Bird Officially Raises $300 Million as Scooter Competition Heats Up

Bird Officially Raises $300 Million as Scooter Competition Heats Up

Posted by on Jun 29th, 2018

Bird, a Scooter startup that has been hugely hyped, has completed a funding round of $300 million with Sequoia Capital leading the way. The funding round, which was long anticipated, was announced by the company this week with Roelof Botha from Sequoia becoming... 
Why Use Bimedis.com?

Why Use Bimedis.com?

Posted by on Jun 26th, 2018

Your medical equipment is the most important tools to have in your facility. Without them,  and you’ll find it more difficult to treat your patients correctly. That’s where bimedis.com steps in. And in this guide, you’ll know... 
Harley-Davidson Moving Some Production Overseas

Harley-Davidson Moving Some Production Overseas

Posted by on Jun 26th, 2018

The trade policy of President Donald Trump is hurting motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson. Some of its motorcycle production for its customers in Europe will be moved by the company out of the U.S. to avoid retaliatory tariffs by the... 
Chanel Releases Earnings for First Time in 108-Year History

Chanel Releases Earnings for First Time in 108-Year History

Posted by on Jun 23rd, 2018

Chanel released its annual financial results for the first time ever this week. Chanel has products, such as a handbag that can cost $5,000 or more, but for the first time in its 108-year history everyone knows just how much the luxury... 
How to get work in the health sector if you are not a doctor or nurse

How to get work in the health sector if you are not a doctor or nurse

Posted by on Jun 21st, 2018

The US health sector is an anomaly in the US economy. As other sectors slow down and jobs are cut, or become part-time, the health sector continues to expand. With an aging population and the health sector being one of the more labor-intensive... 
Tempus and Their Groundbreaking Unicorn Funding

Tempus and Their Groundbreaking Unicorn Funding

Posted by on Jun 19th, 2018

What do you need to know about Tempus Labs and their recent Unicorn funding? Tempus is a rapidly growing tech company based in Chicago that seeks to utilize technology to help improve cancer care globally. The company was co-founded... 
Xiaomi Lowers Valuation After Delaying Mainland Share Offering

Xiaomi Lowers Valuation After Delaying Mainland Share Offering

Posted by on Jun 19th, 2018

Xiaomi the smartphone maker based in China has lowered its valuation following the decision it took to delay a mainland share offering until following its IPO in Hong Kong. The new valuation Xiaomi gave itself was $55 billion to $70... 
GM Names First Female CFO

GM Names First Female CFO

Posted by on Jun 14th, 2018

A woman will be taking over the role of CFO at General Motors this fall marking the first time the automaker has had a female in that role. Dhivya Suryadevara, who is 39, will become the CFO on September 1. She will succeed 58-year... 
Worker Says Tesla Did Not Allow Him to Organize Union

Worker Says Tesla Did Not Allow Him to Organize Union

Posted by on Jun 12th, 2018

An employee with Tesla Inc. who was organizing a union was asked by both his supervisor and security guards at the company to leave the plant after he handed out flyers that were pro-union, said that worker during a hearing Monday... 
McDonald’s Turnaround Plan in US Includes Layoffs

McDonald’s Turnaround Plan in US Includes Layoffs

Posted by on Jun 8th, 2018

McDonald’s is modernizing its restaurants through installing kiosks for ordering, making the drive-thru experience better and adding curbside pickups. Through this process of turning the business around, McDonald’s is also preparing... 
Nektar Stock Plunges on Worries Over Trial Results of Cancer Drug

Nektar Stock Plunges on Worries Over Trial Results of Cancer Drug

Posted by on Jun 5th, 2018

Nektar Therapeutics saw a third of its stock value disappear on Monday during trading after the response rates in kidney and melanoma cancer patients decreased during the mid-stage trial of its cancer drug that is used in combination... 
Lyft Weighing Acquisition of Citi Bike Operator Motivate

Lyft Weighing Acquisition of Citi Bike Operator Motivate

Posted by on Jun 2nd, 2018

Lyft Inc. is holding talks to buy Motivate, the Citi Bike operator, at a price of $250 million, said one person who is familiar with this matter. The talks are not completed and still could fall apart. This acquisition, if successful,... 
US cancer deaths continue to decline

US cancer deaths continue to decline

Posted by on May 30th, 2018

Good news for Americans as US cancer deaths continue their downward trend. We may not have found a “cure for cancer”, but we’re making real inroads in more effective life-extending treatments, early screening efforts, and less... 
Keep Your Business Strong With These Tips

Keep Your Business Strong With These Tips

Posted by on May 30th, 2018

The longer your business exists, the more difficult it becomes to stay relevant. While you might have seen initial success in the years after you first opened, but now you might realize you need to up your game to stay functional.... 
Drop in Oil Prices Picks Up Speed

Drop in Oil Prices Picks Up Speed

Posted by on May 29th, 2018

Prices of oil increased to their highest point in more than three years a week ago, which shocked many at the rate in which they climbed. A week later and prices are freefalling. US crude futures have fallen by as much as 10% to about... 
Samsonite Stock Plummets Following Questions Over Business Practices

Samsonite Stock Plummets Following Questions Over Business Practices

Posted by on May 25th, 2018

Trading in shares of Samsonite were suspended following an accusation made against the largest maker of luggage in the world for questionable business practices, by an investment company. In Hong Kong, the stock price sank by 10% prior...