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1MDB: Trial of ex-Goldman banker paused after documents blunder
BBC - 24 Feb 2022 10:27
Prosecutors did not share more than 15,500 documents with defence lawyers, a court heard.
Why $100 Oil And $3.50 Gasoline Prices Could Soon Seem Like Pleasant Memories
Forbes - 24 Feb 2022 16:14Dow Jones Newswires: Singapore Airlines swings to first quarterly profit since pandemic began
Market Watch - 24 Feb 2022 14:43
Singapore Airlines Ltd. swung to its first quarterly profit since the coronavirus pandemic began, thanks to significant growth in passenger numbers and record cargo revenues.
Bitcoin, ethereum and other cryptos plunge as Russia invades Ukraine
New York Post - 24 Feb 2022 19:59
Bitcoin was trading down 4.5% at around $35,600 on Thursday morning, while ethereum fell 6% to about $2,430, according to Coinbase data.
Profiles in Black Creativity: Jasmine Reyes Produces Visual Diamonds Under Pressure
AdWeek - 24 Feb 2022 18:00
Before departing from Boston-based agency Arnold Worldwide, associate producer Jasmine Reyes got to add one final, impressive bit of work to her already enviable portfolio: a pro bono PSA for the Boston Alliance of Lesbi...
The US is in the middle of the biggest labor shortage since WW2, Goldman Sachs says
Business Insider - 24 Feb 2022 16:12
The labor shortage has reached "the most overheated level in postwar US history," Goldman Sachs analysts said.
Ukraine severs diplomatic ties with Russia amid invasion
Business Insider - 24 Feb 2022 15:56
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky made the announcement hours after Russia attacked Ukraine. Blasts were reported across the country.
Stock Exchange of Thailand to Launch Digital Asset Exchange 'Very Soon'
Bitcoin.com - 24 Feb 2022 07:00
The Stock Exchange of Thailand is getting ready to launch a digital asset exchange. The president of the Thai bourse expects the country’s crypto regulator, the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to approve...
New U.S. Sanctions Target Russian Company Behind Nord Stream 2
The New York Times - 24 Feb 2022 06:21
The move by President Biden came as administration officials warned that a Russian military assault on Ukraine could be imminent.
New York mobile sports betting operators have lost $200M, analyst claims
New York Post - 24 Feb 2022 03:22
If you thought the sports-betting ads plastered all over New York meant the industry was having a heyday, take a look at their profits so far: zero.
Cloudflare to boost its SASE platform with Area 1 Security acquisition
Venture Beat - 24 Feb 2022 03:13
Cloudflare's acquisition of Area 1 Security comes amid its SASE push. And email security fits well as part of SASE, CEO Matthew Prince says.
Canada Ends Emergency Declaration As 'Freedom Convoy' Protests Dwindle
Forbes - 24 Feb 2022 03:09Striim Cloud is a fully-managed SaaS for streaming data integration and analytics
Venture Beat - 24 Feb 2022 18:06
Striim, the company behind a real-time data streaming and integration platform, has launched a new fully-managed SaaS offering.
Alibaba's Quarterly Profit Declines, But Revenue Rises
Wall Street Journal - 24 Feb 2022 17:56Dogecoin founder speaks out against 'meme coins'
Coin Telegraph - 24 Feb 2022 17:51
"They're made by people trying to get rich off of other people trying to get rich," said Dogecoin creator Billy Markus.
Alibaba falls 8% after it reports slowest ever revenue growth and misses expectations
CNBC - 24 Feb 2022 17:32
Alibaba reported its slowest quarterly revenue growth in the December quarter since going public in 2014.
Extend Helps Retailers Boost Post-Purchase Loyalty With Protection Plans
Retail Touch Points - 24 Feb 2022 17:09
Extend aims to help retailers take control of their post-purchase customer experience with product protection plans. Retailers can introduce value-added services to help build shopper trust and loyalty and keep customers...
Here's What the Cryptoverse Has to Say About Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Crypto News - 24 Feb 2022 17:07
Many in the cryptoverse have taken it to social platforms to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine -- with people highlighting that this will put the lives of millions of civilians at stake, adding that it is essential...
Moderna Beats Profit Estimates, Fueled by Vaccine Sales
Wall Street Journal - 24 Feb 2022 17:00CIO Role in Flux as Businesses Embrace Tech
Wall Street Journal - 24 Feb 2022 16:30TJX Reports Strong U.S. Comp Store Sales Growth In 2022 Final Quarter
Forbes - 24 Feb 2022 16:15Private equity is buying up America's newspapers
The Economist - 24 Feb 2022 14:48
AMERICA'S LOCAL newspapers have been struggling to stay afloat for years. Since 2005 roughly 2,200 of them have folded. Private-equity firms, which often swoop on businesses in distress, have descended on the industry. T...