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EU plans more protectionist antitrust rules, data sharing in policy shake-up

The EU plans to adopt more protectionist antitrust rules and encourage businesses to share data as part of an industrial policy overhaul aimed at giving European companies a sharper edge in global markets, a strategy document seen by Reuters shows......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 25th, 2020

Stocks open mostly lower before end of Fed policy meeting

U.S. stocks traded mostly lower at the opening bell on Wednesday as investors looked forward to the Federal Reserve's policy update, where the central bank may acknowledge the improvement in economic data. The S&P 500 was up less than 0.1% to 4,.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 28th, 2021

Economic Preview: Tone of next week’s U.S. economic data on track to be positive but the Fed will remain tone-deaf

U.S. economic data next week is expected to be positive but Federal Reserve officials are expected to be stolid in their belief that it is too soon to talk about exiting the easy policy stance......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 24th, 2021

University Mandatory Vaccination Requirement Challenged

University Mandatory Vaccination Requirement Challenged; Ruling Could Stymie Plans for Returning Students at Many Colleges Q1 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Mandatory Vaccination Policy WASHINGTON D.C. (Apri.....»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkApr 23rd, 2021

More brand names in Chicago’s skyline? City opens the door to additional high-rise signs on office buildings.

A few of the city’s largest employers could become more noticeable on Chicago’s skyline, after rules changes that will allow a second corporate sign on their buildings. At least one company, BMO Financial Group, plans to capitalize on the.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneApr 22nd, 2021

Sign of the times? As downtown tries to come back, Chicago will allow a few buildings a second high-rise sign.

A few of the city’s largest employers could become more noticeable on Chicago’s skyline, after rules changes that will allow a second corporate sign on their buildings. At least one company, BMO Financial Group, plans to capitalize on the.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneApr 21st, 2021

NerdWallet: Even if you’re vaccinated, here’s how COVID safety rules can still put a damper on your travel plans

A vaccination plus the CDC’s low-risk designation don’t add up to the key to unlocking your dream vacation. Here's what you should know before you jump on a plane......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 20th, 2021

Shake Shack CEO has revealed its plans for rapid expansion in Asia

CEO Randy Garutti of the fast-food chain Shake Shack said he thinks by 2025 Asia will become one o.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 15th, 2021

S&P 500 hits record high in mostly quiet session after Fed plans to continue easy policy

U.S. equities were little changed on Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsApr 7th, 2021

Microsoft"s Redmond campus won"t fully reopen as early as initially planned

Previous reports had the company fully opening the 502-acre campus as soon as July. Microsoft said it changed plans after consulting with data and health experts......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 5th, 2021

UPS drivers can now display their tattoos in another major shake-up to the company"s historically strict appearance policy

UPS, which has more than 500,000 employees worldwide, has informed staff that they may now display body art and tattoos. Jim Young/Reuters UPS will allow workers to display their.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 5th, 2021

Snapchat reportedly made plans to skirt Apple"s new privacy rules and keep tracking its user base

Snap, the company that owns Snapchat, explored ways to skirt Apple's new privacy rules, The Financial Times reported. Getty Sna.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytApr 3rd, 2021

Microsoft to begin $140M data center construction project

Microsoft plans to expand its fairly new data center......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 30th, 2021

Instagram Is Sharing 79% Of Your Personal Data With 3rd Parties

Instagram Is Sharing 79% Of Your Personal Data With 3.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytMar 29th, 2021

: The fate of Facebook’s business model may lie in the hands of the European Union supreme court

The supreme court of the European Union has been drawn into a German battle over whether Facebook’s broad collection of user data is in breach of competition rules, in a landmark challenge threatening the viability of the tech giant’s business model......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 24th, 2021

Saudi Arabia"s $500 million mega-city Neom is creating plans to harvest an unprecedented amount of data from future residents. Experts say it"s either dystopian or genius.

Neom's head of technology told ZDNet that Neom would function as the world's first "cognitive city," which can anticipate residents' needs. A composite i.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytMar 24th, 2021

: The Fed plans to keep interest rates low — so why do mortgage rates keep rising?

Mortgage rates are now at the highest point since June and could go even higher even if the Federal Reserve doesn’t change its policy......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 19th, 2021

AT&T says its customers will no longer be able to stream HBO Max for free, citing California"s net neutrality law

The California net neutrality law bans "zero-rating" or "sponsored data" plans that allow ISPs to exempt some services from a user's data cap. .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 18th, 2021

Google plans to invest $7 billion in US offices and data centers, including new offices in Houston and Portland, even while others eye permanent remote working

Google pl.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytMar 18th, 2021

What Allegheny County officials say about the state"s latest Covid rollback

Allegheny County officials on Tuesday said that Gov. Tom Wolf’s plans to slightly rollback Covid-related restrictions were prudent but said data on cases and deaths would determine whether the county would add tighter restrictions in the future. .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 17th, 2021

Boris Johnson"s defence plans leave the threat from China "unchecked" warns Conservative MP

'China will be delighted that yet again they can continue exploiting our weak rules-based order,' said Tobias Ellwood MP. British MP Tobias Ellwood walks outside the Houses of the Parliament in London, Britain August 28,.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytMar 17th, 2021