Markets
Warren Buffett's charity lunch with cryptocurrency entrepreneur postponed
- July 30, 2019
Even more telling: The second-worst performer is none other than BitTorrent , the cryptocurrency launched by the eponymous file-sharing service that Justin Sun purchased in 2018. As a trusted news outlet in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, BeInCrypto always strives for the highest journalistic standards and adheres to a strict set of editorial policies. (more...)
- July 30, 2019
Even more telling: The second-worst performer is none other than BitTorrent , the cryptocurrency launched by the eponymous file-sharing service that Justin Sun purchased in 2018. As a trusted news outlet in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, BeInCrypto always strives for the highest journalistic standards and adheres to a strict set of editorial policies. (more...)
A hacker gained access to 100 million Capital One credit card applications
- July 30, 2019
District Court today in Seattle. Capital One said it will notify people affected by the breach and will make free credit monitoring and identity protection available. 'Safeguarding applicant and customer information is essential to our mission and our role as a financial institution. "However, we will continue to investigate". (more...)
- July 30, 2019
District Court today in Seattle. Capital One said it will notify people affected by the breach and will make free credit monitoring and identity protection available. 'Safeguarding applicant and customer information is essential to our mission and our role as a financial institution. "However, we will continue to investigate". (more...)
Mylan, Pfizer's Upjohn To Merge And Create New Company
- July 29, 2019
Mylan executives met in NY last week to discuss the accord, and no one else is likely to bid for the company, according to a person familiar with the transaction. Upjohn , the name of one of the companies Pfizer gobbled up during a spate of acquisitions in the 1990s and 2000s, sells off-patent and generic drugs that include the stars that drove Pfizer's growth: pain killers Celebrex and Lyrica, Norvasc for high blood pressure, Effexor for severe heartburn, Xanax for anxiety and Zoloft for ... (more...)
- July 29, 2019
Mylan executives met in NY last week to discuss the accord, and no one else is likely to bid for the company, according to a person familiar with the transaction. Upjohn , the name of one of the companies Pfizer gobbled up during a spate of acquisitions in the 1990s and 2000s, sells off-patent and generic drugs that include the stars that drove Pfizer's growth: pain killers Celebrex and Lyrica, Norvasc for high blood pressure, Effexor for severe heartburn, Xanax for anxiety and Zoloft for ... (more...)
Sydney's transport network to be accessible by tapping-on bank cards, smartphones
- July 29, 2019
After forcing everyone to add another card to their wallets (and another card to somehow lose between leaving the house and reaching the bus stop/train station/ferry wharf), you'll very soon be able to tap on and off Sydney's buses with whatever contactless payment you choose, starting August. (more...)
- July 29, 2019
After forcing everyone to add another card to their wallets (and another card to somehow lose between leaving the house and reaching the bus stop/train station/ferry wharf), you'll very soon be able to tap on and off Sydney's buses with whatever contactless payment you choose, starting August. (more...)
Audi A1 citycarver shown: SUV look, raised ride height
- July 29, 2019
Described by the Ingolstadt-based firm as being comfortable tackling "slightly rough terrain", the new A1 Citycarver offers 40 mm additional ground clearance over that of the A1 Sportback on which it is based. In addition to the digital instrument Display, there is a Central, fully connected 10-inch multi function screen with Internet-Hotspot (at extra charge payable MMI Navigation Plus). (more...)
- July 29, 2019
Described by the Ingolstadt-based firm as being comfortable tackling "slightly rough terrain", the new A1 Citycarver offers 40 mm additional ground clearance over that of the A1 Sportback on which it is based. In addition to the digital instrument Display, there is a Central, fully connected 10-inch multi function screen with Internet-Hotspot (at extra charge payable MMI Navigation Plus). (more...)
Go get some free wings for National Chicken Wing Day
- July 29, 2019
Also send us pictures of how you celebrated National Chicken Wings Day to our 23ABC Facebook page. Dine-in orders only. Plus, keep the celebration going on Tuesday. the Endless Apps , which include its wings. Order an eligible app ($12 per person) and get unlimited refills. Plus, all month long, Wingstop is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a 25 Days of Flavor Promotion during which chain will be rolling out six new flavors of wings. (more...)
- July 29, 2019
Also send us pictures of how you celebrated National Chicken Wings Day to our 23ABC Facebook page. Dine-in orders only. Plus, keep the celebration going on Tuesday. the Endless Apps , which include its wings. Order an eligible app ($12 per person) and get unlimited refills. Plus, all month long, Wingstop is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a 25 Days of Flavor Promotion during which chain will be rolling out six new flavors of wings. (more...)
