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Salesforce Orders Some 1,000 Layoffs Despite Great Earnings And Record Stock Price

Salesforce Orders Some 1,000 Layoffs Despite Great Earnings And Record Stock Price
Salesforce Orders Some 1,000 Layoffs Despite Great Earnings And Record Stock Price
August 26, 2020  |  Economy

Salesforce is cutting around 1,000 jobs, or 2 percent of its workforce, despite a massive earnings report that raised the company’s stock, CNBC reported. The...

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Republicans Ready A More Modest Stimulus Bill
Republicans Ready A More Modest Stimulus Bill
August 26, 2020  |  Economy

Republican lawmakers are aiming to release a narrower pandemic stimulus bill as soon as this week, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Etsy Claims Amazon Is Backing California Bill To Edge Out Competition
Etsy Claims Amazon Is Backing California Bill To Edge Out Competition
August 26, 2020  |  eCommerce

Amazon is facing criticism from Etsy CEO Josh Silverman over its support of a new California law. Silverman claimed that Amazon is “taking bold steps...

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Cybersecurity Agencies Warn Banks Of North Korean Hackers
Cybersecurity Agencies Warn Banks Of North Korean Hackers
August 26, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Four federal agencies say that a hacking team from the North Korean government has attempted to steal nearly $2 billion from ATMs in more than...

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Apple iPhones Won’t Get Fortnite Updates Amid Epic Court Battle
Apple iPhones Won’t Get Fortnite Updates Amid Epic Court Battle
August 26, 2020  |  Legal

With the ongoing strife between Apple and Epic Games, iPhones won’t have access to Fortnite updates, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Bitcoin Daily: Fidelity Exec Begins Bitcoin Fund; Sberbank Teams With S7 Airlines For Crypto Ticket Sales
Bitcoin Daily: Fidelity Exec Begins Bitcoin Fund; Sberbank Teams With S7 Airlines For Crypto Ticket...
August 26, 2020  |  Bitcoin

The head strategist of Fidelity Investments is leading a new cryptocurrency fund. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Chipotle Debuts Quiz Game With BOGO Rewards
Chipotle Debuts Quiz Game With BOGO Rewards
August 26, 2020  |  ResTech

Chipotle is rolling out its new trivia game, Chipotle IQ, which will allow high-scoring players to win bonus points, a press release says. Get the...

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Google Is Putting Nest Hub Smart Displays In Hotel Rooms
Google Is Putting Nest Hub Smart Displays In Hotel Rooms
August 26, 2020  |  Google

Google‘s Nest Hub smart displays aim to add new smart features to hotel rooms, including wake-up calls, extra towel requests and specials inquiries, according to...

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The Specs on SPACs – And Why Blank-Check Firms Get Backing
The Specs on SPACs – And Why Blank-Check Firms Get Backing
August 26, 2020  |  IPO

As U.S. stock-market indices make new highs, an acronym that’s perhaps less familiar to investors — “SPAC” — is gaining traction. It represents a different...

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