Cloud directory-as-a-service provider JumpCloud Inc. is getting some serious traction, announcing a $159 million late-stage round of funding today that follows a $100 million raise in January. The Series F round was led by Sapphire Ventures and saw participation from Owl Rock, Whale Rock Capital, Sands Capital, and Endeavor Catalyst. […]
Dynaudio Confidence 20 review | What Hi-Fi?
TODAY’S BEST DEALS When a company as serious as Dynaudio claims that the new Confidence 20 are the best standmounters it can make, we can’t help but take notice. Given the general excellence of the brand’s efforts, that’s quite some statement. But then again, these Confidence 20 are quite some […]
PM revises economic growth to 5.9% this year, from 3.6%
[Intime News] The Greek economy is projected to grow by 5.9% this year, faster than the 3.6% growth previously forecast, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Saturday during his annual economic address. Greece emerged from a decade-long financial crisis in 2018 but saw its economy slump again by 8.2% last […]
Here’s Why Banking ETFs Are Attractive Investment Bets
This story originally appeared on Zacks The banking sector is witnessing growing investor attention considering the improving performance of the sector over the past year. The S&P Banks Select Industry Index has surged 62.1% in the past year compared with the broader S&P 500 Index’s rise of 35.5%. – Zacks […]
For New Hires, Remote Work Brings Challenges, Opportunities | Business News
By UROOBA JAMAL, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Rebekah Ingram’s remote internship has come with a series of unexpected challenges: She lacks a proper office set-up, her mother often calls for her while she works, and her dog barks during video calls. Her situation will sound familiar to anyone who […]
Samantha Barrass to be Financial Markets Authority chief executive
SUPPLIED Samantha Barrass will be the next chief executive of the Financial Markets Authority Te Mana TÄtai Hokohoko. New Zealand’s financial watchdog has hired ex-pat Kiwi Samantha Barrass to be its chief executive. The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko announced on Monday that Barrass would replace current […]
M&S reviews future of French stores amid Brexit delivery delays
Marks & Spencer Group PLC updates Sign up to myFT Daily Digest to be the first to know about Marks & Spencer Group PLC news. Marks and Spencer is reviewing the future of its 20 French stores after border delays caused by post-Brexit customs arrangements hit deliveries of UK-made fresh […]
Biden Tells Insurance Companies to Cover Ida Damages, Says ‘Don’t Hide Behind Fine Print’
President Joe Biden has told insurance companies dealing with Louisiana property owners not to “hide behind the fine print and technicality” when it comes to paying people what they’re owed for damage claims resulting from Hurricane Ida. “I’m calling on private insurance companies: Don’t hide behind the fine print and […]
Ufone telecom wins unused Pakistan’s spectrum, Telecom News, ET Telecom
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD: Cellular company Ufone on Friday won a bid for Pakistan’s unused spectrum with $279 million, said the country’s telecom authority. Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) started the process to sell the unused spectrum late last year. The spectrum is in the 1800 and 2100 MHz bands typically […]
Investors are ignoring the parallels between stocks today and ‘heady’ years of 1929, 1999 and 2007. Do this next, says strategist.
Post Labor Day sees investors returning to the S&P 500 SPX, -0.77% near all-time highs and some dark economic shadows lurking. Chiefly in the worry corner is Friday’s weak jobs data, which comes against backdrop of higher prices, leading to whispers of dreaded stagflation. Supply chain problems being created by […]
Several events with local emphasis planned for National Small Business Week
Capping the week will be the National Small Business Week virtual summit, which will run from Monday to Wednesday. The event is available at no cost to both business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The summit will provide educational sessions, updates on resources for small businesses and a networking chat room. […]
Insurance Companies Increasingly Drop Homes Throughout San Diego County As Fire Risks Rise
Listen to the Podcast Episode The threat of wildfire is increasingly leading insurers to drop the policies of San Diego homeowners, a trend most prominent in the county’s rural areas but also affecting city neighborhoods … Read more → Aired: September 9, 2021 | + Subscribe to this podcast The […]
Apple stock is up ahead of the iPhone 13 reveal
Investors are nibbling at Apple (AAPL) ahead of a potentially big September. Apple shares were among the top trending tickers on the Yahoo Finance platform on Tuesday, notching a gain of about 2% by afternoon trading. It closed Tuesday at $156.69, up 1.55%. The stock has rallied to the tune […]
Account Aggregators: New framework to access, share financial data
On September 2 eight of India’s major banks — State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, IDFC First Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank and Federal Bank — joined the Account Aggregator (AA) network that will enable customers to easily access and share their financial data. The […]