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US tech companies lead the $100B market capitalization list

The US technology and internet companies' market capitalization has soared significantly. Among the top 100 global companies by market capitalization, technology companies lead the pack as they grew since 2009 after the global economy recession.

Jul 31, 2015 02:42 AM EDT


3D sensor maker Occipital gets $13 Million in Series B funding

Occipital, maker of the Structure 3D sensor and software kit for iOS, gets $13 million in funding from a group of investors

Jul 30, 2015 11:35 PM EDT


Americans saving more, but not for retirement

Americans are saving more today. But instead of saving for retirement, an average household is setting aside money for unexpected expenses, according to a recent study.

Jul 30, 2015 10:57 PM EDT


Yelp CEO announces departure of Chairman Max Levchin

Yelp has announced that its chairman Max Levchin is leaving the position to focus on his startup business.

Jul 30, 2015 10:20 PM EDT


Facebook posts Q2 gains, but expenses worry investors; shares rise, fall

Facebook's stock was volatile in after-hours trading despite surpassing second quarter expectations on almost every metric. Shares dropped then rose following release of its earnings report. The stock fell again on weak outlook.

Jul 30, 2015 08:38 AM EDT


Amazon offers Amazon Dash for $5 to Premium customers

The Amazon Dash is now available for Premium customers for only $5.

Jul 30, 2015 08:24 AM EDT


Creditworthiness of US at stake; Will cash-strapped US raise debt ceiling?

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew writes to the US government alerting it on soaring debt burden. The world's largest economy is left with no option but to raise debt ceiling or face the risk of default.

Jul 30, 2015 05:11 AM EDT


Victoria's Secret is losing $9B for casting out plus-size lingerie

The lingerie brand, Victoria's Secret is losing $9b profit upon not venturing to plus-size lingeries.

Jul 30, 2015 01:36 AM EDT


Not a quick fix: A raise in fast-food hourly wages to $15 leads to 4% increase of product prices- study

According to a study, a 4% increase of fast-food prices is the consequence of a $15 per hour minimum wage increase, while others imply that restaurant closures could be the end result.

Jul 29, 2015 11:55 PM EDT


Yahoo paid out more that $1 million to vulnerability reporters in their Bug Bounty Program

Yahoo has paid out more than $1 million dollars to security researchers who have discovered vulnerabilities in Yahoo properties.

Jul 29, 2015 11:32 PM EDT


Yemeksepeti CEO in Turkey gives out $27M to employees after sale

Yemeksepeti boss gave $27M to its 114 employees after selling his firm to Delivery Hero.

Jul 29, 2015 11:12 PM EDT


The trinity of Content Marketing and why they are important in your business

Useful contents and social media with search techniques are the three most important factors that builds a successful start-up according to experts.

Jul 29, 2015 10:59 PM EDT


Stronger US dollar is a threat to emerging markets' currencies, and to US economy

The 12% rise in the US dollar could result in another currency crisis in emerging markets as the weakening of local currencies will reduce the debt repayment capacity. The strengthening of dollar is expected to slow down its GDP growth as well.

Jul 29, 2015 10:25 PM EDT


Donald Trump sells New York property for $21 million

Billionaire Donald Trump has sold a penthouse property located in New York City for $21 Million dollars. Executive vice president of development and acquisitions of the Trump Organization and the tycoon's daughter Ivanka Trump confirmed the sale.

Jul 29, 2015 05:52 AM EDT


Twitter needs more followers as user growth lags despite rosy Q2 earnings

Twitter may be growing, but by analysts' standards, it isn't very impressive. Earnings for the second quarter were higher than expected, sending stock up, then down on weak user growth. To increase numbers, Twitter is looking at improving user experience.

Jul 29, 2015 05:28 AM EDT


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