Consumers Can Now Shop Directly From Google Home
Consumers Can Now Shop Directly From Google Home
February 17, 2017  |  Merchant Innovation

Look out, Alexa — it seems Google Home has leveled up its skills such that as of today, it is now possible to order goods...

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Google, Telenor Ink Communications Deal
Google, Telenor Ink Communications Deal
February 17, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Telenor, the Norwegian telecom company, has partnered with Google to offer its customers in Europe and Asia Rich Communications Services (RCS), which is a messaging...

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Former Obama Staffer David Plouffe Draws $90K Fine Lobbying On Uber’s Behalf
Former Obama Staffer David Plouffe Draws $90K Fine Lobbying On Uber’s Behalf
February 17, 2017  |  Regulation

Barack Obama’s former campaign manager turned Uber exec David Plouffe has been hit with a $90K fine for reportedly illegally lobbying Chicago’s mayor Rahm Emanuel on...

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SoFi Looks For $500M To Expand Lending Services
SoFi Looks For $500M To Expand Lending Services
February 17, 2017  |  Investments

Social Finance, or SoFi for short, is nearing an agreement to raise as much as $500 million in a new venture capital funding round, Bloomberg...

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2016 US Credit Card Debt Topped $1T
2016 US Credit Card Debt Topped $1T
February 17, 2017  |  Consumer Finance

Credit card receivables, otherwise known as outstanding debt, surpassed $1 trillion in the U.S. at the end of 2016, according to a new report from...

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LA Ridesharing Startup Adds Chevy Bolts To Fleet
LA Ridesharing Startup Adds Chevy Bolts To Fleet
February 17, 2017  |  Ridesharing

In an effort to reduce gas emissions, as well as create a healthier and sustainable environment for commuters, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has put together a...

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India’s Cash Ban Hurting Rural Areas
India’s Cash Ban Hurting Rural Areas
February 17, 2017  |  International

The decision to make the economy in India less dependent on cash led to a temporary cash shortage that slowed the economy and forced thousands...

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Court Will Rehear SEC Case
Court Will Rehear SEC Case
February 17, 2017  |  Legal

In recent years, the SEC has come under fire by some who have questioned the constitutionality of its in-house trials. Yesterday (Feb. 16), a U.S....

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US Economy Shows Steady Growth
US Economy Shows Steady Growth
February 17, 2017  |  Economy

While there’s been plenty of national news that is causing many Americans a great deal of stress, there is some good news to hold onto...

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