Business News
Lebanon Freezes Accounts of Riad Salameh
The New York Times - 16 Aug 2023 06:01
The action comes days after a U.S.-led coalition accused Riad Salameh of decades of corruption to enrich himself at the expense of his country.
The Profitable Path: Canada Goose's Unique Journey In The Direct-To-Consumer Landscape
Forbes - 16 Aug 2023 20:53
Unlike other DTC brands today, Canada Goose started as a manufacturer and still owns and runs the majority of the factories that produce its products.
Giuliani, Powell, And Trump's Other Attorneys Criminally Charged -- After Years Of Efforts To Punish Them For 2020 Election Roles
Forbes - 16 Aug 2023 19:09
The indictments are a culmination of a years-long effort by critics to punish Trump attorneys for their role in trying to overturn the election.
Women's World Cup: Spain's Bonmati Relishing 'Incredible' Chance To Play In Final
Forbes - 16 Aug 2023 08:45
Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati is relishing the "incredible" chance of playing in the team's first-ever Women's World Cup final.
Discover Financial stock falls nearly 10% as CEO resigns amid compliance issues
Chicago Tribune - 16 Aug 2023 00:54
Roger Hochschild, a longtime Discover executive, stepped down "effective immediately" Monday as CEO, president and board member at the credit card and digital banking company, according to a news release.
OpenAI acquires startup founded by ex-Instagram talent for undisclosed sum
Venture Beat - 16 Aug 2023 19:43
Global Illumination, Inc., is a New York City-based startup founded in 2021 by a trio of former Facebook and Instagram workers.
Here's How YouTube And NFL+ Are Changing How To Watch NFL Games
Forbes - 16 Aug 2023 17:43
NFL RedZone will be available on NFL+ and through YouTube, while fans on YouTube can also engage in chats, polls and rewatch key plays.
It's What Each Person Needs: Comforting the Loneliest People Online
The New Yorker - 16 Aug 2023 12:00
Sophy Romvari's documentary short spotlights a woman who serves as a digital friend to older people and lonely bachelors.
Billionaire Duo Behind Singapore's Sea Lose $1.6 Billion In Biggest Share Price Drop After Earnings Miss
Forbes - 16 Aug 2023 08:50
Sea's shares suffered their biggest daily drop since the company went public in 2017 on Tuesday, when they dived almost 29% on the New York Stock Exchange.
15 Dropshipping Business Ideas for 2022
Small Business Trends - 16 Aug 2023 14:20
If you're thinking of getting into dropshipping, these dropshipping business ideas will get you started and inspire you to take the next step.
UK inflation: which goods and services have changed most in price?
The Guardian - 16 Aug 2023 11:15
From fruit juice to carpets and cars to hotels, how the cost of everyday items varies UK inflation falls sharply to 6.8% Business live - latest updates The UK's annual inflation rate fell sharply to 6.8% in July, down fr...
The Moneyist: 'I am only interested in zero risk': I'm inheriting $100K. Is a 5.5% CD a good rate? Where else should I invest?
Market Watch - 16 Aug 2023 20:48
"I've never had this kind of money before, or access to this kind of money."
: Mortgage rates could hit 8%, economists say, citing a worrying sign not seen since the Great Recession
Market Watch - 16 Aug 2023 16:53
The 30-year rate is 'at a critical stage,' Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, told MarketWatch.
Visa faces DOJ scrutiny for how it prices 'token' technology
American Banker - 16 Aug 2023 15:45
Visa Inc. is facing fresh scrutiny from the US Justice Department over how it charges merchants for technology it uses to protect cardholder information.
Federal Investigators Were Granted Access To Trump's Twitter Data And DMs Earlier This Year After Special Counsel Warrant
Forbes - 16 Aug 2023 13:03
The judge who signed the federal warrant asked Twitter's lawyers if the company's attempt to fight it was a result of its owner Elon Musk trying to "cozy up" with Trump.
Trump's Former Chief Of Staff Wants Election Interference Case Moved To Federal Court: Why That Matters For Trump
Forbes - 16 Aug 2023 02:06
The former White House chief of staff was indicted in Georgia alongside the former president and 17 others Monday over a case alleging interference in the 2020 presidential election.
Bank of America Assesses Significance of Paypal's USD Stablecoin and Fednow System
Bitcoin.com - 16 Aug 2023 01:30
Bank of America has provided its analysis of Paypal’s U.S. dollar stablecoin and the Fednow payments system. The bank does not expect the widespread adoption of PYUSD to occur in the near future, noting that the introd...
Jeffrey Epstein Advised Sergey Brin With Tax Shelter
Wall Street Journal - 16 Aug 2023 01:01: Biden calls IRA 'one of the most significant laws' ever as he promotes climate investments
Market Watch - 16 Aug 2023 22:35
President Biden marked the first anniversary of his Inflation Reduction Act, a massive package that is part of his broader "Bidenomics" program.
Kenny Chesney Releases Limited Edition Of 16-Year-Old Rum After Rare Find In The U.S. Virgin Islands
Forbes - 16 Aug 2023 19:56
The release marks the 10th anniversary of his launch of Blue Chair Bay® Rum.
People are spotting Tesla's Cybertruck in the wild and it looks insane next to regular cars
Business Insider - 16 Aug 2023 19:01I run a $38 billion software company. In 10 years, CEOs who don't understand data and AI won't be eligible for the top job in any industry.
Business Insider - 16 Aug 2023 16:47
Ali Ghodsi, CEO of Databricks, says aspiring CEOs in any industry must be prepared with some background or working knowledge of AI.