than a year of battling in court, the owners of now-shuttered Westlake Hospital have agreed to pay Melrose Park $1.5 million under a settlement approved by the village board Monday.
Walmart Customers Wearing Nazi Face Masks? America's Next Fight Over Face Coverings
Forbes - 28 Jul 2020 04:12Republicans Finally Announce Stimulus Proposal: $1,200 Checks, Unemployment Cuts And Everything Else That Will Hit Your Wallet
Forbes - 28 Jul 2020 02:42Consumer lender Oportun hits pause on debt collections
American Banker - 29 Jul 2020 00:05
Many of its borrowers have struggled to make payments since the pandemic struck, so it is helping them by suspending debt collections and capping rates on new loans at 36%.
What The New Stimulus Package Means For Your Student Loans
Forbes - 28 Jul 2020 17:59Kodak Lands $765 Million U.S. Loan in Start of Medical Supply Chain Fix
Wall Street Journal - 28 Jul 2020 14:00The New York Post: Private equity firm Sycamore poised to buy JCPenney, merge it with Belks
Market Watch - 28 Jul 2020 05:24
The private equity firm that backed out of a deal to buy Victoria's Secret in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic appears poised to win an auction to buy JCPenney out of bankruptcy, The Post has learned.
Market Extra: Tesla plans $780 million bond deal pegged to vehicle leases--its first such offering during the pandemic
Market Watch - 28 Jul 2020 05:14
The Silicon Valley car maker is looking for investors in an eight-tranche bond deal of its electric vehicle leases, its first such debt offering of the year.
Publishers Are Aligning to Move Ad Dollars Away From Walled Gardens
AdWeek - 28 Jul 2020 21:32
Given all of the coverage related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement and other diversity and inclusion initiatives, massive, record-setting highs in page traffic have been seen across all major onl...
Wheaton 5-bedroom mansion with indoor pool lists for $1.95 million
Chicago Tribune - 28 Jul 2020 14:00
The expansive mansion features an indoor pool, hot tub, outdoor basketball court, movie theater and a five-car garage.
Intel Chief Engineer Departs After Product Delay
Wall Street Journal - 28 Jul 2020 02:48VW has shelled out more than $9.5 billion to car buyers it deceived in its Dieselgate scandal
Business Insider - 28 Jul 2020 02:21
Volkswagen has paid out more than $9.5 billion to customers in the aftermath of the "Dieselgate" scandal, according to a court summary published by the US Federal Trade Commission. In 2016, the FTC charged Volkswagen wit...
Walmart Sees Ecommerce Grow 74% During Pandemic
AdWeek - 28 Jul 2020 23:27
For Walmart, the world's largest omnichannel retailer, it has been a dramatic past few months as the chain continues to invest in its digital operations to meet the demands of modern shoppers. As part of its evolution du...
The 2020 Emmy Nominations Are Out And 'Watchmen' Leads With 26
Forbes - 28 Jul 2020 21:50These Nuts Are Priced for Elite Status
Wall Street Journal - 28 Jul 2020 21:25
A company that provided nuts to first-class American Airlines passengers is stuck with loads of them, which they will gladly sell to you.
Sky: Children of the Light developer Thatgamecompany raises $1 million for pandemic relief
Venture Beat - 28 Jul 2020 20:00
Thatgamecompany, the developer of Journey and Sky: Children of the Light, said it raised $1.02 million for pandemic relief via a donation to two nonprofits.
Digital Intelligence Firm Cellebrite Launches Crypto Tracing Tool Powered by CipherTrace
Coin Desk - 28 Jul 2020 19:18
Israel-based digital forensics firm Cellebrite announced the launch of its cryptocurrency and blockchain tracing tool on Tuesday.