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McDonald's temporarily removes the Chicken Big Mac from menus, saying that it's struggling to keep up with demand
Business Insider - 12 Feb 2022 14:39
The limited-edition burger was surprisingly popular, which led to its removal from UK restaurant menus while stocks are replenished.
Why Ryan Reynolds' Mint Mobile Flipped an Old Ad Upside-Down for Super Bowl Sunday
AdWeek - 12 Feb 2022 22:41
Mint Mobile is making its return to Super Bowl Sunday this weekend, but you might need to tune in a bit early to catch the Ryan Reynolds-owned brand's ad. No, not the pre-game show. Before that. You can't miss it. It's t...
Open To Challenge - Why Barclays Is Supporting Fintech Startups
Forbes - 12 Feb 2022 14:34
Barclays has announced the launch of a virtual program for Fintech startup founders. Trevor Clawson finds out why the the bank is nurturing potentially disruptive innovators
Gold price today: Should you buy yellow metal after US inflation surge?
livemint.com - 12 Feb 2022 08:17
Gold price today: Spot gold price has breached its latest high of $1852 per ounce and now it may give fresh breakout at $1865 levels, believe experts
Walmart Reportedly Scraps Mask Mandate For Vaccinated Staff
Forbes - 12 Feb 2022 05:00
Walmart will stop offering paid Covid sick leave in March in states where it is not legally required to do so, the Wall Street Journal reported.
VC money keeps flowing into psychedelics-based mental health
Fast Company - 12 Feb 2022 04:00
2021 Y Combinator alum MindState Design Labs left stealth Thursday with $11.5 million in funding to develop psychedelics-based therapy drugs. Psychedelics, long stigmatized as risky recreational drugs, are finally findin...
Market Extra: What a Russian invasion of Ukraine would mean for markets as White House warns attack could come 'any day now'
Market Watch - 12 Feb 2022 04:00
A White House warning that Russia could invade Ukraine "any day now" shook up financial markets Friday. Here's what investors need to know about military action and markets.
Cisco Made $20 Billion-Plus Takeover Offer for Splunk
Wall Street Journal - 12 Feb 2022 03:43
Cisco Systems Inc. has made a takeover offer worth more than $20 billion for software maker Splunk Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
Walmart Drops Mask Rules for Vaccinated Workers
Wall Street Journal - 12 Feb 2022 03:36
The retailer made the change after several states lifted mask mandates amid decreasing cases of the Covid-19 Omicron variant.
Uber CEO Says Firm Will 'Lean Into Crypto' When It Becomes 'Environmentally Friendly,' Less Expensive to Transact
Bitcoin.com - 12 Feb 2022 02:30
Speaking in an interview on Friday, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi explained that the company will accept cryptocurrencies “at some point.” Khosrowshahi noted that there were two downsides to leveraging the cryptocurrenc...
The Margin: Who needs pepperoni? Pineapple is becoming the trendy pizza topping
Market Watch - 12 Feb 2022 23:31
Pineapple pizza orders soared 76% in 2021, according to a new report
After Her Husband's Illness, a Wife Needs a New Financial Plan
Wall Street Journal - 12 Feb 2022 21:00
A financial adviser says the 65-year-old should be fine in the long term, but she needs some short-term adjustments.
Rally in Tobacco Stocks Could Burn Out Fast
Wall Street Journal - 12 Feb 2022 19:00
This year's run-up in tobacco shares shouldn't be taken as a vote of confidence that the industry's problems are going away.
JetBlue is getting an all-new $3.9 billion terminal in its 'hometown' of NYC as the airline continues to expand in the US and abroad — see what it will look like
Business Insider - 12 Feb 2022 17:31
Construction of Jetblue's new T6 will break ground in 2022 and will feature dining, retail amenities, and lounges when completed.
Peloton went from a pandemic-era success story worth $50 billion to laying off 20% of its workforce. Here's how the company's meteoric rise turned into an equally swift fall.
Business Insider - 12 Feb 2022 17:30
Peloton was at the top of the connected-fitness food chain during the pandemic. Now, it's replacing its CEO and laying off 20% of its workforce.
CyberArk Stock Pops 9% After 36% ARR Growth Forecast
Forbes - 12 Feb 2022 17:28
CyberArk is taking market share and working on inventing new sources of growth. If it succeeds, the shares could rise even more.
Signals of an economic recession are beginning to flash as 'sputtering consumer' lacks fresh stimulus, Jeffrey Gundlach says
Business Insider - 12 Feb 2022 17:15
"This is a prelude to panic, and unfortunately that's where I think we are right now with credit spreads," Gundlach said.
Bitcoin on-chain data hints at institutions 'deploying capital' at expense of 'hodlers'
Coin Telegraph - 12 Feb 2022 16:54
On-chain metrics detect strong "sophisticated passive buying" on spot exchanges and a rise in the movements of Bitcoin to whale wallets.
DEX Trends in 2022: Greater Market Share, New Products, Familiar Challenges
Crypto News - 12 Feb 2022 16:00
Debate continues to rage over just how decentralized crypto really is. While cryptoassets such as Bitcoin (BTC) operate with no obvious center, critics note that the overall market is far too reliant on a handful of cent...
Student-loan companies have spent millions fighting efforts like Biden's $10,000 debt-cancellation pledge, and so far they're winning
Business Insider - 12 Feb 2022 15:10
"It's upsetting because you vote for Democrats, and they honestly never really follow through with their promises at all," one borrower told Insider.
Major US banks to drop mask mandate in US offices; NYSE follows suit
New York Post - 12 Feb 2022 14:04
The New York Stock Exchange is withdrawing its mask mandate for fully vaccinated people effective immediately, a source said on Friday.
What is vegan leather, anyway? 4 types to know
livemint.com - 12 Feb 2022 12:50
Luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Hermès are trading traditional leather with animal-friendly alternatives, and what these new hides are made of might surprise you