SEC Commissioner Backs Easier Direct Listings
The commissioner’s comments follow the SEC’s rejection two months ago of an NYSE plan to allow companies to raise new capital without a traditional IPO.
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Amazon Allows Marketplace Sellers to Use FedEx Ground Again
Amazon had banned use of FedEx Ground shipping for Prime orders, saying the carrier was doing a bad job.
Google Follows Apple in Ending Third-Party Cookies to Boost User Privacy
The move comes after Apple made a strong stand against the tracking technology in 2017 and several browsers have followed suit
Google to Acquire E-Commerce and ‘No Code’ Companies
In two separate deals on Tuesday, Google announced it would acquire the e-commerce company Pointy and “no-code” platform AppSheet.
Microsoft Fixes Windows Flaw Discovered by the NSA
Cybersecurity vulnerability affects desktop and server versions of Windows, and also lets attackers disguise malicious software as applications.
Annual PC Shipments Rise for First Time Since 2011
The growth was driven in part by Microsoft's ending of support for Windows 7. Apple saw shipments fall for the year.
Uber Scooter Chief Leaving to Start Venture Firm
The head of Uber's scooter unit, called Jump, was in charge of a business that is struggling to compete with startups such as Lime and Bird.
Tech Rivals Come to Google’s Defense in Oracle Supreme Court Fight
Tech industry heavyweights, including rivals, filed briefs backing Google in its Supreme Court copyright battle with Oracle.
Trump Administration Unveils Stricter Security Review of Foreign Deals
New standard subjects more deals to security risk scrutiny and extends reviews to deals that involve taking a non-controlling interest in a company.
SoftBank’s Son Joins Indonesia’s New Capital Construction Board
Masayoshi Son's SoftBank has invested in startups that need access to Indonesia to succeed.
Visa to Acquire Fintech Startup Plaid for $5.3B
The acquisition will give Visa even more access than it already has to the flow of dollars between banks, companies and customers.
U.S. Request to Unlock Pensacola Shooter’s iPhone Sets Up Fight With Apple
The request, and Apple’s refusal to comply, is likely to revive a bitter dispute over privacy and encryption on the company’s devices.
More Problems for Amazon in India
The country will welcome Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, who is visiting this week, with an antitrust investigation.
AWS Promotes Veteran Exec to Lead Sales, Marketing
Longtime engineering executive Matt Garman is getting an expanded new role that includes oversight of two veteran sales executives.
Netflix Tops Oscar Nominations List
Movies on the streaming service get 24 nominations, showing the fruits of its focus on films
Microsoft President Predicts a National Privacy Law by 2022
Microsoft President Brad Smith predicted more privacy laws in the U.S. are coming, including a national law that could arrive by either 2021 or 2022.
Layoffs Hit Legal Startup Atrium
The layoffs leave a pared-down product offering for Atrium, which first launched as a both a law firm and software company three years ago.
Goldman Elevates CIOs to Management Committee
The committee appointments signal that Goldman is putting its technology development at the same level as its trading and investment banking businesses.
Instagram Criticized for Deleting Posts in Iran About Soleimani Killing
Facebook, Instagram's parent company, says posts praising Soleimani were removed to comply with U.S. law. Critics say the deletions undercut free speech.
Washington State Rolls Out Privacy Bills Again
Lawmakers in Washington State are hoping they succeed at passing privacy legislation this year, after last year's efforts failed.
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