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Media companies’ venture arms joint a $30.5 million funding round for NextVR.

Media companies’ venture arms joint a $30.5 million funding round for NextVR.

Most small retailers expect November and December sales to meet or exceed 2014 levels, according to a survey conducted by Dealstruck, an online direct lender, but might miss out on online business. Thirty-one percent of respondents to the October survey of 343 small retailers said they sell exclusively in-store, and only 16% said they would target customers through location-based mobile ads. The Deloitte 2015 holiday survey, released in October, said 72% of consumers intended to shop and new or different retailers this season... Читать дальше...

FanDuel confident it can persuade NYAG it has assessment of NY gambling wrong

FanDuel confident it can persuade NYAG it has assessment of NY gambling wrong

Moody's Investors Service downgraded McDonald's Corp.'s senior unsecured rating to Baa1 from A3 Wednesday, after the company said it will ramp up returns to shareholders and issue debt to do so. McDonald's told investors at a meeting on Tuesday that it plans to return $30 billion to shareholders in the three-year period to end 2016, and will fund $10 billion of that total with fresh debt. "Overall, Moody's views this debt financed share repurchase initiative as McDonald's maintaining an aggressive... Читать дальше...

The Federal Reserve’s coming rate hikes won’t knock the economy off its growth path, says Scott Anderson of Bank of the West, winner of the Forecaster of the Month award.

Partnerships with Apple Inc. and Ericsson AB and a series of acquisitions focused on security and analytics show Cisco Systems Inc. is serious about finding elusive growth in software and services.

Sports leagues and media companies have made sizable investments in fantasy sports websites, which have been major drivers of subscribers, viewers and advertising revenue.

Sports leagues and media companies have made sizable investments in fantasy sports websites, which have been major drivers of subscribers, viewers and advertising revenue.

Crude-oil prices tumbled Wednesday on the heels of weekly crude-oil supply data late Tuesday that surprised investors, sparking fresh worries about growing U.S. crude stockpiles. December West Texas Intermediate crude oil finished $1.28, or 2.9%, lower at $42.93 a barrel.

J.C. Penney Co. Inc. said it will open stores at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day to kick off its Black Friday sale. Deals will be available online all day with free shipping on orders of $50 or more. The retailer joins the growing list of retailers announcing Thanksgiving openings including Target Corp. , Macy's Inc. and Best Buy Co. Inc. . J.C. Penney also announced on Wednesday that it beat third-quarter same-store sales estimates with a 6.4% increase and settled a class action lawsuit that accused the company of false advertising. Читать дальше...

Ackman says Coca-Cola, a key Berkshire investment, is a major contributor to obesity, after Buffett sidekick Charlie Munger criticized Ackman’s investment in Valeant.

Bay Area’s red-hot real-estate market isn’t just confined to San Francisco.

Gold futures finished lower on Wednesday, settling at their lowest levels in roughly five years, as intensifying worries about the impact of a rate hike weighs on the precious metal. December gold closed $3.60, or 0.3%, lower at $1,084.90 an ounce, marking the lowest settlement for a most-active contract since early 2010, according to FactSet data.

If being squeezed among fellow shoppers drives you crazy, avoid the stores on these high-volume days.

Shares of Facebook Inc. climbed 1.7% in afternoon trade Wednesday after the social network unveiled a new app that will push news headlines and updates - Twitter style -- directly to a user's mobile device. The company said the app, Notify, gives users a "quick glance" at notifications when the phone is on lock screen. Users can pick from a number of categories, such as news headlines, sports scores, fitness tips and fashion advice, and choose from a number of partner outlets, including Vogue... Читать дальше...

The Federal Reserve got kicked around by the Republican presidential challengers at Tuesday’s undercard debate.

A group of close to 40 CEOs and investors is calling for a new model that would give independent contractors benefits based on metrics such as hours worked.

A group of close to 40 CEOs and investors is calling for a new model that would give independent contractors benefits based on metrics such as hours worked.

The Federal Reserve got kicked around by the Republican presidential challengers at Tuesday’s undercard debate.

Equity market indices need to top record highs as the Fed gears up to raise interest rates, says Howard Gold.

The apocalyptic terrorist group is losing traction, hurt by its limited appeal and law-enforcement efforts.

The eye-popping numbers in the J.P. Morgan hacking case’s indictment reveal the scope of the alleged wrongdoing.

The eye-popping numbers in the J.P. Morgan hacking case’s indictment reveal the scope of the alleged wrongdoing.