Netflix Misses at Oscars
Netflix-made projects scored 24 nominations but it only won two on Sunday night. The big winner was South Korean drama "Parasite"
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Tesla’s Short Sellers Lose $8.4 Billion Since January
Big losses by Tesla bears has forced many to exit their short-selling positions but some skeptics remain.
Snap CEO Spiegel’s Security Costs Doubled in 2019
Snap's spending on Spiegel's security was a little less than what Amazon spends to protect Jeff Bezos but much less than Facebook's security spending for CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Facebook to Battle IRS in $9 Billion Lawsuit
The tax case will have ramifications for how the IRS can “crack down on companies’ efforts to shift profits to low-tax countries."
New Female VC Partners Rose 37% in 2019
The report from All Raise shows that while the number of women in venture capital is growing, men still dominate decision-making roles at most firms.
Casper Stock Slips 18% on Second Trading Day
The mattress seller's Friday sell-off shows that the skepticism which caused the IPO to be downsized persists, despite Thursday's rally.
SoftBank’s Tech Backers Refuse Second Fund
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Abu Dhabi’s state-owned fund Mubadala have been worried about the performance of the first Vision Fund.
Sling TV Offers Cut Price Promotion
The promotion shows that some streaming cable services remain committed to the market, even as others like Sony exit.
Google Voice Typing Glitch Frustrates Android Users
An apparent software update is adding commas and periods in the middle of sentences.
Nokia and Ericsson Stocks Rise After U.S. Attorney General Suggests Gov’t Investment
The U.S. administration, which has been struggling to convince other countries to ban Chinese telecom giant Huawei from new 5G wireless networks, needs a convincing alternative.
IPhone Maker Tells Staff to Delay Returning to Work
The announcement from Apple's most important contract manufacturer raises doubts about when production will resume after disruption from the coronavirus.
Government Using Cellphone Data for Immigration Enforcement
The Trump administration is using a commercial database tracking cellphone data for immigration enforcement, raising questions about privacy and surveillance.
Chinese Smartphone Makers Developing Alternative to Google Play
The alternative platform makes it easier for developers to get their mobile apps onto Chinese phones and could help Huawei’s shift away from Google’s services.
FBI Has 1,000 Open Cases on China-U.S. Tech Theft
The disclosure adds more fuel to China hawks, who are urging the Trump administration to remain tough on Beijing over U.S. intellectual property theft.
Google Veteran Mario Queiroz Has Left the Company for Palo Alto Networks
According to his LinkedIn, Queiroz is now the Executive Vice President at the cybersecurity company, Palo Alto Networks.
Warner Music Files for IPO
An IPO would return an icon of the music industry to the public market, nine years after it was acquired by Russian investor Len Blavatnik.
Uber’s Stock Rises on Profitability Projection
Ride-hailing makes money, but that may not be enough to bring Uber's stock back to its IPO price.
ViacomCBS’s Streaming Strategy Takes Shape
The company is looking to launch an ad-supported streaming service as well as a separate subscription offering.
Pinterest Rises on Strong Revenue and International Growth
The company beat estimates for revenue sending its stock up in after-hours trading
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