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Electric bike-sharing startup Wheels raises $50 million in latest funding round

Electric bike-sharing startup Wheels raises $50 million in latest funding round

Electric bike-sharing startup Wheels said it has raised more than $50 million in its latest funding round led by venture capital firm DBL partners, as the company looks to expand into the U.S. and international markets.



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GM CEO Barra joins bargaining table in bid to end UAW strike -sources

GM CEO Barra joins bargaining table in bid to end UAW strike -sources

General Motors Co Chief Executive Mary Barra and President Mark Reuss took part in contract talks with the United Auto Workers union on Tuesday, in a sign that a 30-day strike of 48,000 U.S. hourly workers could be nearing an end, two people briefed on the matter said on Tuesday.



6 years ago
Have student debt? There's a new credit card for that

Have student debt? There's a new credit card for that

Student loan lender Sallie Mae is offering three new credit cards geared toward college students and recent graduates. As with any card, it's important to read the fine print.

6 years ago
HSBC taps Lazard to sell French retail business: source

HSBC taps Lazard to sell French retail business: source

HSBC Holdings has hired U.S. investment bank Lazard Ltd to sell its French retail business, a source close to the matter told Reuters, as part of a plan by new interim chief executive Noel Quinn to reduce costs across the banking group.



6 years ago
U.S. prosecutors accuse Turkey's Halkbank of scheme to evade Iran sanctions

U.S. prosecutors accuse Turkey's Halkbank of scheme to evade Iran sanctions

Federal prosecutors in New York on Tuesday charged Turkey's Halkbank with taking part in a multibillion-dollar scheme to evade U.S. sanctions against Iran.



6 years ago
Fidelity criticizes money manager Fisher, who loses Philadelphia as client

Fidelity criticizes money manager Fisher, who loses Philadelphia as client

Fidelity Investments on Tuesday said it was reviewing its relationship with money manager Ken Fisher and Philadelphia's board of pensions said it terminated its business with his firm after Fisher allegedly made disparaging remarks about women at a conference last week.



6 years ago
Wall Street rises after upbeat start to earnings season

Wall Street rises after upbeat start to earnings season

Wall Street was off to a strong start on Tuesday as upbeat earnings reports from JPMorgan Chase, UnitedHealth and Johnson & Johnson allayed concerns about the fallout from a prolonged U.S.-China trade war on corporate America.



6 years ago
Telegram Enforcement Action: “A reminder that the SEC not only has considerable enforcement tools but is willing to use them”

Telegram Enforcement Action: “A reminder that the SEC not only has considerable enforcement tools but is willing to use them”

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Oct 15, 2019 Last week, Crowdfund Insider reported on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement action against Telegram and the issuance of Gram tokens. The move by the SEC is a doozy and telling. First, Telegram sold about $1.7 billion in a SAFT (simple agreement for future tokens)

6 years ago
GM CEO Barra at bargaining table for talks with UAW: sources

GM CEO Barra at bargaining table for talks with UAW: sources

General Motors Co Chief Executive Mary Barra and President Mark Reuss took part in contract talks with the United Auto Workers union on Tuesday in a sign that a 30-day-long strike of 48,000 U.S. hourly workers could be nearing an end, two people briefed on the talks said on Tuesday.



6 years ago
10 Key Issues For Fintech Startup Companies

10 Key Issues For Fintech Startup Companies

Forbes | Richard Harroch and Melissa Guzy | Oct 12, 2019 Investment in financial technology (“Fintech”) companies is growing dramatically. Global Fintech funding has risen to over $100 billion, fueled by large M&A deals and large rounds of financing. Investment in Fintech companies is expected to continue to grow significantly in the next few years as

6 years ago
Wells Fargo reports falling profit as legal costs mount

Wells Fargo reports falling profit as legal costs mount

Wells Fargo & Co reported lower profits on Tuesday as the bank braced for additional legal expenses tied to a scandal that erupted more than three years ago.



6 years ago
Global stocks jump on report Brexit deal may be close, oil slips

Global stocks jump on report Brexit deal may be close, oil slips

Stocks in Europe and on Wall Street jumped about 1% on Tuesday on strong U.S. corporate results and a possible deal to avoid a disorderly British exit from the European Union, while oil prices fell as weak China data kindled global economic fears.



6 years ago
Medicare open enrollment is underway. Here's what's new and what to watch out for

Medicare open enrollment is underway. Here's what's new and what to watch out for

Experts recommend reviewing your coverage every year to make sure it still is the best option.

6 years ago
BlackRock beats profit estimates as assets swell to nearly $7 trillion

BlackRock beats profit estimates as assets swell to nearly $7 trillion

BlackRock Inc , the world's largest asset manager, exceeded analysts' estimates for quarterly profit on Tuesday, as investors poured money into its fixed-income funds and cash management business amid worries about global growth.



6 years ago
Intel buys software business from Canada's Pivot Technology in 5G push

Intel buys software business from Canada's Pivot Technology in 5G push

California chipmaker Intel Corp has agreed to purchase a software business from Toronto-based information technology firm Pivot Technology Solutions Inc , Intel said on Tuesday.



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