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Roku shares plunge 15% after streaming device maker breaks earnings win streak

Roku shares plunge 15% after streaming device maker breaks earnings win streak

Roku posted third-quarter results that missed Wall Street's expectation after multiple quarters of blowout growth.

7 years ago
Lyft asks Americans to ditch their cars for ride-hailing vouchers

Lyft asks Americans to ditch their cars for ride-hailing vouchers

Lyft Inc on Thursday said it was rolling out an offer to users in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago to sell their cars in exchange for credit on the ride-hailing platform.



7 years ago
Xerox offers HP $22 a share in takeover bid, sources say

Xerox offers HP $22 a share in takeover bid, sources say

Sources also said the bid consists of 77% cash and 23% stock, or $17 in cash and .137 Xerox shares for each HP share.

7 years ago
Big Oil gives Brazil the cold shoulder in second auction flop

Big Oil gives Brazil the cold shoulder in second auction flop

Brazil held a second underwhelming oil auction in as many days on Thursday, as major global oil firms passed again on offshore blocks billed as among the world's most promising.



7 years ago
Insider selling could weigh on Uber shares for the rest of November, analysis shows

Insider selling could weigh on Uber shares for the rest of November, analysis shows

Insider selling is likely to keep Uber shares under pressure for the rest of November following the expiration of the stock's lockup period, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch analysis.

7 years ago
Exclusive: KKR's new Asia-focused fund targets record $15 billion in 2020 - sources

Exclusive: KKR's new Asia-focused fund targets record $15 billion in 2020 - sources

Global private equity group KKR & Co Inc is targeting a record $15 billion for a new Asia-focused buyout fund, three sources with knowledge of the plan told Reuters.



7 years ago
What the European Crowdfunding Industry Recommends for Harmonized EU Rules

What the European Crowdfunding Industry Recommends for Harmonized EU Rules

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Nov 5, 2019 Last month, Crowdfund Insider reported on comments by EC Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis, a Commissioner whose portfolio includes Financial Stability, Financial Services, and the Capital Markets Union, indicating harmonized crowdfunding rules may be forthcoming before the end of the year. In a tweet, Dombrovskis stated there

7 years ago
Investor reportedly pushing James Dolan to sell Knicks and Rangers, saying teams worth $7.2 billion

Investor reportedly pushing James Dolan to sell Knicks and Rangers, saying teams worth $7.2 billion

Blue Harbour Group is reportedly pressuring Madison Square Garden CEO Jim Dolan to sell the New York Knicks and New York Rangers ahead of the planned spinoff of the sports teams.

7 years ago
Airbus reshuffles supply chain management amid delays

Airbus reshuffles supply chain management amid delays

Airbus is overhauling the management of its supply chain and speeding up assembly at a plant in China as it faces ongoing industrial problems at home in Germany, industry sources said.



7 years ago
S&P 500, Dow open at record highs on trade deal optimism

S&P 500, Dow open at record highs on trade deal optimism

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones indexes hit record highs on Thursday, helped by gains in technology stocks on signs of progress in U.S.-China trade relations and a fresh batch of largely upbeat earnings reports.



7 years ago
Risk for Uber affiliate was mispriced: insurer James River's CEO

Risk for Uber affiliate was mispriced: insurer James River's CEO

A Bermuda-based insurer that recently severed ties with an Uber Technologies Inc affiliate said on Thursday the risk of providing driver ride-hailing coverage had become too great and that it had mispriced policies during its initial years on the account.



7 years ago
Eu's Vestager says has received many concerns regarding Apple Pay

Eu's Vestager says has received many concerns regarding Apple Pay

Europe's antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said on Thursday that she has received many expressions of concerns regarding iPhone maker Apple's mobile payment service.



7 years ago
Here are the hidden benefits of a Roth IRA conversion

Here are the hidden benefits of a Roth IRA conversion

While the main draw of a Roth IRA for many investors is the tax-free income it will deliver in their golden years, there are some instances when the benefits are greater.

7 years ago
Exclusive: KKR targets record $15 billion for new Asia-focused fund - sources

Exclusive: KKR targets record $15 billion for new Asia-focused fund - sources

Global private equity group KKR & Co Inc is targeting a record $15 billion for its new Asia-focused buyout fund, three sources with knowledge of the fundraising plan told Reuters.



7 years ago
Doing this can help military veterans transition easier into civilian life

Doing this can help military veterans transition easier into civilian life

Military members face a host of new challenges when they leave the service. Focusing on their credit score before exiting can help smooth the way, says expert Jim Lebenthal.

7 years ago