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SoftBank’s Proposed WeWork Buyout Pegs Valuation At Almost $8B

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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Avast Cybersecurity Firm Targeted By China Hack
Avast Cybersecurity Firm Targeted By China Hack
October 21, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Czech cybersecurity company Avast was hacked by an outside actor suspected to have ties to China.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Fiserv: Two-Thirds Of Loans Originated Online In Last Two Years
Fiserv: Two-Thirds Of Loans Originated Online In Last Two Years
October 21, 2019  |  Loans

Fiserv’s consumer trends survey, Expectations & Experiences, shows that the majority of loans over the past two years were done online, the company said on...

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Top News In Payments: Mastercard Unveils Bill Pay Exchange; Amex Card Spending Drives Q3 Revenue
Top News In Payments: Mastercard Unveils Bill Pay Exchange; Amex Card Spending Drives Q3 Revenue
October 21, 2019  |  News

In today’s payments news, Mastercard is rolling out Mastercard Bill Pay Exchange with the help of several new partners. Also, card member spending, among other...

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