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Parcels 'through the roof' and lonely shielders: delivery drivers' busy year
The Guardian - 24 Dec 2020 14:39
It was like Christmas every week long before December, and customers have been naughty and nice Some have got sore feet delivering 180 parcels in a day, others were met by grateful customers offering a tip, while still m...
What Are You Paying For in a $300 Chess Set? Mostly the Knights
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2020 16:00
The horses in higher-end wooden sets must be hand-carved, a long, specialized process to make sure all four are exactly the same.
EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports
BBC - 24 Dec 2020 02:30
While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears.
Why Joe Biden Won't Cancel Your Student Loans
Forbes - 24 Dec 2020 05:28BitcoinPoint, Cashzone Allow Users to Sell Bitcoin Using 16K ATMs Across UK
Coin Desk - 24 Dec 2020 15:36
London-based cryptocurrency company BitcoinPoint announced Thursday bitcoin holders can now cash out bitcoin from 16,000 Cashzone automated teller machines (ATMs) situated across the entire U.K.
Charles Dickens, the Writer Who Saw Lockdown Everywhere
The New Yorker - 24 Dec 2020 13:00
For the novelist, imprisonment wasn't just a stain on society; it was an aspect of the self.
Down Almost 20% This Year, Is Edison International Stock Attractive?
Forbes - 24 Dec 2020 16:00PayPal Talks to Buy Crypto Firm BitGo Have Ended, Other Targets Eyed: Report
Coin Desk - 24 Dec 2020 14:04
Talks regarding a possible acquisition by PayPal of bitcoin custodian BitGo have fallen through, Fortune reported, citing multiple sources.
Trump pardoned Jared Kushner's dad Charles, who was convicted of tax crimes, witness tampering, and illegal campaign contributions
Business Insider - 24 Dec 2020 05:11More than one million packages will not reach their destination this Christmas
CBSNews - 24 Dec 2020 19:25
Retailers like Amazon are still offering overnight deliveries on thousands of items for Christmas Day.
E-commerce giant Alibaba facing anti-monopoly probe in China
Chicago Tribune - 24 Dec 2020 19:16JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon and His Brush With Death: 'You Don't Have Time for an Ambulance'
Wall Street Journal - 24 Dec 2020 16:57
The CEO's dangerous rip in his aorta came as the pandemic began to ravage the economy. The two emergencies would test the foundations of America's largest bank.
Alibaba Shares Plunge 12%, Stocks On Track To End Week In The Red As Stimulus Uncertainty Remains Before Christmas
Forbes - 24 Dec 2020 16:42Alibaba stock plunges after China launches antitrust probe
New York Post - 24 Dec 2020 16:36
Alibaba Group’s stock price plunged Thursday as Chinese regulators launched an antitrust investigation into the e-commerce giant. Alibaba’s New York-listed shares dropped about 9.9 percent to $230.80 in premarket tra...
IPO Report: Another rush of IPOs on tap for 2021 after a year of impressive pandemic offerings
Market Watch - 24 Dec 2020 15:45
After an unbelievable 2020 for IPOs, with young technology companies and blank-check offerings leading to the biggest year for Wall Street debuts since the heyday of the dot-com boom, companies are lining up in hopes tha...
Crypto Exchange Binance Terminates Korea Operations Due To Low Usage
Coin Desk - 24 Dec 2020 13:19
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced Thursday it is closing its Korea operations after eight months of operating due to low usage and volume.
Trump leaves town for Christmas at Mar-a-Lago as Democrats plan to vote on $2,000 stimulus checks
Business Insider - 24 Dec 2020 03:41Yankee Candle's massive semi-annual sale is here--here's what to shop
USA Today - 24 Dec 2020 02:32
This incredible Yankee Candle sale is your chance to stock up on all your favorites scents and more.
What Does the Brexit Deal Mean for Financial Services?
Wall Street Journal - 24 Dec 2020 20:20
Now outside the EU, the future size and influence of London's finance industry is in question. Here are five things to know about how the agreement could impact the industry in the U.K. and the European Union.
Here's what the 'new normal' remote sales stack looks like
Venture Beat - 24 Dec 2020 19:30
The post-COVID sales tech stack is replacing what was a cumbersome and often expensive on-site sales funnel.
Elon Musk says bringing his companies under one roof is a 'good idea'
New York Post - 24 Dec 2020 19:29
What do brain implants, space rockets and electric cars have in common? Elon Musk, Tesla’s billionaire chief executive, said he’s open to the possibility of joining his various businesses under one umbrella, similar ...
Treasury Yields Slip in Holiday-Shortened Session
Wall Street Journal - 24 Dec 2020 19:22
Government-bond yields declined after the EU struck a trade deal with the U.K., ending more than four years of uncertainty between the two major U.S. allies.