Nightmare for fliers as air traffic control problems and heatwave grounds aircraft
- July 29, 2019
The controller, NATS, says the incident occurred at its Swanwick Control Center, southwest of London. Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick and Luton airports all either delayed or cancelled flights due to extreme weather conditions. Gatwick said 19 departing flights had been cancelled at the airport as of this afternoon but urged customers to check the status of their flights. Air traffic control company Nats reported a technical problem at its Swanwick centre in Hampshire, which controls airspace ... (more...)
- July 29, 2019
The controller, NATS, says the incident occurred at its Swanwick Control Center, southwest of London. Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick and Luton airports all either delayed or cancelled flights due to extreme weather conditions. Gatwick said 19 departing flights had been cancelled at the airport as of this afternoon but urged customers to check the status of their flights. Air traffic control company Nats reported a technical problem at its Swanwick centre in Hampshire, which controls airspace ... (more...)
Ryaniar slump: Ryanair flies into headwinds as profits slide
- July 29, 2019
The airline said its average fares fell 6% year on year during the quarter, but this was partially offset by 14% higher ancillary revenue, such as baggage, food and other extras. Ryanair is anxious that further delays in the return of Boeing's 737 MAX to service could leave it without any of the jets next summer, forcing it to cut its growth plans further. (more...)
- July 29, 2019
The airline said its average fares fell 6% year on year during the quarter, but this was partially offset by 14% higher ancillary revenue, such as baggage, food and other extras. Ryanair is anxious that further delays in the return of Boeing's 737 MAX to service could leave it without any of the jets next summer, forcing it to cut its growth plans further. (more...)
Sprint, T-Mobile win antitrust approval for $26bn merger
- July 29, 2019
But the deal still faces a significant challenge: A group of U.S. state attorneys general, including from NY and California, have sued to block the merger on antitrust grounds, arguing the proposed deal would cost consumers more than US$4.5 billion annually. (more...)
- July 29, 2019
But the deal still faces a significant challenge: A group of U.S. state attorneys general, including from NY and California, have sued to block the merger on antitrust grounds, arguing the proposed deal would cost consumers more than US$4.5 billion annually. (more...)
China tensions hit Huawei's ties with FedEx, Flex
- July 29, 2019
The relevant state departments will uphold the principles of "comprehensiveness, objectivity and fairness and continue to carry out an in-depth investigation in accordance with the laws", according to Xinhua . government last month for what it said was an " impossible task " to " police the contents " of export shipments. FedEx apologized at the time and said the packages were misrouted. (more...)
- July 29, 2019
The relevant state departments will uphold the principles of "comprehensiveness, objectivity and fairness and continue to carry out an in-depth investigation in accordance with the laws", according to Xinhua . government last month for what it said was an " impossible task " to " police the contents " of export shipments. FedEx apologized at the time and said the packages were misrouted. (more...)
Privacy group challenges $5B Facebook settlement | AP business
- July 29, 2019
If approved by the court, the FTC's settlement with Facebook will resolve an investigation into whether the company violated the terms of a 2012 consent decree. The Newsroom report also included a 48-second video of a clearly-perturbed CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressing a meeting of Facebook staff saying, "This is a new chapter for the company". (more...)
- July 29, 2019
If approved by the court, the FTC's settlement with Facebook will resolve an investigation into whether the company violated the terms of a 2012 consent decree. The Newsroom report also included a 48-second video of a clearly-perturbed CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressing a meeting of Facebook staff saying, "This is a new chapter for the company". (more...)
Husband Gives Wife a Birthday Cake Shaped Like Her Favorite Thing
- July 29, 2019
But it turns out her husband had surprised her with a cake shaped like something sent from Amazon. But the chocolate inside made it more delicious than any other delivery. "If I need something, I look on Amazon first", Emily told Today - adding that her husband, who is in the military, doesn't mind. The cake was the spitting image of an Amazon package, complete with Amazon Prime tape. (more...)
- July 29, 2019
But it turns out her husband had surprised her with a cake shaped like something sent from Amazon. But the chocolate inside made it more delicious than any other delivery. "If I need something, I look on Amazon first", Emily told Today - adding that her husband, who is in the military, doesn't mind. The cake was the spitting image of an Amazon package, complete with Amazon Prime tape. (more...)
Apple Card on track to launch in the first half of August
- July 28, 2019
The card was announced by Apple in March, after years of speculation that Apple would move further into more traditional financial markets. It looks like we may have some details on when the new Apple Card will launch, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, we can expect a launch of the new Apple Credit card in early August. (more...)
- July 28, 2019
The card was announced by Apple in March, after years of speculation that Apple would move further into more traditional financial markets. It looks like we may have some details on when the new Apple Card will launch, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, we can expect a launch of the new Apple Credit card in early August. (more...)
