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MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, is the world's richest woman
New York Post - 2 Sep 2020 21:32
MacKenzie Scott has captured the title of richest woman on earth just days after ex-husband Jeff Bezos became the world’s first $200 billion man. Scott -- who earlier this summer dropped the Bezos surname she had kept ...
A Penney Saved Is A Penney Gained
Forbes - 2 Sep 2020 03:44Retailers Prioritize Contactless Shopping Over Cashierless Tech
AdWeek - 2 Sep 2020 21:46
Key Insight: Retailers quickly responded to consumers' desire for contact-free experiences, but not necessarily with cashierless technology. The type of retailer and location also affects how important going cashierless ...
Florida pending home sales jump as housing market heats up
CNBC - 2 Sep 2020 15:06
More evidence is emerging that Florida's real estate market is heating up, but there are also a few signs of it slowing down. CNBC's Diana Olick reports.
Mnuchin Urges Congress to PassMore Stimulus Funding
Wall Street Journal - 2 Sep 2020 01:08Only 9% of Ad Buyers Have a Clear Budget for Next Year
AdWeek - 2 Sep 2020 16:20
Seven months into the novel coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., ad buyers are still entering the market with uncertainty. Spending on traditional offline media is expected to be slashed by almost a third, although this cou...
Macy's Posts $431 Million Loss as Stores Continue Recovery
Wall Street Journal - 2 Sep 2020 16:09Mark Hulbert: Retirees are working harder just to avoid falling behind
Market Watch - 2 Sep 2020 16:01
How retirees can get off their treadmill
Banks join push to give workers time off to vote
American Banker - 2 Sep 2020 16:00
The move is part of the effort by banks and other companies to promote racial equity and be more sensitive to the stresses on front-line employees. It also coincides with rising concerns about the postal system's ability...
Hannibal Lecter Would Like to Apologize
The New Yorker - 2 Sep 2020 13:00
Broti Gupta imagines a humorous apology from Hannibal Lecter, with promises to reform his cannibalistic ways--sort of.
Castle-like mansion in Downers Grove, complete with pool and helipad, sells for $1.1 million
Chicago Tribune - 2 Sep 2020 18:55
The Downers Grove mansion was renovated to resemble a castle and sits on a 1.7-acre property.
Germany says top Putin opponent Alexei Navalny was poisoned with Novichok nerve agent
Business Insider - 2 Sep 2020 16:18TikTok sale reportedly on hold over questions surrounding algorithm
New York Post - 2 Sep 2020 16:09
The hotly-anticipated sale of TikTok to an American company is reportedly on hold as parties try to figure out if the app’s secret sauce algorithm will be included in the deal. The mega-popular video app was expected t...
Cash App's Surge During Covid-19 Pandemic Fuels Square Stock
Wall Street Journal - 2 Sep 2020 16:00Japan's Convenience Stores Are Told to Stop Pushing 24-Hour Schedules
The New York Times - 2 Sep 2020 15:57
The country's antimonopoly regulator has warned the powerful industry to improve the treatment of franchisees who have been fighting for shorter opening hours.
Saudi Aramco Slows Diversification Plans Amid Industry Downturn
Wall Street Journal - 2 Sep 2020 15:48Fees Bonanza: Ethereum Miners Pocket a Record $113 Million From Fees in August
Bitcoin.com - 2 Sep 2020 15:45
Ethereum miners are making a killing from transaction fees. In August alone, the miners raked in a total of $113 million in profit, up more than 3,660% from the $3 million earned in April, according to the latest data fr...
S&P 500, Nasdaq extend records as traders look ahead to further stimulus
Business Insider - 2 Sep 2020 15:42DraftKings surges 12% after Michael Jordan takes equity stake and special adviser role
Business Insider - 2 Sep 2020 15:40The Surprising Jump In U.S. Natural Gas Prices
Forbes - 2 Sep 2020 15:02Green Bond Market Will Reach $1 Trillion With German New Issuance
Forbes - 2 Sep 2020 15:02Adobe Reveals 10 Rising Stars of Photography for 2020
AdWeek - 2 Sep 2020 15:00
Adobe has unveiled its fourth annual Rising Stars of Photography, a group of 10 diverse artists from around the world who specialize in work ranging from environmental photojournalism to striking portraiture and conceptu...