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Study: Nearly 60 Pct Of Uber Passengers Never Leave Tips
Study: Nearly 60 Pct Of Uber Passengers Never Leave Tips
October 21, 2019  |  Mobile Commerce

A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NEBR) shows that the majority of Uber riders don’t tip their drivers. Get the Full...

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Former Fed Nominee Moore Announces New Stablecoin
Former Fed Nominee Moore Announces New Stablecoin
October 21, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Economist Stephen Moore, who recently lost out on a bid to join the board of the Federal Reserve, is looking to launch his own cryptocurrency...

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Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Lands $30M To Expand Into Vehicle Protection
Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Lands $30M To Expand Into Vehicle Protection
October 21, 2019  |  International

Israel’s Upstream Security has notched $30 million in a Series B funding round led by Renault Venture Capital, Upstream announced in a press release on...

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SoftBank’s Proposed WeWork Buyout Pegs Valuation At Almost $8B
SoftBank’s Proposed WeWork Buyout Pegs Valuation At Almost $8B
October 21, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Softbank is reportedly in advanced talks to take over troubled startup and worksharing space WeWork, which was once one of the hottest startups around but...

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Thiel’s $3B Fund Looks To Inject Cash Into Private Tech Cos
Thiel’s $3B Fund Looks To Inject Cash Into Private Tech Cos
October 21, 2019  |  Investments

Billionaire investor Peter Thiel, who wrote Facebook its first check and invested heavily in SpaceX, is looking to raise almost $3 billion to invest in...

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Does Destination Maternity Chain Bankruptcy Signal Larger Trends?
Does Destination Maternity Chain Bankruptcy Signal Larger Trends?
October 21, 2019  |  Retail

Another one seems ready to bite the dust. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Facebook Continues Libra Push Despite Major Setbacks
Facebook Continues Libra Push Despite Major Setbacks
October 21, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Libra, Facebook’s cryptocurrency plan, is moving forward despite being “mocked” by regulators and losing key investors like Visa and Mastercard, The New York Times reported on...

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Apple Boosts iPhone Production In India
Apple Boosts iPhone Production In India
October 21, 2019  |  Apple

Apple’s iPhone XR is being assembled in India and will be sold in the country, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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New Nordstrom Location To Deliver Food And Drink To Shoppers
New Nordstrom Location To Deliver Food And Drink To Shoppers
October 21, 2019  |  Retail

Nordstrom NYC, which is scheduled to open on Oct. 24, will offer several different food and beverage locations in the store, as well as the...

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