Google Staffer Takes Leave of Absence to Join Biden Campaign
Former Trump administration official hired by Google takes a leave of absence to join Biden’s campaign.
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Uber, Lyft Eye ‘Fleet’ Contingency Plan in California
It's a Plan B if the companies lose their ability to operate normally in the Golden State.
NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Ron Meyer Steps Down Over Affair
Meyer, once a top agent, had run the studio for nearly 20 years before becoming vice chairman, where he provided "strategic guidance."
Viacom in Talks to Sell CNet for $500 Million
The sale is part of an effort by ViacomCBS to reduce its debt. Other assets expected to be sold include Simon & Schuster.
Amazon’s Expansion Plans Bet Big on the Office
Amazon’s plans to add thousands of office jobs comes as the future of remote work and the office is being debated.
India’s Reliance in Talks to Buy Local Online Retailers
After raising billions of dollars selling stakes in wireless carrier Jio Platforms, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani plans to build an online retail empire to fight Amazon.
Oracle in Early Talks With ByteDance to Buy TikTok
Oracle's discussions could provide ByteDance with an alternative to Microsoft, which has publicly said it wants to buy TikTok.
Quibi CEO Meg Whitman Endorses Biden at Democratic Convention
Quibi CEO Whitman, a longtime Republican, said Trump ‘has no clue’ how to run a business.
Justice Department Lawyers Debate Timing of Google Antitrust Lawsuit
The Justice Department is grappling with internal friction over timing of an antitrust lawsuit against Google.
SoftBank Group Builds Amazon, Nvidia Stakes
SoftBank Group has been buying liquid stocks to diversify beyond its startup-focused Vision Fund, which reported large losses earlier this year.
Apple Escalates Battle With Epic Games
Apple has warned Epic Games that it plans to kick the company out of its developer program, which could hurt an Epic product used by game makers.
AmEx Deal for Small Business Lender Kabbage Excludes Its Loan Portfolio
The SoftBank-backed startup had paused loans in March as the pandemic hit small businesses.
Robinhood Raises $200 Million, Lifting Valuation to $11.2 Billion
The round marks Robinhood’s third cash infusion in four months.
Amazon Eyeing Stake in Cloud Firm Rackspace
Such a deal would enable the dominant cloud computing provider to benefit as more companies adopt cloud services.
TikTok Strikes Music Deal
The deal will help TikTok retain music artists as it faces more competition.
Disney and Verizon Extend Disney+ Marketing Partnership
The extension highlights how important the Verizon service has been in getting people to sign up for Disney+_.
Amazon Faces New Antitrust Probe in Germany
Amazon’s treatment of third-party sellers on its network is the subject of the latest investigation into the e-commerce giant’s behavior.
Tesla Registrations Fall in China Amidst Rising Local Competition
In July the number of registered Teslas built in China fell 24% from June to 11,456, still outpacing most domestic rivals.
Trump Suggests He May Target More Chinese Companies
Trump's comment raises questions about whether the administration could target more Chinese businesses after its recent action against TikTok and WeChat.
Trump Orders ByteDance to Sell TikTok’s U.S. Business Within 90 Days
The new executive order makes it clear that the only likely outcome for TikTok in the U.S. is a sale to an American buyer.
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