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PayPal Acquires Price Comparison Tool Honey For $4 Billion

PayPal has announced its acquisition of Honey Science Corporation, a price comparison platform that helps shoppers save money. Honey was founded in 2012 and provides promo codes, discounts and online coupons to customers. Customers can even add items to their list and be notified...
Posted On 17 Dec 2021
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Tennessee Makes $65 Million Play to Attract Oracle

Tennessee has approved $65 million in incentives for Oracle, as the company prepares to make a $1 billion investment in the state. Oracle is planning on opening an office in Nashville, and has already purchased 60 acres for $254 million. The company also offered an upfront...
Posted On 01 Dec 2021
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eBay’s Journey to Sustainable Commerce

A business’s goals and the planet’s future don’t have to be at odds.  The truth is that businesses won’t have a successful future if the earth cannot support human life.  Companies need customers to buy their offerings and they need resources to bring those offerings into...
Posted On 08 Nov 2021
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CDW Buying Sirius Computer Solutions for $2.5 Billion

CDW is expanding its services business, acquiring Sirius Computer Solutions for $2.5 billion to help build out its portfolio. Sirius Computer Solutions provides secure mission-critical services to approximately 3,900 companies, ranging from mid to large-sized. The company...
Posted On 20 Oct 2021
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Bank of America Coverage Pushes Bitcoin Past $50,000

In one of the biggest endorsements of cryptocurrency, Bank of America has initiated coverage of Bitcoin, driving its price past $50,000. Cryptocurrencies have been gaining traction and widespread acceptance, even as traditional finance and governments struggle to adapt. Bank of...
Posted On 06 Oct 2021
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AMC Will Accept Bitcoin as Payment

AMC has announced it will start accepting bitcoin as payment by the end of 2021. In an earnings call Monday, AMC CEO Adam Aron said all US theaters would accept bitcoin, for both tickets and concessions, if the purchase is made online. The company plans to have the necessary...
Posted On 20 Sep 2021
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YouTube Paid Creators $30 Billion Over the Last Three Years

YouTube has provided insight into the state of its content platform, including some impressive figures regarding its revenue and payouts to creators. YouTube is the undisputed king of video platforms. The company recently crossed the milestone of two million creators in its...
Posted On 09 Sep 2021
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Apple’s Privacy Hypocrisy: The $15 Billion Google Deal

Google is continuing to pay Apple to remain the default search engine in iOS, a deal that benefits Apple to the tune billions of dollars. Google is the dominant search engine by far, but it’s hard to know whether that is the result of true technological superiority or through the...
Posted On 01 Sep 2021
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Intel Giving Employees $250 to Get COVID Vaccine

Intel is ramping up its efforts to encourage its employees to get the COVID vaccine, offering a $250 incentive. Companies are increasingly rolling out vaccine mandates for their employees as the Delta variant continues to surge around the world. While Intel has not yet gone that...
Posted On 23 Aug 2021
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GroupM: Stimulus Money Will Help US Ad Industry Grow 15% in 2021

GroupM has revised its outlook on the US ad industry, expecting it to grow 15% in 2021, thanks in large part to stimulus spending. 2020 was a difficult year for advertisers, as the global pandemic impacted all sectors of the economy. GroupM had previously predicted a 12% growth...
Posted On 09 Aug 2021
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