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Tech Startup, Trying to Be Amazon for Farms, Runs Into Ag Giants

August 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tech Startup, Trying to Be Amazon for Farms, Runs Into Ag Giants
Farmers Business Network wants to revolutionize e-commerce for farming supplies. It has hit headwinds from established manufacturers and retailers.

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A Flexible Fed Means Higher Inflation

August 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A Flexible Fed Means Higher Inflation
The central bank’s new inflation policy means almost any action is justified—and what that means for markets.

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U.S. Consumer Spending Rose More Slowly in July

August 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Consumer Spending Rose More Slowly in July
U.S. consumer spending rose more moderately in July than in prior months as new coronavirus infections rose and the expiration of enhanced unemployment checks loomed.

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China Tightens Tech Export Rules Amid TikTok Talks

August 29, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China Tightens Tech Export Rules Amid TikTok Talks
China announced new restrictions on artificial-intelligence technology exports that could further complicate the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations, while intensifying the tech battle between the world’s two largest economies.

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Airport Shopping Has Been on a Tear for Years. Now What?

August 29, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Airport Shopping Has Been on a Tear for Years. Now What?
Traffic at Heathrow’s once-teeming terminals is down to a trickle, leaving the London airport’s retail establishments largely closed. Like many airports around the world, the drop in sales has a major impact on its business.

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Coupon-Clipping Fades Into History as Covid-19 Accelerates Digital Shift

August 29, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Coupon-Clipping Fades Into History as Covid-19 Accelerates Digital Shift
Redemptions of digital coupons in the U.S. have surpassed redemptions of paper coupons for the first time as more people shop online.

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KKR Nearing Deal to Sell Epicor

August 29, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on KKR Nearing Deal to Sell Epicor
The back-office software company would fetch roughly $4.7 billion, including debt, from a group led by private-equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice.

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Steven Cohen in Exclusive Talks to Buy Majority Stake in New York Mets

August 28, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Steven Cohen in Exclusive Talks to Buy Majority Stake in New York Mets
For the second time in the past year, billionaire Steven A. Cohen is in the driver’s seat to acquire a majority stake in the New York Mets.

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One of the Brains Behind Tesla Found a New Way to Make Electric Cars Cheaper

August 28, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on One of the Brains Behind Tesla Found a New Way to Make Electric Cars Cheaper
What’s the secret to building a more affordable electric vehicle? JB Straubel has an answer. It starts with a pile of old cell phones.

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AT&T Is Again Exploring a Deal for DirecTV

August 28, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on AT&T Is Again Exploring a Deal for DirecTV
AT&T is taking a fresh look at its DirecTV business, according to people familiar with the matter, exploring a deal for a satellite-TV service wounded by cord-cutting.

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