Microsoft Tightens Security with RiskIQ Acquisition | August 2021
Microsoft announced plans to buy RiskIQ, a cybersecurity firm that provides software to protect companies against cyberattacks.
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Comcast Battles It Out in the Streaming Wars | August 2021
As streaming alters the in-home entertainment landscape, Comcast is looking to bring content and distribution all under one roof.
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Labor and Supply Shortages Hit Small Contractors | August 2021
Shortages of both labor and supplies are negatively affecting small contractors amid a housing boom.
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Two Start-Ups Stepped In When Big Lenders Wouldn’t for P.P.P. Loans | August 2021
When big lenders missed providing P.P.P. loans to small businesses, start-ups Blueacorn and Womply stepped in.
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Taco Bell Redesigns Its Restaurants, Expands Mobile Ordering | August 2021
As one of the fastest-growing franchises in the U.S., Taco Bell is expanding its business through new restaurant remodels and mobile ordering.
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Nicholas Perkins Makes History as First African American to Own a National Burger Franchise | August 2021
Nicholas Perkins, a Howard University alum, became the first African American to own a national burger franchise in an $18 million deal with Fuddruckers.
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Netflix Focuses on Global Growth to Hold Its Top Spot in Streaming | July 2021
Netflix continues to be the streaming industry leader as it creates international shows and movies to keep users hooked in any region.
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Crocs Chases China, World’s Second-Largest Shoe Market | July 2021
Hoping to boost sales and success, Crocs recently changed marketing tactics to increase customer awareness and engagement across China.
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Goldman Sachs Malaysian Subsidiary Pleads Guilty in 1MDB Scandal | July 2021
Goldman Sachs’ Malaysian subsidiary bribed high-level government officials in Malaysia and Abu Dhabi to gain profits. Now the company is facing charges and one of the worst scandals in its history.
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Should Facebook Scrap Instagram for Kids? Child Safety Experts and Lawmakers Weigh In | July 2021
Facebook considers building an app for kids to connect with friends and learn about new hobbies. Extensive privacy laws and parental controls make the process complex.
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Does Robinhood Fuel Gambling Addiction? | July 2021
The commission-free app, Robinhood was designed to make trading easier and more accessible to everyone. Some critics are concerned that its user-friendly design has gamified the stock market for some.
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Understanding ESG Investing and ESG Bonds | July 2021
Sustainable investing centered around environmental, social, and governance impact are becoming a more common practice among businesses.
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Food Delivery Apps Struggle to Deliver Profits | June 2021
Despite the boom in delivery apps throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies still failed to gain profits.
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With Limited Supply and High Demand, Rental Car Rates Increase | June 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, cars went unused in rental lots. To compensate for the low demand, many businesses sold these cars. Now the industry is grappling with rising demand as travel bans lift.
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Exploring the Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Recession | June 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic brought not only a health crisis but a financial one. High unemployment rates, food scarcity, and a slowed global supply chain impacted millions of families across the country.
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