Tech Sector News
Zuckerberg's visit to DC tells lawmakers that Facebook is finally taking them seriously Lobbying experts said the visit is likely an attempt to be in lawmakers' ears as they consider legislation that would impact Facebook.
New hires at Amazon PillPack do 'empathy training' by sorting pills while wearing bulky gloves CNBC sat in on an "empathy training" at Amazon PillPack's Somerville offices, which is part of new hire orientation.
Humana CEO: Competition and innovation lower drug prices better than just putting a cap on them "I really want to encourage competition because I think competition creates innovation, and when you create innovation everyone wins," Humana CEO Bruce Broussard says.
GM buyers and owners could soon start feeling impact of UAW strike
Considering a new pet? ASPCA warns against pet leasing arrangements Pet leasing has become a controversial practice because pet owners can wind up paying much more than they anticipated if they are unclear about the terms of the arrangement.
Wall Street bull Ed Yardeni predicts stocks will fly 17% between now and 2021 Yardeni Research's Edward Yardeni believes the U.S. economy is picking up steam.
MasterCard's stock rallies nearly 50% this year, boosted by strong consumers Shares of MasterCard are up 46% this year, and 1120% since 2011, getting a boost from the strong U.S. consumer.
Defense & Aerospace Sector News
Maiden Flight for the US Navy Future Aerial Refueling Drone DefenseBoeing and the U.S. Navy successfully completed the first test flight of the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial refueler. The MQ-25 will provide the Navy with a much-needed carrier-based unmanned aerial refueling capability. It will allow for better use of the combat strike fighters currently performing the tanking role and will extend the range of the carrier air wing. The post Maiden Flight for the US Navy Future Aerial Refueling Drone appeared first on Defense Update:.
The Netherlands Selects BAE Systems to Integrate APS into their CV9035NL AIFVs DefenseThe Royal Netherlands Army has been working closely with BAE Systems Hägglunds to study the implementation of the Iron Fist APS onto the CV9035NL since 2015. The new systems are expected to join the vehicle as part of its planned Mid-Life Upgrade, thus improving its survivability and situational awareness. The Dutch decision is closely followed by the Scandinavian countries, Switzerland, Denmark and Estonia that also operating this vehicle. The post The Netherlands Selects BAE Systems to Integrate APS into their…
In historic move, US House to vote on cannabis banking bill next week A bill that would create a federal safe harbor for financial institutions to serve state-lawful cannabis businesses and ancillary companies will be put to a landmark vote in the U.S. House of Representatives next week, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Friday. Hoyer, D-Maryland, announced on the House floor that he will schedule the SAFE Banking […] In historic move, US House to vote on cannabis banking bill next week is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness…
Walmart pulls plug on all e-cigarette sales as vaping crisis roils marijuana industry Walmart said Friday that it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam’s Clubs following a string of mysterious illnesses and deaths related to vaping. Walmart’s decision comes in the wake of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launching a criminal investigation into the vaping health crisis, bringing added scrutiny to the […] Walmart pulls plug on all e-cigarette sales as vaping crisis roils marijuana industry is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness…
Pennsylvania, Wisconsin Lost the Most Factory Jobs in Past Year Both states experienced dramatic job losses even as other Rust Belt states like Ohio and Michigan added jobs.
GM’s Offer of a Lifeline for Lordstown Had a Catch: Lower Pay Before UAW's strike, GM offered to reopen their Lordstown plant -- if the union agreed to accept lower wages.