Former VP Joe Biden only candidate to top Trump in Ohio
- July 28, 2019
The poll found Bernie Sanders up by six points vs Trump and Trump beating Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris by one point. In a separate tweet , he also highlighted a finding that 52 percent of voters now approve of his handling of the economy, a four-point increase since May. (more...)
- July 28, 2019
The poll found Bernie Sanders up by six points vs Trump and Trump beating Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris by one point. In a separate tweet , he also highlighted a finding that 52 percent of voters now approve of his handling of the economy, a four-point increase since May. (more...)
Turkish central bank cuts key rate deeply under new governor
- July 28, 2019
Inflation has since dropped to below 16 percent, leaving Turkey with the highest real interest rate adjusted for inflation in any emerging market. "Recently released data indicate a moderate recovery in the economic activity", the CBRT announced. (more...)
- July 28, 2019
Inflation has since dropped to below 16 percent, leaving Turkey with the highest real interest rate adjusted for inflation in any emerging market. "Recently released data indicate a moderate recovery in the economic activity", the CBRT announced. (more...)
SoftBank Group announces second Vision Fund worth $108 billion, broadens investor base
- July 28, 2019
The long list of the participants includes Apple , Foxconn Technology Group , Microsoft Corporation , Daiwa Securities Group Inc , Standard Chartered Bank , and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank . A spokeswoman for Abu Dhabi's Mubadala said to Reuters it was still in the process of assessing a potential investment. For the SoftBank Group as a whole, the company took in ¥9.6 trillion in sales, an increase of 5%, from which it made ¥2.35 trillion in earnings before interest and taxes, up 81%, ... (more...)
- July 28, 2019
The long list of the participants includes Apple , Foxconn Technology Group , Microsoft Corporation , Daiwa Securities Group Inc , Standard Chartered Bank , and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank . A spokeswoman for Abu Dhabi's Mubadala said to Reuters it was still in the process of assessing a potential investment. For the SoftBank Group as a whole, the company took in ¥9.6 trillion in sales, an increase of 5%, from which it made ¥2.35 trillion in earnings before interest and taxes, up 81%, ... (more...)
Can Eligible People Get Money From the Equifax Breach Settlement?
- July 28, 2019
You can be reimbursed for things like the cost of freezing and unfreezing your credit report , losses from unauthorized charges on your accounts, cost of credit monitoring, fees you might have paid to a professional like an attorney or accountant and more. (more...)
- July 28, 2019
You can be reimbursed for things like the cost of freezing and unfreezing your credit report , losses from unauthorized charges on your accounts, cost of credit monitoring, fees you might have paid to a professional like an attorney or accountant and more. (more...)
S. Korea seeks United States help in trade row with Japan
- July 27, 2019
The three sides also discussed other areas of trilateral cooperation, including North Korea's denuclearization and other national security issues. South Korea has warned Japan against escalating a dispute that could upend a trade relationship worth around $80 billion and threaten the global supply chain for smartphones and electronic devices. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
The three sides also discussed other areas of trilateral cooperation, including North Korea's denuclearization and other national security issues. South Korea has warned Japan against escalating a dispute that could upend a trade relationship worth around $80 billion and threaten the global supply chain for smartphones and electronic devices. (more...)
European Central Bank pledges more policy easing, opens door to rate cut
- July 27, 2019
But several companies that announced their results after the market had closed yesterday generally beat market expectations, and their shares rose in after-hours trade. London's FTSE 100 also revived, helped by Vodafone's plans to create a separate European tower company and education firm Pearson's gains from an upbeat trading update. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
But several companies that announced their results after the market had closed yesterday generally beat market expectations, and their shares rose in after-hours trade. London's FTSE 100 also revived, helped by Vodafone's plans to create a separate European tower company and education firm Pearson's gains from an upbeat trading update. (more...)
United States stocks end mixed amid earnings
- July 27, 2019
By S&P 500 sector, energy (+0.6%) and industrials (+0.3%) outperform the broader market, while health care (-0.6%), consumer staples (-0.5%), and utilities (-0.5%) lag. The gains nudged the S&P 500 back into positive territory later in Wednesday's session, overcoming steep losses in other corners of the stock market. (more...)
- July 27, 2019
By S&P 500 sector, energy (+0.6%) and industrials (+0.3%) outperform the broader market, while health care (-0.6%), consumer staples (-0.5%), and utilities (-0.5%) lag. The gains nudged the S&P 500 back into positive territory later in Wednesday's session, overcoming steep losses in other corners of the stock market. (more...)
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