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Uber Bets Big on Alcohol Deliveries

Uber Bets Big on Alcohol Deliveries

Written by Brit Ryle
Posted February 3, 2021
Uber (NYSE: UBER) announced that it will be acquiring Drizly, the delivery startup that specializes in alcohol deliveries, for the hefty price tag of $1.1 billion in stock and cash. This comes after its July 2020 acquisition of its smaller food delivery competitor, Postmates. It appears that Uber might be focusing on the long-term health of its business.
Roku Aims to Soar in Streaming

Roku Aims to Soar in Streaming

Written by Brit Ryle
Posted January 27, 2021
Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) started the new year with a new deal. Earlier this month, the company bought the exclusive global distribution rights to the portfolio of Quibi.
Joe Biden Becomes the 46th U.S. President

Joe Biden Becomes the 46th U.S. President

Written by Brit Ryle
Posted January 20, 2021
On January 20, Joseph R. Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States of America. Earlier this week, confirmation hearings began for Biden’s cabinet picks. One of those picks was Janet Yellen — Biden’s Treasury Secretary nominee.
Can Zoom Do It Again?

Can Zoom Do It Again?

Written by Brit Ryle
Posted January 13, 2021
Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) surged 400% last year because of the coronavirus pandemic and the worldwide lockdowns, but does it offer enough to keep that momentum going into 2021 and beyond?
AI is Paving Its Way...

AI is Paving Its Way...

Written by Brit Ryle
Posted January 6, 2021
Artificial intelligence (AI) for years has been labeled as being the “next biggest technology.” Well, this technology just might lead the way for discovering more effective drug treatments.
FireEye Got Hacked

FireEye Got Hacked

Written by Brit Ryle
Posted December 16, 2020
Last week, news broke that security software company FireEye (NASDAQ: FEYE) had been hacked. This could be seen as a slightly embarrassing incident for the company since it’s main mission is to secure others from threats and hackers — definitely not the best publicity.
A Massive Week for IPOs

A Massive Week for IPOs

Written by Brit Ryle
Posted December 9, 2020
This week will be a big win for the IPO market. Over a dozen IPOs are expected to happen this week. One of those IPOs will come from food delivery company DoorDash.
Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine

Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine

Written by Brit Ryle
Posted December 2, 2020
On Monday, the pharmaceutical company Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) applied to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency-use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Glimpse Into The Future of Solar

Glimpse Into The Future of Solar

Written by Brit Ryle
Posted November 25, 2020
The solar industry has seen some really impressive growth over the past few years. Should we expect more of this for the next 10 years?
Airbnb Gets One Step Closer to Going Public

Airbnb Gets One Step Closer to Going Public

Written by Brit Ryle
Posted November 18, 2020
On Monday, Airbnb filed its IPO prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Will a Biden-Harris Administration Advance AI?

Will a Biden-Harris Administration Advance AI?

Written by Brit Ryle
Posted November 11, 2020
With the Biden-Harris administration coming to the White House in January, there are going to be a lot of new and interesting changes. One of those changes could pave the way toward a more hopeful and prosperous future for artificial intelligence (AI).
Will We See a Second Wave of Panic Buying?

Will We See a Second Wave of Panic Buying?

Written by Brit Ryle
Posted November 4, 2020
The beginning of the coronavirus pandemic brought on panic buying that left many grocery store shelves empty for months, making it hard for some people to have access to everyday items like toilet paper. With a summer to rethink their strategies, food makers are preparing for a second wave of panic buying as coronavirus cases spike.