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Kohl's Gets $9 Billion Bid From Starboard Group
Wall Street Journal - 22 Jan 2022 06:21
The group offered $64 a share in cash and told the department-store chain that it has received assurances about financing. Kohl's shares closed at $46.84 Friday.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sold up to $15,000 worth of Activision Blizzard stock on the day Microsoft announced plans to buy the video game company
Business Insider - 22 Jan 2022 05:48
In September, Greene told Insider that, "I have an independent investment advisor that has full discretionary authority on my accounts."
Keeping the Streets of San Francisco Dealer-Free by Day
The New Yorker - 22 Jan 2022 19:00
A group called Urban Alchemy recruits former Crips and dealers to shoo away people using and selling fentanyl, which killed more residents last year than COVID did.
Starbucks workers at Santa Cruz store file union petition, joining a national push
L.A. Times - 22 Jan 2022 04:04
Starbucks workers in Santa Cruz filed a union petition on Friday, joining coffee-chain workers elsewhere in the country trying to organize.
Why M&M's Shift In Purpose Should Cause CEOs To Ask Their Marketers 5 Critical Questions
Forbes - 22 Jan 2022 03:52
M&M's announced that the brand has a global commitment to inclusion and belonging. Perhaps it is time to pause and reflect on this movement of publicizing virtue. This article investigates 5 questions CEOs should be aski...
Packers Vs. 49ers Schedule, Odds: NFL Playoffs Betting Line, Divisional Picks, Predictions Against The Spread
Forbes - 22 Jan 2022 21:52Govt may raise tax-free provident fund limit to ₹5 lakh: Report
livemint.com - 22 Jan 2022 20:08
The move will bring all salaried professionals at par with government employees
10 Tips for Adjusting Your Business Strategies to Meet the Demands of Modern Consumers
Small Business Trends - 22 Jan 2022 18:00
Businesses can update their strategies as needed throughout the year. Here are 10 tips for adjusting your small business strategies.
Moms in Middle Age: Rarely Alone, Often Online and Increasingly Lonely
Wall Street Journal - 22 Jan 2022 18:00Lawyer in Amazon wrongful death lawsuit alleges Illinois warehouse was not secured to the ground properly when killer tornado hit
Business Insider - 22 Jan 2022 16:55
The lawyer leading the wrongful death suit against Amazon alleges that the Edwardsville, Illinois warehouse was just "pegged" into the ground.
Russian Banks Begin Testing Digital Ruble Payments
Bitcoin.com - 22 Jan 2022 16:00
Banks in Russia are preparing to dive into the pilot phase of the digital ruble project and some are already testing transactions with the currency. Trials have started with customer-to-customer (C2C) payments and Bank o...
Michael Maoz of Salesforce: On the Long Road to Metaverse, Crypto and NFTs Just the Latest Steps
Small Business Trends - 22 Jan 2022 15:00
Michael Maoz from Salesforce discusses the long road to the Metaverse and says Bitcoin, other cryptos, and NFTs are just the latest stops.
Big Tech Headlines Key Earnings Week Amid Nasdaq Slide
Wall Street Journal - 22 Jan 2022 14:30
Investors will be looking for reassurance after the Nasdaq notched a 12% decline to start the year.
Ethereum, Altcoins Extend Losses Against Bitcoin as BTC Tests USD 34K Zone
Crypto News - 22 Jan 2022 13:27
On Saturday, the crypto market dropped further, with bitcoin (BTC) reaching price levels last seen in July 2021, while ethereum (ETH) extended its losses against BTC. On Saturday, the crypto market dropped further, with ...
NYers bet $600 million in mobile sports gambling launch
New York Post - 22 Jan 2022 12:39
New Yorkers placed a record-shattering $603 million in bets during the launch of mobile sports gambling, according to initial figures released by the state Gaming Commission on Friday.
Botswana Cryptocurrency Regulation: Government Set to Present Virtual Asset Bill to Parliament
Bitcoin.com - 22 Jan 2022 08:30
The Botswana government is set to present a “Virtual Asset Bill” to the country’s parliament, a move that could see it become one of the first countries in Africa to have laws regulating cryptocurrencies. Preventin...
The Wall Street Journal: Retailer Kohl's said to have received takeover offer from consortium backed by activist hedge fund
Market Watch - 22 Jan 2022 07:33
Reported offer of roughly $9 billion would represent a 37% premium to Friday's closing price for Kohl's shares.
Blockchain and the evolution of business models in the game industry
Coin Telegraph - 22 Jan 2022 06:09
With the introduction of blockchain-based assets for games comes the possibility of entirely new business models and innovative development.
El Salvador Buys $15 Million Worth Of Bitcoin 'Really Cheap,' President Crows, As Selloff Continues
Forbes - 22 Jan 2022 05:51
Under the leadership of crypto enthusiast President Nayib Bukele, El Salvador has amassed about $66 million in bitcoin.
Airbnb CEO says a future of flexible work and travel will give company a boost
CNBC - 22 Jan 2022 04:00
"If I can do my job from a house in Atlanta, that means a lot of people could travel all over the world and live, not just travel," Airbnb's CEO said Friday.
Judge Rules Banks Must Stand Trial Over $7 Billion R. Allen Stanford Fraud Claims
Wall Street Journal - 22 Jan 2022 03:42
Toronto-Dominion Bank, HSBC Bank PLC and other banks linked to convicted fraudster R. Allen Stanford must stand trial over claims they supported his $7 billion Ponzi scheme and should repay defrauded investors, a federal...
Empty Private Jet Flights Hastened Credit Suisse Chairman's Exit
Wall Street Journal - 23 Jan 2022 01:42
A bank review of António Horta-Osório's travel found that Credit Suisse was paying for planes to return empty after dropping him off in London and Lisbon.