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Demat Account: What is electronic voting and how does it work? MintGenie explains
livemint.com - 8 May 2024 09:48
Electronic voting allows shareholders to cast votes electronically, increasing convenience and reducing costs. Shareholders receive notification of proposed resolutions and can cast their votes through their demat accoun...
Why Florida's Democratic Party ditched the donkey for a panther logo
Fast Company - 8 May 2024 09:00
The state party wanted a more aggressive mascot, so it picked the state's official animal. Florida always does things a little differently, and the state’s Democratic Party is no exception.
Reddit shares rise more than 15% in first quarterly earnings since going public
The Guardian - 8 May 2024 00:18
Social networking company reported $575m in losses, but strong revenue and an increase in users buoyed investor confidence Reddit shares rose more than 15% in after-hours trading on Tuesday following its first quarterly ...
'Nothing ever works': UK passengers delayed at airport passport control after e-gates fail - video
The Guardian - 8 May 2024 12:51
Thousands of passengers were delayed at airports across the UK on Tuesday evening after e-gate failures left them stranded at passport control. The Home Office ruled out a cyber-attack, and got the gates back online. The...
Fintechs pitch banks with solutions to help consumers deal with debt
American Banker - 8 May 2024 21:15
Consumer debt aggregators such as Method, Payitoff, Spinwheel and Tally are partnering with financial institutions to embed solutions that aggregate account information and devise ways to optimize repayment -- including ...
Amazon Touts 'Full-Funnel' Ad Capabilities with New Shoppable TV Formats
Retail Touch Points - 8 May 2024 17:23Exclusive: RunPod secures $20M from Dell and Intel as demand soars for AI clouds
Venture Beat - 8 May 2024 15:35
RunPod's platform attracts over 100,000 developers with focus on iteration speed and ease of use.
California bill may remove self-checkout lanes at grocers, certain retailers
New York Post - 8 May 2024 00:52
A newly proposed bill in California could ban grocery stores and certain retailers from offering self-checkout options for customers in an effort to cut down on theft.
ECB's Joachim Nagel Urges Central Banks to Evolve: 'We Need to Work on Our Business Model'
Bitcoin.com - 8 May 2024 22:50
Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank and Member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB), has raised concerns about central banks’ business model. “If part of your core product is lo...
This is what one of Facebook's first employees says he learned working for Mark Zuckerberg before getting fired 9 months in
Business Insider - 8 May 2024 11:00Republicans nominate dead woman for Indianapolis House seat
Business Insider - 8 May 2024 19:55
Public relations specialist Jennifer Pace won a crowded GOP primary despite reportedly dying of a heart attack in March.
Monster Beverage launches $3 billion stock buyback
Market Watch - 8 May 2024 15:33Denzel Washington gave Chris Pine a crash course in being a movie star on the set of 'Unstoppable'
Business Insider - 8 May 2024 14:03FTX Creditors Set for Cash Windfall Beyond 100% of Claims
Crypto News - 8 May 2024 06:43
A new reorganization plan filed Tuesday night proposes that nearly all FTX account holders will be repaid in full for their claims. They may even receive additional cash on top of that amount. The post FTX Creditors Set ...
Nearly All FTX Creditors Will Get 118% of Their Funds Back in Cash, Estate Says in New Plan
Coin Desk - 8 May 2024 04:49
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has proposed a new reorganization plan that would see a whopping 98% of its creditors get back 118% of their claims - in cash - within 60 days of court approval, according to new docu...
Amazon plans to deploy a dozen electric seaport trucks amid push to slash tailpipe emissions
New York Post - 8 May 2024 03:48
Amazon.com, on Tuesday unveiled the first of a dozen Volvo electric big rigs it plans to deploy this year to pick up cargo from the nation's busiest container seaport in Southern California.
Starknet Foundation Boosts Blockchain Innovation With $5M Grants Program
Crypto News - 8 May 2024 02:55
The Starknet Foundation announced a new $5 million seed grant program to support emerging projects on the network, boosting blockchain innovation. The post Starknet Foundation Boosts Blockchain Innovation With $5M Grants...
Shares of Wynn Resorts rise after another great quarter but are still cheap
CNBC - 8 May 2024 01:31
Another quarter of great results from the casino operator, including beats for every property and upbeat guidance.
Spirit Airlines CEO calls airline industry a 'rigged game,' US consumers are 'long-term losers'
New York Post - 8 May 2024 00:35
Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie spoke candidly about the airline industry, likening it to a rigged game and saying U.S. consumers are "the long-term losers."
AMC and Cinemark yet to reclaim 'pre-COVID glory' as foot traffic still well below pre-pandemic levels, research finds
Market Watch - 8 May 2024 00:31Robinhood Prepares to Fight SEC in Court Over Crypto, CEO Reveals
Bitcoin.com - 8 May 2024 00:16
Robinhood Markets is preparing to fight the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in court to defend its crypto business and establish “regulatory clarity in the United States for the benefit of our customers,�...
Ethereum Proposal by Vitalik Buterin Introduces Advanced Account Abstraction Features
Bitcoin.com - 8 May 2024 19:41
A new Ethereum Improvement Proposal, EIP 7702, spearheaded by Vitalik Buterin and fellow collaborators, aims to refine account abstraction on the Ethereum network, enhancing quantum resistance and compatibility with exis...