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Amazon to Launch Deliveroo, A Rival to Uber in Food Delivery

The meal delivery company has expanded beyond Britain to 13 other markets, including Australia, France, Hong Kong and Kuwait

May 18, 2019 04:32 PM EDT


'Brand Me' presentations increase students' confidence and enhance their employability

The University of Portsmouth is helping its students build a strong personal brand to increase their confidence and enhance their employability.

May 18, 2019 04:18 PM EDT


Going viral: Investors pay more attention to social media stocks

What is a social media firm worth? Following how retail investors pay attention to company tickers is one piece of the puzzle. In a new study published in International Journal of Economics and Finance, a finance scholar from Michigan Technological University delves into the pricing behavior of social media firms. The study found that investors pay attention to social media stocks over other company stocks.

May 18, 2019 11:06 AM EDT


China Agrees To Stop Currency Manipulation

President Trump on Friday announced the first concrete deal with China to come out of nearly three months of trade talks - a deal to prevent currency manipulation.

Feb 23, 2019 10:09 AM EST


CEOs make money from negative information released prior to stock option grants

New research finds that despite regulations, CEOs control information release and may do so for their own financial gain

Feb 22, 2019 11:45 AM EST


Believing in yourself can backfire when investing in equity crowdfunded ventures

Normally, it's good to believe in yourself. But research from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business indicates that it can be bad advice for amateurs investing online in unregulated, sometimes risky, equity crowdfunded ventures.

Feb 22, 2019 08:42 AM EST


Parenthood contributes to gender imbalance in STEM employment, but it's not just an issue for mother

Nearly half of new moms and a quarter of new dads leave their full-time STEM jobs after they have their first child, according to a new study.

Feb 19, 2019 09:26 AM EST


Visa and Mastercard plan to increase fees for processing transactions

Visa Inc and Mastercard Inc, the two biggest U.S. card networks, are preparing to raise certain fees levied on U.S. merchants for processing transactions from this April, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Feb 16, 2019 09:00 AM EST


Trump declares emergency on southern border

President Trump said Friday he is declaring a national emergency on the southern border, tapping into executive powers in a bid to divert billions toward construction of a wall even as he plans to sign a funding package that includes just $1.4 billion for border security.

Feb 15, 2019 02:52 PM EST


Mix Reactions over Amazon Retreat on Long Island City

Amazon's decision to abandon plans to build a new campus in Long Island City, Queens, has drawn cheers from several politicians, community organizers and other locals opposed to the expansion.

Feb 15, 2019 10:33 AM EST


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