Senior U.K. ministers are busy discussing U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan for Brexit, with speculation that some key lawmakers could resign if they are not happy with the proposals. A draft deal, which is believed to stretch to more than 500 pages, was signed off by negotiators from both the European Union and U.K. […]
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[The stream is slated to start at 10 am ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Randal Quarles is the Federal Reserve’s vice chairman for supervision and oversees the nation’s banking industry. He is speaking to the House Financial Services Committee for an update on where […]
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Ridesharing rewards are here. Uber announced Wednesday its first consumer-facing loyalty program called Uber Rewards that will offer users dedicated phone support, complimentary upgrades and access to the highest-rated drivers. The program will begin in nine cities and launch for all U.S. riders over the next few months. Users earn points for eligible dollars spent […]
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Hundreds of thousands of UnitedHealth customers who participate in a health rewards program can now “walk off” the cost of an Apple Watch, essentially getting a $300 version of the device for free. The program could potentially encompass millions of new customers. Apple is increasingly in talks with insurers about getting the cost of its […]
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Instagram co-founder and former CEO Kevin Systrom said it is important for the future of the world that social media companies be policed well and seriously address the issues of misinformation and harassment on their services. Systrom said Russian meddling in U.S. elections and the exploitation of Facebook user data by Cambridge Analytica have highlighted […]
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